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Board presses staff to create pathway for recent graduates to work as substitutes

Marion County School Board · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Board members flagged policy language that requires a high school diploma plus five years of verifiable work experience (or an AA/60 semester hours) to qualify as a substitute, arguing it excludes many recent graduates; staff will return with HR options and parameters at Part 2.

Board members told staff March 31 that the district's substitute‑teacher policy effectively excludes many recent high‑school graduates who might be recruited into the teaching pipeline.

A board member described the policy pathway: "hold a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of verifiable work experience" is one route; alternatives…

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