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District says it is actively recruiting after special‑education staffing shortfall
Summary
Special‑education staff told the forum the district is currently down two special‑education teachers and is interviewing candidates; officials urged patience while the district recruits experienced applicants and continues services within confidentiality limits.
Nicole Thomas (Special education staff) told the forum the district is currently short two special‑education teachers and that she and Mister Gray are interviewing candidates and checking references. "We are down 2 special education teachers currently," Nicole Thomas said, and asked the community to share applicant leads.
She noted the district prioritizes experience for special‑education placements and that confidentiality limits what officials can disclose publicly about individual student services. "We can definitely answer any questions in broad strokes and in generalities," Nicole Thomas said, adding that specifics are constrained by student privacy requirements.
Board members asked whether the district will be fully staffed when school starts; Nicole Thomas said recruitment is ongoing and appealed for additional applicants with experience.
