December 9th, 2016 SBEC Agenda
STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 9, 2016 AT 9:00 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:
1. Call to Order
2. Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC Agenda
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve October 7, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
DISCUSSION AND ACTION
5. Discussion Related to the Texas Teacher Preparation Collaborative
6. Discussion and Action Related to the Approval of Educator Preparation Program Monitors
7. Discussion and Action Related to the State Board for Educator Certification Legislative Committee’s Recommended Priorities
8. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases
A. Defaults
No Answer Defaults
1. In the Matter of Amir Bellamy; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
2. In the Matter of Robert Hulsey; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
3. In the Matter of Bridgette Caldwell; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
4. In the Matter of Sara Paz; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
5. In the Matter of Anita Carol Demoen; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
6. In the Matter of Marcus Lee Gonzales; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
7. In the Matter of Alexander D. Howard; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
8. In the Matter of Alberto Cirahuent Trujillo; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
9. In the Matter of Sarah Marshall; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
10. In the Matter of Patreece N. Rodgers; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
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11. In the Matter of Nicole Amor; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
12. In the Matter of James Clark, Jr.; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
13. In the Matter of Heather Hargrove; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 4 Year Suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program
14. In the Matter of Mike Izaguirre; 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
15. In the Matter of Pamela Rae James; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
16. In the Matter of Crystal Jennings; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
17. In the Matter of Katie Evelyn Martin; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
18. In the Matter of Marc Musser; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
19. In the Matter of Damon Christopher Pokluda; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
20. In the Matter of Gerald Lee Read; 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
21. In the Matter of Sheila J. Rollins; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
22. In the Matter of Michael Williams; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
23. In the Matter of Anthony Benavides; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
24. In the Matter of Deon Bernard Burns; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
25. In the Matter of Gregg W. Watts; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
26. In the Matter of Vicki Lynn Webster; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
27. In the Matter of Tyseski LaDarryll Ardoin; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
28. In the Matter of Jacqueline Catholic; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
29. In the Matter of Daniel Funakoshi; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
30. In the Matter of Louis A. Rech; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
31. In the Matter of Rosendo Rodriguez; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
32. In the Matter of Jeffrey Summers; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
SOAH DEFAULTS
1. In the Matter of Ronald Adams; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
2. In the Matter of Robert Johnson; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
B. Contested Cases
I. Proposals for Decision
1. Docket No. 701163333.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Dale Gene Farley; 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
2. Docket No. 701164955.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Ronald Boutte, Jr.; Action to be taken: Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation: The suspension of Respondent’s certificate should be enforced until Respondent has complete his period of community supervision, which is due to occur on August 20, 2017, with the remainder of the suspension probated subject to such conditions as the Board may impose.
Staff Recommendation: 2 Year Suspension, commencing on the date the Final Order is signed by the Board.
3. Docket No. 701161424.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Rosalinda Gonzalez; 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
II. Motions for Rehearing
1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Sworn Motion to Extend Time and Motion for Rehearing In re Fidel Borrego.
C. Court Cases
I. District Court Cases
1. Barry Ryan Davis v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-12-003413, In the 201st District Court of Travis County, Texas.
2. Leo Joseph Tran v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-16-001802, In the 126th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
The Board may discuss any other litigation arising after the date of posting or reasonably contemplated as of the date of the board meeting
DISCUSSION ONLY
9. Discussion of Certification for Early Childhood Education
10. Discussion of English Language Proficiency Requirements
11. Discussion and Update Related to Educator Certification Testing Program
12. Discussion and Update Related to Principal and Teacher Satisfaction Surveys for Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
13. Discussion and Update Related to Annual Report for Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
14. Discussion of Upcoming Review of 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments and Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries
15. Discussion and Update on New Federal Regulations for Teacher Preparation Programs
INFORMATION ONLY
16. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)
17. 2015 - 2018 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
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
MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 9, 2016 AT 9:00 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:
1. Call to Order
2. Associate Commissioner’s Comments Regarding the SBEC Agenda
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Request to Approve October 7, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
DISCUSSION AND ACTION
5. Discussion Related to the Texas Teacher Preparation Collaborative
6. Discussion and Action Related to the Approval of Educator Preparation Program Monitors
7. Discussion and Action Related to the State Board for Educator Certification Legislative Committee’s Recommended Priorities
8. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases
A. Defaults
No Answer Defaults
1. In the Matter of Amir Bellamy; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
2. In the Matter of Robert Hulsey; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
3. In the Matter of Bridgette Caldwell; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
4. In the Matter of Sara Paz; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 1 Year Suspension
5. In the Matter of Anita Carol Demoen; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
6. In the Matter of Marcus Lee Gonzales; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
7. In the Matter of Alexander D. Howard; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
8. In the Matter of Alberto Cirahuent Trujillo; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
9. In the Matter of Sarah Marshall; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
10. In the Matter of Patreece N. Rodgers; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
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11. In the Matter of Nicole Amor; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
12. In the Matter of James Clark, Jr.; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
13. In the Matter of Heather Hargrove; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: 4 Year Suspension and proof of successful completion of substance abuse treatment program
14. In the Matter of Mike Izaguirre; 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
15. In the Matter of Pamela Rae James; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
16. In the Matter of Crystal Jennings; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
17. In the Matter of Katie Evelyn Martin; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
18. In the Matter of Marc Musser; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
19. In the Matter of Damon Christopher Pokluda; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
20. In the Matter of Gerald Lee Read; 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
21. In the Matter of Sheila J. Rollins; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
22. In the Matter of Michael Williams; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
23. In the Matter of Anthony Benavides; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
24. In the Matter of Deon Bernard Burns; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
25. In the Matter of Gregg W. Watts; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
26. In the Matter of Vicki Lynn Webster; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Revocation
27. In the Matter of Tyseski LaDarryll Ardoin; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
28. In the Matter of Jacqueline Catholic; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
29. In the Matter of Daniel Funakoshi; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
30. In the Matter of Louis A. Rech; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
31. In the Matter of Rosendo Rodriguez; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
32. In the Matter of Jeffrey Summers; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
SOAH DEFAULTS
1. In the Matter of Ronald Adams; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
2. In the Matter of Robert Johnson; Action to be taken: Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment
Staff recommendation: Permanent Revocation
B. Contested Cases
I. Proposals for Decision
1. Docket No. 701163333.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Dale Gene Farley; 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
2. Docket No. 701164955.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Ronald Boutte, Jr.; Action to be taken: Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.
ALJ Recommendation: The suspension of Respondent’s certificate should be enforced until Respondent has complete his period of community supervision, which is due to occur on August 20, 2017, with the remainder of the suspension probated subject to such conditions as the Board may impose.
Staff Recommendation: 2 Year Suspension, commencing on the date the Final Order is signed by the Board.
3. Docket No. 701161424.EC, Texas Education Agency, Educator Leadership and Quality Division v. Rosalinda Gonzalez; 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
II. Motions for Rehearing
1. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Sworn Motion to Extend Time and Motion for Rehearing In re Fidel Borrego.
C. Court Cases
I. District Court Cases
1. Barry Ryan Davis v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-12-003413, In the 201st District Court of Travis County, Texas.
2. Leo Joseph Tran v. Texas Education Agency, Educator Certification and Standards Division; Cause No. D-1-GN-16-001802, In the 126th District Court of Travis County, Texas.
The Board may discuss any other litigation arising after the date of posting or reasonably contemplated as of the date of the board meeting
DISCUSSION ONLY
9. Discussion of Certification for Early Childhood Education
10. Discussion of English Language Proficiency Requirements
11. Discussion and Update Related to Educator Certification Testing Program
12. Discussion and Update Related to Principal and Teacher Satisfaction Surveys for Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
13. Discussion and Update Related to Annual Report for Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs
14. Discussion of Upcoming Review of 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments and Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries
15. Discussion and Update on New Federal Regulations for Teacher Preparation Programs
INFORMATION ONLY
16. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)
17. 2015 - 2018 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
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