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District adds special‑education FTE and engages new co‑op director to study program needs
Summary
Board was told the district added 1.0 FTE to the special education team to reduce case loads, and that Larry Severson has been engaged as a co‑op special education director to review models in similar districts and recommend priorities.
Presenter said the district added one full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to the special education team to alleviate case‑manager loads across elementary, middle and high school, and that the district’s special education staff are compiling a prioritized list of needs. The presenter said these steps should ease caseload pressure and enable better support for students requiring special education services.
The presenter also said the district engaged a new co‑op special education director, Larry Severson, who has been asked to visit comparable districts to identify successful setups the MACCRAY district might adopt. The presenter indicated additional conversations with the special education department will continue this fall to refine action steps and supports.
A board member emphasized local expertise and asked staff to report back in the next four weeks on whether the existing environment is conducive to the district’s special education needs. No formal vote was taken; next steps were described as continued departmental planning and follow‑up reporting.
