California Education Code Sections 44949 and 44955 set forth dates and procedures by which the Governing Board must express its intent to reduce and/or discontinue particular kinds of services now being offered by the District. Staff will recommend that services be reduced according to the least senior employee so long as the employee being retained is credentialed and competent to perform the assignment. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall give notice to affected certificated employees that their services may not be required for the ensuing school year.