HCPSS MPIA Request #2018-282

Requested Information
I am requesting information, preferably in electronic format, related to the timing of new special education teacher hiring by HCPSS. Specifically, I would like the number of new special education teachers hired by contract signing date for the 2016/2017 and 2015/2016 school years. I would like the data broken down in the following categories:
1. Oct. 16-April 30
2. May 1-July 15
3. July 16-1st day of school
4. 2nd day of school-Oct. 15
Status
Complete
Response Notes

Responsive to this request, and per discussions to narrow to the most recent hiring period, the Human Resources Office pulled data for the current school year - 68 Special Education teachers were hired during October 2016 – October 2017, broken-down as follows:

            1. Oct. 16-April 30 = 8 

            2. May 1-July 15 = 15

            3. July 16-1st day of school = 43

            4. 2nd day of school-Oct. 15 = 2

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