MSD%20Reduction%20Resolution.pdf

Parent document: Regular Meeting and Budget Presentation-06-12-2024.pdf

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MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
2024-2025 REDUCED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 07-24

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has reviewed the reports of the Superintendent
concerning anticipated estimated revenue and expenditures for the 2024-25 school year, and the
current number of anticipated and confirmed resignations, leaves and other anticipated vacancies
in classified and certificated administrator staff positions;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that for the 2024-25 school year,
anticipated financial resources are not adequate to maintain the District’s educational program
and services at substantially the same level as the current year; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that a financial necessity exists to adopt
a reduced educational program for the 2024-25 school year requiring a reduction in hours to
specific classified, certificated administrator, and non-represented staff positions; and

WHEREAS, even if additional funding in excess of current projections becomes available,
the Board of Directors desires to exercise its discretion to allocate funds in the best interest of the
District’s educational program; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District
as follows:

1. The Board adopts a reduced educational program which includes reductions in
total hours to the positions identified in Exhibit A to this resolution.

2. The Superintendent is directed to take such action as may be required by law to

give appropriate notices to classified employees to implement the above-described reduction in


hours and reorganization of the educational program and reduction of hours in classified,
certificated administrator, non-represented, and to reassign; and transfer staff members as
required under applicable collective bargaining agreements and District policies and procedures,
to implement this reduced program for the 2024-25 school year.
ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District at an open public meeting held
on June 26, 2024, notice of which was given as required by law, the following directors being
present and voting therefor.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHATCOM COUNTY,
WASHINGTON

Board President

Director

Director

Director

Director
Attest:

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Superintendent
Secretary to the Board


MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
2024-2025 REDUCED EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 0724
EXIHIBIT A

Reduction in Hours
Reduce the following position by 0.5 FTE
Meridian Middle School Librarian

Reduction in after school tutoring position (2 % hours four days per week)
Trojan Learning Center

Three (3) day reduction in contract or furlough for the following positions:
Director of Human Resources
Director of Transportation
Director of Public Relations
Director of Food and Nutrition
Director of Technology and Assessment
Director of Maintenance and Operations
Director of Activities and Athletics

Three (3) day reduction in contract or furlough for the following positions:
Assistant Principal Irene Reither Elementary (2)
Principal Irene Reither Elementary
Assistant Principal Meridian Middle School
Principal Meridian Middle School
Assistant Principal Meridian High School
Principal Meridian High School
Principal Meridian Parent Partnership Program

Three (3) day reduction in contract or furlough for the following positions:
Director of Teaching and Learning
Director of Special Services
Director of Business and Finance
Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent