In your principal role, you have been directed by the district to adapt to funding cuts. Because of limited resources, personnel need to be reassigned, and positions need to be eliminated. Of 30 faculty and staff in your school, you will have to eliminate or reassign 20% of the workforce (6 people).

For this assignment, address the following:

• Develop your action plan to meet the directive that you have been given to maintain quality and reduce costs.
• Be specific about your options and considerations.
• What is your rationale for selecting those who will be laid off?
• Who will do the work of those who are laid off?
• How will you communicate your plan to your faculty and staff, both those who are being laid off and those who are remaining?
• How will you communicate your plan to your students, parents, and community stakeholders?