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HR report: substitute fill rates improve; district posts Hillcrest third-grade opening and seeks school psychologist
Summary
Human Resources reported improved substitute fill rates and educational-assistant coverage, 33 hires since July 1, and open positions including a third-grade role at Hillcrest and ongoing efforts to recruit a second school psychologist.
Tim Frederick delivered the human-resources report, summarizing staffing metrics and open positions.
Year-to-date substitute fill rates were reported at 93 percent for 2024–25, up from 92 percent the prior year and higher than earlier years’ rates. Educational-assistant substitute fill was reported at 49 percent year-to-date — the highest level cited in recent years — and district officials characterized the improvement as a positive trend.
Frederick said the district has hired 33 employees since July 1: seven certified hires and 17 classified hires among them. He contrasted that figure with last year’s 66 hires, when 44 classified positions were filled across the year.
In current openings, the board was informed that a third-grade position at Hillcrest has been posted and will be validated by the board consistent with prior action. Frederick also said the district continues to attempt to hire a second school psychologist; the position is posted but has not been filled.
Board members asked clarifying questions; the report noted the difficulty of filling certain roles and the effects on classified employees when substitutes are unavailable. No personnel actions were taken during the meeting.
