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Tolland board votes to recommend hiring one LPN after coverage gaps
Summary
The Tolland School District board voted unanimously to recommend hiring one licensed practical nurse (LPN) after members and the superintendent said prior nursing reductions left coverage strained and increased substitute costs; the recommendation will go to the superintendent for hiring and appear in the budget process.
The Tolland School District board on Monday moved to recommend that the superintendent hire one licensed practical nurse to improve school nursing coverage and reduce expensive substitute staffing. The motion passed by roll call with all members present voting "Aye."
Superintendent Doctor Willett said the district had reduced nursing positions during last year’s budget process and that the remaining two LPNs must cover four school buildings in addition to the…
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