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Board approves three long‑term substitute contracts amid questions about hiring practices and contract execution
Summary
The board voted to offer three long‑term substitute contracts for 2025–26 after debate about posting practices and transparency. Members raised concerns that contracts should not be executed before board approval and called for clearer HR policy; the district’s HR director has resigned.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District board voted to approve offering three long‑term substitute contracts for the 2025–26 school year after discussion about recruitment and district hiring practices.
The motion to offer the three long‑term substitute contracts carried on a roll call vote, 7–1. Member Ginter recorded the sole opposing vote; other members voted yes. Board members debated whether the positions had been posted as permanent openings and discussed the operational need to fill classrooms and counseling roles before permanent hires can be found.
Superintendent Ford Slack said vacancies…
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