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Superintendent reports teacher certification, 94% retention and staffing changes

Buna Independent School District Board of Trustees · May 11, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent reported six teachers attained certification this year, two moved into certified areas, classroom teacher retention is 94%, and a list of resignations and new hires was presented; some new hires were noted as covered by the superintendent's summer hiring authority.

During the May 11 meeting the superintendent reported that six teachers attained certification in the current year and two teachers moved into areas of certification; the minutes note classroom teacher retention stands at 94%. The record also lists multiple resignations (including a high school police officer and a retiree) and several new hires presented under the superintendent's summer hiring authority (no board action required for those hires).

The minutes list names associated with resignations and new hires but do not include individual reasons for departure, effective resignation dates, or specific contract terms for the new hires. The staffing report was presented as part of the superintendent’s update; the board did not take separate formal action on the summer hires at the meeting.