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Parents and advocates urge action on special education staffing at Southern Lyon County board meeting
Summary
Three public commenters told the board it faces Special Education staffing shortages and teacher assignments outside licensed areas; the board acknowledged concerns and said principals and the superintendent will follow up.
Three parents and local advocates raised concerns about Special Education staffing at the Southern Lyon County USD #252 board meeting on Aug. 14, 2024. Annamarie Wilson, Jessica Olson and Ashley Hunter addressed the board asking for clearer plans to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriately licensed instruction and to increase support for Special Education staff. The public-comment segment occurred early in the meeting and prompted follow-up discussion by administrators later in the agenda.
Superintendent Ryan Muhlig did not announce immediate corrective action during the meeting but the minutes show principals will continue communications and staffing work as the school year begins. The board did not vote on changes; board members later thanked patrons for input and noted teacher shortages and recruitment challenges. The public comments were recorded without a board response in the minutes; the district listed multiple open paraeducator and teacher positions in the personnel section of the agenda.
