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Board approves three budget‑neutral staff restructurings to add operational backup
Summary
Trustees approved three recommended, budget‑neutral position changes — transportation assistant, assistant director of school food services, and benefits specialist — described by administrators as consolidations to reduce single points of failure; one trustee voiced opposition during discussion.
The Pittsford Central School District board approved three recommended staffing restructurings intended to add redundancy in critical operations without increasing net FTEs.
Human Resources presented the proposals as conversions or consolidations of existing roles to address ‘‘single points of failure’’ in operations such as transportation and food services. Administrators said the transportation proposal consolidates dispatcher positions and creates an assistant director role to provide backup for safety, dispatching and driving, while the food‑service assistant director and benefits specialist are framed as operationally focused, in‑field positions rather than purely administrative hires.
Board scrutiny and vote: Trustee Kim raised concerns about adding non‑classroom positions while the district faces a reported $1.5 million shortfall and noted teachers are using personal funds for supplies. Administrators and other trustees responded that the proposals are budget neutral and aim to improve continuity of service during absences; an example cited was the need for backup coverage if transportation or operations leaders are out during inclement weather.
Motions to approve each position were moved and carried by voice votes. During the transportation discussion there was a voiced ‘‘opposed’’ from one trustee in the audio record, but the final motions were recorded as carried.
Context and next steps: Administrators said the changes respond to audit findings about staffing redundancy and payroll oversight and that the district will continue monitoring staffing and budget impacts.
