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Board adopts Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Teachers
Summary
The Board adopted a Declaration of Need allowing the district to employ emergency-permit or intern credential holders if fully credentialed teachers are unavailable; the vote was unanimous.
Chawanakee Unified's Board of Trustees unanimously approved the district's Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators on May 12, 2026. Robert French, Director of Human Resources, explained the declaration documents the district's due diligence in seeking fully credentialed teachers and certifies a process for limited use of emergency permits or intern credentials if necessary.
Member Seth Waltner moved for adoption; Jack Thornburg seconded. The minutes record a unanimous vote. The declaration is a routine administrative step used by districts to certify staffing procedures when statewide credentialing shortages occur.
