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ABC Unified adopts layoff resolutions for classified and certificated staff; votes split
Summary
The board approved resolutions implementing classified layoffs (roll‑call 6‑1) and certificated layoffs (roll‑call 5‑1‑1 abstention). Trustees and a union representative framed the actions within budget constraints and ongoing labor negotiations.
The ABC Unified School District Board adopted two resolutions on May 5 implementing layoffs for classified and certificated staff, with divided votes reflecting continuing financial and labor tensions.
Doctor Frasier presented the resolutions. On the classified layoffs resolution (Res. 25‑28) the board voted on the item and the motion passed on a roll‑call vote 6‑1 (Trustee Mendoza recorded a "no" vote). For the certificated layoffs resolution (Res. 25‑29) the board conducted a roll‑call vote that resulted in five yes votes, one no and one abstention; the motion passed.
The meeting did not include a public breakdown of how many positions or which classified or certificated positions would be affected; trustees and staff said the resolutions implement statutory notice steps and are part of budget actions the board has already signaled. As Doctor Frasier stated while bringing the items forward, the measures were presented "as recommended" by staff to meet district needs.
Labor representatives in the public portion of the meeting framed the layoffs in the context of ongoing contract talks. Ray Gere, an employee representative, told trustees negotiations had been "difficult" and said bargaining committee members felt they were not respected at the table: "I feel like I was gaslit, to be honest with you," he said, summarizing union frustration with stalled progress and disagreement over benefit and plan‑design proposals.
What the record shows: the resolutions were adopted by roll call; the transcript does not specify counts of positions to be eliminated or the specific lists of affected job classifications. The board directed staff to proceed under applicable California Education Code and labor rules for notices and implementation.
Next steps: staff will notify affected employees as required by law and return to the board with additional details if and when required by bargaining agreements or legal timelines.
