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SHELDON ISD plans waiver, iTeach partnership to reduce 117 uncertified teachers in core subjects

SHELDON ISD Board of Trustees Workshop · January 12, 2026
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Summary

HR director presented a certification transition plan and an MOU with iTeach after the recent Texas legislative requirement; staff said the district has 117 uncertified teachers (85 in core areas), plans to apply for a delay waiver, and proposed incentives including TEA’s $1,000 payment and a district pay bump from $63,000 to $66,000 for newly certified teachers.

At a board workshop, the district’s HR director presented a certification transition plan and a proposed memorandum of understanding with iTeach to address uncertified teachers, in response to recent state requirements. "As of right now, we have a 117 uncertified teachers, and then 85 of those are in that core in those core areas," the director said, adding that the district must submit a board‑approved transition plan and application to the Texas Education…

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