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Board approves hire of paraprofessional Angela Fugate to meet IEP need
Summary
The Columbus Elem board approved hiring Angela Fugate as a 1-on-1 paraprofessional at $15.25 per hour, pending required background checks, to support a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The Columbus Elem School Board voted to hire Angela Fugate as a 1-on-1 paraprofessional to support a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Superintendent (S2) told the board that Fugate has prior experience providing in-home care and would begin shadowing a retired special-education teacher before starting her assignment.
At the meeting, S3 (Katie Browning) moved to hire Fugate at $15.25 an hour pending a favorable background check and required clearances; S6 seconded the motion. Board members discussed training and IEP-specific instruction; one board member (S5) emphasized that the new hire will receive IEP training and the resources necessary to meet the student’s needs. The motion carried by voice vote.
Superintendent (S2) said the paraprofessional would start around the 19th or 20th of the month and that retired SPED teacher Stimson would help bridge the gap until Fugate begins. The board did not specify individual vote tallies in the record.
Next steps: the hire is contingent on successful background and federal checks and the board will follow up as needed at future meetings.
