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Board authorizes certificated non-renewal notices for budget reductions

What happened
The board unanimously approved Resolution 06-26, authorizing the superintendent to reduce the certificated educational program for 2026-27 and notify affected nonsupervisory certificated staff before May 15.
Why it matters to families
A reduction in force can reduce or rearrange educators and services available to students in the next school year.
The evidence
The approved May 6 minutes describe the balanced-budget reduction-in-force authority and record a unanimous vote.
The source
May 6, 2026 regular board meeting minutesSee the full record for Highline School District 401.
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