Board Meeting - March 3, 2026

The Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting on March 3, 2026, primarily to discuss and vote on resolutions related to budget reductions necessitated by declining enrollment and the expiration of one-time funds such as ESSER and educator effectiveness funds. The board considered resolutions to discontinue specific certificated and classified services for the 2026-2027 school year, which included proposed layoffs of certain teaching and administrative positions as well as classified staff such as community liaisons, secretaries, and custodians. Public comments overwhelmingly opposed the cuts, emphasizing the critical role of these positions in supporting students, families, and school operations. The board discussed the funding sources for affected positions, legal constraints such as supplanting rules related to Proposition 28 funds, and the process for minimizing layoffs through attrition and seniority rights. A motion was passed to remove proposed cuts to community liaison and library clerk positions, with the understanding that if sufficient state funding is not received, these positions may need to be revisited. The meeting highlighted the district's efforts to balance fiscal responsibility with maintaining essential student-facing services amid financial challenges.