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Baltimore City speech-language pathologists tell board caseloads, payroll and transportation are harming services
Summary
A speech‑language pathologist representing the Baltimore Teachers Union told the school board that chaotic human‑resources practices, unresolved payroll and credentialing problems and staff shortages are delaying time‑sensitive special‑education services for students.
A speech‑language pathologist on the Baltimore Teachers Union executive board told the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners on Jan. 20 that chaotic human‑resources practices and a shortage of related‑service providers are delaying time‑sensitive services for students with disabilities.
In public comment, Diana (last name not specified), a speech‑language pathologist and BTU executive board member, said district human capital staff “have gone dark” when asked to explain inconsistent AU payouts and verification of educator degrees. “I do not understand how Baltimore City Public Schools does not maintain accurate records of master's degrees for our teachers,” she said, adding that many…
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