Board OKs class‑coverage MOU; paraprofessionals to receive additional pay for leading classes
Board approved an MOU enabling paraprofessionals to provide class coverage when teachers are absent and approves additional compensation for full‑day coverage; the transcript’s half‑day pay figure was unclear and is noted as not specified.
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The board approved a memorandum that lets qualified paraprofessionals lead self‑contained or resource classrooms in a teacher’s absence and establishes extra compensation for that work. The superintendent said the agreement provides additional pay when a paraprofessional serves as the lead for an entire day: “if they were going to be the lead person for the entire day, they would have an additional $50.” The motion passed by roll call.
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