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Saint Francis parents, teachers and aides press board for higher pay and better support for educational assistants
Summary
At the Sept. 22 Saint Francis Area Schools board meeting, a series of public commenters urged the board to increase pay and support for educational assistants, saying low wages are driving turnover and threatening services for students with disabilities.
At the Sept. 22 Saint Francis Area Schools board meeting, a series of public commenters urged the board to increase pay and support for educational assistants, saying low wages are driving turnover and threatening services for students with disabilities.
Speakers described work that includes behavior management, toileting and transfers, supervision at recess and lunches, one‑to‑one academic support and acting as first responders during health incidents. “The EAs in our district are worth more than gold,” said Miranda Jensen, a special‑education teacher, who described aides being kicked, bitten, spit on and forced to make split‑second safety decisions. “We are paying them less than you can make working at a fast‑food…
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