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Board approves adjunct permits and postings as staffing shifts; Spanish enrollment noted to be declining
Summary
MSD Steuben County approved adjunct appointments for seven fire‑science instructors and an adjunct permit for a part‑time Spanish teacher, citing licensing and enrollment trends that will shift staffing needs.
The board approved several staffing items May 19, granting adjunct appointments to seven fire‑science instructors who have supported the district’s career pathway and approving an adjunct permit for Ted Thompson to continue teaching part‑time Spanish while transitioning to culinary arts. Dr. Ray Liu explained Thompson holds a degree in Spanish but “has not fulfilled the requirement for his Praxis exam,” so the adjunct permit fulfills state requirements while the position remains part‑time due to declining world‑language enrollment.
The board also approved posting adjunct positions for a high‑school science instructor and an elementary music teacher so the district can respond if current staff must continue on adjunct status while awaiting licensure test results. Dr. Liu and staff said adjuncts would be paid at teacher salary levels and that the district is optimizing staffing by encouraging multiple certifications where possible.
