Camas School District board authorizes staffing reductions as officials cite $13M–$16M shortfall

The Camas School District Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution on Jan. 27 authorizing Superintendent Dr. John Anzalone and his cabinet to implement a modified educational program that may reduce certificated positions by about 10 percent, classified positions by about 13 percent and central administrators by about 29 percent as the district plans a 2025–26 budget to match anticipated revenues.

Board President Connie read the resolution at the start of the discussion, saying the district “faces a financial emergency due to loss of enrollment, loss of revenue, increased staffing costs, and the exhaustion of COVID relief funds.” The motion to adopt board resolution 24-02 was moved by Board Member Corey and seconded by Matthew; the board voted unanimously to approve it.

The resolution directs the superintendent to prepare a 2025–26 operating budget that reduces expenditures to the level of reasonably anticipated revenues and available fund balance while maintaining an unassigned fund balance consistent with board policy 6022. It also authorizes…