District presents resolution to eliminate four classified positions effective June 30, 2025

District staff presented Resolution 2503 asking the board to reduce and eliminate four classified positions next school year because of a lack of work or a lack of funds.

According to the staff report, the recommended reductions are: one 1.0 FTE, 8‑hour educationally related mental health specialist (grant-funded position previously), one 1.0 FTE, 8‑hour mental health associate (vacant this year), one 0.4 FTE (3.2‑hour) occupational therapist (part‑time role contracted as needed), and reducing one cafeteria assistant from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per workday. Staff recommended an effective date of June 30, 2025, and noted the layoff process is governed by the district's CSEA collective-bargaining agreement and Education Code regulations.

In Q&A, staff clarified that the first three listed positions were vacant and that some services previously provided by eliminated positions will be met by existing district staff or contracted services. On the cafeteria position, staff explained a temporary increase in hours occurred when an employee covered a leave; under Education Code, that longer assignment can affect subsequent hours and pay, and the district intends to return the position to the original hours next school year.

The matter was presented as part of the consent/action items; the transcript shows the item was brought forward and discussed, and staff recommended adopting Resolution 2503. The transcript does not record a detailed roll-call vote for this specific resolution; staff indicated the item was part of the consent agenda sequence that the board advanced during the meeting.