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River Falls board signs off on phase 1 staffing plan aimed at growing special-education capacity
Summary
The board approved the personnel committee's recommendations to accept a Phase 1 staffing plan to add positions addressing rising special education caseloads, adopt the 2026–27 calendar and begin contract negotiations.
The River Falls Board of Education approved a Phase 1 staffing plan on Feb. 17 that adds personnel intended to address a growing special education caseload, the district said during the meeting.
District administrators told the board the district’s overall enrollment remains relatively flat, but special education enrollment has increased by more than 70 students over four years and the complexity of needs has grown. Administrators said caseloads for related services such as speech-language, occupational therapy…
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