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District explains cut to first‑grade aide program, outlines alternate literacy supports
Summary
Officials told the board one‑time COVID funding that previously supported first‑grade aides ended and the district can no longer sustain those positions; staff described strengthened tier‑1 instruction, expanded phonics (UFLI), coaching and possible use of CTE interns and volunteers as mitigation.
District leaders told trustees that funding for first‑grade classroom aides — originally provided through COVID relief and later supported year‑to‑year with LCAP funds — was unsustainable and will not be continued in the coming budget cycle.
Presenters said first‑grade aides were initially hired with federal COVID relief to provide general social, behavioral and academic support. Over time some aides took on small‑group literacy work, which created a perception they were…
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