Board authorizes additional special-education aide hours to serve newly arrived students

Summary

The board approved the creation of four 5.5-hour special-education aide positions and the addition of 1.5 hours to an existing aide position to meet needs of incoming students. Trustees asked whether the positions were requested in response to recent enrollment changes; staff said the hires followed student need and were approved before the year.

The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District Board approved additional special-education aide hours at its Oct. 27 meeting to support newly arrived students.

Alan Keiser moved to create four 5.5-hour special-education aide positions and to add 1.5 hours to an existing special-education aide position; Meredith Whitman seconded. Trustees asked whether the positions reflected a recent change in student needs; presenters said the additional aide was approved prior to the start of the school year after unanticipated enrollment and service needs emerged.

The board approved the motion by voice vote. Administrators said they will fill the positions to provide direct classroom and individualized support and will continue to monitor needs as enrollment evolves.

The vote authorizes staff to proceed with hiring and scheduling for the newly approved aide hours.