Public asks about new Registered Behavior Technician position as board reviews staffing

A resident during public comment asked for details about a newly posted Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position and whether the role is one‑on‑one with students. "My question, I noticed that we're hiring a behavior tech, and I was just curious as to what that job involves and what are the qualifications," a member of the public said.

Administrator remarks explained the role and oversight. A staff member described RBTs as crisis‑prevention staff who perform certified holds to keep students and others safe and said each RBT must be overseen by a board‑certified behavior analyst (BCBA). "They're assigned randomly through the district with kids that are pretty hard to handle... they do have a certification, and they have to be overseen by a BCBA," an administrator stated.

Board members pressed for caseload and placement details. A board member, speaking from a social‑work background, asked whether RBTs are 1:1 and what caseload limits apply; staff said RBTs may be assigned to one or two students and that caseload maximums exist and are monitored. The consent agenda staffing item was pulled for discussion so the board could consider filling the positions and confirm supervision and certification procedures.

The article reflects on immediate next steps: the district said interviews were scheduled and that administration would return with staffing specifics; the board did not take a final hiring vote during this meeting.