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Board designates substitute positions as PERS critical labor shortage amid staffing challenges
Summary
Trustees approved a PERS Critical Labor Shortage designation for substitute teacher and multiple substitute support roles to help recruitment; the motion passed unanimously, 5‑0.
The Nye County School District Board approved a PERS Critical Labor Shortage designation for substitute teacher and substitute support staff positions on Oct. 16.
Clerk Larry Small moved to approve the designation, which covers roles such as substitute bus driver, substitute custodian, substitute paraprofessional/classroom aide and substitute food service workers. Member David Harris seconded the motion and the board voted 5‑0 in favor.
Superintendent and board comments during the meeting highlighted staffing pressures in schools and the board discussed the designation as one tool to ease recruitment for a wide range of substitute positions.
