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Trustees approve temporary staffing plan for elementary libraries; debate over academic enrichment and GT roles continues
Summary
With seven librarian vacancies persisting, trustees approved allowing administration to fill vacant elementary library roles with paraprofessionals and later voted to hire additional GT/AET teachers; administration said the approach preserves library oversight while the district pursues long‑term solutions and training.
Trustees on Wednesday approved a staffing plan to prevent gaps in library services at elementary campuses while the district addresses persistent librarian vacancies. The board voted 6–0 to permit administration to hire paraprofessionals to fill currently vacant elementary librarian positions so every campus has library support when classes begin.
Administrators and librarians told the board they have been unable to hire certified librarians for several vacancies. “We now have seven vacancies across the district — four at the secondary level and three at the elementary level,” said Dr. Ghosh, describing ongoing recruiting difficulties and the district’s intent to provide library oversight even if certified librarians are not immediately available. Dr. Ghosh said a temporary staffing…
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