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Staff warn combining superintendent and special‑ed director roles has left SPED staff stretched
Summary
Staff at Vernonia SD 47J reported that combining the superintendent and special education director positions has reduced accessibility for special education staff, complicating IEP work and deadlines; the board said it believes the issue ‘has already been dealt with’ but acknowledged ongoing frustration.
A staff representative told the board that when the district combined the superintendent and special education director duties, special education staff lost needed daytime access to leadership, leaving them “kind of stuck” during IEP deadlines and student supports. The speaker urged that if the combined role continues, the superintendent must be highly accessible to special education staff.
Board members responded that from the board’s perspective the matter has been addressed, though attendees said frustration remains. The discussion did not produce a recorded policy change during the meeting; board members and the consultant said staffing structure and job duties will be considered during recruitment and when finalizing the superintendent contract.
