Nashua HR committee hears staffing update, approves personnel moves including special-education coordinator

The Nashua Board of Education Human Resources Committee on Oct. 14 received a district staffing update and approved personnel recommendations, including appointing Andrea Fall as middle school special-education coordinator at an annual salary of $85,300.

"I'm happy to announce that we're down 7 and a half positions from last time we reported 2 weeks ago. We had 65 last week. We have a total of 58.5 this week," said Mr. Rose, who delivered the Human Resources update. He reported 22.5 teacher openings (9 elementary, 8 middle, 5.5 high, with the half representing a shared special-education position), four school psychologists, five speech-language pathologists the district is still seeking, five food-service openings (down from about eight), roughly 18 plan-operations openings (mostly crossing guards), two open custodian positions and three central-office vacancies including an out-of-district coordinator and a junior district accountant. Staff also noted a candidate was in process for a digital learning specialist and that a secretary is needed in the ELL department.

Committee members asked for more detail about paraeducator hiring and how the district responds when teachers leave midyear. Mrs. Raymond asked for an update on paraeducator placements tied to IEPs; Mr. Johnson said the district will provide a position-control breakdown next month and described work to distinguish contractor-funded roles from regular positions. He said the district has identified three priorities for special education this year: strengthening the documented evidence used in IEP decisions, ensuring IEPs meet statutory timelines, and improving inclusion practices so students are served in the least restrictive environment.

The committee then reviewed personnel recommendations that included several nominations, resignations and leave requests. The chair moved to approve the personnel recommendations for Oct. 14, 2025; Mr. Rose seconded and the motion passed on a voice vote.

An administrative recommendation to appoint Andrea Fall as middle school special-education coordinator was presented with an annual salary of $85,300. Staff corrected an erroneous date in the paperwork and confirmed Fall's start date would be the date of the meeting, Oct. 14, 2025. Committee members asked that Fall's resume be included in the next packet; staff committed to providing it. A motion and second to approve the appointment carried by voice vote.

With no further business, Mrs. Raymond moved to adjourn, Mr. Rose seconded, and the committee adjourned at 5:45 p.m.