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HUNTINGDON (April 13) — Non-certified staff members may now serve as head coaches and leaders of extracurricular activities at Huntingdon Special School District. The Board of Education approved the change, which previously stated only certified staff members could serve as the leader of student activities.
The change comes as the school continues to add extracurricular activities. Next year, the school will add soccer and volleyball to its extracurricular activities.
Patricia Dillahunty, director of schools, said there are only a certain number of certified staff members who wish to be involved in extracurricular activities. Each new activity added puts extra responsibility on staff members.
Dr. Jonathan Kee, director of schools-elect, said no one has been hired in violation of current policy, regardless of what is circulating on social media. In fact, next year’s teachers have not yet been hired, said Kee.