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Para‑to‑pro pipeline, ESOL compliance discussed in Citrus County bargaining kickoff

Citrus County Education Association / Citrus County Schools Bargaining Session · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Bargaining teams reviewed the para‑to‑pro pipeline and ESOL training/compliance paths; a district speaker cited about 19 program graduates and negotiators agreed to discuss program supports and certification pathways at a future session.

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — During the Aug. 11 bargaining kickoff, negotiators spent an extended section reviewing the para‑to‑pro pipeline and state ESOL endorsement requirements, and discussed how contract language and district supports might help staff meet certification obligations.

Brenda Badomo, director of risk management, described the para‑to‑pro program’s structure and outcomes: “I wanna say if my numbers are correct, there’s been 19 graduates that are in the program that graduated from…

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