Thank you to all members who attended tonight’s Elyria City Schools Board of Education meeting. Your solidarity and advocacy for students and colleagues mattered.
At the meeting, the Board adopted a district Reduction-in-Force (RIF) Plan by a vote of 3–1. Board member Brent Parker cast the only “no” vote.
📺 Watch the meeting here: https://youtu.be/MVPP3B_3Ngo
Budget Reduction Summary (Total: $9,025,274)
| Category | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Certified | $5,552,459 | 61.5% |
| Classified | $1,184,188 | 13.1% |
| Administrative | $666,395 | 7.4% |
| Non-Personnel | $623,800 | 6.9% |
| Transportation | $672,807 | 7.5% |
| Supplemental | $125,625 | 1.4% |
| Dept/Building | $200,000 | 2.2% |
| Total | $9,025,274 | 100% |
Superintendent Ann Schloss shared that members should expect to find out whether they are being RIF’d before spring break. The EEA will do our utmost to ensure fairness, transparency, and respect for members throughout the process.
📘 EEA Resource: “Understanding the RIF Process” was shared to your personal email this evening.
Please Check Your Personal Email
A more detailed breakdown of the district’s plan has been sent to members via personal email. Please review that message for additional information.
