Overview
- The committee postponed sending 25 layoff notices that had been scheduled for Friday morning to allow exploration of alternatives.
- Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak proposed eliminating 25 roles and leaving five resignations or retirements unfilled to address the gap.
- District officials said the proposed staffing changes, along with a spending freeze, would save more than $800,000.
- An independent firm serving as business manager flagged the shortfall in mid‑October after the prior manager resigned earlier this year.
- Hundreds attended an emergency meeting, voicing concerns about classroom disruption and special‑education services as the consultant prepares to brief the next session.