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Calbright board authorizes lay‑offs affecting 57 classified positions amid budget uncertainty
Summary
The Calbright Board of Trustees on May 20 adopted two resolutions authorizing lay‑offs that affect 57 full‑time‑equivalent classified positions, citing lack of funding and an administrative law judge decision; the votes were 13‑0. Public commenters urged a clear recall timeline and criticized the process.
The Calbright College Board of Trustees voted May 20 to adopt two resolutions authorizing lay‑offs of classified employees, affecting 57 full‑time‑equivalent positions, citing a lack of funding and an administrative law judge ruling that upheld the district’s lay‑off process.
Dan Ojeda, speaking for the district, summarized the timeline: the board adopted an earlier resolution on Feb. 18, 2026 to reduce classified services; on March 4 the district sent lay‑off notices to 57 classified employees; some employees requested hearings and the Administrative Law Judge later ruled in the district’s favor on those contested notices. "Our recommendation is to adopt both resolutions," Ojeda said in presenting the item.
Board liaison Terry Lucas called for public comment before the vote. Karen Snow, a public commenter, asked explicitly for "a clear timeline specifically after the state budget is finalized" for recall determinations and notification of impacted employees, saying the uncertainty placed strain on families. An anonymous attendee said it was "disappointing there was not a single board member comment or question on such an important issue."
Trustee Haynes moved to adopt the resolutions and Trustee Costa seconded. The board approved the motion by roll call, 13 yes, 0 no.
Why it matters: the adopted resolutions formalize the district’s ability to proceed with the classified employee lay‑offs while the state budget remains pending; board and staff repeatedly noted the state budget will not be final until late June and described the action as necessary to comply with labor and education code timelines.
What’s next: with the resolutions adopted, the lay‑off authorizations stand unless modified by future board action or changes arising from the final state budget; several public commenters asked for a detailed recall timetable once the May revise and final budget are resolved.
Vote and motion record: mover — Trustee Haynes; seconder — Trustee Costa; roll‑call vote: 13 approve, 0 oppose.
