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District to pilot IA roving positions, opens new elementary SDC class; enrollment edges up slightly
Summary
Special education and HR staff told trustees the district will pilot seven instructional‑assistant (IA) rovers, open an eighth elementary SDC class at Highland Oaks, launch mandated staff trainings on Aug. 4, and reported enrollment at 8,997 students (up 40 from same day last year).
Special education staff described a pilot next year that will designate seven instructional assistants as roving IAs to cover day‑to‑day absences and reduce classroom disruption. The model borrows from a successful teacher substitute pool previously used during the pandemic and was described as cost‑neutral to the staffing plan.
Staff also said increased enrollment led to opening an additional SDC class at Highland Oaks at the elementary level (bringing the district to eight elementary SDC classes). Human Resources will launch annual mandated trainings on Aug. 4; staff confirmed all teachers are hired for the new year and the district’s current student count is 8,997, near the projection target of 9,023. Trustees asked questions about staffing, implementation, and monitoring of the IA rover pilot.
