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Richland One board approves eight teacher hires; administration reports about 46 vacancies
Summary
The board approved hiring eight teachers recommended by the administration for 2024–25 and learned the district has roughly 46 teaching vacancies, the superintendent's HR lead said.
Dr. Kumas presented the Human Resources report and said the administration recommended hiring eight teachers for the 2024–25 school year; the board voted to approve the hires.
When asked by Commissioner Harris about overall staffing, Dr. Kumas said the district has "approximately 46 teaching vacancies" at this time. The board did not change hiring policy; members asked for continued updates and confirmation that job descriptions are posted with each job announcement.
The vote to approve the recommended hires was recorded in the meeting as unanimous. Commissioners also asked for follow‑up information on the ombudsman job description and pending legal updates; administration said a fuller legal update from the district attorney’s office was forthcoming.
