April 30, 2021 SBEC Meeting Agenda

Due to Governor Greg Abbott’s March 13, 2020 proclamation of a state of disaster affecting all counties in Texas due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Governor’s March 16, 2020 suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the April 30, 2021 meeting of the State Board for Educator Certification will be held by video conference call, as authorized under Texas Government Code section 551.125. 

Members of the public will have access to this meeting by watching the livestream on the Admin Monitor website: http://www.adminmonitor.com/tx/tea/. Members of the public will have a means to participate in this meeting, by video conference call, by signing up for public comment. Information regarding registering for public comment can be found at: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-for-educator-certification/sbec-meetings. An electronic copy of the agenda and meeting materials is now available at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/leadership/state-board-for-educator-certification/sbec-meetings. A recording of the meeting will be available on the Admin Monitor’s website after the meeting.

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:

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

1. Call to Order

2. Interim Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC Agenda

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve February 12, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

6. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Review of 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments 
    
   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 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments. The rules being reviewed provide requirements relating to the criteria for school districts to make personnel assignments based on the correlating certification requirements.

 

7. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Adoption of Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries
   
   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 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries. The rules being reviewed provide requirements relating to the certification of Texas educators from other countries.
    
8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on 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 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.

9. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Proposed 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 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).
    
10. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve Advisory Committee Members 
    
    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve the membership of the standards advisory committee to review, develop, and recommend educator standards for the School Librarian and Reading Specialist class of certificates.

DISCIPLINARY CASES

11. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases 

Motion for Rehearing

1. In the Matter of John Michael Banas; Action to be taken: Consider and take appropriate action on Motion to Extend Deadline to File Motion for Rehearing and Motion for Rehearing

1. Defaults

No Answer Defaults

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Suspension until expiration of probationary certificate on August 26, 2021.

3. In the Matter of Alonzo Renell Burton; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

4. In the Matter of Amy Monica Daniels; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

6. In the Matter of Catherine Kronke; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

7. In the Matter of Michelle Castellani Leppard; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension of paraprofessional certificate and suspension of intern certificate until expiration on August 24, 2021

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

13. In the Matter of Persephone Ann Walker; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

17. In the Matter of David Scott Edwards; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            4-year suspension

18. In the Matter of Dana R. Green; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

19. In the Matter of Aaron Pancardo; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

20. In the Matter of Jerome M. Weber; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            6-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

24. In the Matter of Aaron A. Sanchez; 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

25. In the Matter of Jason C. Cunningham; 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

26. In the Matter of Pamela Bellomy; 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

27. In the Matter of Daniel Palmer; 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

28. In the Matter of Margaret Amanda May Medhurst; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

29. In the Matter of Osamu Matsuda; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            2-year suspension

30. In the Matter of Kyle David Clay; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            3-year suspension of educator certificate and revocation of paraprofessional certificate

SOAH Defaults

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            2-year suspension

2. Contested Cases

Proposals for Decision

1. Docket No. 701203193.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v. Gilbert McClure; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           Permanent Revocation

Staff Recommendation:          Accept ALJ Recommendation

2. Docket No. 701203931.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v. Robert Marion; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           Non-Inscribed Reprimand

Staff Recommendation:          1-year suspension

3. Docket No. 701204650.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v. Reginald Young; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No disciplinary action should be taken

Staff Recommendation:          Accept ALJ Recommendation                                                                                                                                     

3. 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 250^th 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 98^th District Court of Travis County, Texas.

3. Jamie Belinoski v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-002926, In the 53^rd District Court of Travis County, Texas.
4. Gilbert Salas v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-19-008786, In the 345^th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
5. David Demiglio v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-001242, In the 459^th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
6. 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

12. Discussion of 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 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 2020–2021 accountability system for educator preparation (ASEP) due to the ongoing public health situation.

13. Discussion of the edTPA Pilot and Test Development Update 
    
    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an update on the edTPA pilot and upcoming educator certification test development.

ACTION ITEM

14. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Written Delegation of Settlement Authority for Educator Discipline Cases to the Associate Commissioner for Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement 
    
    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) the opportunity to delegate its authority to informally dispose of contested cases involving educator discipline to the Associate Commissioner for Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement.

INFORMATION ONLY

15. Legislative Session Update 

16. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)

17. 2019–2022 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules 

18. Requests from Board Members for Future Agenda Items

19. Requests Received from the Board Since Last Meeting

20. Adjournment