Calexico Unified board approves resolutions to discontinue select certificated and classified positions

The Calexico Unified School District board voted unanimously to approve two resolutions notifying employees of potential staff reductions: one affecting three certificated positions and another affecting eight classified instructional-assistant positions (the district said five of those are currently vacant).

HR staff described the certificated positions proposed for discontinuation — an assistant principal role, a CTE business/finance position and a school psychologist — and said the actions are linked to projected enrollment declines and staffing adjustments required by law. Trustees and staff reiterated that the timeline for making such notices is statutory and that the district has worked proactively to reduce impacts through attrition and internal placement.

For the classified positions, HR said five of the eight positions are vacancies; three employees currently occupy positions that may be affected and staff are exploring reassignment to available openings, including positions in special education support. Trustees praised HR’s outreach and emphasized the district’s intent to place affected employees where possible.

Trustees discussed broader community implications and the need to coordinate with city partners to encourage housing and development that would support enrollment growth. District leaders noted this staffing work has been ongoing since October and that proactive conversations and job-placement efforts have reduced the initial number of potential separations.

Each resolution passed by unanimous voice vote. Board members said they will continue to work with HR to minimize harm to employees and to return with any changes as the statutory process unfolds.