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District updates special education staffing and athletic needs; athletic director highlights player milestone
Summary
Dr. Bizdell briefed the board on special education progress — including a new autism support teacher and possible returns of four students from out‑of‑district placements — and presented job descriptions for a school psychologist and transportation paraprofessional. Athletic director Corey noted spring readiness and recognized Emma Miller’s 1,000‑point milestone.
Dr. Bizdell told the board that speech clinicians will make up missed services from earlier in the year, that Carrie Morgan started this week as the district’s new autism support teacher, and that four students currently in out‑of‑district placements have progressed enough that parents and staff are discussing transitioning them back to district programs before the next school year.
Dr. Bizdell also said the district plans to post an updated Special Education Office Coordinator description and to create and post a school‑psychologist position to recruit a qualified candidate for next school year. He identified transportation needs associated with returning students and explained the district may need to contract a different transportation provider and ensure an additional adult rides on the van for safety.
Athletic director Corey reported spring sports schedules are mostly finalized and noted three staff resignations in athletics; he also said Emma Miller reached 1,000 career points in girls basketball and recognized the accommodations made by Upper Dauphin to allow an in‑game recognition. Corey outlined immediate stadium needs for the spring — primarily a sound system — and described options to either rent equipment for the spring or purchase a unit for longer‑term use, noting storage will be required if purchased.
The board asked for more detail on the posted position descriptions and the transportation contract; Dr. Bizdell said the district will move forward with posting and gather quotes as part of budget planning.
