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April 25, 2025 SBEC Meeting

 

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:

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

1. Call to Order
2. Associate Commissioner’s Comments
3. 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 comments will be accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the Board meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda will take up agenda items 4 -7 with no discussion. The State Board for Educator Certification may elect to take separate action on any item on the consent agenda. All such items shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.

4. Approve February 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes
5. Adoption of Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates

Texas Government Code (TGC), §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 adoption of the proposed review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates. The rules being reviewed provide requirements for admission to educator preparation programs (EPPs) and preliminary evaluation of certification eligibility.

6. Adoption of Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 250, Administration, Subchapter B, Rulemaking Procedures, §250.20, Petition for Adoption of Rules or Rule Changes

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt, subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, the proposed amendment to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 250, Administration, Subchapter B, Rulemaking Procedures, §250.20, Petition for Adoption of Rules or Rule Changes. The proposed amendment would update the SBEC’s petition for adoption of rule change procedures to align with statute.

7. Request to Approve Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route for Educator Preparation Programs

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) to offer the Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route resulting in the enhanced standard certification.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

8. Request to Approve a New Educator Preparation Program: Educate Hearts Teaching Corps Program

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve an application submitted by Educate Hearts Teaching Corps, located in Houston, Texas, to be approved as an educator preparation program (EPP) to prepare and recommend candidates for certification through the alternative certification route. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ (ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ) staff reviewed the proposal and found that it complied with provisions of 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, and Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements.

9. Request to Approve a New Educator Preparation Program: Tarrant County Community College Program

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve the application submitted by Tarrant County College Educator Preparation Program, located in Fort Worth, Texas to be approved as an educator preparation program (EPP) to prepare and recommend candidates for certification through the alternative certification route. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ (ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ) staff reviewed the proposal and found that it complied with provisions of 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, and Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements.

10. Proposed New Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter F, Supplemental and Special Education Certificate Standards, and Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter F, Supplemental Certificate Standards, and Subchapter G, Special Education Certificate Standards

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and propose new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter F, Supplemental and Special Education Certificate Standards, and proposed repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter F, Supplemental Certificate Standards, and Subchapter G, Special Education Certificate Standards. The proposal would repeal standards in current Subchapters F and G and combine and align language across educator standards in new proposed Subchapter F. The proposal would also implement the statutory requirements of House Bill (HB) 2256, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, and define the educator standards for the Bilingual Special Education certificate, as recommended by the SBEC-approved educator standards advisory committee.

DISCIPLINARY CASES

11. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases

Defaults

No Answer Defaults

1. In the Matter of Alan R. Manzo; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

2. In the Matter of Alexandra Poulter; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

3. In the Matter of Allyson Burkhard; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

4. In the Matter of Amanda Whitaker; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

5. In the Matter of Ashley Paez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

6. In the Matter of Athanise Lenore Parker a/k/a Athanise Lenore Blutson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

7. In the Matter of Dalton A. Trejo; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

9. In the Matter of Erika Cabrera; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           11-month suspension

10. In the Matter of Francisco Garza; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

11. In the Matter of Gabriela Mendoza; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

12. In the Matter of Jordan Swilley; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

13. In the Matter of Kelli Bush; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

14. In the Matter of Kenneth McHaney; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

15. In the Matter of Kira Dimitroff; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

16. In the Matter of Krista Ann Harper; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

17. In the Matter of Lindsay Dale Ferguson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

18. In the Matter of Mallorie Krizan; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

19. In the Matter of Omer Garcia III; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

20. In the Matter of Patrick L. Moorehead; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

21. In the Matter of Randi Mills; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

22. In the Matter of Robeyn Wallace; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

23. In the Matter of Ryan Howard; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

24. In the Matter of Shannon Lee Downey; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

25. In the Matter of Sonia G. Aleman; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

26. In the Matter of Susan Bremner; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

27. In the Matter of Thomas Kinard; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

28. In the Matter of Trisha Garcia; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

29. In the Matter of Tye V. Anderson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

30. In the Matter of Wonda Elizabeth Plummer; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

31. In the Matter of Bibiana Galvan; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

32. In the Matter of Brandon Franklin; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire  

33. In the Matter of Hernesto Balderas; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire  

34. In the Matter of Armando Ahumedo; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire 

35. In the Matter of Jaylon Betts; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Suspension until expiration of certificate on November 1, 2025 and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program 

36. In the Matter of Carlos Robles; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

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

37. In the Matter of Amy Lane; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           15-month suspension and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program

38. In the Matter of Leslie Villarreal; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

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

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

Staff recommendation:           4-year suspension and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program

40. In the Matter of Meagan Martinez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           4-year suspension and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program

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

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

42. In the Matter of Thomas Montgomery; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

44. In the Matter of Ellen Rice; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension and classroom management training

45. In the Matter of Maria Paredez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Revocation

46. In the Matter of Jaymie Joanna Newman; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire

47. In the Matter of Eric Michael Rodriquez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           1-year suspension

48. In the Matter of Felix R. Flores; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension 

49. In the Matter of Erica Green; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

50. In the Matter of Molly Wilkerson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           2-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire  

52. In the Matter of Richard Adam; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire  

2. SOAH Defaults 

 

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

Staff recommendation:           Permanent Revocation and placement on Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Hire  

3. Contested Cases

Proposals for Decision

1. Docket No. 701-24-24265.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Elizabeth Lopez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           Probated suspension until October 2032

Staff Recommendation:         10-year suspension

2. Docket No. 701-24-16482.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v August Godsey; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No disciplinary action be taken

Staff Recommendation:         1-year suspension    

3. Docket No.701-24-16479.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Raul Santillan; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           2-year suspension and classes on professional boundaries

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

4. Docket No.701-24-19821.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Jereme Scott; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           2-year suspension

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

5. Docket No. 701-24-19823.EC, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆÁ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Rykan Jones; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No disciplinary action be taken

Staff Recommendation:         Accept ALJ recommendation

DISCUSSION ONLY 

12. Discussion of Test Development and Performance Assessment Updates

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an update on certification test development through 2028 and status update on the development of the Texas-specific teacher performance assessment.

13. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229 Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees. 19 TAC Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language and definitions; would provide an updated approach for the implementation of the student growth indicator; would provide additional flexibility for small programs; would clarify closure procedures; and would include technical updates.

INFORMATION ONLY

14. Update of State Board for Educator Certification Enabling Legislation – 88th Session
15. Report of State Board for Educator Certification - 89^th Texas Legislative Session
16. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)
17. 2023–2026 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules
18. Adjournment