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District reports new band hire, vacancies shrink to seven; para-to-teacher candidates submitted
Summary
District staff told the board the high school band position was filled and the district was down to seven vacancies; six candidates have been submitted to a Midlands University para-to-teacher program pending grant approval.
District staff updated the board on staffing at the March 27 meeting, reporting that a finalist for the North Platte High School band teacher position accepted an offer and that the district’s open positions had been reduced to seven.
The presenter said the finalist visited the district with her family, attended local events including a Fox Theater tour, and after a short decision period returned a signed contract. The staffing report listed vacancies including two science teachers at Adams, several elementary openings and a currently unfilled English Learner position at the high school.
Nut graf: The administration characterized the hire and the reduction in vacancies as progress toward a near-term staffing goal while the district evaluates participation in a fast-track para-to-teacher program tied to a possible Midlands University grant.
The presenter reported six candidates have been submitted to Midlands University for consideration in a paid para-to-teacher program that would begin June 2 and place participants in classrooms by February if the grant is approved. The district also hired an administrative assistant at Washington Elementary and said several interviews are in process for other hard-to-fill roles.
Ending: The district said it expects grant notification the following Monday and said the para-to-teacher route could add classroom capacity quickly if awarded.
