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List of Teachers Teaching Out-of-Field for Fall 2025

Original title: 2025-2026-Semester-1-Out-of-Field-List-1

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$18,500across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jim NortonJames Norton$4,000Real<br>EstateDec 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$2,000Real<br>EstateJun 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$1,500Real<br>EstateSep 2025
Jim NortonHeath Eskalyo$1,000AttorneySep 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$1,000Real<br>EstateFeb 2025
Jim NortonCitizens Helping Improve Policy$1,000PACJan 2026
Jim NortonJames Becker$1,000CEOOct 2025
Jim NortonAlexander Akel$1,000Businessman<br>Self<br>EmployeJul 2025
Jim NortonJeffrey Reamer$500ConmstructionMar 2026
Jim NortonAlex Punsalan$500Professional<br>Tennis<br>PlayOct 2025
Jim NortonJeffrey Sjaardema$500ContractorMar 2026
Jim NortonStatewide Grading$500GradingOct 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton PA$500Real<br>EstateMar 2025
Jim NortonRandy Stringer$500Business<br>ExecutiveSep 2025
Jim NortonLucido & Associates$500Landscape<br>ArchitectSep 2025
Jim NortonMedia Arts Group of florida$500Media/AdvertisingMar 2026
Jim NortonFrank Vincino$500Business<br>OwnerMar 2026
Jim NortonRobert Mollet$500Business<br>DirectorSep 2025
Jim NortonRobert Allard$500Business<br>ExecutiveSep 2025
Jim NortonJames Norton$500Real<br>EstateSep 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Students in the listed classes will be taught by educators who are currently working toward the specific certification required for those subjects during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Students

Students in the identified classes will receive instruction from teachers who are currently completing certification requirements for those specific subjects.

Teachers listed

These educators are required to participate in staff development or certification programs while teaching their assigned subjects.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

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Summary

This memorandum lists teachers in the school district who are assigned to teach subjects for which they do not currently hold a specific state certification. These teachers are required to participate in professional development or certification programs to meet the for their assigned duties.

Key Facts

  • The document identifies 41 teachers across four schools (PSJES, WES, PSJHS, WHS) assigned to teach subjects outside their current certification area for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.
  • Principals are responsible for ensuring these teachers participate in certification or staff development programs to meet required competencies.
  • The list includes teachers at Port St. Joe Elementary School (PSJES), Wewahitchka Elementary School (WES), Port St. Joe High School (PSJHS), and Wewahitchka High School (WHS).
  • Teachers listed are assigned to a wide range of subjects including Gifted K-5, Math, English, Science, Culinary Arts, Agriculture, and various elective courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a teacher to be 'out-of-field'?
It means the teacher is assigned to teach a subject or grade level for which they do not currently hold the specific state-issued certification.
Are these teachers qualified to teach these subjects?
The document states that these teachers are required to participate in certification or staff development programs designed to provide them with the required for their assigned duties.

Why It Matters

Students in the listed classes will be taught by educators who are currently working toward the specific certification required for those subjects during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

High volume of out-of-field assignments

The document lists a significant number of teachers (41) across multiple schools, suggesting a district-wide reliance on out-of-field assignments for the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

Connected Entities

locationPort St. JoeLocation of the school district officeMap →
personJim NortonSuperintendentMap →
personTracy BowersAuthor of the memorandumMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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