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Karnack ISD presents teacher waiver and plans to phase out uncertified staff by 2029'2030
Summary
Director Nicole Turner presented a Teacher Waiver tied to Texas Education Code §21.0032 (House Bill 2) and the district committed to fully phasing out uncertified staff in core curriculum roles by the start of the 2029'2030 school year.
Nicole Turner, Karnack ISD's Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented the district's Teacher Waiver and a compliance plan referencing Texas Education Code §21.0032 as enacted by House Bill 2.
Turner said the statutory compliance deadline is the start of the 2029'2030 school year and the district is "committed to fully phasing out uncertified staff in all core curriculum roles by the start of the 2029-2030 school year." The waiver and plan document the district's timeline to achieve certification requirements and to ensure credentialed instruction in core courses.
Trustees approved the waiver presentation as part of agenda item 8.F. The minutes record the district's commitment and the statutory citation; the record does not list specific staffing counts, replacement plans, or projected costs for the certification transition.
