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Parents and union leaders urge board to retain 81 paraprofessionals as public criticism mounts
Summary
Union leaders and dozens of residents urged the Little Egg Harbor Township board to reverse plans to reduce 81 paraprofessionals to part‑time, saying the changes would harm students with IEPs and expressing frustration over perceived miscommunication and financial mismanagement.
Multiple parents, paraprofessionals and union representatives told the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education during public comment that converting or reducing 81 paraprofessional positions would harm students and undermine trust.
Barbara RHEAULT, who identified herself as Atlantic County NJEA president and a National Education Association director for New Jersey, told the board that paraprofessionals are “essential” to students with special needs and…
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