December 8, 2017 SBEC Agenda
DECEMBER 8, 2017 AT 9:00 A.M.
1701 N. CONGRESS AVENUE ROOM 1-104
The Board will meet in open session and after determining the presence of a quorum, deliberate and possibly take formal action, including emergency action, on any of the following agenda items: Ìý Ìý
1.ÌýÌýÌý Call to OrderÌýÌý Ìý
2.ÌýÌýÌý Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC AgendaÌýÌý Ìý
3.ÌýÌýÌý Public CommentÌýÌý Ìý
The Board shall allocate up to thirty (30) minutes at the beginning of each regularly scheduled meeting of the full Board for public comment on non-agenda and consent agenda items. In accordance with SBEC Board Operating Policies and Procedures, late registration for providing oral or written comment will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the Board meeting.ÌýÌý Ìý
CONSENT AGENDA ÌýÌý Ìý
4.ÌýÌýÌý Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve October 6, 2017 Board Meeting MinutesÌýÌý Ìý
DISCUSSION AND ACTIONÌýÌý Ìý
5.ÌýÌýÌý Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation ProgramsÌýÌý Ìý
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules. This item presents for SBEC approval the review of 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs. The rules being reviewed provide requirements for the accountability system for educator preparation programs (EPPs), including the assignment of an EPP accreditation status, and allow the SBEC to intervene in cases of low performance.ÌýÌý Ìý
6.ÌýÌýÌý Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of EthicsÌýÌý Ìý
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules. This item presents for SBEC approval the review of 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators' Code of Ethics. The rules being reviewed provide the code of ethics for Texas educators.
7.ÌýÌýÌý Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 250, AdministrationÌýÌý Ìý
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules. This item presents for SBEC approval the review of 19 TAC Chapter 250, Administration. The rules being reviewed establish procedures for SBEC purchasing and for handling petitions for the adoption of rules that the SBEC receives.ÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt, subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries. The proposed amendments would update the requirements for certification of educators from other countries following the four-year rule review required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.ÌýÌý Ìý
This item presents the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt, subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, Subchapter A, General Provisions, §249.3, Definitions, Subchapter B, Enforcement Actions and Guidelines, §249.12, Administrative Denial; Appeal, §249.14, Complaint, Required Reporting, and Investigation; Investigative Notice; Filing of Petition, §249.15, Disciplinary Action by State Board for Educator Certification, §249.17, Decision-Making Guidelines, and Subchapter D, Hearing Procedures, §249.35, Disposition Prior to Hearing; Default. The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 7, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017; set minimum sanctions for administrators who fail to report educator misconduct; clarify the reasons for which the SBEC can deny a certificate to an applicant; require reporting administrators to provide additional factual details in educator misconduct reports; and clarify the law that applies when educators default after failing to answer a petition. Ìý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt, subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, Elementary School Certificate Standards, Subchapter C, Middle School Certificate Standards, and Subchapter D, Secondary School Certificate Standards. Proposed new 19 TAC §§235.1, General Requirements, 235.11, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards, Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3, 235.19, Implementation Date, Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3, 235.41, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards, Grades 4-8, 235.59, Implementation Date, Grades 4-8, 235.61, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards, Grades 7-12, and 235.89, Implementation Date, Grades 7-12, would implement recent legislation from the 85th Texas Legislative Session, 2017, specify the pedagogy and professional responsibilities (PPR) educator standards required for classroom teacher certification, and clarify the implementation date for the new standards. The proposed new chapter reflects feedback provided by the SBEC-appointed Classroom Teacher Standards Advisory Committee for the Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3, Grades 4-8 (4-8), and Grades 7-12 (7-12) PPR standards. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.ÌýÌý Ìý
11.ÌýConsider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter B, Elementary School Certificate StandardsÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose new 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter B, Elementary School Certificate Standards.Ìý Proposed new 19 TAC §§235.13, Content Standards, Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3, 235.15, Science of Teaching Reading Standards, Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3, 235.21, Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities Standards, Early Childhood-Grade 6, and 235.25, Implementation Date, Early Childhood-Grade 6, would implement recent legislation from the 85th Texas Legislative Session, 2017, specify the educator standards required for the Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 certification as well as the pedagogy and professional responsibilities (PPR) educator standards required for the Early Childhood-Grade 6 certification. The proposed new chapter reflects feedback provided by the SBEC-appointed Classroom Teacher Standards Advisory Committee for the Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 and Early Childhood-Grade 6 PPR standards.ÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose an amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter C, Assessment of Educators. The proposed amendment to 19 TAC §230.21, Educator Assessment, would update the figure in subsection (e) with the appropriate required examinations for Texas certificate issuance and would incorporate language that strengthens the provisions concerning test security and confidentiality integrity. Additional technical changes are being recommended for clarification purposes.ÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Subchapter A, Admission to Educator Preparation Programs, and Subchapter B, Preliminary Evaluation of Certification Eligibility. The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 1839 and House Bills (HBs) 2039 and 1508, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017. The proposed amendments would also implement changes based on stakeholder input and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 staff recommendations.Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose an amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 232, General Certification Provisions, Subchapter A, Certificate Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements, §232.11, Number and Content of Required Continuing Professional Education Hours. The proposed amendment would implement changes resulting from the 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017, which include adding new continuing professional education (CPE) topics for all educators. The proposed amendment would also add minimum requirements for several CPE topics for individuals holding standard classroom teacher, principal, and school counselor certificates.ÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) with an opportunity to discuss the implementation of the statutory requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 1839, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017. SB 1839 requires the Texas Education Agency (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023) in coordination with SBEC to solicit input from educator preparation programs (EPPs) regarding what data Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 could provide to EPPs to help them assess their impact, improve their design, and increase their effectiveness. Building upon the work Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 has done in recent years to compile and report data through the Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs (ASEP) annual report, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 has worked with Educate Texas and TNTP to solicit input and recommendations regarding EPP data from a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the fall of 2017. This item also provides the SBEC with an opportunity to approve the membership of an Educator Preparation Data Workgroup to recommend changes to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs as they relate to data for EPP continuous improvement, accountability, performance, and consumer information.ÌýÌý Ìý
16.Ìý Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve Educator Preparation Advisory Committee MembersÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Education Certification (SBEC) with an opportunity to approve Educator Preparation Advisory Committee (EPAC) members. The SBEC is statutorily authorized to approve members of advisory committees. The committee members selected for the EPAC are representative of the diverse types of educator preparation programs (EPPs) in the state. The committee will meet at least quarterly each year to provide input on issues related to EPPs in Texas.ÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss draft amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 242, Superintendent Certificate, §242.20, Requirements for the Issuance of the Standard Superintendent Certificate and to take action on whether to direct Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 staff to bring back proposed rule text for Board consideration at the March 2018 SBEC meeting. The draft amendments to 19 TAC §242.20 would allow for a candidate to obtain standard certification as a superintendent provided that the candidate was hired by a district, completed a superintendent preparation program, and passed the certification exam for superintendents. Ìý
DISCIPLINARY CASESÌýÌý Ìý
18.Ìý Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases Ìý
A.ÌýÌý Defaults
No Answer Defaults
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Matthew Lefler; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 year suspensionÌýÌý Ìý
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Cheri Vasquez; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 year suspensionÌýÌý Ìý
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Steven M. Baltazar; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Jordan Danielle Hall; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Jesus G. Hernandez, Sr.; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌý Ìý
6.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Stephen Mayol; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent Revocation Ìý
7.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Debbie Villanueva; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
8.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Vicente Hernandez, Jr.; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌý
9.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Alexander Jackson; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
10.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Lori Lopez; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation
11.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Carl Martin; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
12.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Chris McDonnell; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspensionÌý
13.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Randall John Psencik; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent Revocation ÌýÌý
14.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of David A. Smith; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
15.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Orlando Villarreal; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation
16.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Noe De Leon, Jr.; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
17.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Jack Golden; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation
18.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Jessica Y. Green; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
19.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Barron Shawn Hampton; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent Revocation
20.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Louis Joseph James; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌý Ìý
21.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Tiffany Ann Bunnell; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 3 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment program ÌýÌý Ìý
22.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Treasa Christy; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
23.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Aroha Elizabeth Dahl; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment program ÌýÌý Ìý
24.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Stacy L. Doyle; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 4 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment program ÌýÌý Ìý
25.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Rafael Esquivel; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
26.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of James D. Flowers; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
27.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Christopher D. Fowler; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment program ÌýÌý Ìý
28.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Glendelia Eunice Gaona; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment program ÌýÌý Ìý
29.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Michele Hanlon; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
30.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Whitney Kunkel; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation
Ìý 31.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Javier Lara; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation
32.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Michelle Harper Nelson; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment programÌýÌýÌý Ìý
33.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Ruth Reyna; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
34.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Xavier Salat-Foix; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment programÌýÌýÌý Ìý
35.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Tracy Lynn Simmons; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation ÌýÌý Ìý
36.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Alexandra N. Stefanchuk; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment programÌýÌýÌý Ìý
37.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Dawn Thompson; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
38.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Arnoldo Villarreal; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspension and proof of successful completion ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý of substance abuse treatment programÌýÌýÌý Ìý
39.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Lacy Michelle White; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
40.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Charli K. Crawford; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
41.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Lindsay C. Goff; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspensionÌýÌý Ìý
42.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Jane Hickerson Martin; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
43.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Tammy Lynn Robinson; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
44.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Michael Smeltzer; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation ÌýÌý Ìý
45.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Carri Beth Stanley; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
46.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Lisa Darlene Lucas; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
47.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Patricia Guadalupe Lemus; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Revocation
SOAH Defaults
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Hector Rolando Palma; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent Revocation
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý In the Matter of Raul Moran; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Issuance of Default JudgmentÌýÌý Ìý
Staff recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent RevocationÌýÌý Ìý
B.ÌýÌý Contested Cases
Proposals for Decision
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Docket No. 701165894.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Ellis Spikes; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent Revocation
Staff Recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Accept ALJ Recommendation
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Docket No. 701173462.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Chris Jarrell Coody; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 2 year suspensionÌý
Staff Recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Permanent Revocation
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Docket No. 701171655.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Shelby Junge; Action to be taken:Ìý Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Dismissed and no disciplinary action taken
Staff Recommendation:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Correct ALJ’s incorrect interpretation of SBEC rules; remand back to State Office of Administrative Hearings
C.ÌýÌý Court Cases
District Court Cases
1.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Leo Joseph Tran v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-16-001802, In the 126th District Court of Travis County, Texas.ÌýÌý Ìý
2.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Michael Jimenez v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-001964, In the 201st District Court of Travis County, Texas.ÌýÌý Ìý
3.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý David Turner v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-002298, In the 250th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
4.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Anna Luisa Kell v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-002347, In the 419th District Court of Travis County, Texas.ÌýÌý Ìý
5.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Norma Regina Gonzalez (a/k/a Gina Oaxaca) v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-004263, In the 200th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION
19.Ìý SBEC Board DiscussionÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss Board meeting times, attendance, travel options, and Board member feedback.Ìý
20.Ìý Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Election of State Board for Educator Certification OfficersÌýÌý Ìý
The Board will elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.
DISCUSSION ONLYÌýÌý Ìý
21.Ìý Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation ProgramsÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs. The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements of Senate Bills (SBs) 7 and 1839 and House Bills (HBs) 2039, 3349, and 1963, 85th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2017. The proposed amendments would also implement changes based on stakeholder input and Texas Education Agency (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023) staff recommendations.ÌýÌý Ìý
22.Ìý Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 233, Categories of Classroom Teaching CertificatesÌýÌý Ìý
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 233, Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates. The proposed amendments would implement legislation from the 85th Texas Legislative Session to establish new certificates for Early Childhood: Prekindergarten-Grade 3 and Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12, identify any additional requirements to obtain certification and/or be eligible to teach specific courses, and provide guidance to districts on assignments that certificate holders are eligible to be placed into.Ìý Additional proposed amendments would provide clarification to provide consistency in application of these rules and remove duplicative language to establish alignment of information related to the classroom certificates issued by the SBEC and the corresponding teaching assignments specified for each certificate.ÌýÌý Ìý
INFORMATION ONLYÌýÌý Ìý
23.Ìý Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)ÌýÌý Ìý
24.Ìý 2015 - 2018 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification RulesÌýÌý Ìý
25.Ìý Requests from Board Members for Future Agenda ItemsÌýÌý Ìý
26.Ìý Requests Received from the Board Since Last Meeting ÌýÌý Ìý
27.Ìý Adjournment
The Board may go into closed session regarding any item on the agenda to the extent it is authorized to do so pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
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