Leakey ISD grapples with growing special‑education caseloads; superintendent outlines 'Focus Program'

Superintendent Christopher Yeschke told the board the district is facing increasing special-education needs and staffing pressures. Current special-education teacher caseloads are approximately 21–22 students per teacher; as referral and evaluation processes conclude, Yeschke said the district anticipates special-education enrollment may reach about 24–25% of total enrollment.