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Rankin board told district is short a half paraprofessional and needs more substitutes
Summary
Dr. Matt Gordon reported the district is about one-half of a full paraprofessional position short and said administrators will work to expand the substitute teacher pool to ensure coverage.
The Rankin Board of Education heard a staffing update noting a shortage in paraprofessional hours and a thin substitute pool as the school year begins.
Dr. Matt Gordon said the district is short approximately one-half of a full paraprofessional position and that administrators are actively working to fill the gap. He also said the district needs to recruit more substitutes to build a deeper pool for coverage when staff are absent.
Board members discussed recruitment strategies and the operational effect of the shortfall on classrooms. The administration indicated it would continue outreach to prospective substitutes and report back to the board at a future meeting.
