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Board approves local teaching assignments and Declaration of Need for 2025–26
Summary
The board authorized Title 5 local teaching assignment options (e.g., Martha Sosa) and approved assignments for Edgardo Rivera (Gateway to Engineering) and Yumiko Simpson (STEM), and approved a Declaration of Need allowing temporary permits for certain teaching assignments in 2025–26. Motions passed unanimously.
The board approved several human-resources items on May 12, 2025, under Title 5 and Education Code §44258.3. Superintendent Rosa A. Romero explained the legal basis that allows districts to assign credentialed teachers to staff-development and departmentalized classes when subject-matter competence is verified.
The board approved local teaching assignment options per Title 5 §80020.4 for Martha Sosa (Teacher on Special Assignment—Technology), classroom assignments for Edgardo Rivera (Gateway to Engineering at Richland Junior High), and Yumiko Simpson (STEM at Redwood Elementary) for the 2025–26 school year. The board also approved the 2025–26 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, which allows use of temporary permits (Emergency, Limited Assignment, Short-Term Staff, Provisional Internship, and Internship Permits) if fully prepared candidates are not available. All HR motions passed 5–0.
