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Unfilled special-programs and gifted jobs covered by contractors
What happened
On October 12, 2026 the board approved contractors for special programs (up to $43,000) and two for academically gifted services (about $36,000 each) after the district could not fill those positions.
Why it matters to families
Services for students with disabilities and gifted students depend on these contractors rather than full-time staff.
The evidence
Oct 12, 2026 recording: 'We have not been able to fill that position.'
The source
2026-10-12 board meeting recording (machine transcript)See the full record for Northampton County Schools.
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