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Parents raise concerns about special-education transitions and staffing at Homewood SD 153; district pledges follow-up
Summary
Three parents told the Homewood School District 153 board about problems in special-education services at Churchill and Willow schools, citing a recent injury, perceived staff qualification gaps and busing problems; Superintendent McAllister described recent PTA outreach and promised continued follow-up.
Three parents used the board—s public-comment period on Feb. 3 to describe problems they say students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) face in Homewood School District 153, focusing on transitions between Willow and Churchill schools, staff qualifications and transportation.
Parent Sherry Foster told the board that her daughter, who has a documented developmental delay and an IEP, was returned to class with a broken finger and that she was not notified by school staff. Foster said she later learned substitute and nursing coverage for children with communication barriers do not follow a consistent, documented protocol and that she believes some staff assigned to special-education roles lack required qualifications.
Foster asked whether teachers who…
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