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Teachers and substitutes warn board of widespread behavior issues, staff turnover
Summary
During two public-comment segments, educators and a long-time substitute described pervasive classroom behavior problems, staff burnout and departures, and urged the board to prioritize discipline, technical support and special-education resources.
Multiple educators and a building substitute used May 28 public-comment time to describe persistent student-behavior problems, staffing strain and technology gaps in Rock Hill Schools.
First-hand observations: Gretchen Hansen, a building substitute who said she has worked in the district for two-and-a-half years, told the board that disruptive behavior is the top reason teachers are leaving. Hansen said several staff at her assigned school resigned before the year ended and described repeated daily…
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