November 2015 Committee of the Full Board
WEDNESDAY
November 18, 2015
9 a.m.
COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD - Room 1-104
Public Testimony - Individual testimony will be taken at the time the related item comes up for committee discussion or action. The procedures for registering and taking public testimony at State Board of Education committee meetings and general board meetings are provided online.
This item provides an opportunity for the board to be briefed on current agenda items, Texas Education Agency policies, and to be provided an update on implementation of public education-related legislation.
COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
SBOE - NO ACTION
This item provides the opportunity for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to consider action to approve an earlier effective date for the amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund, Subchapter A, State Board of Education Rules, §33.65, Bond Guarantee Program for School Districts, adopted at the September 2015 SBOE meeting. At its September 2015 meeting, the SBOE voted to approve the amendment but did not approve an earlier effective date. Pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(f), the adopted rule would have an effective date of the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year, unless the board approves by a two-thirds vote an earlier effective date. The statutory authority for the proposed action on an earlier effective date is TEC, §7.102(f).
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - ACTION
This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule action that would amend 19 TAC Chapter 242, Superintendent Certificate, §242.20, Requirements for the Issuance of the Standard Superintendent Certificate. The proposed amendment to 19 TAC §242.20 would provide an individual seeking a superintendent certificate the option to substitute managerial experience in a public school district for the requirement of a principal certificate. Additionally, the amendment would allow a candidate to obtain standard certification as a superintendent provided that the candidate is hired by a public school district in Texas, successfully completes an SBEC-approved superintendent preparation program, satisfactorily completes the certification examination for superintendents, and holds a post-baccalaureate degree. The proposed amendment would also require the school district board of trustees to publicly post the reasons the candidate meets the current district needs regarding the position of superintendent. The statutory authority for 19 TAC §242.20 is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.040(4), 21.041(b)(2)-(4), and 21.046(a).
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - ACTION
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including State Board of Education (SBOE) rules. This item presents the review of 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, State Adoption of Instructional Materials, and Subchapter C, Local Operations. The rules being reviewed establish procedures for the adoption, purchase, and distribution of instructional materials. The statutory authority for the rule review is the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The statutory authority for 19 TAC Chapter 66 is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(23) and §31.003.
COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
SBOE - NO ACTION
5. Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, State Adoption of Instructional Materials, and Subchapter C, Local Operations
(First Reading and Filing Authorization)
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Subchapter B, State Adoption of Instructional Materials, and Subchapter C, Local Operations. The proposed revisions would update rules related to state review and adoption of instructional materials as well as ordering and distribution of instructional materials. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102, 31.003, 31.022, 31.0221, 31.023, 31.024, 31.0241, 31.026, 31.0261, and 31.035.
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - ACTION
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements, to update the rules and to align with recent legislative changes. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.025(a), (b-1)-(b-3), (b-12), (b-13), (b-19), (c-1)-(c-3), (c-5), and (e-1).
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - ACTION
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter C, High School, §113.49, Personal Financial Literacy (One-Half Credit), Adopted 2016. The proposal would add Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for a new personal financial literacy one-half credit elective course. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002, 28.0021, and 28.025.
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - ACTION
This item presents for first reading and filing authorization proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.6, College and Career Readiness and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Alignment. The proposal would adopt charts indicating the alignment of the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), as required by House Bill (HB) 1613, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. Statutory authority for this action is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.008, as amended by HB 1613, 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015.
COMMITTEE - ACTION
SBOE - ACTION
9. Discussion of Hutto ISD Proposed Three-Year Graduation Program
This item provides an opportunity for the board to review and comment on the Hutto Independent School District proposed three-year graduation program, as required by House Bill (HB) 2025, passed by the 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2015. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0255.
COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
SBOE - NO ACTION
10. Update on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Review
This item provides the opportunity for staff to present an update on the review of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002, and 28.025.
COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
SBOE - NO ACTION
11. Update on the Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability
The committee will receive an update on the Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability.
COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
SBOE - NO ACTION
12. Discussion of Pending Litigation
The State Board of Education will enter executive session in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §551.071(1)(A), to discuss pending and contemplated litigation with the general counsel, legal staff, and, if necessary, attorney(s) from the Attorney General's Office. The Committee of the Full Board will meet in Room 1-103 to discuss this item.
Cases to be discussed may include:
The Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition, et al; Calhoun County ISD, et al; Edgewood ISD, et al; Fort Bend ISD, et al; Texas Charter School Association, et al. vs. Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education, in his official capacity; Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, in her official capacity; Texas State Board of Education. District Court of Travis County, Cause No. D-1-GN-003130;
Lyondell Chemical Company, No. 09-10023; Edward S. Weisfelner, as Trustee of the LB Creditor Trust v. Morgan Stanley, Adv. Pro. No. 10-04609 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) and Edward S. Weisfelner, as Trustee of the LB Litigation Trust v. Holmes, Adv. Pro. No. 10-05525 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.);
Tribune Company, No. 08-13141; The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Tribune Company v. Fitzsimmons, Adv. Pro. No. 10-54010 (Bankr. D. Del);
Deutsche Bank v Bank of America, No. 3:11-CV-01175-F (N. D. Tex., Dallas Div.) and Deutsche Bank v. Employees Retirement Fund of the City of Dallas, No. 3:11-CV-1167-F; ( N. D. Tex. Dallas Div. ) CONSOLIDATED in: In re: Tribune Company Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation; No. 11-MD-2296 Consolidated Multidistrict Action (S.D.N.Y.); and
any other litigation arising after the date of posting or reasonably contemplated as of the date of the board meeting.
COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION
SBOE - NO ACTION