North Thurston Schools Consider RIF for Declining Enrollment
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North Thurston Public Schools Board Approves RIF Resolution Amid Projected Enrollment Decline
The North Thurston Public Schools board has approved a resolution for a possible reduction in force (RIF), marking the first such move in years due to expected lower student numbers. The district currently serves 14,627 students, but projections point to a decline heading into the 2026-2027 school year. This step came during a board meeting on Tuesday at South Bay Elementary in northeast Olympia. Officials stressed its a legal requirement before any staff cuts, and theyll first target savings through retirements, resignations, and non-personnel expenses. Union leaders voiced support for collaborating with the district to ease the process and protect staff, students, and families. The enrollment drop stems mainly from fewer kindergarteners linked to slowing birth rates, plus students leaving for other districts or dropping out. District leaders remain focused on stability, aiming to navigate these variables without major disruptions as they finalize the budget in the coming months.
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