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Teachers and trainers press Judson board to preserve academic trainers and librarians; board delays decision
Summary
Several teachers, librarians and campus leaders urged the Judson ISD Board of Trustees on Monday to preserve academic trainer and elementary librarian roles threatened in recent budget discussions. Trustees agreed to postpone action and gather more information at a special meeting next Wednesday.
Multiple current and former classroom teachers and campus leaders addressed the Judson ISD Board of Trustees during the public comment period on Monday to argue against cutting academic trainers and elementary librarians.
Jasmine Watts, an English academic trainer at Judson High School, told the trustees she left classroom teaching to take the trainer role and said the position "was based on our previous classroom track record, our passion for teaching and consistent academic performance." Watts said the trainers "are the shoulders that teachers cry on" and told the board she was "beyond disheartened" by comments…
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