MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A 55-year-old Medford School District supervisor whose contract was set to expire in June has retired, citing the district’s ongoing and future contract negotiations in which he expects cuts to his retirement benefits if he stays.
Medford schools’ secondary education director Doug Jantzi is one of six supervisors in the district set to retire as the district looks to cut at least $10 million from its $90 million budget.
The Medford Mail Tribune reports that the district includes about 600 teachers and 500 support staff who serve about 12,500 students at 19 campuses. It is Jackson County’s fourth-largest employer.
The district wants to save money in a new employment contract, which is now the subject of bargaining with the employees’ unions.
