Gist said this is simply the first step as many areas will need to be cut in anticipation of the losses coming next year.

"The next step is to say, 'What else are we going to need to do in order to see additional reductions?'" Gist said.

Gist said right now officials are focused on cutting in areas that are as far away from the classroom as possible.

"But ultimately, we're going to need to take a look at the staffing allocations at our schools," she said. "We're not there yet; we're trying to get as much information as we possibly can from the state about what we'll actually need to cut."

Some of the eliminated positions include those of employees who have already accepted a buyout offered by the district last month. As of Friday morning, 24 employees had accepted the buyout incentive, which offered employees the incentive of immediately ending their current contract in return for payment equal to the remainder of their base salary for the year. The employees would also be paid for "eligible accruals," such as unused vacation time.

Shaull said employees can still accept the buyout incentive — even those who have already been notified that their position will be eliminated. The deadline for accepting the buyout is expected to be extended until the end of April.