Richland 2 teachers urge board to preserve Technology Learning Coach role
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Two Richland 2 teachers appealed directly to the board during public comment to reverse a proposed restructuring that would rotate the Technology Learning Coach (TLC) across schools, saying the role boosts teacher induction, coaching and culture at their school.
Two Richland School District Two teachers asked the board on Jan. 27 to keep their school’s Technology Learning Coach (TLC) permanently assigned rather than rotated across multiple schools.
Dr. Joseph Kraft, a fourth‑grade teacher, told the board that the TLC had ‘‘completed 14 coaching cycles this year alone’’ and had met with 25 teachers and led more than seven professional development sessions. ‘‘She is the heart, soul, and drive behind what we do each day to support our students,’’ Kraft said, urging the superintendent and board to reconsider any decision to move the coach off a permanent placement.
Celeste Meese, who identified herself as a Richland 2 teacher, said the TLC ‘‘is so much more than what is on paper’’ and called the position ‘‘the heart of our school.’’ Meese warned that splitting the role among three schools would ‘‘unbalance something far more fragile — trust, continuity, and excellence,’’ and said restructuring may harm teacher retention and daily support for students.
Board members did not vote on the TLC assignment during the public comment period. Administration has identified staffing changes as part of a broader Strategic Resource Alignment initiative and will continue staffing meetings with principals in February before final allocations are presented to the board.