Hood River County School District Superintendent Bill Newton told the district board on Wednesday evening that of the 32 full-time equivalent positions being eliminated by budget cuts, approximately 24-and-a-half have been vacated by retirements, resignations, and leaves of absence.  Newton says that, along with job transfers, has allowed the district to significantly limit the number of employees receiving reduction in force notices.  Still, he added four licensed personnel and one classified staff member received layoff notices and were put on a recall list.  Newton says they currently have open two licensed and ten classified positions for the upcoming school year.  He says they are roles that have specific licensure or qualifications that do not align with current staff.