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Board approves resolution authorizing speech and language services by qualified staff
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing newly hired speech-language staff holding master's degrees to provide services to students, formalizing personnel qualifications for these roles.
The Mountain View Whisman School District board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing speech and language services by newly hired staff who hold master's degrees.
Superintendent Jeff Bair explained the resolution applies to speech-language therapists newly hired by the district who possess the requisite master's-level training; some district speech-language staff also hold teaching credentials while others hold master's degrees and are eligible to provide services under the resolution.
Why the action matters
The nut graf: The resolution ensures appropriately credentialed staff can deliver speech and language services required by students' individualized-education plans and clarifies board authorization for those hires.
Board action and vote
Trustee Misty Conley moved approval of Resolution No. 03-082125 (speech and language services) and Trustee Charles DeFazio seconded. The board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution.
Implementation and next steps
Staff said the resolution formalizes authorization for the district's recently hired speech-language personnel and that services will be scheduled consistent with student IEPs and existing special-education procedures.
Ending: The board's unanimous vote cleared a personnel and compliance matter so services can proceed promptly under district oversight.
