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Board approves resolution to lay off child‑development‑permit positions citing lack of work or funds
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 18:24/25 under Education Code §8303 authorizing layoffs of positions that require a child development permit due to lack of work or funds; board members acknowledged the difficulty and impact on employees.
The board approved Resolution 18:24/25, authorizing layoffs of positions that require a child development permit because of a lack of work or lack of funds in accordance with Education Code §8303. Superintendent Dr. Wilds said the decision was necessary after evaluating budget and enrollment and described the measure as a difficult but required step to align staffing with program funding.
"As we navigate the financial and operational challenges... we have to look at budgets and we have to look at enrollments," the superintendent said, framing the resolution as an alignment of staffing to current funding levels. Board members expressed regret about the personnel impacts; one member called the item "the first photo taken that I feel kinda icky about" because it affects real people, while emphasizing the decisions were made for the district’s long‑term stability. The board approved the resolution by voice vote.
The resolution authorizes the district to proceed with layoff notices for affected positions under the cited Education Code section; staff indicated the action follows required state procedures. No specific employee names were disclosed during the public meeting, and the district said it would continue to acknowledge impacted employees’ service in subsequent communications.
