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July 24, 2020 SBEC Meeting Agenda

STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 24, 2020 AT 8:30 AM
VIRTUAL MEETING (LIVESTREAM ON )

The Board will meet virtually and after determining the presence of a quorum, deliberate and possibly take formal action, including emergency action, on any of the following agenda items:

Information regarding registering for public comment can be found at:

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

  1. Call to Order
  1. Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC Agenda
  1. State Board for Educator Certification Recognition of Former Board Members

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to recognize former board members for their service to Texas schoolchildren and educators.

  1. Public Comment

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.

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve May 1, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

  1. Update on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Declaration and SBEC-Related Implications

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an update on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disaster Declaration and implications for candidates for educator certification, educator preparation programs (EPPs), and school districts.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Subchapter A, Admission to Educator Preparation Programs

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 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Subchapter A, Admission to Educator Preparation Programs. The proposed amendments would update the subject-matter-only assessments to be used for the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT). No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs

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 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs. The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements of House Bill (HB) 18, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019; would provide specification for approval of teaching sites that are not ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ (ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ)-accredited public schools; would provide guidance related to admitting and recommending candidates to programs that are closing or consolidating; would provide guidance for internships and clinical teaching in the summer; would add language for a dismissal policy for candidates; would simplify language relating to the reasons an educator preparation program (EPP) can stop supporting a candidate in an internship and the corresponding actions that must take place when a candidate leaves an internship; would provide clarification for the number of observations for practicums; and would provide clarification of and reorder provisions for technical formatting purposes throughout the rules. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter C, Assessment of Educators, §230.21, Educator Assessment

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt, subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, a proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter C, Assessment of Educators, §230.21, Educator Assessment. The proposed amendment would implement the statutory requirements in House Bill (HB) 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, that require that all educators who teach any grade level from Prekindergarten–Grade 6 demonstrate proficiency in the science of teaching reading on a certification examination beginning January 1, 2021. The proposed amendment would update the examination figure in 19 TAC §230.21(e) to specify the required examination(s) for issuance of the replacement certificates that reflect the science of teaching reading requirement. The proposed amendment would also provide clarification on relevant implementation dates for specific certification examinations. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 233, Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates

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 233, Categories of Classroom Teaching Certificates. The proposed amendments would implement the statutory requirements in House Bill (HB) 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, that requires that all educators who teach any grade level from Prekindergarten–Grade 6 demonstrate proficiency in the science of teaching reading on a certification examination beginning January 1, 2021. The proposed amendments would create four replacement certificates with corresponding requirements and deadlines for issuance: Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood–Grade 6; Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4–8; English Language Arts and Reading with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4–8; and English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies with Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4–8. Technical changes would also provide clarification and consistent information related to the classroom teacher certificates issued by the SBEC. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt, subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards. The proposed revisions would specify the new standards for the specialized Special Education and Bilingual Spanish certifications, as well as the DeafBlind supplemental certification. Additional changes would also implement the statutory requirements of House Bill (HB) 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, regarding the science of teaching reading standards applying to classroom teachers who teach through grade six; would provide implementation updates; and would reorganize current provisions to improve readability. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 234, Military Service Members, Military Spouses, and Military Veterans

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 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 234, Military Service Members, Military Spouses, and Military Veterans. The rules being reviewed provide requirements relating to preparation, testing, certification, and renewal requirements for all members of the military community.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs. Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the 2019–2020 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) due to Governor Abbott's disaster declaration related to COVID-19; would include an accountability indicator for EPPs based on the improvement in achievement of students taught by beginning teachers; would provide an index for the determination of EPP accreditation status; and would provide updates to the ASEP manual.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments, Subchapter B, Prekindergarten–Grade 6 Assignments; Subchapter C, Grades 6–8 Assignments; Subchapter D, Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6–12 Assignments; Subchapter E, Grades 9–12 Assignments; Subchapter F, Special Education–Related Services Personnel Assignments; and Subchapter G, Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to propose revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments, Subchapter B, Prekindergarten–Grade 6 Assignments; Subchapter C, Grades 6–8 Assignments; Subchapter D, Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6–12 Assignments; Subchapter E, Grades 9–12 Assignments; Subchapter F, Special Education–Related Services Personnel Assignments; and Subchapter G, Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments. The proposed revisions would implement the statutory requirements in House Bill (HB) 3, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, that requires that all master teacher certificates be designated as legacy certificates and recognized for assignment purposes until they expire. The proposed revisions would also incorporate courses approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE), would add certificate areas to the list of credentials appropriate for placement into an assignment, and would reorganize current provisions to improve readability and align citations.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 239, Student Services Certificates, Subchapter E, Legacy Master Teacher Certificate

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 239, Student Services Certificates, Subchapter E, Legacy Master Teacher Certificate. The proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 239, Subchapter E, would provide for the requirements and validity period for Legacy Master Teacher certificate holders.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on the Continuing Approval Review for South Texas Transition to Teaching (STTT) Alternative Certification Program

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve South Texas Transition to Teaching (STTT) Alternative Certification Program (ACP) for continuing approval (5 years) based on meeting the requirements of the December 6, 2019 SBEC Board Agreed Order.

  1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action to Amend Agreed Final Order for South Texas Transition to Teaching Alternative Certification Program (STTT)

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) the opportunity to amend an agreed final order for South Texas Transition to Teaching Alternative Certification Program (STTT).

DISCIPLINARY CASES

  1. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases

A. Defaults

No Answer Defaults

  1. In the Matter of Lori Lynn Adams; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Julia Bellaflores Blake; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Kimberly Dawn Blazek; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Aniyah A. Davis; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Cindy Dodson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Jennifer Edwards; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Aaron Michelle Gunn; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Anjanette Celene Idom; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Carol Anne Lancaster; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Marcelo Martinez, Jr.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Suspension until expiration of Intern certificate on August 12, 2020

  1. In the Matter of Isabel Cortez Mauricio; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Larry McNeal; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Steven Merwin; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Jacob Molinar; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Priscilla Ogilvie; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Charles B. Page; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Anissa Pinson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Elizabeth Rene Pittman Lummis; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Dannisha G. Pryor; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Elizabeth Ramirez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Rebecca Lynn Ramirez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Earline Elizabeth Sayrie; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Carlissa Scott; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Michael Skivington; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Natalie Amber Wire; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Suspension until probationary certificate expires on August 8, 2020

  1. In the Matter of Eric Booth; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Michael D. Hale; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Jeremy G. Jackson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Leariton McKinnon; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Trevor Melvin; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Victor Mendez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Traci Renee Patterson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Regino Sanchez, Jr.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Brandon C. Wilson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Antoine De’Sean Warren; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of David Gomez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Jerrica Mone’t Parrish; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Stephen Rayford; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Jodie LeAnn Brookshire; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Paul Stephen Diaz; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of DaVonne Denise Plummer; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Lindsey Yoon-jee Ratzlaff; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Luis Valtierra; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Dennis C. Bando; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Debra L. Pinnock; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Charles E. Tatum; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Staci Beougher; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Kara Renee Brown; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Thelma De La Cruz; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Cheri Ann Knuckles; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Bradley Allen Leander; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Juan Antonio Lopez, II.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Dina Lugo; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Marty Gail McCaig; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Charles Mileham; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Aaron Jay Mueller; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Eliseo Ramos; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Joe J. Vazquez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Ty West; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Jason Robert Kline; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Jerome McLemore; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Sarah Elisabeth Pina; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Melissa L. Groce; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Timothy P. Maher; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Jackson Conner Roten; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Suzanne Gail Tucker; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Guillermo M. Valentin; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Hollie Kitten Chenault; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Chelsea Dickson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           3-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Courtney Celeste Lewis; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           3-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Patricia O. Licce; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           5-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Amber B. Catena; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           5-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Dana Williams; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           5-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

  1. In the Matter of Toni Clark; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Shannon LaShawn Martin; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Cindy Reyes; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Alice Rigby Morris; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Brittney Michelle Woods; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Wesley Ray McGinnis; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Randi Ann Pacheco; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Brittany Nycole Scott; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Matthew Alexander; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Jared Dean Cooley; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Sylvia Flores Bibb; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Cammie J. DeCastro; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

SOAH Defaults

  1. In the Matter of Dana J. Sanchez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Woodrow T. Smith, Jr.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Raul Zamora; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

  1. Contested Cases

Proposals for Decision

  1. Docket No. 701201515.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Louis Albert Prendiz; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           3-year suspension with 1-year probated upon showing of good conduct and completion of any stipulations ordered by the Board

Staff Recommendation:         3-year active suspension

  1. Docket No. 701201010.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Garrett Wesley Hunter; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

  1. Docket No. 701201014.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Stephen Moro; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           Application denial

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

  1. Docket No. 701195630.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Rodney James Bunsen, Jr.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No disciplinary action to be taken

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

  1. Docket No. 701196676.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Sally Ann Griffiths; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No disciplinary action to be taken

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

  1. Docket No. 701194036.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Michael Feinberg; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No disciplinary action to be taken

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

  1. Court Cases

District Court Cases

  1. David Turner v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-002298, In the 250th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
     
  2. Bradley Keith Bowen v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-004203, In the 98th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

 

  1. Blake Tittle v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-007716, In the 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

 

  1. Cynthia Maria Garcia v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-007719, In the 250th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

 

  1. Christopher Greene v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-000016, In the 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

 

  1. Gilbert Salas v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008786, In the 345th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

 

  1. David Demiglio v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-001242, In the 459th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

 

  1. Leo Joseph Tran v. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. 03-18-00855-CV, In the Court of Appeals, Third District of Texas.

DISCUSSION ONLY

  1. Discussion of edTPA Pilot Updates

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) with an update on the edTPA pilot.

  1. Discussion of the Science of Teaching Reading Transition and Test Development Updates

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an update on the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) examination requirement transition and upcoming educator certification test development.

INFORMATION ONLY

  1. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)
  1. 2019–2022 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules
  1. Requests from Board Members for Future Agenda Items
  1. Requests Received from the Board Since Last Meeting
  1. 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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