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Paraprofessional describes pay and benefits shortfalls, urges board to address staffing
Wyoming Area School Board · March 24, 2026
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Summary
A classroom PCA told the board that lack of summer pay, absent health coverage, and limited paid holidays are driving paraprofessional shortages and forcing staff to take multiple jobs, increasing strain on classrooms.
Chelsea Serino of West Pittston spoke during public comment about working as a classroom PCA in the district's life-skills class. Serino said PCAs do not receive summer pay or unemployment, have limited paid holidays and only three paid two-hour delays, and must pay for health care…
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