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Board approves Roswell ISD bilingual maintenance program application
Summary
The board voted to approve the bilingual maintenance program application covering K–5 at listed elementary schools; staff said teachers in the program must hold bilingual certification and will receive stipends.
The Roswell Independent School District Board approved the district's bilingual maintenance program application during its March 11 meeting.
District staff said the application documents a continuation of existing K–5 instruction at specified elementary schools under a maintenance model that supports students' native language while building second-language skills. The program, as described, allows some non‑Spanish speakers to participate in enrichment slots and requires teachers in the maintenance program to be proficient and certified in bilingual instruction.
The motion to approve was made by Miss Sanchez and seconded by Miss Hrench. The board carried the motion by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the minutes. District staff said teachers in the bilingual program are eligible for stipends and that the application reflects maintenance (not transitional) programming.
Ending: Staff will continue to implement the maintenance program and support teacher certifications and stipends where applicable.
