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District outlines Phase One RIF and secures retroactive PERS critical-shortage designations
Summary
District staff outlined Phase One of a Reduction in Force process that prioritized vacant positions; the Board also approved retroactive PERS critical labor shortage designations for several hard-to-fill positions effective May 20, 2026.
Michelle "Chelle" Wright explained the district’s Phase One Reduction in Force (RIF) process, which followed bargaining unit contracts and state criteria. Site administrators received identified position lists on June 8 and official RIF notifications were issued June 9. The initial phase prioritized vacating positions to limit impact on active staff; executed certified position eliminations included 27 teacher vacancies, 4 critical‑needs positions and 25 filled full‑time teacher positions, in addition to multiple classified and administrative vacancies.
Wright also requested retroactive approval of Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) critical labor shortage designations effective May 20, 2026, covering Early Childhood Teacher (EC/Pre‑K)/ECSE, Secondary CTE, Secondary ELA, Speech‑Language Pathologist and Bus Driver positions. The Board approved the designation unanimously, 6–0, to help retain staff in hard‑to‑fill roles during and after the RIF process.
