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Board approves bilingual/ESL waiver after staffing shortfall cited
Summary
Staff reported the district lacks certified ESL teachers for some high‑school core subjects and recommended filing a bilingual/ESL waiver; trustees moved to file the waiver and approved the motion in open session.
District staff told trustees that, because certain classes contain a high proportion of students who speak another language and the district lacks certified ESL teachers in some secondary core subjects, the district must file a bilingual/ESL waiver. Presenters described specific class sizes (e.g., classes of 21–22 students) that triggered the compliance requirement.
Trustee Dana moved to file the bilingual waiver and John seconded; the board voted in favor and staff were directed to submit the waiver paperwork. Administrators said they are pursuing incentives and support to help teachers obtain ESL certification (including reimbursing exam fees) to reduce the district’s long‑term reliance on waivers.
