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Granite Falls School Board approves resolution to reduce classified educational support
Summary
The school board approved a resolution to reduce classified educational support staff as the district prepares for the end of a co‑op agreement with Lake Stevens; board members said the move is a financially prudent step and that attrition or reassignments may reduce impacts.
The Granite Falls School Board voted to approve a resolution authorizing reductions in classified educational support staff, a measure board members said is driven by the imminent end of the district's co‑op agreement with Lake Stevens.
Board members discussed the change during new business, with one board member saying the measure is “prudent to make sure that our budget stays balanced” as the district adjusts staffing for the change in student counts. Staff told the board the co‑op ends at the end of this school year and that a classified‑only reduction is being recommended to avoid overextending staffing costs.
Superintendent Dr. Diesel and other staff framed the resolution as a planning step rather than an immediate wave of layoffs: officials said attrition and internal vacancies sometimes allow districts to avoid actual separations, and they noted that the district historically seldom has to use the full reductions authorized in these annual resolutions.
The board moved and seconded the resolution, and the motion was approved by voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript. The motion record shows the vote called and answered in the affirmative (“I”); the transcript does not list an explicit roll‑call tally by name in the public record.
The board’s discussion emphasized next steps and timelines: staff will follow statutory deadlines and post any required notices if formal reductions become necessary, and employees will be able to apply for open positions as they arise. Board members asked about possible attrition and were told that some positions are typically retained through reassignments when feasible.
The resolution is intended to ensure the district’s budget remains balanced while the loss of students associated with the Lake Stevens co‑op is accounted for in staffing plans. No additional details on specific positions, numbers of affected employees, or implementation dates were specified in the meeting record.
The board proceeded to the consent agenda and adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
