Board holds due process hearing to consider firing three support employees in a reduction-in-force

What happened

The September 14, 2026 agenda schedules a formal due-process hearing on the superintendent's recommendation to reduce force and terminate three support employees, Devin Sanders, Sarah Escoe, and Trisha Snyder, including presentation of evidence, cross-examination, and a board vote on whether to approve the terminations.

Why it matters to families

A reduction in force and termination of multiple support staff is a significant staffing and operational action that affects district employees' livelihoods and school operations, coming amid the district's ongoing general fund shortfall.

The evidence

Item 6, 6.A: 'Due process hearing on Superintendent's Recommendation for a reduction in force and termination of Devin Sanders, Sarah Escoe, and Trisha Snyder, support employees.' ... 'm. Vote to approve or not the Superintendent's recommended reduction in force and to terminate or not Devin Sanders, Sarah Escoe, and/or Trisha Snyder from their employment with Caney Valley Public Schools.'

The source