Bledsoe County Board approves additional special-education paraprofessionals after split votes

Jun 2, 2025

After a split first vote, the Bledsoe County Board of Education approved nine new paraprofessional positions (one floater repurposed to direct service, totaling 10 positions) for special education amid concerns about hiring paraprofessionals instead of certified teachers.

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The Bledsoe County Board of Education on June 2 approved adding additional paraprofessionals to support special-education students after an initial motion to hire certified teachers failed.

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