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Red Clay paraprofessional tells board morale is low, warns of unsafe conditions
Summary
A Red Clay paraprofessional testified that staff morale is low, alleged that specialized settings were closed and raised safety concerns and whistleblower issues; the board acknowledged the testimony and said staff input will be part of the search and follow-up.
At a town hall about the superintendent search, a Red Clay paraprofessional described declining staff morale and increasing student behavioral incidents, urging the board to consult staff closely when choosing the next leader. The staff member said specialized 'setting D' classrooms were closed under the prior administration, that staff feel unprotected and fearful of retaliation, and invoked Delaware's Whistleblower Protection Act when urging the board to act.
"You can't put students first if you put your teachers last," the paraprofessional said, calling for anonymous staff input and stronger protections. Board members thanked the staff speaker for speaking publicly, acknowledged the seriousness of the concerns and said staff engagement will be part of the search process; they committed to compiling survey results and stakeholder input for the board's review. The district said the compiled feedback will be presented in a public report and posted on the superintendent-search webpage.
