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Marshall schools to post American Indian education liaison, replacing long-standing tutor role
Summary
The board authorized posting and hiring for an American Indian Education Program district liaison, a grant-funded change that replaces a tutor position; a speaker estimated about 50–60 American Indian families are served, but said the number was a guess.
The Marshall Public School District board voted to authorize posting and hiring for an American Indian Education Program district liaison, changing the district's prior tutoring position to a liaison role that will support American Indian families across district schools.
A presenter explained the liaison will function similarly to parent-student connectors used for non-English-speaking families, connecting American Indian students and families with district resources. The presenter said the role is entirely grant-funded and results from changes the program leadership made within its grant.
When asked how many American Indian families the role would serve, the presenter said, "I want to say it's like 60 families, something like that, but I'm guessing. It's ... I don't have that exact number for me." The motion to post and hire the liaison was moved by Sarah Brink, seconded by Tim, and approved by the board.
The change eliminates the previous annual American Indian tutor position and shifts services to a liaison model; the board approved the action and adjourned the meeting.
