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Director's report: teacher vacancies fall; federal program shift flagged
Summary
Director noted PED submitted a Martinez/Yazzie plan, reported a decline in teacher vacancies (737 to 604) and flagged a federal announcement shifting some programs toward the U.S. Department of Labor; two new staff were introduced to LESC.
During the meeting wrap-up the director highlighted items from the LESC newsletter and personnel updates. Staff noted PED has submitted a final Martinez/Yazzie plan to the court and flagged a recent federal announcement that funds currently flowing through the U.S. Department of Education may be transitioned to the Department of Labor for some programs, with further details to come.
The director reported a decline in teacher vacancies statewide from 737 last fall to 604 this year and previewed additional presentations scheduled for the committee (including an ed-prep report). LESC staff introduced two new employees: Juliana Baca and Sarai (last name given in transcript as Sarai), who each gave brief remarks about their background and interest in education policy.
What comes next: Staff said they will follow up with additional details on the federal funding shift, return with Martinez/Yazzie updates at a joint meeting with the Legislative Finance Committee, and continue to publish regular newsletter updates to the committee.
