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Board splits on proposed organizational chart changes; motion fails
Summary
Administration proposed upgrades and two new support positions in communications and HR with an estimated immediate fiscal impact of about $120,000; the board debated timing and oversight and the motion to approve the chart failed on a split roll‑call vote.
The Littleton Elementary School District governing board debated and rejected a proposal to modify the district’s organizational chart, including upgrades and additions in communications and human resources intended to provide additional administrative capacity ahead of a leadership transition.
Administration described the recommended changes as incremental upgrades — moving some director positions to executive director level and creating a payroll coordinator and a benefits coordinator — to ease workloads and support an incoming interim superintendent. The district estimated the current‑year fiscal impact at roughly $120,000 for the proposed changes (approximately $30,000 for upgrades and $90,000 for two additional support positions).
Board members expressed mixed views. One member said the timing felt “a bit inappropriate with the new interim superintendent coming in,” arguing the interim should help shape any cabinet changes. Another member said the board had discussed communication and public‑relations needs at an April retreat and that the proposed changes were consistent with earlier direction to consider bolstering communications capacity.
The board moved to approve the organizational chart, including the communications executive director, community relations supervisor, executive director of talent recruitment and retention, benefits coordinator and payroll coordinator. On the roll call, the board split; the chair recorded the votes as: Reyes — Yes; Soshenek — Yes; Seneceros — No; Barnett — No. With the tie the motion failed and the proposed chart will not take effect.
Why it matters: The proposal would have increased administrative capacity and raised short‑term personnel costs. Supporters argued it would address workload stresses in payroll, benefits and communications; opponents said the board should wait for the interim superintendent to arrive and participate in chart decisions.
Next steps: Because the motion failed, the district will continue under the current organizational structure. Board members and administrators indicated the topic could return for future consideration with additional analysis and timing coordinated with the incoming interim superintendent.
Sources: Staff presentation and board discussion during the Littleton Elementary School District Governing Board meeting; roll‑call vote recorded by the chair.
