January 31, 2017 General Meeting

TUESDAY
January 31, 2017

9 a.m.

GENERAL MEETING - Room 1-104

1. Swearing-in Ceremony for Members of the State Board of Education
(no agenda exhibit)

Oaths of office will be administered to the newly elected State Board of Education members during a ceremony. Following administration of the oaths of office, Senator Larry Taylor will offer comments on the 85th Texas Legislative Session. After the swearing-in ceremony, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold a reception in Room 1-103 for invited family and friends. No official SBOE business will be discussed.

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2. Review and Adoption of State Board of Education Operating Rules

Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107, at the first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new members, the board shall adopt rules of procedure. This item provides an opportunity for the board to review existing operating rules to determine if changes and revisions are needed.

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3. Election of State Board of Education Officers

Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107, at the first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new State Board of Education (SBOE) members, the board shall elect by separate votes a vice chair and a secretary. The vice chair and secretary of the board will be elected to serve for terms of two years and until their successors are elected.

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4. Announcement of Membership of Committees

Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107, at the board's first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new members, the board shall organize. This item provides the opportunity to announce appointments to the committees of the State Board of Education (SBOE).

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