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Board approves declaration of need for fully qualified educators for 2025–26

Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education · August 6, 2025
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Summary

The board voted to adopt a CTC-required declaration of need certifying insufficient numbers of certificated staff meeting district employment criteria for 2025–26, keeping the declaration in force for the school year.

Staff explained that the declaration of need is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirement when the district cannot fill positions with candidates who fully meet the district's credential criteria. The declaration certifies the district's assessment of insufficient numbers of certificated persons and stays in force for the 2025–26 school year.

The board moved, seconded and approved Resolution No. 1‑2025‑2026 by roll call. After the motion passed, the chair recorded aye votes from board members present and declared the resolution adopted. "It is recommended that the Board of Education approve resolution number 1‑2025‑2026 to certify the declaration of need for fully qualified educators for the 2025‑26 school year," staff explained during the presentation.