In a recent meeting of the Gateway Unified School District, the board approved several provisional internship permits and variable term waivers for teachers, addressing staffing challenges within the district.

The board unanimously approved a provisional internship permit for Julie Kinder, who will teach a special day class for grades 5-8 at Buckeye School of the Arts. This permit allows her to teach while she completes her credentialing program. The board noted that despite posting the positions, they were unable to find fully credentialed applicants.

Similarly, Kaden Campbell received approval for a provisional internship permit to teach physical education for grades 6-8 at Shasta Lake School. Campbell, who has been with the district for several years and is currently enrolled in a credentialing program, will be able to teach under this permit for one year, with the possibility of extension if he secures an intern credential through his university.

The board also approved a variable term waiver for Donald Kaysen, an English teacher at Shasta Lake School, allowing him to continue teaching while completing his credentialing requirements. This waiver is valid for one year and requires a positive evaluation for any potential extensions.

Additionally, Travis Hyde received approval for a variable term waiver after successfully completing his coursework and receiving a positive evaluation from the previous year.

The meeting also included discussions on a revised job description for a behavioral specialist, with board members emphasizing the importance of transparency and accessibility of information for teachers and the public.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the district's ongoing efforts to address staffing needs while supporting teachers in their professional development.