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Staffing Cuts

Were early retirement offers made to reduce the number of layoffs?

What We Know

A board member proposed early retirement buyouts for about 41 eligible staff in March. The proposal could save more than $1 million. How many staff accepted the offer — or whether it was formally extended — has not been confirmed publicly.

Sources

  • School Board Meetings School Board Budget Workshop I — March 2, 2026

    A board member proposed early retirement buyouts for about 41 eligible staff at the March 2 workshop, with estimated savings of over $1 million.

  • FY27 Budget Documents FY27 Budget Workshop I Slides - March 2, 2026

    Early retirement buyouts appeared in the March 2 slides as one option for reducing payroll costs.

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