Stockton Unified board approves waivers, conference travel and dozens of contracts in July 22 meeting

The Stockton Unified School District Board of Trustees on July 22 approved a broad set of routine and administrative items, including waivers that allow non-credentialed staff to work while completing credentials, travel for the superintendent and several consultant and vendor agreements.

The board adopted a resolution authorizing variable-term waivers that permit non-credentialed teachers and other personnel to serve while they enroll in credentialing programs during teacher shortages; staff clarified that waivers are submitted under California Teacher Credentialing rules and that the district will list named waiver recipients as required.

The board approved an expenditure for Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez to attend the National Association of School Superintendents conference in Chicago, Sept. 10-12, 2025; the motion passed 6-1 with Trustee Angelanne Flores voting no.

Trustees also created a new board subcommittee on workforce housing, naming President Kita Stevens as chair with Vice President Sophia Cologne and Trustee Angelanne Flores as members. The board approved a large number of non-public school and agency master contracts for special education service providers for 2025-26, as presented in the agenda.

Several routine procurement and purchasing items were approved by roll-call vote, including purchase orders and vendor payments for May and June 2025. A handful of votes recorded trustees abstaining on individual items (noted on the record), but most motions passed unanimously.

Why it matters: these approvals complete administrative steps needed before the school year and authorize staff to implement programs, hire vendors and proceed with operations.

What—s next: staff will provide waiver recipient names and any requested procurement documentation, and the board will monitor implementation of the approved contracts and committee work.