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District to request delay for teacher certification deadlines through 2029–30
Summary
An administrator told the board the district will submit a request to delay — not waive — teacher certification requirements until the 2029–30 school year; staff reported 274 uncertified core‑content teachers at the time of the meeting and described partnerships (Odessa Pathway to Teaching, UTPB) to improve certification.
District administration asked trustees to approve submitting a request to delay teacher certification requirements until the beginning of the 2029–30 school year. Staff clarified the board is being asked to authorize a delay submission — not a waiver — and provided updated counts of core‑content uncertified teachers: 274 at the time of the meeting (a change from 263 reported the prior week). The breakdown cited included uncertified elementary core teachers and secondary core teachers.
Administrators said the district will continue partnerships with local programs, including Odessa Pathway to Teaching and the University of Texas Permian Basin, to support certification and reduce uncertified teacher counts. Trustees moved and approved the request to submit the delay application.
Board action authorizes staff to file the delay request with the appropriate state education agency; staff said they will continue to pursue local partnerships to credential teachers.
