Salina Public Schools is coming up with unique solutions to fit the needs of applicants and the district as a shortage of classified staff has left some departments scrambling. Like most schools, a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic for Salina was fewer applicants for teaching positions the past three years. Then, a shift started to take place. Having enough teachers is still a concern, especially for math, science and substitutes. But at the tail end of last year, and during the first few weeks of 2023-24, vacant positions in cafeterias, overnight custodian and paraprofessional roles have created more problems. “We need help,” said Tiffany Snyder, director of recruitment and retention at USD 305. “We’re really feeling the pinch of staff just trying to keep up.”
Source: Salina Journal
