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Westerville board approves personnel consent agenda, lists multiple retirements and reductions in force
Summary
On April 7 the Westerville City Schools Board approved a personnel consent agenda that included several retirements and reductions in force across classified and licensed roles; board members and the public voiced concern about cuts to English learner paraprofessionals.
The Westerville City Schools Board approved the personnel consent agenda on April 7, which included retirements, resignations and reductions in force among classified and licensed positions. Trustees also heard public and board concern about cuts affecting English learner (EL) support.
District human resources presenter (Cooper) read a list of staff who announced retirements this year, including Kurt Glaser (25 years), Pamela Frasora (33 years), Byron Mann (12 years), Barbara Mason (25 years), Bruce Ruff (23 years), Janice Brady (28 years), Jane Burton (28 years), Laurie Marburger (25 years), Jeff Nyes (25 years) and Scott Walberry (29 years). The presenter thanked retirees for their service.
The personnel package also included reductions in force within educational support staff, administrative assistants and licensed positions. The board approved the personnel consent agenda by motion; one board member recorded a dissenting vote on part of the agenda. The motion carried and the district will notify affected employees consistent with district procedures.
Board and public reaction: A board member who opposed part of the consent agenda said the decision was difficult and highlighted the local and federal context that contributed to staffing decisions. During public comment and board discussion several speakers urged residents to contact state legislators about school funding and warned that reductions in EL paraprofessionals would hurt vulnerable students. One board member said, “Our EL students are really, really, really vulnerable students here being impacted,” and asked the community to advocate with lawmakers.
What’s next: The board scheduled continued work in partnership with staff and the community to respond to state budget changes; district leaders said they would continue to post updated information and resources for residents.
Quotation evidence: Staff retirement lists and the district’s reductions in force were read into the record by district staff during the April 7 meeting.
