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Paraprofessionals urge higher pay and say turnover is harming special education supports
2342459 · February 19, 2025
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Summary
A paraprofessional spoke during public comments asking Lamar CISD to raise special‑education paraprofessional pay, citing retention problems, unpaid extra duties and difficulty affording housing on current wages.
During the public comment portion of the Feb. 18 meeting, paraprofessional Deborah Blankenship addressed the board about paraprofessional pay, focusing on special education assignments.
Blankenship said paraprofessionals provide individualized instruction, behavioral support and personal…
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