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William Penn SD personnel committee details staffing gaps, tenure awards and timeline for contract talks
Summary
At a Sept. 26 personnel committee meeting, William Penn SD leaders reported recent hires and tenure awards, detailed 18 instructional assistant vacancies plus other staffing gaps, and set a schedule to begin contract negotiations in January with IA pay listed among priorities.
Miss Gardner, presenting at the William Penn SD personnel committee meeting on Sept. 26, reported recent hiring figures and current staffing shortfalls while outlining a timetable for upcoming contract negotiations.
"We received 876 applications for certified positions and 234 applications for noncertified positions," Miss Gardner said, adding that the district placed 69 candidates since July 1 for the 2024-25 school year. She noted three recently filled administrative posts: Tracy Pratt as school safety supervisor, Dr. Corey Haley as assistant principal of the PLC, and Brian Sandman as technology supervisor.
The district still faces significant instructional staffing needs. "Our greatest need remains instructional positions," Miss Gardner said,…
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