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July 23, 2021 SBEC Meeting Agenda

State Board for Educator Certification

Meeting Agenda

July 23, 2021 at 8:30 am

1701 N. Congress Ave. 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:

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

1. Call to Order

2. Special Election of State Board for Educator Certification Officers

The State Board for Educator Certification will elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary during a special election as the result of recent board member vacancies.

3. Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC Agenda

4. State Board for Educator Certification Welcome New Board Members and Recognition of Former Board Members

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

5. 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

6. Request to Approve April 30, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

7. Adoption of 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 review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 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.

8. Adoption of Review of 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs

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 review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs. The rules being reviewed provide requirements relating to educator preparation programs (EPPs).

9. 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 2020–2021 Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual due to the ongoing public health situation; implement House Bill (HB) 159, 87th Texas Legislature, 2021, to add students with disabilities to the student achievement ASEP performance indicator regarding student performance; provide additional clarity for certificate category calculations; and provide updates to the ASEP Manual.

10. Request to Approve New Educator Preparation Program at Odessa Pathway to Teaching (OPT) at Ector County ISD

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve a request by Odessa Pathway to Teaching, located in Odessa, Texas to be approved as an educator preparation program (EPP) through the alternative certification route. Texas Education Agency (TEA) 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.

11. Appointment of Committee Chair and Members to the SBEC EPP Commendations Committee

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Chair an opportunity to appoint a committee chair and members to the SBEC Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Commendations Committee. The Board committee recommends high-performing EPPs to the full Board for commendations.

DISCIPLINARY CASES

12. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases

  1. Defaults
  1. In the Matter of Anamechia Joseph; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Cynthia Hill Sillah; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

  1. In the Matter of Daisy Gonzalez-Castaneda; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension until expiration of Probationary Certificate on August 13, 2021

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension of Intern Certificate until expiration on August 6, 2021,

                                                and paraprofessional certificate on August 31, 2021

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension of Intern Certificate until expiration on

August 10, 2021

  1. In the Matter of Leyra Mireya Cano Luviano; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:               1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension of Probationary Certificate until expiration on

September 20, 2021

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension of Intern Certificate until expiration on

August 10, 2021

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension of Intern Certificate until expiration on

August 10, 2021

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

  1. In the Matter of Walter Long; 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 Leroy Chavarria; 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 Dawn Hogan; 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 Ginny Elliot; 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 George Mendez; 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 Mary Grajewski; 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 Basilio Mata-Mendez; 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 Monica Burns; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            10-year suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            4-year suspension

SOAH Defaults

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            2-year suspension

Good Cause Determination

  1. In the Matter of Christopher Doss; Action to be taken: Determination of Good Cause and Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Remand back to State Office of Administrative Hearings for further action due to Respondent’s good cause for default 

  1. Contested Cases

Proposals for Decision

  1. Docket No. 701210058.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v Angie Word; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           1-year suspension

Staff Recommendation:          Accept ALJ Recommendation

  1. Docket No. 701210936.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Jacob Humphries; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           Revocation

Staff Recommendation:          Accept ALJ Recommendation

  1. Court Cases

District Court Cases

  1. David Turner v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement 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 Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-004203, In the 98th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
  1. Jamie Belinoski v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-002926, In the 53rd District Court of Travis County, Texas.
  1. David Demiglio v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-001242, In the 459th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
  1. Leo Joseph Tran v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. 21-0003, In the Supreme Court of Texas.

DISCUSSION ONLY

13. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, Subchapter B, Enforcement Actions and Guidelines, and Subchapter E, Post-Hearing Matters

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (“SBEC” or “the Board”) an opportunity to discuss proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, Subchapter B, Enforcement Actions and Guidelines, and Subchapter E, Post-Hearing Matters. The proposed amendments would implement House Bill 2519, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session by amending the Board’s rules to allow the Board to put conditions on a certificate without any additional sanctions, to reduce the minimum sanction for contract abandonment that occurs 30 days or more from the first day of instruction for the next school year, and to clarify the notice that TEA sends sanctioned educators along with their final orders regarding the necessity of filing a motion for rehearing if the respondent wants to appeal the decision.

14. Discussion of Texas Certification Options for Individuals Certified Outside the State

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) the opportunity to discuss the process and options for individuals certified outside the state to receive Texas educator certification.

15. Discussion of Quality Components of Educator Preparation Programs

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss the Board’s vision for educator preparation program (EPP) quality.  

16. Update and Report of State Board for Educator Certification Enabling Legislation from the 87th Texas Legislature

This item provides an update and report to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) regarding all SBEC-related legislation as a result of the 87th Texas Legislative Session.

17. Discussion of the edTPA Pilot and Test Development Updates

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an update on the edTPA pilot and upcoming educator certification test development.

INFORMATION ONLY

18. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)

19. 2019–2022 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules

20. Requests from Board Members for Future Agenda Items

21. Requests Received from the Board Since Last Meeting

22. 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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