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Superintendent warns of possible staff reductions without funding changes; rip‑and‑transfer conversations to begin
Summary
Superintendent Inge Barker told the board the district is over state aid formula by 15 professional and 42 service positions and will begin rip‑and‑transfer discussions with principals; an April 16 meeting and May 1 administrative deadlines were noted.
Superintendent Inge Barker told the board the district is facing structural staffing overages under the state aid formula and that central office and principal conversations about potential cuts will begin. "We are 15 professional positions over, and we are 42 service positions over," Barker said, and she described a planned process that includes central‑office review, principal meetings and a board review on April 16 ahead of May 1 deadlines to approve transfers and contracts.
Barker emphasized the district's intent to minimize harm while ensuring financial stability: central office will examine possible cuts and consult principals to seek alternatives before personnel reductions are finalized. She said the process is difficult and that the administration will take steps to protect school safety and core services while explaining options to school leaders and the community.
