Which step occurs in February or March during the layoff process?

• A. Update seniority list
• B. Feb/Mar Board and COE adopt resolution to reduce or discontinue PKS
• C. March 15 layoff notices go out
• D. Hearings

Answer: (B)

The step being tested is the formal authorization action that must occur in February or March: the Board of Education and the County Office of Education adopt a resolution to reduce or discontinue PKS. This resolution provides the legal authority and scope for the layoffs, effectively signaling and enabling the district to proceed with the rest of the process. Once this resolution is in place, the remaining steps follow in sequence—such as updating the seniority list, issuing layoff notices around March 15, and conducting hearings if requested. The resolution is the critical trigger that makes the layoff process legally workable, which is why it’s the correct choice for the February/March timing.