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District cuts 22 teaching positions for 2026-27
What happened
The board authorized a reduction in force of 18 certified positions on February 24, 2026, and four more on March 17, 2026, effective for the 2026-27 school year.
Why it matters to families
Fewer certified staff can mean larger classes or fewer course sections. The February budget update projected at least a $1.5 million loss in fund balance and said staffing would be brought in line with state-funded positions.
The evidence
The February 24 and March 17, 2026 meeting pages record both motions. The February 2026 budget update lists an 18-FTE instructional staff reduction.
The source
Board of Trustees meeting page, February 24, 2026See the full record for Jerome Joint School District #261.
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