Board approves three variable‑term waivers to keep credentialing staff in classrooms

The Roseville Joint Union High Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve three variable‑term waivers that allow employees who are finishing credential requirements to continue working in district classrooms while they complete certification.

At the July meeting, Rob Hasty, presenting agenda item 5.12, told the board the waivers are intended for employees "finishing up the final touches on their credentials" and said two of the candidates were in career‑technical education (CTE) areas while one, Isabelle Sandavol, is transitioning from Oakmont High School classroom teaching to a program‑specialist position and will finish an administrative credential this year.

The waivers apply to hard‑to‑fill credential areas, Hasty said, and staff recommended approval so the employees can be in place when school starts. Board members asked clarifying questions about the positions and candidates’ qualifications; Hasty said the candidates bring either extensive real‑world experience or classroom experience that will benefit instruction.

A board motion to approve the waivers passed on a roll call vote (Mara — yes; Heidi Cary — yes; Carrie — yes). The approval allows staff to request the necessary waivers from the CTC and have the employees assigned to classrooms at the start of the school year.

The board did not provide the names of the two CTE candidates in the public record during the meeting; one named employee (Isabelle Sandavol) and the number of waivers (three) were recorded. The action is procedural: the waivers enable continued classroom placement while credentialing is completed rather than authorizing permanent credential changes.