Committee examines substitute-teacher rules, asks staff to confirm training and day limits
Members compared the SU's substitute-teacher policy to the VSBA model, questioned background-check types and whether unlicensed substitutes can serve 15 or 30 consecutive days, and asked staff to confirm statutory limits and content of mandatory compliance training (GCN).
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The committee took up substitute-teacher policy language (current policy cited as 4261) and VSBA model provisions. Discussion focused on background-check processes (VCIC records checks versus fingerprinting), whether retired teachers should be treated differently, and whether unlicensed substitutes may be assigned for 15 consecutive days (current SU policy) versus the VSBA model's 30 days.
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