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Teachers’ union urges board to address rising special-education caseloads and to permit PD leave for training
Summary
Michael Mullins of the Chesterfield Education Association told the board special-education caseloads are increasing and asked that principals be allowed to grant professional-development leave so teachers can attend Virginia Department of Education trainings; he also raised schedule compliance and health-insurance cost questions.
During the public-comment period on Sept. 9, Michael Mullins, representing the Chesterfield Education Association, told the board that the union has signed new members and collective-bargaining cards and raised concerns that special-education teachers’ caseloads are increasing, placing additional strain on staff.
"We're hearing from members that our special education…
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