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Board hears staffing plan for 2026–27: earlier site engagement, modest class‑size reductions and four 'hot spot' FTE
Summary
HR Director Dave Lourdes previewed the 2026–27 staffing process: earlier enrollment modeling and site engagement, a proposal to lower K–5 class‑size targets by one with four district 'hot spot' FTE, and a 0.5 reduction at 6–12 that yields a small increase in middle/high‑school teachers. The board discussed teacher feedback timing and potential revised budgets.
Dave Lourdes, executive director of human resources, walked the board through the district’s staffing timeline and proposed changes for 2026–27. He emphasized earlier site visits and a "shift left" approach to enrollment modeling that brings principals and department leaders into the staffing conversation earlier in the cycle.
Key calendar items: staff must submit retirement and leave notices by Feb. 1; staffing guidelines are finalized and distributed in March; positions for licensed staff are posted…
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