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Tolland Board discusses adding second SATSA officer, directs superintendent to seek funding
Summary
The Tolland Board of Education debated the role, funding and potential expansion of its SATSA (school security, attendance, truancy, school avoidance and homelessness) officer program and asked Superintendent Dr. Willett to pursue multiyear funding sources for an additional position.
The Tolland Board of Education on Sept. 24 discussed adding a second SATSA officer — a school security, attendance, truancy, school avoidance and homelessness position — and directed Superintendent Dr. Willett to look for funding sources, including multiyear grants, to support the role. The board did not vote to hire; members instead asked the superintendent to pursue options and return with details. Dr. Willett described the current SATSA officer as districtwide and said the position provides transportation for families in unstable housing situations, supports home visits and helps investigate truancy and residency questions. “This…
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