The recent meeting of the Plumas County Office of Education/Unified School District, held at Greenville Elementary School, was primarily focused on personnel layoffs and public input. One significant agenda item was the appointment of a new trustee for District 2, as Dave Keller did not seek re-election in 2024. Cindy Crim was appointed unanimously after Tommy Miles withdrew from consideration, emphasizing the community’s preference for a local representative.
The meeting also addressed resolutions to lay off 22 employees across various positions in response to a $3 million deficit. The layoffs aimed to save approximately $1.8 million. Public comments highlighted the stress on students and staff, particularly in Indian Valley, due to previous challenges like COVID, the Dixie Fire, and the housing crisis. Concerns were raised about the impact of these layoffs on educational quality and staff morale.
Board members acknowledged the difficult decisions, emphasizing the necessity of making cuts to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and avoid state intervention. Despite the contentious nature of the meeting, the board moved forward with the resolutions, underscoring the urgency of the financial situation and the legal requirements for issuing layoff notices.
Ultimately, all three layoff resolutions were passed three-to-one, with Chelsea Harrison of Chester voting ‘no’ and Crim abstaining
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