Lumberton ISD authorizes TEA application to delay teacher certification implementation

The Lumberton Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Feb. 25, 2026, to authorize the district to submit the required application to the Texas Education Agency to delay teacher certification implementation for teachers of record of core foundation courses, citing Texas Education Code §21.0032(a-1). The motion was made by Kenny Burkhalter and seconded by Ashleigh Wert; the recorded vote was 6-0 in favor.