The need for paraprofessionals is prominent in area school districts, and they need teachers, coaches, drivers and substitutes of all types. It's a problem that affects school districts and many employers, particularly in Minnesota, which has four job openings for each unemployed person.
Willmar Public Schools has received an audit that indicates a strong position but concerns moving ahead and losing federal pandemic relief funds. The district also acknowledged gifts and donations totaling nearly $94,000.
A report on the annual audit and canvassing the vote from the Nov. 8 election are on the agenda for the Willmar School Board at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Willmar Education and Arts Center.
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Five people, including three incumbents, are running for Willmar School Board this fall. Three of them will be elected to four-year terms in the Nov. 8 general election.
With three former teachers on the School Board, Superintendent Jeff Holm took his chance at Monday's meeting to urge board members to consider subbing for the district. Substitute teachers are needed at all levels, and the district also has numerous openings in permanent positions.