April 26, 2024 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 – 10 with no discussion as notated in bold and italicized. 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such items shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.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. Request to Approve February 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
    
5. Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments

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 proposed 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.

6. 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 proposed 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.

7. Proposed Review of 19 TAC 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries

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 proposed 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. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP) Annual Review

This item presents the annual review of State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP).

9. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss and adopt the proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates. The proposed amendments make conforming changes to 19 TAC Chapter 227 rules given proposed updates to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Educator Preparation Program Requirements and 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification. The proposed changes include updates to the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) figure to include the proposed new certificates and aligned PACT exams, including proposed cut scores.

10. 2022-2023 Continuing Approval Reviews of Educator Preparation Programs

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve the following 13 educator preparation programs (EPPs) for continuing approval for five years based on the results of the 2022-2023 reviews: South Texas Transition to Teaching, Rice University, Teach Us Texas, University of Dallas, Yes Prep, Lone Star College, The Texas Institute for Teacher Education, Amberton University, A Career in Teaching-Corpus Christi, Trinity University, Midwestern State University, Region 7 Education Service Center, and Region 13 Education Service Center.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

11. Approval of Agreed Order for Lone Star College Educator Preparation Program

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) the opportunity to approve an agreed order for Lone Star College (LSC) educator preparation program (EPP) to continue to operate with conditions.

DISCIPLINARY CASES

12. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases

 

1. Defaults

No Answer Defaults

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:              1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

7. In the Matter of Carlos D. Alvarado Ortuno; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Suspension until expiration of intern certificate on August 18, 2024 

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

14. In the Matter of Courtney Rae Myers; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

15. In the Matter of Mekisha Marie Castor; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

16. In the Matter of Rebekah Katherine McKnight; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

17. In the Matter of Spencer Robinson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

18. In the Matter of Rebecca Gallardo, a/k/a Rebecca Lee Wilson; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

19. In the Matter of Taylor LeeAnne Jones; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

20. In the Matter of Juvy Hing; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

24. In the Matter of Daniel Gutierrez, III; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

25. In the Matter of Eliu R. Torres; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

28. In the Matter of Bendy C. Maddox; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            3-year suspension

29. In the Matter of Lisa G. Guerrero; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation  

34. In the Matter of Cassandra Collins; 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

35. In the Matter of Kristin Gray Henry; 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

36. In the Matter of Cecil Herman Bradshaw; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

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

37. In the Matter of Jose G. Garcia; 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

38. In the Matter of Katherine M. Ramirez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

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

39. In the Matter of Lee Grant Allen; 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

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

Staff recommendation:            Revocation

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

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

Staff recommendation:            2-year suspension

43. In the Matter of Fatima Moin Babar; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            2-year suspension and proof of successful completion of a classroom management and student discipline program  

44. In the Matter of Howard Edward Freeman, III; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            4-year suspension and proof of successful completion of an anger management program  

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

Staff recommendation:            8-year suspension

46. In the Matter of Craig A. Jones; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

47. In the Matter of Seth Owen; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation 

48. In the Matter of Rodney Fleming; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation 

SOAH Defaults

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

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

Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

2. Contested Cases

Proposals for Decision

1. Docket No. 701-23-23185.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v. Rosalinda Perez; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

ALJ Recommendation:           No sanction or action be taken

Staff Recommendation:          Accept ALJ recommendation

3. Court Cases

District Court Cases

1. Texas Education Agency, State Board for Educator Certification, Emily Garcia, Mike Morath, and Calvin Stocker v. A+ Texas Teachers; No. 03-23-00318-CV, In the Third Court of Appeals on Appeal from Case No. D-1-GN-23-001504, in the 53^rd District Court of Travis County, Texas. Possible discussion and action on proposed settlement agreement.

DISCUSSION ONLY 

13. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 249. Chapter 249 establishes the disciplinary proceedings process and sanctions for educators.

14. 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.

15. Discussion of Proposed New Teacher Pedagogy Standards

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new teacher pedagogy standards. The proposed standards were developed by the SBEC-approved Educator Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC) and implement House Bill (HB) 1605, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, HB 159 and Senate Bill (SB) 226, 87^th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.

16. Discussion of Proposed Next Steps for Development of a Texas-Specific Performance Assessment

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to review and discuss options for the development of the Texas-specific teacher performance assessment (TPA).

17. Discussion of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements, §230.11. General Requirements

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to discuss proposed revisions to the English language proficiency requirements outlined in 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter B, General Certification Requirements, §230.11. General Certification Requirements.

INFORMATION ONLY

18. Update of State Board for Educator Certification Enabling Legislation
19. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)
20. 2023–2026 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules
21. Adjournment