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The committee reviewed staffing shortages, including approximately 50–65 Town vacancies, eight open teaching positions, and 18 paraprofessional vacancies. It also discussed updating the Town’s remote-work policy, which currently allows up to two remote days per week at department-head discretion.
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The staffing discussion highlighted hiring challenges for sewer plant operators, heavy-duty mechanics, special education positions, and paraprofessionals. Board of Education representatives reported about 36 teacher absences and 10 paraprofessional or security staff absences daily, along with 90 employees on family and medical leave. No remote-work policy change was approved; the committee requested the updated policy when it is completed.
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