Budget trims nine positions but district says no layoffs planned

Randy Anderson, the district’s chief financial officer, told the budget committee the proposed 2025–26 budget reduces roughly nine positions through a mix of eliminations, reclassifications, and attrition.

"In total, this proposed budget reduced about nine positions," Anderson said, listing three administrative positions eliminated (Food Service Director duties shifted to Sodexo, Director of Operations reassigned, District Athletic Director responsibilities redistributed), four licensed positions, and two classified roles. He added that some duties were restructured—athletic responsibilities will be absorbed in part by a new vice principal and stipended coaching staff.

Committee members sought clarity about how many positions were vacant versus occupied. Anderson said several eliminated positions were vacant and that for occupied roles (for example, some Title I assistants) the district is seeking reassignments and internal transfers. Director Jose Aparicio later asked the administration to provide a plain‑language explanation for the community outlining how these changes will or will not affect individual schools.

Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal emphasized the district's intent to preserve core programs and classroom stability despite the reductions. "Wherever possible, we reduced personnel costs through attrition or unfilled positions—not by displacing current employees," Anderson said.

The committee requested follow‑up materials showing building‑level impacts and a concise public explanation of the staffing changes at the next meeting.