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Board approves bilingual exemption, district to continue supporting ESL certification
Summary
Assistant Superintendent C.K. Smith explained the state allows a bilingual exemption where qualified personnel are unavailable; the board unanimously approved the district's Bilingual Exception request.
Assistant Superintendent C.K. Smith presented the district's request for a bilingual exception, explaining the state permits such exemptions when qualified personnel are not available and noting the district continues to encourage and support teachers in obtaining ESL certification.
After Smith's presentation the board voted. Randi Pipes moved to approve the Bilingual Exception and Zingara Manning seconded; the motion carried unanimously, as recorded in the minutes. The minutes note ongoing administrative support for ESL certification but do not list a specific timeline for hiring or certification targets.
