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Board OKs one-year Strong Start plan to fund two grade-band principals
Summary
The superintendent proposed using Tier 2 Strong Start funds to hire two one-year grade-band principals and provide interim administrative support at consolidated campuses; the board approved the plan by voice vote.
The superintendent presented a plan to allocate Tier 2 Strong Start funds toward temporary, one-year grade-band principal positions to support campuses undergoing consolidation. He told the board the funding—roughly $400,000—could cover two grade-band principals and additional administrative assistance at select consolidated schools to smooth transitions during the coming year.
Explaining the rationale, the presenter said these positions are a temporary, one-year measure to comply with the district’s 1-principal-per-school policy while providing extra support for consolidated campuses. The board discussed policy implications for having more than one principal associated with a campus for a year; a motion to accept the superintendent’s Strong Start proposal was made, seconded, and approved by voice vote. The board recorded that the hires would be 1-year contracts and that staff would manage any required policy exceptions during that period.
