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Board approves hires, classified changes and accepts certified retirement; denies immediate release for counselor
Summary
The board approved multiple certified and classified hires, classified resignations and retirements, an increase in hours for two aides, and accepted a certified retirement notice from Maria Sexton with policy caveats. The board declined to release a counselor from her 2025-26 contract unless a replacement is found.
The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board approved a slate of personnel actions including certified hires, classified hires, internal classified transfers, and increases in hours for instructional staff. The board also accepted retirement letters and approved classified resignations presented during the meeting.
Certified and classified hires: Superintendent Maritza Samaniego presented the certified hires (including 20 new "first century" teachers funded from grant funds, emergency substitutes and other classroom hires) and the classified hires (including parent-liaison and substitute…
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