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Butte Valley board votes to seek waiver after teacher-salary apportionment shortfall
Summary
The board unanimously approved a request for a waiver under California Education Code §41372 after Superintendent Jared Pierce reported the district spent 45% of current education expenses on classroom-teacher salaries in 2024–25 (the required level for unified districts is 55%).
Superintendent Jared Pierce told the board the district spent 45% of current education expenses on classroom-teacher salaries in the 2024–25 school year, below the 55% level required by statute for unified districts. "This has been an ongoing issue for BVUSD each year," Pierce said, explaining that small districts commonly seek a waiver when circumstances prevent meeting the target.
The board voted to submit a formal waiver request under California Education Code §41372. The motion was made by Chet Porterfield and seconded by Heather Criss; the minutes record ayes from Shannon Struble, Heather Criss, Chet Porterfield, Emanuel Mendoza and Jeffrey Heil and note the motion carried. Pierce characterized the request as necessary accounting relief rather than an immediate policy change, and staff will prepare the formal waiver documentation for submission.
