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Parents and classified staff urge higher para hours; board approves Innergage contract amid pushback
Summary
Multiple public speakers urged raising paraeducator hours and better pay/benefits, and criticized promotional spending; trustees nevertheless approved a contract with Innergage LLC for a 'Top Workplace' award after debate about its value and available data.
During public participation, several speakers urged the board to prioritize paraeducator working hours, prep time and benefits over marketing expenditures.
Annette Powell, speaking during public comment, described limited prep time for paraprofessionals and asked trustees to "come walk in our shoes" to understand workload and staffing shortages. Gabby (Gabriela) Dunn, a parent and trained reading instructor, said teachers and classified staff spend personal time…
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