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District outlines 32 FTE reduction tied to enrollment declines; officials say core programming preserved
Summary
Budget presenters told the board the 2026–27 budget includes a 32 FTE reduction—mostly teachers and teaching assistants—largely tied to declining enrollment; administrators said programming will be preserved and staff impacts may change as internal processes continue.
During the budget presentation, Mr. Bartlett said the core-program portion of the expense budget will absorb a 32 full-time-equivalent reduction in staff, primarily driven by lower enrollment.
"As you're seeing on the screen, a 32 FTE reduction that's hitting this portion of the budget," Mr. Bartlett said, outlining that the reductions include roughly 15 teacher positions (mostly attrition) and a combination of teaching-assistant reductions. He emphasized that programming was not being eliminated and that some numbers could shift during ongoing personnel processes. He also repeated that health insurance increases are a major cost driver.
Board members asked clarifying questions during the presentation, and administrators said staffing totals could fluctuate as they complete internal processes and as staff make choices about positions.
