January-February 2023 Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
February 3, 2023
(1) Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 111, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics, Subchapter D, Other High School Mathematics Courses, §111.56, Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus (One Credit)
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed new 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 111, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics, Subchapter D, Other High School Mathematics Courses, §111.56 Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus. The proposal would add a new Advanced Placement (AP) mathematics course to align with current offerings from the College Board. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4); 28.002(a) and (c); and 28.025(a).
(2) Approval of Updates and Substitutions to Adopted Instructional Materials
This item provides the opportunity for the committee and board to approve update and/or substitution requests received since the last board meeting. The updated content has been reviewed by subject-area specialists and determined to address the pertinent student expectations in a manner equal to the content initially reviewed and approved by the state review panel. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.003 and §31.022.
(3) Recommendations Regarding Renewal of Instructional Materials Contracts
This item recommends renewal of instructional materials contracts that expire on August 31, 2023. This action is recommended to ensure that these materials remain available for distribution to school districts until replacements become available. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.026.
(4) Report on Permanent School Fund Securities Transactions and the Investment Portfolio and Ratification of Purchases and Sales for the Months of September and October 2022
This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to receive a report on Permanent School Fund (PSF) Securities Transactions and the Investment Portfolio and consider ratification of purchases and sales of investments executed in the portfolio of the PSF for the months of September and October 2022. Statutory authority is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §2 and §5 and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 33.
This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to receive a status update report on the liquid account and consider approval of the purchases and sales of investments executed in the liquid account for the months of September and October 2022. Statutory authority is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §2 and §5; Texas Natural Resources Code (NRC), §51.414, as repealed by SB 1232, 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021; and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 33.
(6) Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed revisions to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund. The proposed revisions would implement Senate Bill (SB) 1232, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, which authorized the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) Corporation. The proposed revisions would repeal 19 TAC §§33.1, 33.5, 33.10, 33.15, 33.20, 33.25, 33.30, 33.35, 33.40, 33.45, 33.50, 33.55, 33.60, 33.65, and 33.67 and propose new §§33.3, 33.4, 33.6, 33.7, and 33.8. The proposed new rules would include changes to the existing rules relating to the Bond Guarantee Program, including changes to the reserve. The proposed revisions would also organize the rules in Chapter 33 by creating new Subchapter B, Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation Rules, which would contain §33.21. Changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §5(a) and (f); Texas Education Code (TEC), §43.001 and §43.0031; and SB 1232, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
(7) Review of the Bond Guarantee Program Reserve
This item provides an opportunity for the committee and board to review and consider an increase to the Bond Guarantee Program reserve. Statutory authority is the Texas Constitution, Article VII, §2 and §5, and Texas Education Code (TEC), §45.053(c).
(8) Recommendation for One Appointment to the Boys Ranch Independent School District Board of Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one appointment to the board of trustees of Boys Ranch Independent School District (ISD). The appointment is necessary due to the resignation of one board member. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), 11.352.