5.B • Action ItemsSHEPHERD ISD (San jacinto County)

Approve the General Waiver for “Certification for Role other than Superintendent or Classroom Teacher”, in accordance with TEA waiver guidelines for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: ? It is recommended that the Board approve the General Waiver for Lea Wyers as Assistant Principal ? She has graduated with her degree,

Presented in: SHEPHERD ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on 2026-08-20

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Action on Approve the General Waiver for “Certification for Role other than Superintendent or Classroom Teacher”, in accordance with TEA waiver guidelines for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, A”

Andy Reeves

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

Yvonne Johnson

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

Melodee Arrendell

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)

YES

John Few

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Richard Irwin

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

5.B. Approve the General Waiver for “Certification for Role other than Superintendent or Classroom Teacher”, in accordance with TEA waiver guidelines for the 26-27 school year. Presenter: Drew Escamilla, Assistant Superintendent of HR and Student Services Description: ? It is recommended that the Board approve the General Waiver for Lea Wyers as Assistant Principal ? She has graduated with her degree, but has not completed the certification, she will be taking certification exam.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.