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Board authorizes immigration support contract to recruit H‑1B teachers for hard‑to‑fill roles
Summary
Trustees approved a contract to use an immigration support vendor to help recruit and support H‑1B teachers for difficult‑to‑fill positions, particularly in special education. Trustees pressed for union coordination, cultural supports and retention plans; staff promised follow‑up details.
The board approved a contract with an immigration support service to assist VCUSD in recruiting qualified foreign‑trained teachers under H‑1B visas to fill critical vacancies, especially in special education.
Assistant Superintendent Chamberlain said the vendor vets candidates, assists with credential…
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