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Board members flag special-education staffing shortages and substitute coverage concerns
FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS · October 1, 2025
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Summary
Board members reported roughly 41–42 district vacancies with nearly half in special education, warning that untrained substitutes covering those roles could create safety and supervision risks for students with special needs. Officials asked administrators to monitor buildings closely.
Board members raised concerns that staffing shortages — particularly in special education — are creating supervisory and safety risks.
"We have roughly 41 or 42 job openings in Fayette County," Mr. Groom said, adding that "almost half of those are special ed." He…
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