District human resources staff presented an update Oct. 30 showing vacancy levels below typical urban averages overall but persistent shortages among paraprofessionals and some special‑education roles.

Chief Miller (staffing lead) told the board the district is relying on substitute pools and temporary staffing partners to fill gaps and is increasing efforts to convert long‑term substitutes and temporary workers to district payroll where feasible. He said 238 educators have completed a district certification pathway and another roughly 206 are in the pipeline.

Miller described targeted recruitment events (four to five per month) and said a paraprofessional/on‑the‑spot hiring event will be held Nov. 12 at the Phillis Wheatley Community Library to expand substitute and paraprofessional pools. He said the district intends to bring many temporary employees on as district staff after 90 days and is accelerating that timeline where possible to ensure benefits and continuity.

Board members asked questions about substitute coverage, certification pipelines and the impact of the Oracle payroll situation on recruitment and retention; Miller said the payroll problems have complicated hiring conversations with candidates but that district programs such as the teacher certification action plan remain active.

Provenance: Staffing presentation during the Oct. 30 business meeting (presentation begins at 04:40:40).