By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Like school districts across the state, Hutchinson USD 308 is dealing with the staffing shortages inherent in widespread illness, but at this point, things are going okay.
"We have had to share some staff from other buildings to keep a building or a department open already," said Superintendent Mike Folks. "I don't think we're at a place where we're considering closing down anytime soon."
USD 308 does have full-time people whose job it is just to cover classrooms, but even those are not enough.
"Each building had a full-time substitute that they had at their disposal every single day," Folks said. "We have continued that this year."
If 308 is able to add more subs, they won't be building specific, but they do try to match skill sets up with openings, when that is possible.
"Our teachers, they sometimes know a particular person that they can recommend," Folks said. "This person can help with calculus, or they have a background in music or band. I have to tell you that, it's not like having the regular teacher in front of our kids."
If you'd like to apply to be a substitute, fill out the online application.