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Board renews EdFlex waivers permitting paraprofessional flexibility and Title IV spending flexibility
Summary
The board approved annual renewal of EdFlex Waivers 2 and 4 to allow the district to use local training in place of federal paraprofessional requirements and exercise flexibility in Title IV spending percentages.
Mrs. Smith presented the district's annual EdFlex waiver renewal request for Waiver 2 (paraprofessional qualifications) and Waiver 4 (Title IV spending flexibility). She explained Waiver 2 permits the district to train paraprofessionals locally instead of relying on the federal requirement of two years higher education, an associate's degree, or a standardized paraeducator test; Waiver 4 provides flexibility in how Title IV funds are allocated.
Mrs. Smith said these waivers are prescriptive and the district renews them annually to maintain staffing flexibility and program implementation. Board members asked for clarification about when waivers would be used beyond routine renewals; Mrs. Smith reiterated the waivers are necessary to staff appropriately and the district would struggle without them. The board approved the renewals 4-0.
