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District warns of special‑education staffing shortfall; contracting may add $612,000 to budget
Summary
Atascadero Unified School District staff told trustees that difficulty hiring special‑education teachers may require contracting for about 12 positions, at an estimated unbudgeted cost of $612,000. Administration outlined recruitment, retention and grant strategies.
District staff told the board that Atascadero Unified School District faces an immediate special‑education staffing shortage that could create an unbudgeted cost impact this school year.
“Due to some challenges in hiring internal special education teachers, the district has been required to contract with external providers,” Ms. Darnell, business services lead, told trustees. “The cost difference associated with a contracted teacher to an internal hire is approximately $51,000 per contracted teacher above the budgeted salary. At this time, the district anticipates the need to contract approximately 12 special education teachers representing an unbudgeted cost…
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