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Rochester CUSD 3A considers contracted paraprofessional services to address special-education aide shortages
Summary
District staff told the board it has difficulty filling several special-education aide positions and proposed exploring contracted services for temporary coverage; staff will return with more detailed options and data in December.
District staff reported trouble filling multiple special-education aide positions and asked the board to allow staff to research contracted paraprofessional services as a temporary support option.
At the meeting, staff (introduced by the chair as "Missus Shaw") said the district currently has three open special-education aide positions being covered by substitutes or reassigned staff, which leaves some students’ needs unfilled. She recommended exploring contracted services to provide temporary, specialized support and said staff would bring more detailed information to the board in December for possible action.
Board members asked about causes — pay, availability of candidates in the community and other constraints — and requested additional detail on costs, union implications and timelines. Staff agreed to return with that research and suggested more comprehensive materials would be available for the December meeting cycle.
Because this was a discussion item, no formal action was taken at the meeting.
