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Roberts board hears SomaSkills professional-development pitch; decision tabled until January
Summary
A presenter described SomaSkills as a teacher-support program to reduce burnout; trustees asked for more time to review materials and tabled the item for the January meeting after staff and the Chair expressed support.
Rebekah Easter of WellBeingforEveryBody.com presented the SomaSkills (listed in the packet as "SOMA SKILLS") professional-development program to the Roberts School District No. 5 board on Dec. 18, describing classroom tools to address difficult student behaviors and reduce teacher burnout.
Superintendent Alex Ator said teachers have expressed appreciation for support and training and that some staff have indicated they may seek other employment without additional supports. Chair Michelle Swansborough said the district has local data and teacher interest supporting the program. Trustee Brad Norman said he had not received materials early enough and requested additional time to read the proposal. No final decision was recorded; Chair Swansborough stated the board will table the item until January to allow trustees time for review.
The presentation was recorded in the meeting packet and discussed in public session; no formal vote authorizing purchase or contracting was recorded at the Dec. 18 meeting.
