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Petersburg schools report about 78% of classrooms filled; university-instructor plan for two special-ed slots paused
Summary
HR reported school-based vacancies districtwide and that university-instructor placements will not be used for two special-education roles; board and superintendent discussed hiring, nurses and trainers.
Petersburg City Public Schools’ assistant superintendent for human resources, Dr. Shamika Long Lane, told the school board on Aug. 6 that, division-wide, about 78% of classrooms were filled as the district readies for the 2025–26 school year. Why it matters: Dr. Lane provided a school-by-school breakdown of classroom and support staffing gaps and said the district continues recruiting through partnerships with local universities and programs. The vacancies include core classroom teachers, instructional assistants, nurses and some administrative…
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