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Board renews paraprofessional contract; superintendent warns international placements could arrive in October
Summary
Trustees approved renewal of paraprofessional Skye Mitchell’s contract (4–1 vote). Superintendent Dan Grabowska said two teacher candidates are under consideration and that placements from an international recruiter likely would not arrive until October, requiring a long-term substitute.
Superintendent Dan Grabowska recommended renewing Skye Mitchell’s paraprofessional contract for the 2025–26 school year; the board approved the renewal with Trustee Debbie Hill casting the lone “no.” The motion passed with a 4–1 tally (YES: Dobbel, Norman, Bertolino, Bissonnette; NO: Hill).
Grabowska told trustees he has talked with two teacher applicants — one certified candidate and one experienced paraprofessional on the Para-to-Teacher path — and that both had other offers. He also said he has "spoken with a company who helps place teachers from the Philippines" but cautioned the timeline: "we probably wouldn't have a placement until October so we would need a long-term substitute until then." Trustees directed the superintendent to continue recruitment and staffing planning.
