0:12 → 1:05(54s)
Board president opened the study session and framed it as an informational presentation on the 2026–27 budget and rightsizing recommendations; asked Superintendent Narducci to introduce the presentation.
Chandler Unified School District presented a study-session budget plan proposing roughly $11.8–$12.0 million in reductions and rightsizing about 111–123 positions (maintenance & operations ~122 FTE) for the 2026–27 school year, shifting some roles to other funding sources and converting some media/technology positions into a career-literacy role. Presenters outlined decision criteria, stakeholder committee input, staffing guideline changes, and HR processes; board members raised questions about preschool closures, media center staffing, special-education paras, ICANN relocation and student transportation.
