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Parent urges certified special‑education staffing; superintendent says certified teacher will serve next year
Summary
A Smithville parent told the board her nonverbal son has had 13 IEPs and urged hiring certified special‑education teachers. District leaders clarified the personnel report includes a fully certified special‑education teacher for the role next year and described mentorship options for staff on certification pathways.
At the Smithville R‑II Board of Education meeting a parent, who identified herself as Sharmila, used the public‑comment period to press the district to ensure special‑education classrooms are staffed by certified teachers.
"Special education is not simply another teaching assignment. It requires specialized training, knowledge and legally binding IEPs," Sharmila said, describing her 16‑year‑old son’s 13 years in public education and 13 IEPs. She told the board that parents often act as…
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