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Meridian schools to add ESL teacher as English Learner population grows
Summary
Superintendent Dr. PJ Caposey told the board the district will add another ESL teaching position to meet rising English Learner enrollment; the proposal appeared as part of the superintendent's report and will affect staffing for the coming year.
During the superintendent's report, Dr. PJ Caposey told the board that the district plans to add an additional English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher to serve the large and increasing EL student population. The increase in staffing was presented as a response to enrollment trends and a means to improve academic support for multilingual students.
The minutes record the proposal but do not include a detailed staffing timeline or budget figure for the new position; the matter was presented as part of the superintendent's regular report and will require HR and budget planning before hiring. The board did not record a separate motion or vote on hiring in the public minutes on April 3.
