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Sharon Board approves .6 social worker from Jan. 1 despite no funding source identified
Summary
The Sharon Board of Education voted 4–1 on Sept. 29 to approve a .6 social worker position starting Jan. 1 through the last day of school on the Superintendent and Principal's recommendation; the board did not identify a funding source at the meeting.
At its Sept. 29 special meeting, the Sharon Board of Education approved hiring a .6 social worker beginning Jan. 1 and continuing through the last day of the school year, following a recommendation from Superintendent Melony Brady-Shanley and Principal Carol Tomkalski. Philip O’Reilly moved to accept the recommendation and Anne Vance seconded.
The board approved the motion with four yes votes — Doug Cahill, Anne Vance, Philip O’Reilly and Kathleen Visconti — and one opposing vote from Plamen Petkov. The motion carried, and the district did not identify a funding source for the position during the meeting.
The Superintendent and Principal presented the recommendation to add part-time social work support; the minutes do not record details on caseload, program model or how the position will be funded. The board recorded the employment period as Jan. 1 through the last day of school.
Board members did not formalize a funding plan at the meeting; the minutes state only that no funding source was identified. The district will need to specify a funding mechanism, or the position may be contingent on later budget action.
The board approved other routine items at the meeting and adjourned at 7:33 PM.
