Board hears persistent substitute shortage, considers pay and scheduling changes
Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
District staff reported filling roughly 87% of substitute assignments in a sample week (53 available, 61 needed); trustees discussed pay, buyback options, and shifting extracurricular scheduling to ease classroom coverage problems.
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District administrators told trustees the availability of substitute teachers remains a daily operational challenge and that coverage rates vary widely by week and by job type.
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