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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 4–8 with no discussion. 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such items shall be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion, unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.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. Approve February 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes
    

5. Adoption of Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards

   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 adoption of the proposed review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 235, Classroom Teacher Certification Standards. The rules being reviewed specify the educator standards for the classroom teacher class of certificates.

    

6. Adoption of Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 241, Certification as Principal

   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 adoption of the proposed review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 241, Certification as Principal. The rules being reviewed provide requirements for issuance of a principal certificate.

    

7. Adoption of Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 242, Superintendent Certificate

   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 adoption of the proposed review of 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 242, Superintendent Certificate. The rules being reviewed provide requirements relating to the certification of superintendents.

    

8. Request to Approve Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route for Educator Preparation Programs 

   This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to approve Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) to offer the Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route resulting in the enhanced standard certification. 

    

DISCUSSION AND ACTION

9. Delegation of Authority 

   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 Inspector General for Educator Misconduct. 

    

10. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, General Guidance, Subchapter B, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter C, Administration and Governance of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter D, Required Educator Coursework and Training, Subchapter E, Educator Candidate Clinical Experiences, and Subchapter F, Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences. 

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt the proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, General Guidance, Subchapter B, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter C, Administration and Governance of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter D, Required Educator Coursework and Training, Subchapter E, Educator Candidate Clinical Experiences, and Subchapter F, Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences. The rules being discussed provide requirements and definitions as applicable to support educator preparation programs (EPPs) and candidates in the successful implementation of these rules.

     

11. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates 

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt the proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates. Proposed revisions would update current requirements for candidate admission into educator preparation programs (EPPs) and the preliminary criminal history evaluation process to implement legislation passed during the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.

     

12. Adoption of Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an opportunity to adopt the proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials form Other States or Territories of the United States. The proposed revisions would update current rule language to implement provisions from House Bill (HB) 2, and HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and include proposed edits previously discussed with the Board. 

     

13. Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of Ethics, and Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases

    This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (“SBEC” or “the Board”) an opportunity to adopt the proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of Ethics, and Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, as the result of legislation from the 89th Legislative Session.

     

DISCIPLINARY CASES

14. Pending or Contemplated Litigation, including Disciplinary Cases

     

15. Defaults

No Answer Defaults 

1. In the Matter of Aretha A. Gardner; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

             Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

2. In the Matter of Ariana Michelle Igwonobe; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension  

3. In the Matter of John Christopher Gloria; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

            Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

4. In the Matter of Jordan R. Mauk; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

            Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension 

5. In the Matter of Victor M. Moreno Jr.; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

            Staff recommendation:            Inscribed Reprimand 

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

Staff recommendation: Suspended until expiration of certificate on August 9, 2026, and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program 

7. In the Matter of Elizabeth Ann Preston; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

Staff recommendation: Suspended until expiration of certificate on August 30, 2026, and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program

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

Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program

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

Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension and successful completion of a substance abuse treatment program

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

            Staff recommendation:            Suspended until expiration of certificate on March 3, 2027

11. In the Matter of Juan Roosevelt Day; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

            Staff recommendation:            1-year suspension

12. In the Matter of Guang Peng Wang; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

 Staff recommendation: 1-year suspension 

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

             Staff recommendation:            4-year suspension

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

            Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

15. In the Matter of Casey Wayne Celum; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Issuance of Default Judgment

            Staff recommendation:            Permanent Revocation

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

           Staff recommendation:               Permanent Revocation

2. Contested Cases

Proposals for Decision

1. Docket No. 701-26-01495.EC, 7m��Ƶ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Huston Tillotson University; Action to be taken: Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

    

ALJ Recommendation: Assign Not-Accredited Revoked Status and revoke 

                                     approval to recommend candidates for the educator 

                                     certification class or category of Core Subject EC-6 

Staff Recommendation:            Accept ALJ recommendation 

2. Docket No. 701-25-26592.EC, Rachel Fuggins v. 7m��Ƶ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

    

   ALJ Recommendation:            Denial of certification 

   Staff Recommendation:            Accept ALJ recommendation 

    

3. Docket No. 701-24-22879.EC, 7m��Ƶ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v John Harrell; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

            ALJ Recommendation:            Permanent Revocation                        
             Staff Recommendation:            Accept ALJ recommendation

4. Docket No. 701-25-15487.EC, 7m��Ƶ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Lee Whitehead; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

            ALJ Recommendation:            No disciplinary action taken               
             Staff Recommendation:            Accept ALJ recommendation

5. Docket No. 701-25-23218.CA, 7m��Ƶ, Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement Division v Wendy Lande-Forrester; Action to be taken:  Consideration of Proposal for Decision and Issuance of Final Order.

            ALJ Recommendation:            1-year suspension                  
             Staff Recommendation:            Accept ALJ recommendation

DISCUSSION ONLY 

15. Discussion of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures and Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses

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, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures and Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses. Chapter 229 establishes the performance standards and procedures for educator preparation program (EPP) accountability. The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language; would provide clarity on processes and timelines related to new certification tests, surveys, and observation requirements; would update sources of information for population identification; and would include technical updates.

16. Discussion of Test Development Updates 

This item provides the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) an update on certification exam development through 2028 and a status update on the development of the Texas Test of Educator Proficiency (T-TEP), and an update on the review of materials from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. 

INFORMATION ONLY 

17. Board Operating Policies and Procedures (BOPP)

     

18. 2023–2026 Rule Review Plan for State Board for Educator Certification Rules

     

19. Adjournment