Superintendent reports hires and program launches; two special-education vacancies remain

The superintendent reported personnel and program updates at the Millersburg Area School District work session, including recent hires, ongoing principal searches and newly implemented support programs.

"We have hired several new paraprofessionals recently, both substitutes and permanent," the superintendent said, adding that the district is building its pool of paraprofessionals and improving onboarding procedures. The superintendent said the district completed second-round interviews for social-studies candidates and is conducting second-round interviews for the high-school principal position.

The superintendent noted two current vacancies in special education, and said two new programs—elementary emotional-support programming and high-school disability support—are running "relatively smoothly" despite scheduling and staffing hiccups. A contracted school psychologist is providing teacher consultation and training, and the superintendent said he had participated in a superintendent-academy session that offered useful networking and information.

Why it matters: Staffing levels and leadership hires affect classroom coverage and program delivery; the superintendent's report signals progress but also notes continuing vacancies that could influence special-education service delivery.

Next steps: The superintendent indicated more information about principal hires will be shared as the search advances; no formal personnel votes on these hires were recorded during the work session.