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Rocklin Unified authorizes preliminary notices as district "rightsizes" staff for 2026–27
Summary
Board members approved preliminary notifications for short-term, temporary and classified/certificated reductions as part of regular annual rightsizing; staff said many reductions reflect retirements or non-replacements and final action will occur in May.
The Rocklin Unified School District board authorized staff to issue preliminary notice of release or reduction for various employee categories as part of the district's annual rightsizing process.
What the board approved: Associate Superintendent Tony LaMozhe recommended several resolutions that together authorize preliminary notices to short-term classified employees (0.755 FTE), temporary certificated employees and broader reductions across classified and certificated staff. LaMozhe said the district's preliminary tally is roughly 19.9423 full-time-equivalent classified positions (spread across roles and sites) and 11.32 certificated FTE in the certificated reduction notice. He said many of the certificated reductions stem from retirements or resignations, and some reductions are implemented as non-replacements.
Why it matters: LaMozhe emphasized this is a statutory preliminary step required by Education Code and that notices must be issued by March 15 for some classifications; the final notices or votes are expected in May when the district has firmer budget numbers. "This is the preliminary, which occurs in March, preliminary notice, and then there is a final notice in May," he told trustees.
Trustee concerns and staff clarifications: Trustees asked for clarity that the board is not cutting programs but adjusting staffing levels to reflect enrollment shifts. Trustee Tiffany Sadoff and others stressed care to avoid "over-noticing" and sought assurance that impacted employees will have opportunities to be reassigned where possible. LaMozhe said the board and staff work to preserve services to students while aligning staff with enrollment trends.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with statutory notices and return to the board in May with final recommendations tied to the district's budget and enrollment projections.
