Effectively Managing Reductions in Force

Costs and times
SSC Clients: $290 per attendee
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 12:00 PM
Presenters
Danyel Conolley Vice President
Sarah Niemann, EdD Director, Management Consulting Services

This technical course is designed to help human resources (HR) and business leaders effectively navigate the complicated statutory layoff processes for certificated and classified employees. The session is intended for HR practitioners and will provide critical statutory guidance, timeline requirements, and best practices for executing reductions in force timely, and with accuracy and compassion. The course provides practical guidance to ensure reductions in force are handled accurately, compliantly, and thoughtfully, and is intended to position attendees to be prepared to work closely with their attorney through the layoff process.

Who Should Attend

  • HR leaders and practitioners
  • Business and fiscal services leaders
  • Local educational agency administrators involved in staffing and workforce planning

Register your entire cross-functional team to support coordinated and compliant decision-making.

Cancellation Policy 

What You’ll Learn

  • How to prepare for reductions in force and manage the operational impacts of reduced staffing
  • Considerations for reducing or eliminating positions funded by restricted or one-time funding sources
  • Best practices for developing seniority lists and managing bumping and displacement scenarios
  • Legal requirements for reducing particular kinds of service (certificated employees)
  • Processes for eliminating or reducing classified positions and assigned time
  • Strategies for negotiating layoff impacts with labor partners
  • Guidance on preparing resolutions, applying skipping criteria, and managing bumping lists
  • Most current information available as it relates to state policies, legislation, etc.
Location Details
December 1, 2026
DETAILS FOR THIS LOCATION
SSC Clients: $290 per attendee
Non-clients: $580 per attendee
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Program Ends: 12:00 PM

Thank you for your business. School Services of California Inc. has moved to credit card payments for this service. Please contact us by email at SSC-Assistance@sscal.com or by phone at (916) 446-7517 if this causes an undue hardship for your organization.