District issues Phase One RIF notifications; Board approves retroactive PERS critical designation

Jun 11, 2026

Nye County School District issued Phase One Reduction in Force notifications, prioritizing vacant positions; the Board also approved retroactive PERS critical labor shortage designations for several hard-to-fill roles to aid retention.

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Human Resources Director Michelle "Chelle" Wright outlined Phase One of the district's Reduction in Force (RIF), which prioritized eliminating vacant positions to reduce impact on active staff. Notifications were issued June 9; executed eliminations included 27 teacher vacancies, four critical‑needs positions and 25 filled full‑time positions, leaving 20 vacancies and 13 active critical‑needs teachers in place. Administrative and support reductions included several vacant administrative and support roles.

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