October 9, 2020 SBEC Meeting Agenda
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 9, 2020 AT 8:30 AM
VIRTUAL MEETING (LIVESTREAM ON ADMINMONITOR.COM)
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:
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Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
- Call to Order
- Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC Agenda
- 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
DISCUSSION AND ACTION
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 adoption of 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 for all members of the military community.
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 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. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.
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 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. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.
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 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. No changes are recommended since published as proposed, but additional changes may be recommended at the time of the meeting based on public comment.
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve programs for continuing approval for five years based on the results of the 2019–2020 reviews.
This item provides the SBEC the opportunity to extend the edTPA performance assessment pilot period one year; from September 1, 2021 to September 1, 2022.
According to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.038, the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) shall meet at least once in each quarter of the calendar year. The SBEC may meet at other times at the call of the presiding officer or as provided by the rules of the Board. The purpose of this item is to set the regular SBEC meeting dates for 2021.
DISCIPLINARY CASES
No Answer Defaults
1. In the Matter of Kimia T. Amos; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
2. In the Matter of Heather Ann Armstrong; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Suspension until expiration of one-year certificate on July 1, 2021
3. In the Matter of Rebecca Maria Arroyo; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Suspension until expiration of one-year certificate on August 12, 2021
4. In the Matter of Meridith Celeste Bachman; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
5. In the Matter of Khyli Achanta Barrow; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
6. In the Matter of Beverly Jean Brown; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
7. In the Matter of Brooke Ashley Brueggemeyer; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
8. In the Matter of Octavia Collins; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
9. In the Matter of Vanessa Michella Nizza Dyne; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
10. In the Matter of Candice Hope Ford; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
11. In the Matter of Katherine Jean Frerich Karnstadt; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
12. In the Matter of Rekeida Garner; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
13. In the Matter of Kevin M. Gravesmill; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
14. In the Matter of Amy Louise Henderson Charleston; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
15. In the Matter of Scott C. Hill; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
16. In the Matter of Fabian Ibarra; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
17. In the Matter of Andrea James; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
18. In the Matter of Curtis Kenney; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
19. In the Matter of Gary Shane Killian; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
20. In the Matter of Ferdinand K. Mark; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
21. In the Matter of Elizabeth M. Morris; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
22. In the Matter of Taylor Nguyen; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
23. In the Matter of Jaime A. Otero; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
24. In the Matter of Selina L. Ramirez; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
25. In the Matter of Heather M. Rhodes; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
26. In the Matter of Argeo Rene Salas Hau; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
27. In the Matter of Catherine Chavez Sonnier; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
28. In the Matter of Kerry Sparks; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
29. In the Matter of Sheryl L. Teague; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Suspension until expiration of intern certificate on November 19, 2020
30. In the Matter of Juan F. Beltran; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
31. In the Matter of Angela M. Bordonali; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
32. In the Matter of Javier E. Chavez Mendez; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
33. In the Matter of Denard Lamont Cox; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
34. In the Matter of Jeremy Ryan Hackworth; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
35. In the Matter of Shawn Matthew O’Hara; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
36. In the Matter of Jennifer Danielle Olajire-Aro; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
37. In the Matter of Santos Sosa Ocanas; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
38. In the Matter of Christopher Jamair Doss; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
39. In the Matter of Whitney Shavonda Goolsby; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
40. In the Matter of Kelly Montgomery; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
41. In the Matter of Steve Michael Rubin; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
42. In the Matter of Kelly Jean Storie; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
43. In the Matter of Rockie J. Thompson; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
44. In the Matter of James Clifford Webber; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
45. In the Matter of Theresa C. Hill; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
46. In the Matter of Haydee Oca; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
47. In the Matter of Denise Caroline Willingham; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
48. In the Matter of Antoin Espritt, II; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 2-year suspension
49. In the Matter of Kelly Leeanne Allard; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
50. In the Matter of Eduardo Bulnes; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
51. In the Matter of Jessica Lauren Cummins; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
52. In the Matter of Jamie Rebecca Davis; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
53. In the Matter of Heather Ann Theriot; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
54. In the Matter of Christopher Walter; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
55. In the Matter of Ernesto Chavira Barrera; 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
56. In the Matter of Shirley Jean Creager; 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
57. In the Matter of Paul Gay; 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
58. In the Matter of Federico Dax Martinez; 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
59. In the Matter of Kayla Maire Matheson; 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
60. In the Matter of Ramiro Medrano; 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
61. In the Matter of Jennifer O’Malley; 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
62. In the Matter of Elan Rickey-Keoni Rader; 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
63. In the Matter of Matthew D. Vogel; 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
64. In the Matter of Anthony Thomas Domenech; 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
65. In the Matter of Alicia Dawn Espinosa; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 4-year suspension
66. In the Matter of Nakita Dawn Hall; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
SOAH Defaults
1. In the Matter of Mark Herring Eddings; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
2. In the Matter of Phillip Miles; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
3. In the Matter of Gail Smith; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension
B. Contested Cases
Proposals for Decision
1. Docket No. 701203674.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Mirandia Kirkmon; Action to be taken: Consideration of Proposal
for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation: 11-month suspension
Staff Recommendation: Accept ALJ recommendation
2. Docket No. 701200806.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Lynnette L. McLain; Action to be taken: Consideration of Proposal
for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation: 10-month suspension
Staff Recommendation: Accept ALJ recommendation
C. Court Cases
District Court Cases
1. 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.
2. Bradley Keith Bowen v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-004203, In the 98th District Court of Travis
County, Texas.
3. Gilbert Salas v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008786, In the 345th District Court of Travis County,
Texas.
4. David Demiglio v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-001242, In the 459th District Court of Travis County,
Texas.
5. Leo Joseph Tran v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. 03-18-00855-CV, In the Court of Appeals, Third District of
Texas.
DISCUSSION ONLY
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, Subchapter B, Enforcement Actions and Guidelines Subchapter C, Prehearing Matters, Subchapter D, Hearing Procedures, and Subchapter E, Post-Hearing Matters. The proposed amendments would amend the rule provisions regarding notice to educators of disciplinary proceedings against them by the SBEC to modernize them to include more service by email, to comport with changes the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) has made to its procedural rules, to reduce costs to the agency resulting from certified mailings that are not required by statute, and to clarify the method through which TEA staff will give the educator notice at each stage of educator discipline investigations and proceedings.
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States. Chapter 230, Subchapter H, serves as a foundation for the practices and procedures related to issuance of Texas certification to individuals licensed in other states. The proposed amendments would provide clarification and updates to requirements for individuals licensed in other states to obtain a standard Texas educator certificate.
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.
This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) the opportunity to discuss the membership and process of forming the Educator Preparation Advisory Committee.
INFORMATION ONLY
- Requests from Board Members for Future Agenda Items
- Requests Received from the Board Since Last Meeting
- 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.