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Wachusett leaders highlight summer capital work and say hiring fills most critical roles ahead of term
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Riley reported new traffic improvements at the ECC, progress on the high school's suspended floor and the Dawson connector project, and said HR has filled more than 35 vacancies including team chair roles while specialized special-education positions remain targeted for continued recruitment.
Chair opened the meeting and turned the floor over to Superintendent Dr. Riley, who outlined summer capital projects and staffing updates as the district prepares for the school year. "It will definitely allow for a far more efficient and safe traffic flow at the school that we're also anticipating ideally to use it for parent drop off," Dr. Riley said of a new wrap-around one-way exit at the Early Childhood Center. He also reported that work on the high school's suspended concrete floor is progressing and that the Dawson connector and modular classroom are nearing completion.
Dr. Riley said human resources has filled "over 35 vacancies across the district," including team chair positions that had been difficult to recruit. He qualified that several highly specialized roles remain the subject of active recruitment: "We need a school adjustment counselor. We need a school psychologist, APA positions," he said. Committee members pressed for specificity about openings; Dr. Riley said some slots such as SLP or OT may still be advertised but that the district believes it will be adequately staffed at the start of the year. The committee accepted the report and proceeded to routine business.
