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School board approves extra special-education paraprofessional at Bridgewater amid immediate student needs
Summary
The Northfield Public School Board approved hiring a 6.75-hour-per-day special education paraprofessional for Bridgewater Elementary after district staff reported several newly enrolled students with complex medical and safety needs. Total salary and benefits were quoted at $52,005.29; after state reimbursement the estimated district cost is $23,
The Northfield Public School Board voted on Oct. 14 to approve the immediate hire of an additional special-education paraprofessional (6.75 hours per day) at Bridgewater Elementary, citing several newly enrolled students with complex medical self-care and safety needs.
Sarah Pratt, director of special services, told the board the special-education leadership team and the Bridgewater principal reviewed student needs after school opened and concluded an additional nonlicensed educational assistant…
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