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Board approves special‑education posts and adds cross‑categorical position amid rising referrals
Summary
District staff identified persistent shortages of education support professionals and higher early‑childhood special‑education referrals; the board approved posting a special‑education teacher for JL Middle School and a cross‑categorical ABD position at West Rapids Elementary, citing 70–80% potential state reimbursement.
District administrators told the board the district has been short of education support professionals for several years and that staffing plans required adjustment after an unexpected rise in early‑childhood and initial special‑education referrals. Staff recommended converting budgeted positions and posting a special‑education teacher for JL Middle School to better meet building needs.
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