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Ralston reports dozens of openings; HR says hires are reducing vacancy count

Ralston Public Schools Board of Education · February 24, 2026
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Summary

District HR reported a rolling hiring process: a recent snapshot showed 26 certified FTE openings (later updated to nine open after hires), identified reasons for vacancies and highlighted nationwide shortage areas (speech-language pathologists, deaf/hard-of-hearing educators).

District human-resources staff updated the board on hiring and substitute coverage, reporting a shifting snapshot of vacancies and recruitment steps.

‘‘As of last week, we had 26 FTE to hire,’’ the HR presenter said, then noted improvements: two additional hires and one rescinded resignation reduced the open positions to nine. The presentation broke openings down by cause: seven staff took a voluntary separation package, four moved out of state or…

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