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South Harrison teacher urges reconsideration of virtual lab; board votes to keep paraprofessional

Harrison County Board of Education · April 21, 2026
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Summary

A South Harrison High math teacher asked the board to reconsider a virtual distance‑learning lab intended to expand course access; after debate the board removed the transfer from the agenda and then approved retaining the paraprofessional position in a 3–2 roll‑call vote.

Dr. Michelle, a math teacher at South Harrison High School, told the Harrison County Board of Education the proposed virtual distance‑learning lab is intended to give students access to classes not offered at the small high school rather than to serve as a replacement for in‑person instruction.

"It is simply a way to allow our students to take classes that are not offered at our school," Dr. Michelle said, asking the board…

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