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Parents and staff press board over Exceptional Achievers program; superintendent says investigation ongoing
Summary
Multiple parents and program advocates urged action after staffing changes in the Exceptional Achievers program; Superintendent Dr. Heller said an investigation is underway and administrators will meet individually with families about findings and next steps.
Several parents and community members used the public-comment period at the School Town of Munster board meeting April 14 to raise concerns about recent staffing changes and program management in the Exceptional Achievers special-education program.
Speakers said changes earlier this year removed long-serving aides and at least one teacher, and they described effects on students who rely on routine and familiar staff. Miss Saint Pierre said she was contesting a termination and asked the board for a formal review; other commenters asked for faster remedies and greater family involvement in decisions. Ms. David, who identified herself as a parent of a nonverbal daughter, said her child now "flinches when we open our arms" after staff changes and asked the district to install…
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