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Kanawha County Schools staff told about planned notifications; district estimates about 39 positions affected
Summary
Board members were told staffing letters will go out in February; the district estimated about 39 positions under review — roughly 23 professional and 16 service roles — and said principals typically have five days to notify affected staff.
Board members were told staffing notification letters will go out in February and that principals usually have five days to notify affected employees, a district staff member said at the meeting.
When asked how many positions are under consideration, a staff speaker said, “We're looking at about 39,” and gave a breakdown of approximately “23 professional, 16 service.” The speaker emphasized the counts were “off the top of my head.”
The district said a meeting to discuss proposed personnel changes is expected in mid-February. The transcript records discussion of timing and notification procedures but no formal layoffs, votes or adoption of specific personnel actions at this meeting.
Board members asked procedural questions about timing and how letters are issued; the transcript indicates the board and staff were clarifying the schedule rather than finalizing specific personnel decisions.
The board did not record a formal vote or motion on specific staff reductions in the provided excerpt.
