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District budgets for full staffing while negotiations continue; trustees told to expect updates
Summary
The committee was told the proposed budget assumes positions are fully staffed (100% filled) with health and step/cola placeholders while collective-bargaining negotiations remain open; staff said the budget will be adjusted after settlements.
District staff told the committee the proposed budget assumes all positions are funded at 100% of base pay and benefits to avoid understating costs. "Yes. We budget for every single position to be filled at a 100% of the time... and max benefits," the Chair said while clarifying the presented salary lines are estimates pending negotiations.
Committee members asked about the timing of negotiations and the number of scheduled sessions; staff said bargaining continues and the budget will be updated with the negotiated terms before final adoption, or through a supplemental budget if needed. Staff emphasized strategic use of attrition and grant-funded positions to limit layoffs if federal dollars are reduced.
