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Dual‑language teachers tell Bellevue School Board poor communication on employment decisions harmed morale
Summary
At a Bellevue School District board meeting, dual‑language teachers said delayed and unclear employment communications caused distress, cited mishandling of confidential information, and asked the district for meetings, written teacher‑specific information and sustained partnership.
At Monday’s Bellevue School District Board of Directors meeting, a group of dual‑language and bilingual educators said delayed, incomplete communications about employment status and certification created widespread distress and damaged morale.
The educators told the board that follow‑up district communication arrived only after “six long weeks” of uncertainty and that some staff had received conflicting information from the district and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). “The initial and verified employment information has caused significant distress among our highly qualified dual language teachers,” said Stephanie Hidalgo, a dual‑language teacher, during the public‑comment period.
The teachers said their concerns included a lack of timely written information, apparent…
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