By Keri Luiz, Assistant Editor

 

After saying goodbye to one of their own, Benicia Unified School District trustees voted last week to approve reductions in certificated (teaching) and classified (non-teaching) staff, and to change board elections from odd to even numbered years.

Trustee Dana Dean gave an emotional farewell in announcing her move to fill a vacant seat on the Solano County Board of Education. After determining that the board has 60 days to appoint a replacement, trustees handled another electoral matter by following the county board’s example and approving an election switch to even-numbered years.

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