Board approves waivers to keep several teachers in classrooms while they complete certification

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board on Oct. 2 approved district staff’s request to submit waivers to the Texas Education Agency so several teachers who have exhausted emergency permits or other certification routes may continue in their positions.

What staff said
BJ Malkas (presented the item), identified the request as a general waiver submission to TEA to allow teachers who have used their one‑year emergency permits or otherwise do not yet meet state certification requirements to remain in the classroom while the district continues to support their certification efforts. Malkas said staff had worked with the teachers to help them prepare for required exams and that district recruitment had not produced certified candidates for some positions.

Trustee comments and vote
Trustee Randy Schackman noted these are supervised, employed educators who have been performing in the classroom and thanked HR staff for their work to support certification. Schackman moved to file the waiver as presented; Ileana Garza Rojas seconded. The board voted 6–0 to approve the waiver submission.

Clarifying details
Staff said three teachers had exhausted avenues to obtain state certification and that one additional teacher (a special education position) could not pursue a particular certification route because of assignment type. The waiver is intended to preserve instructional continuity while the district continues to work with the teachers and seeks certified hires where possible.

Ending
The waivers will be submitted to the Texas Education Agency per the district resolution; staff will continue recruitment and certification supports for affected teachers.