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Board converts $4M placeholder into staffing to expand special-education programs and nine new program classrooms
Summary
Staff presented a $4 million Phase 2 plan for special education that converts a placeholder into specified hires (19 paraeducators, 16 teachers and other related positions) and funds nine new program classrooms to reduce caseloads and expand specialized services; the conversion motion passed unanimously.
Board members heard a presentation from Dr. Webster and Dr. Brunson on a proposed initial $4 million investment to expand special-education programming. Staff said the $4 million represents funding for 43 positions to support an initial phase of specialized program expansion, including nine new program classrooms (six elementary and three middle) and seven special-education teachers to address high case-manager loads.
Dr. Webster explained that the package aims to create…
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