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Board OKs extra district school psychologist and expands summer food program
Summary
The board approved adding a district‑wide school psychologist to address compliance and workload, and approved participation in the summer food service program (May 27–July 25) with plans to add three seasonal positions if routes expand.
Director of Special Education Beth Morgan Cook asked the board to add an additional district-wide school psychologist, saying current staff frequently cover two schools and that certain certification is required to perform specific functions. The board approved the position by roll-call vote; staff said the district has experienced statewide shortages and will continue recruitment efforts.
Separately, the board authorized district participation in the summer food service program (approx. May 27–July 25) using both congregate and non‑congregate pickup sites (Emma Ward, splash park, library) and tentatively expanding from two routes to three. To staff potential expansion, the board approved creation of three seasonal positions (open to students and community hires) on a motion that passed by roll call.
Next steps: Human Resources will post the psychologist and seasonal positions; Nutrition Services will finalize routes and site operations before the May start date.
