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Administration updates board on negotiations and A&B projections; possible staff reductions flagged
Summary
Administration reported most bargaining items agreed except for matrix revaluation and nurse pay, outlined a timeline that could identify positions for reduction in November/December with potential notices in January–February, and presented A&B revenue scenarios including a possible $450,000 increase if fall count holds.
Administration updated trustees on contract negotiations and the district’s A and B funding forecast, and outlined a process that could lead to identification of positions for reduction if a settlement or levy outcome does not offset projected shortfalls.
Liz and Matt told the board that most bargaining items have been settled, with the exceptions of matrix revaluation and nurse pay. Administration said they submitted a counterproposal and expect bargaining to continue next week. They described a tentative timeline: administrative identification of positions that might be reduced would occur once a settlement is known; tentative notifications to positions could be delayed to January or February to avoid mid‑season job‑search disruption for staff, while final “rip notices” would follow callbacks and any retirements in the spring.
On finance, Chris presented a 10‑year enrollment lookback and three A&B scenarios: if the fall count holds, general fund revenue could increase by about $450,000; a modest positive swing could bring total increases to about $590,000; a negative swing could reduce revenue by roughly $405,000. Chris also raised a concern that charter schools lacking three years of history may receive reduced credit under the current count, which could materially reduce high‑school A&B revenue.
Trustees discussed legislative advocacy options, including pursuing funding changes to count 6th graders at higher rates, and local advocacy workshops to support a legislative agenda. Administration said it would convene the finance committee to examine the latest proposals and then bring recommendations back to the negotiations committee and full board.
The update did not include formal decisions beyond committee referral; trustees requested additional detail from the finance meeting and follow‑up on timing and personnel impacts.
