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I'd like to bring the meeting to order.
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I just want announce if you did not
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get your pictures taken before,
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we're going to do a break right after
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the resolutions part of our agenda
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that's early on this morning.
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And so, we'll take a quick break
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so any of the rest of pictures can get taken
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before we get into testimony
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and continue with our agenda.
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So, right now I would like to turn over
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the microphone to Ms. Beltran.
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Wonderful, thank you Madam Chair.
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Good morning everyone.
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My name is Erika Beltran.
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I am the State Board Representative for District 13.
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We have the pleasure of hearing
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a student performance from District 13
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from the Fort Worth Independent School District,
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the B Sharp Bucket Band from Como Elementary.
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And I know most people associate
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Pat Hardy with Fort Worth ISD,
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(laughs)
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but District 13 also includes
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a significant part of the school district.
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I'm a product of the Fort Worth ISD Public Schools,
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and I also happen to live very close to Como Elementary.
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I attended Como Montessori which is
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just across the street from Como Elementary.
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But we have these amazing dozen students
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who are participating in an after school program
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called B Sharp which engages students
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in music across the school district,
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and at Como Elementary they have the Bucket Band,
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which I'm super excited to hear perform.
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I also wanted to recognize Jennifer Hay,
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who's sitting on the floor here, (laughs)
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who's the executive director of the B Sharp program.
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When I approached her about inviting students here,
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there was a little bit of like,
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"Oh, how are we going to pull this off?"
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but Jennifer was relentless in making sure
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that the kids got here on a bus at 4:30
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in the morning, and so they've already had a long day.
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So, Jennifer, thank you so much,
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and to your team, and to your staff, the instructors.
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The instructors can be recognized as well.
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They're all on the floor.
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(laughs)
(room applauds)
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Of course.
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We also have the principal of Como Elementary,
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Ms. Rhines here with some of her staff
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and other Fort Worth ISD representatives
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who will be recognized later for
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their work with Blue Ribbon Schools.
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Thank you so much for being here.
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After they perform today, I connected them
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with their state representative, Ramon Romero,
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and so after they perform here,
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they're actually going to perform at the state capital
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and have lunch with some of his staff,
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and then spend the day exploring Austin.
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So, welcome to Austin, thank you
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for all of the work that you put into the performance.
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We're super excited to hear from you guys,
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and we hope you come back again soon.
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Thanks.
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(room applauds)
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Hello, thank you so much for the invitation.
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We are super excited and very happy to perform for you.
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We prepared three songs, and we are going to
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start with Group Ready.
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We put together basically hip hop, and disco, and dance.
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♫ B B B B Sharp
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♫ B B B B Sharp
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♫ Hey, hey, hey
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♫ Hey, B B B B Sharp, hey
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(room applauds)
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey, hey, hey
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♫ Hey
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(room applauds)
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That was actually our first song.
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(laughing)
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Our second here is called B Sharp Circus.
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♫ B B B B Sharp
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♫ Hey B Sharp
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♫ Hey what
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♫ I am B Sharp K I D S
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♫ We are B Sharp
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♫ I am B Sharp K I D S
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♫ We are B Sharp
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♫ I am B Sharp K I D S
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♫ We are B Sharp
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♫ I am B Sharp K I D S
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♫ We are B Sharp
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♫ Hey B Sharp
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♫ Hey what
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ B B B B Sharp
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♫ Hey
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(room applauds)
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And thank you so much.
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We're going to finish with Samba Sharp.
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♫ Hey, B Sharp Bucket Band
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♫ Hey, B Sharp Bucket Band
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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♫ Hey
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(room applauds)
(cheering)
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Thank you so much for inviting us.
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We really appreciate the opportunity to play for you.
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If you're ever in Fort Worth,
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please come visit us at Como Elementary.
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We are B Sharp Youth Music.
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And especially shout out to Ms. Beltran for inviting us.
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Thanks again.
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(room applauds)
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Thank you!
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(room applauds)
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Shortest in front.
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Get right there, get close, get close.
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There you go.
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(murmuring)
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Donna, Donna, Donna.
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Donna, you should be in.
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(laughs)
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Proper representation.
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Okay, one, two, three.
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Thank you, great job.
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(room applauds)
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(murmuring)
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(microphone turned off)
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All right, members, we're going to
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go ahead and have our invocation
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followed by our pledges.
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Marisa Perez.
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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
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Thank you all so much for being here.
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If you all will please join me in a prayer
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as we open up our meeting this morning.
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Lord God, thank you so much for
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bringing us here today, gathering hearts and minds
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to do the work of supporting our scholars
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and our educators as they prepare for the future.
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Today we're joined by not just colleagues
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on this board, and individuals who serve
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in capacities at the states level,
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but most importantly, by educators
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across the state today that we're honoring
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in a multitude of ways, who dedicate their lives
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and who have committed so much of their time,
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their energy, and their enthusiasm
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to the work of educating the future of our state,
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and most importantly for the many students
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that are joining us this morning
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from RTSA students to the beautiful
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B Sharp crew that we just saw.
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I pray over all of us here that we
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continue to work together in the best interest
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of all of the students, and all of our educators
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and our administrators, to support them
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in ensuring that what we do in this room
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and what we do here in this state is preparing
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our students for a bright future.
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Please just guide us in making
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the best decisions possible in working together
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in a time where sometimes there are
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contentious issues taking place.
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Please keep the students at the very center
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of everything that we do, and guide us
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in making the best decisions.
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I'd like to leave us this morning
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with one of my favorite quotes
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by Mr. Nelson Mandela.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon
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"we can use to change this world."
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It's not verbatim, but I do love this quote,
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and I think that this is very relevant today.
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What we do in this room is so incredibly important
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in helping shape what we do to support our students.
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So, for all of you scholars that are in this room today
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please know that we're here as a body to support
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what you do here now, today in your classrooms,
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and going on in the future.
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Thank you so much again for being here,
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and please guide us in the meeting that we have today.
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Amen.
Amen.
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I pledge allegiance to the flag
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of the United States of America,
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and to the Republic for which it stands,
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one nation under God, indivisible,
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with liberty and justice for all.
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Honor the Texas flag.
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I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,
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one state under God, one and indivisible.
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Ms. Jackson to call the roll.
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Mr. Allen.
Present.
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Mrs. Bahorich.
Present.
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Ms. Beltran.
Present.
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Mr. Bradley.
Present.
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Mrs. Cargill.
Here.
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Mr. Cortez.
Here.
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Dr. Ellis.
Here.
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Ms. Hardy.
Present.
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Mr. Maynard.
Here.
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Mrs. Melton-Malone.
Here.
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Mr. Mercer.
Here.
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Mrs. Miller.
Here.
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Ms. G. Perez.
Present.
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Ms. M. Perez.
Here.
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Mr. Rowley.
Here.
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The first item on our agenda, of course,
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is approval of minutes.
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Are there any corrections to the minutes?
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Hearing none, the minutes are approved as presented.
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Okay, the next one will be our
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resolutions and presentations.
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Ms. Hardy, I believe you're up first.
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This is on perfect score on AP Computer Science Test.
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I wasn't a very good student.
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I wasn't paying attention, sorry.
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Miguel, where is Miguel?
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(room applauds)
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It seems like there's been other
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perfect scores on tests before,
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and different kids have gotten it.
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This is the first, what is the record now for yours?
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You're the first one to have ever gotten--
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Hold on one minute, Ms. Hardy.
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It's ringing really bad.
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I wanna make sure everybody hears,
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okay, there you go.
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Say that one more time.
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This is the first time anyone's ever
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gotten a perfect score on the AP test.
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Wow.
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So, that's quite an accomplishment.
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(room applauds)
Wow.
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(cheering)
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I'm going to say thank you for him.
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But I will tell you, I asked him what he does for fun,
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and he says, "Plays with computers."
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No surprise there.
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Whereas computer science is increasingly important
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in schools and the workplace; and
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whereas a course called Advanced Placement
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Computer Science A introduces students to topics
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that include problem solving, design strategies,
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data organization, and the social and ethical
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implications of computing; and
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whereas about 58,100 students across
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the world took AP Computer Science
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and exammed to demonstrate the knowledge
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gained in this course; and
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whereas the College Board which administers the test
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confirmed that only 10 students world wide
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obtained a perfect score on the exam in the past year;
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whereas Miguel Padilla, a student at Harmony School
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of Innovation in Fort Worth is a part
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of this elite group; and
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whereas Miguel Padilla is the only Texas student
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to earn a perfect score on the exam during the past year;
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whereas upon learning his results,
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he gave his AP Computer teacher,
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Angelica Garcia, a framed copy of the letter
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notifying him of his perfect score,
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and now therefore, be it resolved,
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that the State Board of Education
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congratulates Miguel Padilla, this bright,
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hardworking, dedicated, and kind student
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for his perfect score on the AP Computer Science exam,
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and be it further resolved,
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that the State Board of Education
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also congratulates teacher, Angelica Garcia,
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and the Harmony School of Innovation
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for their work with and support of Miguel Padilla,
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and be it further resolved,
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that a copy of this resolution
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be presented to Miguel Padilla
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and the school officials, and that a copy
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be included in the permanent records
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of the State Board of Education.
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Whereas signatures this third day
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of February 2017, in Austin, Texas.
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Thank you.
Wonderful.
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(room applauds)
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Members, the question is on the adoption of the resolution.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
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Resolution is adopted.
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Congratulations, Miguel.
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That's quite an accomplishment.
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We're all very proud.
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Thank you, thank you.
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(room applauds)
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Mr. Maynard, you're up.
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Madam Chair.
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First of all, I would like to recognize
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all the career and technical student,
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it is on, I got a green light.
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All the career and technical student
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organizations that are here with us.
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Will you please stand?
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There you go.
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(room applauds)
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Madam Chair, I've asked Christian Cavazos
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of San Benito District Two,
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Mr. Cortez to read the resolution.
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Whereas February 23, 2017 marked
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the 100th anniversary of the signing
00:25:33.527 --> 00:25:35.067
of the Smith-Hughes Act,
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which launched federal support for vocational education
00:25:38.173 --> 00:25:40.034
while granting states autonomy
00:25:40.034 --> 00:25:41.921
in the execution of it's plans; and
00:25:41.921 --> 00:25:44.067
whereas this federal legislation
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enjoyed almost unanimous bipartisan support
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which unify historically antagonistic interests
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and created a common ground; and
00:25:52.762 --> 00:25:56.578
whereas February 1st through the 28th, 2017
00:25:56.578 --> 00:25:58.555
has been designated National Career
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and Technical Education Month; and
00:26:00.524 --> 00:26:03.079
whereas more than 1.2 million Texas
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secondary students are enrolled in
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one or more career and technical
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education course in 1,219 school districts
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and charter schools throughout the state; and
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whereas career and technical education offers
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students the opportunity to gain the academic,
00:26:18.139 --> 00:26:20.262
technical, and employability skills
00:26:20.262 --> 00:26:22.837
necessary for true career readiness; and
00:26:22.837 --> 00:26:25.270
whereas students in career and technical
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education programs participate
00:26:26.977 --> 00:26:29.402
in authentic meaningful experiences
00:26:29.402 --> 00:26:31.481
which improve the quality of their education
00:26:31.481 --> 00:26:34.564
by offering opportunities to apply academic knowledge
00:26:34.564 --> 00:26:37.136
and skills from across the curriculum; and
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whereas career and technical education
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is a vital and integral part of
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the Foundation High School Program
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offering high schools students pathways
00:26:45.822 --> 00:26:48.038
to earn recognized endorsements,
00:26:48.038 --> 00:26:49.305
performance acknowledgements,
00:26:49.305 --> 00:26:51.899
and industry validated credentials; and
00:26:51.899 --> 00:26:53.691
whereas the State's nine career
00:26:53.691 --> 00:26:55.858
and technical student organizations,
00:26:55.858 --> 00:26:58.394
BPA, DECA, Educators Rising,
00:26:58.394 --> 00:27:00.392
Texas Association of Future Educators,
00:27:00.392 --> 00:27:03.859
FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA
00:27:05.976 --> 00:27:07.783
instill their members the values,
00:27:07.783 --> 00:27:11.010
knowledge, and skills to be patriotic citizens
00:27:11.010 --> 00:27:14.104
prepared to fully engage as effective leaders
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in the formidable and noble task of self government
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in our constitutional republic; and
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whereas career and technical education
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provides students with career exploration
00:27:23.860 --> 00:27:26.775
opportunities early in their educational experience
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which enables them to make informed
00:27:28.641 --> 00:27:30.188
and beneficial decisions about their
00:27:30.188 --> 00:27:35.021
academic coursework, as well as pursuit of established
00:27:35.021 --> 00:27:37.543
programs of study in career pathway; and
00:27:37.543 --> 00:27:39.434
whereas leaders from business and industry
00:27:39.434 --> 00:27:42.189
nationwide report increasing challenges
00:27:42.189 --> 00:27:44.128
related to the skills gap and connecting
00:27:44.128 --> 00:27:46.822
qualified professionals with available careers
00:27:46.822 --> 00:27:50.072
in critical and growing CTE related fields; and
00:27:50.072 --> 00:27:51.882
whereas career and technical education
00:27:51.882 --> 00:27:54.111
prepares students fulfilling careers
00:27:54.111 --> 00:27:56.063
by offering integrative programs of study
00:27:56.063 --> 00:27:59.651
that links secondary and post secondary education and
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significantly contributes to college readiness; and
00:28:02.711 --> 00:28:05.890
whereas insuring the employers have access
00:28:05.890 --> 00:28:08.095
to qualified workers as a crucial step
00:28:08.095 --> 00:28:10.538
in ensuring productivity among the business
00:28:10.538 --> 00:28:12.550
and industry communities as well as
00:28:12.550 --> 00:28:14.278
continued American economic growth
00:28:14.278 --> 00:28:16.291
and in global competitiveness.
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Now, therefore, be it resolved,
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the State Board of Education which has been
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designated by the Texas legislature
00:28:23.600 --> 00:28:26.716
as the Board of Career and Technical Education does
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hereby proclaim February 1st through the 28th of 2017
00:28:31.517 --> 00:28:34.326
as Career and Technical Education Month in Texas
00:28:34.326 --> 00:28:37.132
and does hereby urge all Texans to become
00:28:37.132 --> 00:28:39.273
familiar with the outstanding curriculum
00:28:39.273 --> 00:28:41.922
delivered by exceptional career and
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technical education teachers
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in communities across the state,
00:28:45.295 --> 00:28:47.055
and to support and participate
00:28:47.055 --> 00:28:48.979
in these programs to enhance their
00:28:48.979 --> 00:28:51.242
individual skills and productivity,
00:28:51.242 --> 00:28:52.325
and be it further resolved,
00:28:52.325 --> 00:28:54.991
the State Board of Education join all
00:28:54.991 --> 00:28:58.159
Texans in celebrating the Smith-Hughes Act Centennial
00:28:58.159 --> 00:29:00.067
and the positive impact that it has had
00:29:00.067 --> 00:29:01.798
on promoting the development of career
00:29:01.798 --> 00:29:04.249
and technical education which continues
00:29:04.249 --> 00:29:05.810
to enhance the development of our
00:29:05.810 --> 00:29:07.866
next generations' potential for college,
00:29:07.866 --> 00:29:09.949
careers, and citizenship.
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(room applauds)
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Thank you Christian.
00:29:19.686 --> 00:29:22.886
So, the question is on the adoption of the resolution.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
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The resolution is adopted.
00:29:27.174 --> 00:29:31.373
Again, we had such a great time with you last night.
00:29:31.373 --> 00:29:34.274
As they're apt to do each year,
00:29:34.274 --> 00:29:36.857
they host a true culinary feast
00:29:37.932 --> 00:29:39.574
for the state board members,
00:29:39.574 --> 00:29:42.246
and we had a great showing last night.
00:29:42.246 --> 00:29:44.296
I know all of us left energized
00:29:44.296 --> 00:29:45.925
just from meeting these young people
00:29:45.925 --> 00:29:48.882
that give us so much hope for the future
00:29:48.882 --> 00:29:50.684
of our country, and we know we can
00:29:50.684 --> 00:29:51.974
leave it in good hands here.
00:29:51.974 --> 00:29:53.674
So, thank you so much for last night
00:29:53.674 --> 00:29:54.970
and for being here this morning.
00:29:54.970 --> 00:29:56.438
We really appreciate it.
00:29:56.438 --> 00:29:59.105
(room applauds)
00:30:01.085 --> 00:30:03.526
Okay, I'll ask our Secretary of the Board,
00:30:03.526 --> 00:30:06.943
Rubin Cortez to read the next resolution.
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Good morning.
00:30:17.780 --> 00:30:18.915
Madam Chair, are we bringing
00:30:18.915 --> 00:30:20.507
all the students into the...
00:30:20.507 --> 00:30:21.410
The PA.
00:30:21.410 --> 00:30:23.107
I'm sorry, we're bringing all the teachers
00:30:23.107 --> 00:30:26.817
into the circle for Presidential Awards
00:30:26.817 --> 00:30:29.331
for Excellence in Mathematics and Science?
00:30:29.331 --> 00:30:30.193
Are we coming all in at the same time?
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I believe so.
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I guess if I can get all of our awardees into the circle.
00:30:42.068 --> 00:30:46.295
And members, if you can line up along side them
00:30:46.295 --> 00:30:47.628
as they come in.
00:31:45.119 --> 00:31:46.141
All right.
00:31:46.141 --> 00:31:49.291
Okay, Mr. Cortez.
I think we're ready.
00:31:49.291 --> 00:31:51.551
Whereas the Presidential Awards for Excellence
00:31:51.551 --> 00:31:53.990
in Mathematics and Science Teaching program
00:31:53.990 --> 00:31:57.470
identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers
00:31:57.470 --> 00:32:01.470
in each state and the four US jurisdictions; and
00:32:02.873 --> 00:32:06.382
whereas through state selection committees,
00:32:06.382 --> 00:32:10.581
five mathematics finalists, five sciences finalists
00:32:10.581 --> 00:32:13.387
were selected as Texas finalists; and
00:32:13.387 --> 00:32:16.803
whereas these teachers become candidates
00:32:16.803 --> 00:32:19.610
for the Presidential Awards for Excellence
00:32:19.610 --> 00:32:22.751
in Mathematics and Science Teaching
00:32:22.751 --> 00:32:25.584
now, therefore, be it resolved,
00:32:25.584 --> 00:32:27.667
that the State Board of Education
00:32:27.667 --> 00:32:30.750
does hereby extend it's congratulations
00:32:30.750 --> 00:32:35.473
to Deborah Cunningham, Armstrong Elementary School,
00:32:35.473 --> 00:32:39.640
Garland Independent School District, Sachse, Texas;
00:32:42.568 --> 00:32:46.758
Ashley Dodson, Beverly Cheatham Elementary School,
00:32:46.758 --> 00:32:50.122
Allen Independent School District, Allen, Texas;
00:32:50.122 --> 00:32:53.231
Robert Rivera, Faulk Middle School,
00:32:53.231 --> 00:32:56.591
Brownsville Independent School District, Brownsville, Texas;
00:32:56.591 --> 00:32:59.491
Misty Ruth, Youth Elementary,
00:32:59.491 --> 00:33:03.822
Pasadena Independent School District, Pasadena, Texas;
00:33:03.822 --> 00:33:07.968
Deborah Sawyers, Elsa England Elementary School,
00:33:07.968 --> 00:33:12.485
Round Rock Independent School District, Austin, Texas;
00:33:12.485 --> 00:33:14.846
for being name State Finalists in the mathematics
00:33:14.846 --> 00:33:18.263
category for the 2016 Presidential Award;
00:33:19.296 --> 00:33:21.879
and be it further resolved,
00:33:21.879 --> 00:33:23.337
that the State Board of Education
00:33:23.337 --> 00:33:26.545
does hereby extend it's congratulations
00:33:26.545 --> 00:33:31.260
to Rubi deHoyos, Jim G. Martin Elementary School,
00:33:31.260 --> 00:33:35.746
Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas;
00:33:35.746 --> 00:33:38.490
Kirk Evens, Olson Elementary School,
00:33:38.490 --> 00:33:42.834
Allen Independent School District, Allen, Texas;
00:33:42.834 --> 00:33:46.835
Denise Koontz, Trinity Meadows Intermediate School,
00:33:46.835 --> 00:33:50.635
Keller Independent School District, in Keller, Texas;
00:33:50.635 --> 00:33:54.016
Andrea Miller, B.J. Smith Elementary School,
00:33:54.016 --> 00:33:58.104
Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, Texas;
00:33:58.104 --> 00:34:01.811
Kelly Spradley, Brent Elementary School,
00:34:01.811 --> 00:34:06.388
Little Elm Independent School District, Little Elm, Texas;
00:34:06.388 --> 00:34:11.029
for being named State Finalists in the science category
00:34:11.029 --> 00:34:13.497
for the 2016 Presidential Award;
00:34:13.497 --> 00:34:15.580
and be it further resolved,
00:34:15.580 --> 00:34:19.038
that this resolution be presented
00:34:19.038 --> 00:34:20.631
to the aforementioned teachers
00:34:20.631 --> 00:34:24.041
for being identified as state and national finalists
00:34:24.041 --> 00:34:27.747
for the 2016 Presidential Awards in Excellence
00:34:27.747 --> 00:34:31.462
in Mathematics and Science Teaching programs
00:34:31.462 --> 00:34:33.738
and that a copy be included in the permanent record
00:34:33.738 --> 00:34:35.618
of the State Board of Education.
00:34:35.618 --> 00:34:38.072
Witness our signatures this third day
00:34:38.072 --> 00:34:40.822
of February 2017 in Austin, Texas.
00:34:43.827 --> 00:34:46.494
(room applauds)
00:35:04.990 --> 00:35:07.155
Madam Chair, to adopt the resolution.
00:35:07.155 --> 00:35:08.162
Absolutely.
00:35:08.162 --> 00:35:10.414
The question's on the adoption of the resolution.
00:35:10.414 --> 00:35:12.229
All those in favor, say aye.
00:35:12.229 --> 00:35:13.255
Aye.
00:35:13.255 --> 00:35:14.322
And the resolution is adopted.
00:35:14.322 --> 00:35:15.655
Congratulations.
00:35:16.567 --> 00:35:19.234
(room applauds)
00:35:23.853 --> 00:35:26.186
(murmuring)
00:35:31.267 --> 00:35:33.172
Mr. Cortez, you've got some instructions
00:35:33.172 --> 00:35:34.299
about what to do with the next group,
00:35:34.299 --> 00:35:35.238
because it's a big group.
00:35:35.238 --> 00:35:36.544
I do, yeah.
00:35:36.544 --> 00:35:37.377
Okay.
00:35:37.377 --> 00:35:39.155
We're going to break them up into--
00:35:39.155 --> 00:35:40.760
Is your mic on there, Mr. Cortez?
00:35:40.760 --> 00:35:42.971
Yeah, we're going to break them up into several groups.
00:35:42.971 --> 00:35:46.388
We've got a lot of great school districts
00:35:48.027 --> 00:35:50.816
that we need to recognize this morning.
00:35:50.816 --> 00:35:54.983
And what I do not have here is the actual breakdown list.
00:35:58.007 --> 00:36:01.257
So, I think Kelly is in charge of that.
00:36:02.407 --> 00:36:03.264
They're on their way.
00:36:03.264 --> 00:36:04.265
They're on their way.
00:36:04.265 --> 00:36:07.598
So, group one, if I can get members from
00:36:14.996 --> 00:36:18.246
Alief, Belton, Bishop, and Brownsville.
00:36:26.967 --> 00:36:27.906
Is that correct, Kelly?
00:36:27.906 --> 00:36:29.280
Yes, sir.
00:36:29.280 --> 00:36:30.197
Okay, so.
00:36:33.300 --> 00:36:36.133
Members, if you can come in and...
00:36:37.319 --> 00:36:38.987
So that's Mrs. Bahorich,
00:36:38.987 --> 00:36:42.154
Mrs. Hardy I believe, Mr. Maynard
00:36:45.873 --> 00:36:50.040
may be out getting pictures with their PAEMST winners.
00:37:03.893 --> 00:37:06.226
(murmuring)
00:37:23.182 --> 00:37:25.368
I'm going to read the resolution from here.
00:37:25.368 --> 00:37:27.541
I'll stand right in between the two of you.
00:37:27.541 --> 00:37:29.045
Do we have any other members?
00:37:29.045 --> 00:37:31.462
Any other members joining us?
00:37:35.779 --> 00:37:40.383
So, as I said a moment ago, there are 26 recipients.
00:37:40.383 --> 00:37:41.901
In the interest of making sure
00:37:41.901 --> 00:37:43.792
that everybody gets well represented
00:37:43.792 --> 00:37:46.154
we're going to break them up into several groups
00:37:46.154 --> 00:37:48.544
to give them the honor that they deserve.
00:37:48.544 --> 00:37:51.900
So, I'm going to begin with this portion of the resolution.
00:37:51.900 --> 00:37:54.889
Whereas the National Blue Ribbon Schools program
00:37:54.889 --> 00:37:59.331
recognizes elementary, middle, and high schools
00:37:59.331 --> 00:38:02.777
where students perform at very high levels;
00:38:02.777 --> 00:38:07.463
whereas a National Blue Ribbon Schools flag overhead
00:38:07.463 --> 00:38:10.548
is a mark of excellence in education;
00:38:10.548 --> 00:38:14.131
whereas in 2016, Texas nominated 26 schools
00:38:16.012 --> 00:38:18.938
to be recognized for their students' achievement; and
00:38:18.938 --> 00:38:22.911
whereas these 26 schools were then named
00:38:22.911 --> 00:38:25.655
2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools
00:38:25.655 --> 00:38:29.119
by the United States Department of Education;
00:38:29.119 --> 00:38:31.098
now, therefore, be it resolved,
00:38:31.098 --> 00:38:32.988
that the State Board of Education
00:38:32.988 --> 00:38:35.172
does hereby extend its congratulations
00:38:35.172 --> 00:38:39.339
to Alief Early College High School and Kerr High School
00:38:41.285 --> 00:38:44.352
in the Alief Independent School District;
00:38:44.352 --> 00:38:46.523
to Cross Timbers School
00:38:46.523 --> 00:38:49.425
in the Azle Independent School District;
00:38:49.425 --> 00:38:51.604
to Leon Heights Elementary School
00:38:51.604 --> 00:38:54.830
in the Belton Independent School District;
00:38:54.830 --> 00:38:57.512
to Petronila Elementary
00:38:57.512 --> 00:39:01.828
in the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District;
00:39:01.828 --> 00:39:04.605
to Borden County Schools in the Borden
00:39:04.605 --> 00:39:07.903
County Independent School District;
00:39:07.903 --> 00:39:10.706
and to the Brownsville Early College High School
00:39:10.706 --> 00:39:13.305
in the Brownsville Independent School District;
00:39:13.305 --> 00:39:15.109
and be it further resolved,
00:39:15.109 --> 00:39:17.313
that this resolution be presented
00:39:17.313 --> 00:39:20.956
to the principals of the aforementioned schools
00:39:20.956 --> 00:39:23.258
for being recognized for excellence through
00:39:23.258 --> 00:39:25.504
the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
00:39:25.504 --> 00:39:28.171
and that a copy be included in the permanent records
00:39:28.171 --> 00:39:30.838
of the State Board of Education.
00:39:32.628 --> 00:39:35.295
(room applauds)
00:40:13.810 --> 00:40:16.143
(murmuring)
00:40:48.457 --> 00:40:51.503
Whereas the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
00:40:51.503 --> 00:40:54.583
recognizes elementary, middle, and high schools
00:40:54.583 --> 00:40:58.291
where students perform at very high levels;
00:40:58.291 --> 00:41:00.744
whereas a National Blue Ribbon Schools flag overhead
00:41:00.744 --> 00:41:04.109
is a mark of excellence in education;
00:41:04.109 --> 00:41:07.692
whereas in 2016, Texas nominated 26 schools
00:41:09.425 --> 00:41:13.592
to be recognized for their students' achievements; and
00:41:14.479 --> 00:41:17.415
whereas these 26 schools were then named
00:41:17.415 --> 00:41:20.165
2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools
00:41:22.138 --> 00:41:25.340
by the United States Department of Education;
00:41:25.340 --> 00:41:27.384
now, therefore, be it resolved,
00:41:27.384 --> 00:41:28.836
that the State Board of Education
00:41:28.836 --> 00:41:32.484
does hereby extend its congratulations
00:41:32.484 --> 00:41:34.946
to Rosemeade Elementary School
00:41:34.946 --> 00:41:37.565
in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch
00:41:37.565 --> 00:41:39.599
Independent School District;
00:41:39.599 --> 00:41:43.682
to George Bannerman Dealey International Academy,
00:41:45.080 --> 00:41:49.384
George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard,
00:41:49.384 --> 00:41:52.477
and the School of Health Professionals
00:41:52.477 --> 00:41:55.310
at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
00:41:57.039 --> 00:41:59.674
in the Dallas Independent School District;
00:41:59.674 --> 00:42:03.077
to Canterbury Elementary School
00:42:03.077 --> 00:42:06.018
and Norma Linda Trevino Elementary School
00:42:06.018 --> 00:42:10.192
in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District;
00:42:10.192 --> 00:42:12.346
and to Young Women's Leadership Academy
00:42:12.346 --> 00:42:14.687
in the Fort Worth Independent School District;
00:42:14.687 --> 00:42:16.370
and be it further resolved,
00:42:16.370 --> 00:42:18.338
that this resolution be presented to
00:42:18.338 --> 00:42:21.007
the principals of the aforementioned schools
00:42:21.007 --> 00:42:24.171
for being recognized for excellence through
00:42:24.171 --> 00:42:26.285
the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
00:42:26.285 --> 00:42:29.534
and that a copy be included in the permanent record
00:42:29.534 --> 00:42:31.592
of the State Board of Education.
00:42:31.592 --> 00:42:32.798
Congratulations.
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(room applauds)
00:43:42.939 --> 00:43:45.356
You got everybody down there?
00:43:49.134 --> 00:43:50.260
Yes?
00:43:50.260 --> 00:43:54.295
Oh, I thought I saw somebody else walking up.
00:43:54.295 --> 00:43:55.128
Mrs. Miller?
00:43:55.128 --> 00:43:57.919
Mrs. Miller?
00:43:57.919 --> 00:44:00.252
(murmuring)
00:44:07.745 --> 00:44:08.578
Mr. Allen?
00:44:08.578 --> 00:44:09.623
I'm right here.
00:44:09.623 --> 00:44:11.627
Awesome.
00:44:11.627 --> 00:44:12.794
Mr. Rowley?
00:44:48.119 --> 00:44:51.419
Whereas the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
00:44:51.419 --> 00:44:54.372
recognizes elementary, middle, and high schools
00:44:54.372 --> 00:44:57.549
where students perform at very high levels;
00:44:57.549 --> 00:45:00.838
whereas a National Blue Ribbon School flag
00:45:00.838 --> 00:45:04.124
is a mark of excellence in education;
00:45:04.124 --> 00:45:07.817
whereas in 2016, Texas nominated 26 schools
00:45:07.817 --> 00:45:11.598
to be recognized for their students' achievement;
00:45:11.598 --> 00:45:14.075
whereas these 26 schools were then named
00:45:14.075 --> 00:45:16.825
2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools
00:45:17.683 --> 00:45:20.867
by the United States Department of Education;
00:45:20.867 --> 00:45:23.450
now, therefore, be it resolved,
00:45:24.620 --> 00:45:27.028
that the State Board of Education
00:45:27.028 --> 00:45:29.736
does hereby extend its congratulations
00:45:29.736 --> 00:45:33.087
to Hillside Academy for Excellence
00:45:33.087 --> 00:45:36.139
in the Garland Independent School District;
00:45:36.139 --> 00:45:40.224
to Lovett Elementary School and Oak Forest Elementary School
00:45:40.224 --> 00:45:43.214
in the Houston Independent School District;
00:45:43.214 --> 00:45:47.431
to Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
00:45:47.431 --> 00:45:50.726
in the Lubbock Independent School District;
00:45:50.726 --> 00:45:54.210
to Tool Elementary School in the Malakoff
00:45:54.210 --> 00:45:56.496
Independent School District;
00:45:56.496 --> 00:45:59.439
and to Miles Elementary School in
00:45:59.439 --> 00:46:01.950
the Miles Independent School District;
00:46:01.950 --> 00:46:03.951
and be it further resolved,
00:46:03.951 --> 00:46:05.997
that this resolution be presented
00:46:05.997 --> 00:46:08.717
to the principals of the aforementioned schools
00:46:08.717 --> 00:46:11.234
for being recognized for excellence
00:46:11.234 --> 00:46:13.813
through the National Blue Ribbon Schools program
00:46:13.813 --> 00:46:16.983
and that a copy be included in the permanent records
00:46:16.983 --> 00:46:19.137
of the State Board of Education.
00:46:19.137 --> 00:46:20.142
Congratulations.
00:46:20.142 --> 00:46:24.309
(room applauds)
(cheering)
00:46:30.313 --> 00:46:32.612
(murmuring)
00:46:32.612 --> 00:46:33.628
(shouts)
00:46:33.628 --> 00:46:35.711
(cheers)
00:46:51.524 --> 00:46:53.857
So, under our final reading,
00:46:55.331 --> 00:46:58.248
I will need members Ellis, G. Perez.
00:47:05.345 --> 00:47:07.845
G. Perez, you have two of them.
00:47:09.058 --> 00:47:11.935
Dr. Ellis, you have two as well.
00:47:11.935 --> 00:47:16.018
And then I will be coming down because I have one.
00:47:31.545 --> 00:47:34.495
(murmuring)
00:47:34.495 --> 00:47:35.852
Can I get in between you ladies?
00:47:35.852 --> 00:47:37.900
Yes, absolutely.
00:47:37.900 --> 00:47:40.233
(murmuring)
00:47:50.380 --> 00:47:51.912
All right, here we go.
00:47:51.912 --> 00:47:54.790
Whereas the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
00:47:54.790 --> 00:47:58.071
recognizes elementary, middle, and high schools
00:47:58.071 --> 00:48:01.053
where students perform at very high levels;
00:48:01.053 --> 00:48:04.631
whereas a National Blue Ribbon Schools flag overhead
00:48:04.631 --> 00:48:07.798
is a mark of excellence in education;
00:48:09.714 --> 00:48:13.604
whereas in 2016, Texas nominated 26 schools
00:48:13.604 --> 00:48:17.160
to be recognized for their students' achievement; and
00:48:17.160 --> 00:48:20.327
whereas these 26 schools were then named
00:48:20.327 --> 00:48:23.410
2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools
00:48:23.410 --> 00:48:26.714
by the United States Department of Education;
00:48:26.714 --> 00:48:28.929
now, therefore, be it resolved,
00:48:28.929 --> 00:48:30.830
that the State Board of Education
00:48:30.830 --> 00:48:33.575
does hereby extend its congratulations
00:48:33.575 --> 00:48:36.539
to Panhandle Elementary School
00:48:36.539 --> 00:48:40.078
in the Panhandle Independent School District;
00:48:40.078 --> 00:48:43.101
to Pittsburg Intermediate School
00:48:43.101 --> 00:48:45.663
in the Pittsburg Independent School District;
00:48:45.663 --> 00:48:49.035
to Andrew Trautmann Elementary School
00:48:49.035 --> 00:48:53.116
in the United Independent School District;
00:48:53.116 --> 00:48:55.376
to Van Vleck Elementary School
00:48:55.376 --> 00:48:58.342
in the Van Vleck Independent School District;
00:48:58.342 --> 00:49:01.175
to Vista Del Futuro Charter School
00:49:02.354 --> 00:49:06.850
in the Burnham Wood Charter School District;
00:49:06.850 --> 00:49:11.035
and to Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
00:49:11.035 --> 00:49:14.771
in the Whitehouse Independent School District
00:49:14.771 --> 00:49:17.938
for being nominated by Texas and named
00:49:19.560 --> 00:49:22.050
by the United States Department of Education
00:49:22.050 --> 00:49:24.389
as National Blue Ribbon Schools;
00:49:24.389 --> 00:49:26.493
and be it further resolved,
00:49:26.493 --> 00:49:28.338
that this resolution be presented
00:49:28.338 --> 00:49:31.312
to the principals of the aforementioned schools
00:49:31.312 --> 00:49:35.307
for being recognized for excellence through
00:49:35.307 --> 00:49:37.193
the National Blue Ribbon Schools program
00:49:37.193 --> 00:49:39.778
and that a copy be included in the permanent records
00:49:39.778 --> 00:49:41.558
of the State Board of Education.
00:49:41.558 --> 00:49:45.219
And I just wanna add before we congratulate this last group
00:49:45.219 --> 00:49:47.685
that you can only win this recognition
00:49:47.685 --> 00:49:50.919
once every five years, and so we had
00:49:50.919 --> 00:49:53.836
one who is an extreme overachiever.
00:49:54.928 --> 00:49:58.142
United Independent School District won five years ago,
00:49:58.142 --> 00:50:00.430
and they immediately rushed back to get it again.
00:50:00.430 --> 00:50:02.308
So, a double congratulations.
00:50:02.308 --> 00:50:04.975
(room applauds)
00:50:05.971 --> 00:50:07.971
This is for you, ladies.
00:50:08.971 --> 00:50:10.550
Congratulations.
00:50:10.550 --> 00:50:11.383
We appreciate you,
00:50:11.383 --> 00:50:12.216
thank you so much.
Congratulations.
00:50:12.216 --> 00:50:14.816
Yes sir, thank you.
Congratulations.
00:50:14.816 --> 00:50:15.800
Congratulations.
00:50:15.800 --> 00:50:18.133
(murmuring)
00:50:29.236 --> 00:50:33.105
We hope to see all of you again in five years.
00:50:33.105 --> 00:50:34.942
Because it's a five year gap, right, Madam Chair?
00:50:34.942 --> 00:50:36.192
Yeah.
00:50:38.442 --> 00:50:39.275
I move the adoption
00:50:39.275 --> 00:50:42.135
of the resolution, Madam Chair.
00:50:42.135 --> 00:50:42.968
Absolutely.
00:50:42.968 --> 00:50:44.754
The question's on the adoption of the resolution.
00:50:44.754 --> 00:50:46.393
All those in favor, say aye.
00:50:46.393 --> 00:50:47.368
Aye.
00:50:47.368 --> 00:50:48.396
Resolution is adopted.
00:50:48.396 --> 00:50:49.981
Congratulations to all the schools.
00:50:49.981 --> 00:50:50.961
It's quite an achievement.
00:50:50.961 --> 00:50:51.794
We're very proud.
00:50:51.794 --> 00:50:54.461
(room applauds)
00:50:56.114 --> 00:50:59.447
(microphone turned off)
00:51:10.345 --> 00:51:12.040
Yes, we're going to take a break right now
00:51:12.040 --> 00:51:13.705
just to finish up the final pictures,
00:51:13.705 --> 00:51:15.362
and then we'll get back together.
00:51:15.362 --> 00:51:18.112
First thing up will be testimony.
00:51:25.200 --> 00:51:28.635
Elementary is also a two time recipient.
00:51:28.635 --> 00:51:29.858
That's what I'm talking about.
00:51:29.858 --> 00:51:31.036
(laughs)
00:51:31.036 --> 00:51:33.677
And so, just to set the record straight
00:51:33.677 --> 00:51:37.260
congratulations Oak Forest Elementary,
00:51:37.260 --> 00:51:39.927
and my apologies to Houston ISD.
00:51:47.234 --> 00:51:49.777
Members, let's go ahead and get back together
00:51:49.777 --> 00:51:53.444
and we're going to start with public testimony.
00:52:01.278 --> 00:52:02.695
So, we'll have...
00:52:09.872 --> 00:52:12.584
So, members will have three minutes,
00:52:12.584 --> 00:52:14.020
those who are testifying,
00:52:14.020 --> 00:52:15.650
we have four testifiers this morning,
00:52:15.650 --> 00:52:18.413
three minutes for testimony,
00:52:18.413 --> 00:52:21.913
and then there may be questions afterward.
00:52:24.496 --> 00:52:26.370
Melissa Beckett followed by
00:52:26.370 --> 00:52:29.287
Deborah Simmons and Randy Houchins.
00:52:53.078 --> 00:52:56.241
You will hear an initial bell after two minutes.
00:52:56.241 --> 00:52:57.687
And so, when you hear the second bell
00:52:57.687 --> 00:52:59.714
please give us your final thought,
00:52:59.714 --> 00:53:04.075
and then we can ask questions at that point.
00:53:04.075 --> 00:53:06.079
Go ahead and hit that green button there,
00:53:06.079 --> 00:53:07.996
and go ahead and start.
00:53:09.876 --> 00:53:13.234
The mic, it looks like a wireless symbol
00:53:13.234 --> 00:53:14.067
is what it looks like.
00:53:14.067 --> 00:53:15.686
Okay, got it.
00:53:15.686 --> 00:53:17.520
My name is Melissa Beckett.
00:53:17.520 --> 00:53:20.519
I am here today as a concerned mother of two boys,
00:53:20.519 --> 00:53:22.994
both attending schools in North East ISD
00:53:22.994 --> 00:53:24.603
in San Antonio, Texas.
00:53:24.603 --> 00:53:27.869
On May 9th 2016 North East ISD voted
00:53:27.869 --> 00:53:30.196
to implement Draw the Line Respect the Line
00:53:30.196 --> 00:53:33.228
human sexuality curriculum in the middle schools.
00:53:33.228 --> 00:53:35.149
I have read the entire curriculum
00:53:35.149 --> 00:53:37.410
including all three grades, teachers manuals
00:53:37.410 --> 00:53:40.038
and student workbooks, and I have compared
00:53:40.038 --> 00:53:42.434
their contents to the Texas Education Code,
00:53:42.434 --> 00:53:45.434
specifically 28.004-E which mandates
00:53:46.661 --> 00:53:48.751
that five requirements must be met
00:53:48.751 --> 00:53:50.752
by any human sexuality curriculum
00:53:50.752 --> 00:53:52.836
taught in Texas Public Schools.
00:53:52.836 --> 00:53:55.407
The five mandates require that the curriculum must:
00:53:55.407 --> 00:53:58.044
one, present abstinence from sexual activity
00:53:58.044 --> 00:54:00.519
as the preferred choice of behavior;
00:54:00.519 --> 00:54:02.845
two, devote more attention to abstinence
00:54:02.845 --> 00:54:05.039
than to any other behavior;
00:54:05.039 --> 00:54:07.171
three, emphasize that abstinence is
00:54:07.171 --> 00:54:09.368
the only method that is 100% effective
00:54:09.368 --> 00:54:11.718
in preventing pregnancy, disease,
00:54:11.718 --> 00:54:14.129
and related emotional trauma;
00:54:14.129 --> 00:54:16.198
number four, they must direct adolescents
00:54:16.198 --> 00:54:17.664
to a standard of behavior in which
00:54:17.664 --> 00:54:19.697
abstinence before marriage is the most
00:54:19.697 --> 00:54:22.937
effective way to prevent pregnancy and disease;
00:54:22.937 --> 00:54:26.034
and lastly, they must teach contraception
00:54:26.034 --> 00:54:29.172
and condom use in terms of human use reality rates
00:54:29.172 --> 00:54:31.834
instead of theoretical laboratory rates.
00:54:31.834 --> 00:54:34.219
Unfortunately, my analysis revealed
00:54:34.219 --> 00:54:36.037
that none of these five requirements
00:54:36.037 --> 00:54:39.076
are met by Draw the Line Respect the Line curriculum.
00:54:39.076 --> 00:54:41.061
Your packet of information shows you
00:54:41.061 --> 00:54:43.997
my detailed analysis and factual examples.
00:54:43.997 --> 00:54:46.046
In addition to Northeast ISD,
00:54:46.046 --> 00:54:48.767
six other school districts in San Antonio
00:54:48.767 --> 00:54:52.048
have also recently adopted Draw the Line Respect the Line
00:54:52.048 --> 00:54:55.204
or are in process of doing so.
00:54:55.204 --> 00:54:57.947
Many other Texas cities have suffered the same fate
00:54:57.947 --> 00:55:00.197
as organizations align themselves
00:55:00.197 --> 00:55:03.248
with the school districts' Student Health Advisory Council,
00:55:03.248 --> 00:55:05.809
also known as the SHAC, allowing them
00:55:05.809 --> 00:55:08.517
to influence the curriculums being evaluated
00:55:08.517 --> 00:55:10.024
and recommended by the SHAC,
00:55:10.024 --> 00:55:12.241
and ultimately adopted by the trustees.
00:55:12.241 --> 00:55:14.966
In addition to my compliance concerns,
00:55:14.966 --> 00:55:16.606
the curriculum contains several
00:55:16.606 --> 00:55:19.831
other areas of concern to middle school parents.
00:55:19.831 --> 00:55:22.076
First, the lesson summaries and objectives
00:55:22.076 --> 00:55:24.232
provided by the publisher do not match
00:55:24.232 --> 00:55:27.616
the details of the teacher instruction or student workbooks.
00:55:27.616 --> 00:55:30.035
This is significant because my research shows
00:55:30.035 --> 00:55:32.325
that the members of the SHAC were provided
00:55:32.325 --> 00:55:34.298
with the summary level information
00:55:34.298 --> 00:55:37.835
to inform their recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
00:55:37.835 --> 00:55:39.589
And then the trustees were provided
00:55:39.589 --> 00:55:42.667
with an even higher level summary to inform their vote.
00:55:42.667 --> 00:55:45.597
Number two, human anatomy and human reproductive
00:55:45.597 --> 00:55:49.018
cycle are not covered in the entirety of the curriculum,
00:55:49.018 --> 00:55:50.917
which is what most parents assume
00:55:50.917 --> 00:55:53.485
will be taught in human sexuality instruction.
00:55:53.485 --> 00:55:55.528
Number three, parents are not mentioned
00:55:55.528 --> 00:55:58.328
as a resource or option to seek assistance
00:55:58.328 --> 00:56:00.411
or guidance in the entire program,
00:56:00.411 --> 00:56:01.963
and there are several activities
00:56:01.963 --> 00:56:04.137
where parents' authority is subverted.
00:56:04.137 --> 00:56:06.281
Number four, teaching stories and games
00:56:06.281 --> 00:56:10.136
included in the curriculum are erotic and inappropriate,
00:56:10.136 --> 00:56:13.609
and present sexual behaviors in a casual fashion.
00:56:13.609 --> 00:56:16.950
Therefore, we must hold Texas School Districts
00:56:16.950 --> 00:56:19.884
accountable for selecting human sexuality curriculum
00:56:19.884 --> 00:56:22.490
that complies with the Texas Education Code,
00:56:22.490 --> 00:56:24.879
and we must have a swift avenue for parents
00:56:24.879 --> 00:56:26.775
and concerned community members
00:56:26.775 --> 00:56:29.130
to request enforcement of these laws
00:56:29.130 --> 00:56:31.874
when they see a violation.
00:56:31.874 --> 00:56:35.207
(microphone turned off)
00:56:36.348 --> 00:56:37.181
Thank you, thank you
00:56:37.181 --> 00:56:38.333
for taking the time to look into
00:56:38.333 --> 00:56:41.339
your curriculum that closely.
00:56:41.339 --> 00:56:44.533
One question about the SHAC committee.
00:56:44.533 --> 00:56:46.693
Are parents on that committee?
00:56:46.693 --> 00:56:47.526
They are.
00:56:47.526 --> 00:56:48.359
What I have learned about--
00:56:48.359 --> 00:56:50.123
Go ahead and turn that mic on again.
00:56:50.123 --> 00:56:50.998
Oh, sorry.
Sorry.
00:56:50.998 --> 00:56:52.700
It cuts itself off from time to time.
00:56:52.700 --> 00:56:53.607
You got to watch it.
00:56:53.607 --> 00:56:54.944
Okay, yes, well what I understand
00:56:54.944 --> 00:56:56.775
about our SHAC committee specifically,
00:56:56.775 --> 00:56:59.296
is we have either 49 or 50 members.
00:56:59.296 --> 00:57:00.234
Oh my gosh.
00:57:00.234 --> 00:57:02.455
And 29 of them are parents.
00:57:02.455 --> 00:57:04.720
What I have learned in asking questions
00:57:04.720 --> 00:57:07.250
of the SHAC members and district employees
00:57:07.250 --> 00:57:10.129
is that we have two district employees
00:57:10.129 --> 00:57:13.100
that are effectively directing the SHAC agenda
00:57:13.100 --> 00:57:15.078
and what is being done, and the parents
00:57:15.078 --> 00:57:16.994
are truly just advisors.
00:57:16.994 --> 00:57:19.173
And so the employees are picking
00:57:19.173 --> 00:57:20.828
who's coming to speak, the employees
00:57:20.828 --> 00:57:23.447
are picking all of the different items,
00:57:23.447 --> 00:57:25.685
and the parents are not driving it.
00:57:25.685 --> 00:57:28.685
The intention of the SHAC in 28.004A
00:57:29.607 --> 00:57:30.943
at the very beginning states
00:57:30.943 --> 00:57:32.627
that the purpose of the SHAC
00:57:32.627 --> 00:57:34.690
is to make sure that our community values
00:57:34.690 --> 00:57:37.368
are represented in our school curriculum.
00:57:37.368 --> 00:57:40.455
So, the parents should be driving that,
00:57:40.455 --> 00:57:42.689
not school employees, in my opinion.
00:57:42.689 --> 00:57:45.233
But that is what's happening in our district.
00:57:45.233 --> 00:57:47.100
That's the intent of the law.
00:57:47.100 --> 00:57:48.591
What did they use before they went
00:57:48.591 --> 00:57:50.273
to this particular?
00:57:50.273 --> 00:57:51.667
Choosing the Best is what we've
00:57:51.667 --> 00:57:53.404
had, I believe, for the last three or four years.
00:57:53.404 --> 00:57:55.889
I just moved to San Antonio two and a half years ago,
00:57:55.889 --> 00:57:58.003
and at that time I called before we
00:57:58.003 --> 00:57:59.576
selected our school district to make sure
00:57:59.576 --> 00:58:01.282
I understood what was being taught.
00:58:01.282 --> 00:58:04.220
I have not read the entire Choosing the Best,
00:58:04.220 --> 00:58:06.208
but people I know who have,
00:58:06.208 --> 00:58:09.151
it meets the Texas Education Code in their opinion.
00:58:09.151 --> 00:58:13.405
And it's more recent, it's evidence based,
00:58:13.405 --> 00:58:16.186
When it was proposed to our trustees,
00:58:16.186 --> 00:58:17.464
they were told that Choosing the Best
00:58:17.464 --> 00:58:19.196
is not evidence based.
00:58:19.196 --> 00:58:20.873
And so there was, in my opinion,
00:58:20.873 --> 00:58:22.624
some misinformation provided in
00:58:22.624 --> 00:58:24.765
the summary level information.
00:58:24.765 --> 00:58:26.391
Are you familiar with the program called
00:58:26.391 --> 00:58:28.053
Worth the Wait?
00:58:28.053 --> 00:58:29.501
You know, I've heard of it,
00:58:29.501 --> 00:58:32.088
but I can't say that I know specifically about it.
00:58:32.088 --> 00:58:34.232
So, I'm sorry, I can't answer that.
00:58:34.232 --> 00:58:36.915
Thank you for looking into this so closely.
00:58:36.915 --> 00:58:38.063
Thank you.
00:58:38.063 --> 00:58:40.118
Mr. Maynard, and then Mr. Mercer,
00:58:40.118 --> 00:58:41.951
and then Ms. Cargill.
00:58:43.602 --> 00:58:44.853
Thanks for coming.
00:58:44.853 --> 00:58:47.770
I know that it's not an easy drive.
00:58:49.229 --> 00:58:52.173
Thank you for your passion.
00:58:52.173 --> 00:58:53.912
I'm just very curious,
00:58:53.912 --> 00:58:57.745
before the school district adopted the program
00:58:59.675 --> 00:59:01.229
was it made available to the public?
00:59:01.229 --> 00:59:02.694
Was there any kind of public hearing
00:59:02.694 --> 00:59:04.674
or public input by the Board of Trustees?
00:59:04.674 --> 00:59:06.530
My understanding is there is not.
00:59:06.530 --> 00:59:08.463
We moved here, to San Antonio,
00:59:08.463 --> 00:59:12.853
in July of 2014, and it was about that time,
00:59:12.853 --> 00:59:14.924
that summer, that they started talking about
00:59:14.924 --> 00:59:17.558
their different choices as to changing
00:59:17.558 --> 00:59:19.009
to a different curriculum.
00:59:19.009 --> 00:59:19.858
And my understanding is that there
00:59:19.858 --> 00:59:22.045
was not any kind of public hearing.
00:59:22.045 --> 00:59:24.934
Matter of fact, as they got closer to their vote
00:59:24.934 --> 00:59:26.435
and people started to learn about
00:59:26.435 --> 00:59:28.138
different things that were going on,
00:59:28.138 --> 00:59:29.784
and they showed up to the SHAC,
00:59:29.784 --> 00:59:32.617
they weren't necessarily welcomed.
00:59:35.273 --> 00:59:37.791
When there was the actual vote from the SHAC,
00:59:37.791 --> 00:59:40.462
I was not there, but I know a parent who was,
00:59:40.462 --> 00:59:42.820
there were 20 members approximately,
00:59:42.820 --> 00:59:44.287
I believe, that showed up to vote,
00:59:44.287 --> 00:59:45.462
and there were 30 parents there
00:59:45.462 --> 00:59:47.426
saying, "Please do not do this."
00:59:47.426 --> 00:59:50.164
They voted on whether or not to delay the decision.
00:59:50.164 --> 00:59:52.188
They said, "No, we're going to move forward."
00:59:52.188 --> 00:59:54.364
And then it was passed on to the trustees.
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The one thing I do know with my research
00:59:56.499 --> 01:00:01.054
is that the publisher has summary level information
01:00:01.054 --> 01:00:03.202
like you would expect in all text book curriculum,
01:00:03.202 --> 01:00:04.694
but if you compare the summary level
01:00:04.694 --> 01:00:06.270
information for a chapter to what's
01:00:06.270 --> 01:00:07.923
actually taught in the curriculum,
01:00:07.923 --> 01:00:08.978
it's not the same.
01:00:08.978 --> 01:00:10.052
So, in the summary it will say,
01:00:10.052 --> 01:00:12.739
"We're going to reinforce abstinence with xyz,"
01:00:12.739 --> 01:00:14.449
but in that chapter the word "abstinence"
01:00:14.449 --> 01:00:16.796
or even "not have sex" won't even be mentioned.
01:00:16.796 --> 01:00:17.968
So, it is misleading.
01:00:17.968 --> 01:00:20.630
And so our SHAC and our board received
01:00:20.630 --> 01:00:23.599
that summary level information which is understandable,
01:00:23.599 --> 01:00:25.603
but the details did not match
01:00:25.603 --> 01:00:27.545
the summary level information in my opinion.
01:00:27.545 --> 01:00:30.265
And I'm just kinda curious, too,
01:00:30.265 --> 01:00:32.847
have you pursued any of this through
01:00:32.847 --> 01:00:35.618
your school district's grievance process?
01:00:35.618 --> 01:00:36.451
Yes.
01:00:36.451 --> 01:00:39.290
I actually officially filed my grievance this week.
01:00:39.290 --> 01:00:41.575
But what I tried to do prior to that
01:00:41.575 --> 01:00:44.126
was I went to the board meeting on May 9th
01:00:44.126 --> 01:00:45.519
where it got adopted because, literally,
01:00:45.519 --> 01:00:47.967
days before that I heard about what was going on.
01:00:47.967 --> 01:00:50.617
And after that I read the entire curriculum,
01:00:50.617 --> 01:00:52.660
I made an appointment with our superintendent,
01:00:52.660 --> 01:00:54.883
and he brought two of his staff members
01:00:54.883 --> 01:00:56.207
who are involved in this process
01:00:56.207 --> 01:00:57.502
to help answer questions.
01:00:57.502 --> 01:00:59.724
And I outlined the majority of my concerns
01:00:59.724 --> 01:01:01.433
specifically that I did not believe
01:01:01.433 --> 01:01:04.770
that it was in line with the Texas Education Code,
01:01:04.770 --> 01:01:07.263
and that was December 13th.
01:01:07.263 --> 01:01:10.873
And since then to now, I asked at that meeting,
01:01:10.873 --> 01:01:12.971
"Please prove me wrong, I would love to be wrong.
01:01:12.971 --> 01:01:14.489
"Please show me your analysis that
01:01:14.489 --> 01:01:16.446
"it does meet the Texas Education Code."
01:01:16.446 --> 01:01:18.089
I've yet to be provided that.
01:01:18.089 --> 01:01:20.540
I tried to call the organization
01:01:20.540 --> 01:01:22.310
that they stated had told them
01:01:22.310 --> 01:01:24.768
it was in line with the Texas Education Code.
01:01:24.768 --> 01:01:26.720
I could not find anyone at that organization
01:01:26.720 --> 01:01:28.264
who would make that statement.
01:01:28.264 --> 01:01:30.679
And so I emailed the employee and asked,
01:01:30.679 --> 01:01:32.680
"Can you please tell me who I should call
01:01:32.680 --> 01:01:33.755
"so I can ask this question
01:01:33.755 --> 01:01:34.764
"and we can put this to bed."
01:01:34.764 --> 01:01:36.974
And I've yet to receive a result to that.
01:01:36.974 --> 01:01:39.691
And then on last week, Monday,
01:01:39.691 --> 01:01:41.364
I received a pretty interesting letter
01:01:41.364 --> 01:01:43.513
from a school district employee
01:01:43.513 --> 01:01:46.069
highly encouraging me to stop talking
01:01:46.069 --> 01:01:47.679
about what I was talking about.
01:01:47.679 --> 01:01:51.019
And so I used that letter as a basis to file a grievance.
01:01:51.019 --> 01:01:53.152
And so I did do that on Wednesday.
01:01:53.152 --> 01:01:54.964
And so, I have met with my
01:01:54.964 --> 01:01:58.126
board member representative as well.
01:01:58.126 --> 01:02:02.667
I also went to the school, Blossom Athletic Center,
01:02:02.667 --> 01:02:03.992
and made sure the curriculum that
01:02:03.992 --> 01:02:05.625
I had obtained was the same curriculum
01:02:05.625 --> 01:02:08.006
that North East ISD had obtained
01:02:08.006 --> 01:02:09.550
to make sure I didn't have an old copy
01:02:09.550 --> 01:02:11.499
or something like that.
01:02:11.499 --> 01:02:12.740
I don't know, maybe this would be
01:02:12.740 --> 01:02:14.674
a question for staff.
01:02:14.674 --> 01:02:16.202
Our lawyers are not here,
01:02:16.202 --> 01:02:19.898
but Monica, maybe you could answer the question
01:02:19.898 --> 01:02:21.468
even though you're not a lawyer.
01:02:21.468 --> 01:02:22.301
I was going to say,
01:02:22.301 --> 01:02:23.847
let's just remember that I'm not the lawyer.
01:02:23.847 --> 01:02:26.714
Nor do you play one on television.
01:02:26.714 --> 01:02:27.922
Every now and then
01:02:27.922 --> 01:02:28.981
it kinda seems that way though.
01:02:28.981 --> 01:02:31.920
It seems like that, yeah.
01:02:31.920 --> 01:02:36.321
If a parent has, or a stake holder in the district
01:02:36.321 --> 01:02:39.071
has a concern in where a district
01:02:40.213 --> 01:02:42.848
is doing something that at least appears
01:02:42.848 --> 01:02:46.348
to be in conflict with the education code,
01:02:47.336 --> 01:02:48.909
what is their recourse beyond
01:02:48.909 --> 01:02:50.875
just a local grievance?
01:02:50.875 --> 01:02:54.849
Is there a process beyond a local grievance?
01:02:54.849 --> 01:02:57.211
Certainly, if anyone has a concern,
01:02:57.211 --> 01:02:59.503
a complaint can be filed with the agency.
01:02:59.503 --> 01:03:01.100
I believe that there is information
01:03:01.100 --> 01:03:04.600
on the TEA website to follow that process.
01:03:05.928 --> 01:03:08.006
Just wanna make sure that I'm clear
01:03:08.006 --> 01:03:10.531
that any complaints that come in
01:03:10.531 --> 01:03:13.464
will be looked at and a decision
01:03:13.464 --> 01:03:16.766
will be made regarding whether
01:03:16.766 --> 01:03:19.619
the commissioner has any jurisdiction over that.
01:03:19.619 --> 01:03:22.619
And so, I can't guarantee what steps
01:03:24.585 --> 01:03:26.238
would or would not happen.
01:03:26.238 --> 01:03:29.031
But certainly, a complaint could be filed,
01:03:29.031 --> 01:03:32.031
and investigators will look at that.
01:03:34.092 --> 01:03:36.092
Mr. Mercer.
01:03:37.822 --> 01:03:38.655
Good morning, Melissa.
01:03:38.655 --> 01:03:40.391
Just common questions I ask.
01:03:40.391 --> 01:03:42.137
Are you a registered lobbyist?
01:03:42.137 --> 01:03:43.118
No.
01:03:43.118 --> 01:03:46.070
You represent any group, any coalition?
01:03:46.070 --> 01:03:46.903
No.
01:03:46.903 --> 01:03:47.905
And the third question, I don't wanna
01:03:47.905 --> 01:03:48.738
insult you but--
01:03:48.738 --> 01:03:51.561
(speaking away from microphone)
01:03:51.561 --> 01:03:53.676
And don't be insulted by the last question,
01:03:53.676 --> 01:03:55.117
but are you an attorney?
01:03:55.117 --> 01:03:55.950
No.
01:03:55.950 --> 01:03:57.365
(laughs)
01:03:57.365 --> 01:04:00.553
But I will say that my previous careers--
01:04:00.553 --> 01:04:02.452
The mic is off.
01:04:02.452 --> 01:04:04.471
I was asking because of the detailed,
01:04:04.471 --> 01:04:08.009
you went side by side with what the code said.
01:04:08.009 --> 01:04:09.480
Well, my first question really,
01:04:09.480 --> 01:04:11.118
the section on human anatomy
01:04:11.118 --> 01:04:12.917
and reproductive cycle are not covered,
01:04:12.917 --> 01:04:14.606
but this is a human sexuality class.
01:04:14.606 --> 01:04:16.291
Yeah, can you explain that?
01:04:16.291 --> 01:04:18.421
That got my attention as well.
01:04:18.421 --> 01:04:19.278
Yeah, mine too.
01:04:19.278 --> 01:04:20.628
Because I expected to find that there,
01:04:20.628 --> 01:04:21.674
and when I talk to parents,
01:04:21.674 --> 01:04:24.990
that's what they think is in human sexuality instruction.
01:04:24.990 --> 01:04:27.552
This particular program is assuming
01:04:27.552 --> 01:04:28.828
that they already have it.
01:04:28.828 --> 01:04:30.806
And when I met with the superintended
01:04:30.806 --> 01:04:32.506
and his two staff members,
01:04:32.506 --> 01:04:34.338
they did agree that that part
01:04:34.338 --> 01:04:36.130
of my analysis they would agree with
01:04:36.130 --> 01:04:39.098
and that biology as it relates to
01:04:39.098 --> 01:04:42.187
human anatomy is taught in seventh and eighth grade science,
01:04:42.187 --> 01:04:44.277
and that that what is taught there is adequate.
01:04:44.277 --> 01:04:47.015
I'm in the process of trying to understand that.
01:04:47.015 --> 01:04:48.933
I don't have a current opinion on that,
01:04:48.933 --> 01:04:50.855
but that is where they're intending
01:04:50.855 --> 01:04:52.439
that our children are going to receive it.
01:04:52.439 --> 01:04:54.157
So, if a parent only wants that
01:04:54.157 --> 01:04:55.973
to be taught to their children,
01:04:55.973 --> 01:04:58.689
this program is not what they need.
01:04:58.689 --> 01:05:00.087
And that's not really being disclosed
01:05:00.087 --> 01:05:01.021
to the parents either unless
01:05:01.021 --> 01:05:03.087
they think to ask that question.
01:05:03.087 --> 01:05:03.986
And the scope of the program
01:05:03.986 --> 01:05:05.649
is the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.
01:05:05.649 --> 01:05:06.600
Is that right, middle school?
01:05:06.600 --> 01:05:08.090
We're talking sixth, seventh, and eighth grade.
01:05:08.090 --> 01:05:09.374
So, if you think about it, we're talking
01:05:09.374 --> 01:05:11.293
12, 13, and 14 year old children.
01:05:11.293 --> 01:05:14.040
And the way that Draw the Line Respect the Line works
01:05:14.040 --> 01:05:16.473
is it basically says, "You choose whatever
01:05:16.473 --> 01:05:19.202
"sexual behavior that you feel ready for."
01:05:19.202 --> 01:05:21.243
And that's actually language from the curriculum,
01:05:21.243 --> 01:05:25.631
so you as a 13 year old seventh grade girl or boy -
01:05:25.631 --> 01:05:28.177
I apologize to any children in here.
01:05:28.177 --> 01:05:31.776
Let's not do that, because it's being, yeah.
01:05:31.776 --> 01:05:34.064
So, you can imagine, it's everything from--
01:05:34.064 --> 01:05:36.484
Just say it however nicely you can.
01:05:36.484 --> 01:05:37.782
I'm not going to say anything terrible.
01:05:37.782 --> 01:05:40.503
But the language actually in the curriculum is really bad.
01:05:40.503 --> 01:05:42.297
The actual details, the things that are
01:05:42.297 --> 01:05:46.735
said about sexual behaviors is not medically factual.
01:05:46.735 --> 01:05:47.593
It's bad.
01:05:47.593 --> 01:05:49.713
And in your packets, towards the back,
01:05:49.713 --> 01:05:52.430
I gave you the parent packet that I've been passing out,
01:05:52.430 --> 01:05:55.092
your first set of papers gives you
01:05:55.092 --> 01:05:57.531
my information that I said today,
01:05:57.531 --> 01:06:02.155
the law for 28.004, my flyer to my presentation
01:06:02.155 --> 01:06:04.699
on my Facebook page, and then everything else
01:06:04.699 --> 01:06:06.413
in there is the parent packet that
01:06:06.413 --> 01:06:07.936
goes along with the presentation.
01:06:07.936 --> 01:06:09.838
And in there I've given you examples
01:06:09.838 --> 01:06:12.888
of three stories that are used in seventh and eighth grade.
01:06:12.888 --> 01:06:14.868
And you can draw your own opinion
01:06:14.868 --> 01:06:16.266
about what you think about the language.
01:06:16.266 --> 01:06:18.954
I've also shown you examples out of the
01:06:18.954 --> 01:06:20.468
material where I've said that the parents
01:06:20.468 --> 01:06:23.645
rights are being subverted, and the parents
01:06:23.645 --> 01:06:25.495
aren't being used as a resource.
01:06:25.495 --> 01:06:27.788
I've showed you specifically how that's listed.
01:06:27.788 --> 01:06:31.230
I've also shown you how for each part of the code
01:06:31.230 --> 01:06:32.392
it's in violation.
01:06:32.392 --> 01:06:35.741
So, it's supposed to say that it's the preferred behavior,
01:06:35.741 --> 01:06:37.389
which means it needs to say it's better,
01:06:37.389 --> 01:06:39.757
it's the best, and that needs to be the consistent message.
01:06:39.757 --> 01:06:40.865
The consistent message is,
01:06:40.865 --> 01:06:43.299
"You can have sex or not have sex.
01:06:43.299 --> 01:06:45.487
"You decide whatever you feel ready for.
01:06:45.487 --> 01:06:47.564
"And if you have sex, make sure you use a condom."
01:06:47.564 --> 01:06:49.557
Or, they're supposed to talk about,
01:06:49.557 --> 01:06:53.073
for school age children, abstinence until marriage.
01:06:53.073 --> 01:06:54.381
That's not talked about at all.
01:06:54.381 --> 01:06:56.332
I was even told by a school district employee
01:06:56.332 --> 01:06:57.748
that the previous program focused
01:06:57.748 --> 01:07:01.254
too much on marriage, and they wanted to get rid of that.
01:07:01.254 --> 01:07:02.885
And then the last component of the code
01:07:02.885 --> 01:07:04.479
where it talks about human use rates
01:07:04.479 --> 01:07:05.908
and laboratory rates, I apologize,
01:07:05.908 --> 01:07:08.011
I don't have a sample for you there.
01:07:08.011 --> 01:07:10.968
The district is replacing the condom lesson,
01:07:10.968 --> 01:07:13.575
which is really bad, with a little less offensive
01:07:13.575 --> 01:07:15.225
in my opinion, condom lesson.
01:07:15.225 --> 01:07:19.408
When I viewed that I had to take written notes.
01:07:19.408 --> 01:07:22.585
I couldn't take pictures of their lesson.
01:07:22.585 --> 01:07:25.067
And so the actual language says that
01:07:25.067 --> 01:07:28.201
condoms are 98% effective, which is
01:07:28.201 --> 01:07:30.696
a laboratory rate not a human use rate.
01:07:30.696 --> 01:07:32.273
So, that's an outright violation
01:07:32.273 --> 01:07:34.085
to have that number in there at all.
01:07:34.085 --> 01:07:35.432
And then it goes on to say,
01:07:35.432 --> 01:07:38.179
"But in the first year of use,
01:07:38.179 --> 01:07:41.472
"18 out of 100 couples will become pregnant,
01:07:41.472 --> 01:07:43.081
"but that's because they don't know
01:07:43.081 --> 01:07:45.232
"how to use the condom or they choose not to."
01:07:45.232 --> 01:07:47.555
And so that's misleading in my opinion to the children.
01:07:47.555 --> 01:07:48.747
"If you just know how to use it,
01:07:48.747 --> 01:07:50.461
"you'll get 98% effectiveness."
01:07:50.461 --> 01:07:53.373
Yet we know as adults we can't achieve that.
01:07:53.373 --> 01:07:56.123
I just have two more questions.
01:07:57.437 --> 01:07:58.883
Well, actually a third question.
01:07:58.883 --> 01:08:00.194
You said that the lesson summaries
01:08:00.194 --> 01:08:01.827
are not the ones that are in the class.
01:08:01.827 --> 01:08:02.660
I don't understand.
01:08:02.660 --> 01:08:03.657
How do you know that?
01:08:03.657 --> 01:08:06.567
What's in the summary objectives
01:08:06.567 --> 01:08:08.079
by the publisher are not the same
01:08:08.079 --> 01:08:09.478
as what's taught in the classroom.
01:08:09.478 --> 01:08:11.046
How do you know that?
01:08:11.046 --> 01:08:12.886
Well, so the teacher instruction
01:08:12.886 --> 01:08:15.803
for what is taught for that lesson.
01:08:16.655 --> 01:08:18.203
For some lessons it's 10 pages,
01:08:18.203 --> 01:08:19.640
for some lessons its 30 pages
01:08:19.640 --> 01:08:20.667
of instructions on what they're
01:08:20.667 --> 01:08:22.442
supposed to talk about in the classroom,
01:08:22.442 --> 01:08:24.936
the games and activities they encourage that they play.
01:08:24.936 --> 01:08:28.174
And so I looked at that information.
01:08:28.174 --> 01:08:29.967
So, if I said classroom, that was wrong.
01:08:29.967 --> 01:08:32.530
It should be what's in the curriculum details.
01:08:32.530 --> 01:08:35.863
So, the curriculum details, for example,
01:08:36.826 --> 01:08:38.669
grade eight, lesson two.
01:08:38.669 --> 01:08:40.418
In that situation they say that one
01:08:40.418 --> 01:08:42.682
of their four objectives it to talk
01:08:42.682 --> 01:08:44.591
about abstinence and the benefits of abstinence.
01:08:44.591 --> 01:08:46.014
So, that sounds really good.
01:08:46.014 --> 01:08:46.847
So, if you're just looking at
01:08:46.847 --> 01:08:48.028
the summary level information,
01:08:48.028 --> 01:08:49.363
you'd go, "Okay, that's great.
01:08:49.363 --> 01:08:50.496
"and it probably meets the code."
01:08:50.496 --> 01:08:51.974
But when you look at the details
01:08:51.974 --> 01:08:55.573
of the curriculum, in that particular lesson,
01:08:55.573 --> 01:08:57.132
the activity is to play a game.
01:08:57.132 --> 01:08:58.583
It's kind of like Jeopardy.
01:08:58.583 --> 01:09:02.668
And there are 35 questions in four categories.
01:09:02.668 --> 01:09:04.906
Abstinence is not one of the four categories.
01:09:04.906 --> 01:09:08.023
Only three of the questions even mention abstinence.
01:09:08.023 --> 01:09:09.213
One of them asks specifically
01:09:09.213 --> 01:09:10.867
about the benefits of abstinence.
01:09:10.867 --> 01:09:12.330
The other two mention "abstinence"
01:09:12.330 --> 01:09:15.185
or "not have sex" in one of the possible answers.
01:09:15.185 --> 01:09:16.294
So, you can imagine in less than
01:09:16.294 --> 01:09:18.286
40 minutes of a classroom, you might not
01:09:18.286 --> 01:09:19.860
get through all 35 questions,
01:09:19.860 --> 01:09:20.994
so that's a chance that those
01:09:20.994 --> 01:09:22.664
three questions aren't even talked about.
01:09:22.664 --> 01:09:24.681
So, to state the objective,
01:09:24.681 --> 01:09:26.884
but the proof's not in the pudding.
01:09:26.884 --> 01:09:30.036
And it's lesson, after lesson, after lesson is like that.
01:09:30.036 --> 01:09:31.131
And the two questions I have,
01:09:31.131 --> 01:09:34.229
one's about funding and grievance.
01:09:34.229 --> 01:09:36.951
Madam Chair, we do a health book,
01:09:36.951 --> 01:09:39.396
we don't do a human sex education book.
01:09:39.396 --> 01:09:40.288
That's SHAC.
01:09:40.288 --> 01:09:41.765
The SHAC committee does that.
01:09:41.765 --> 01:09:42.899
Do we fund that though?
01:09:42.899 --> 01:09:44.211
We do the standards.
01:09:44.211 --> 01:09:45.631
But the funding comes through us for that.
01:09:45.631 --> 01:09:46.464
Is that correct?
01:09:46.464 --> 01:09:47.714
Yeah.
01:09:49.797 --> 01:09:52.063
So, I guess the question was
01:09:52.063 --> 01:09:56.230
how's this funded, where'd the money come from for this?
01:09:58.514 --> 01:09:59.855
You know, it's possible that
01:09:59.855 --> 01:10:01.546
one of the other ladies that is here today
01:10:01.546 --> 01:10:03.157
might have a more detailed answer.
01:10:03.157 --> 01:10:04.972
I do have a parent friend that
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has done a lot of research there.
01:10:06.508 --> 01:10:08.304
And my understanding is that,
01:10:08.304 --> 01:10:10.473
at least, the majority of the grants
01:10:10.473 --> 01:10:12.604
are actually coming from federal funds
01:10:12.604 --> 01:10:14.672
that they're using to pay for these.
01:10:14.672 --> 01:10:16.118
And if you remember, Texas has a very
01:10:16.118 --> 01:10:18.146
high standard for abstinence education.
01:10:18.146 --> 01:10:20.820
The rest of the country, including federal, does not.
01:10:20.820 --> 01:10:22.723
And so, just by mentioning the word "abstinence"
01:10:22.723 --> 01:10:24.233
they can be in compliance with
01:10:24.233 --> 01:10:26.159
what the rest of the country says.
01:10:26.159 --> 01:10:28.416
And so, my understanding would be
01:10:28.416 --> 01:10:32.583
if we are just using funds from the federal government,
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the federal government doesn't require
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all of the A through H components
01:10:38.697 --> 01:10:41.053
that Texas does when Texas funds.
01:10:41.053 --> 01:10:42.486
But I'm not the expert on that.
01:10:42.486 --> 01:10:43.479
But that is what I've been told.
01:10:43.479 --> 01:10:44.312
But there will be someone here
01:10:44.312 --> 01:10:45.673
I can ask about funding?
I think there is someone
01:10:45.673 --> 01:10:46.897
who could answer that better.
01:10:46.897 --> 01:10:48.163
Beause I'm interested if it's district money,
01:10:48.163 --> 01:10:49.258
if it's from the federal government.
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And the last thing, the grievance process,
01:10:50.833 --> 01:10:52.862
I know the attorney, Von, has, the grievance process,
01:10:52.862 --> 01:10:55.695
I know in most cases you go to your principal,
01:10:55.695 --> 01:10:56.892
you go to your school district,
01:10:56.892 --> 01:10:58.037
and you come to the state board.
01:10:58.037 --> 01:10:59.852
Is that what happened here, Von,
01:10:59.852 --> 01:11:03.346
or did they go online and go right to the,
01:11:03.346 --> 01:11:05.844
we don't have (microphone turned off)
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Put your mic.
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I'm asking with the grievance process,
01:11:10.149 --> 01:11:12.350
would normally is you go to your principal,
01:11:12.350 --> 01:11:14.756
you go to your school district board,
01:11:14.756 --> 01:11:16.268
and you go to the state board, whatever,
01:11:16.268 --> 01:11:19.112
but I'm not sure, is this something
01:11:19.112 --> 01:11:20.140
to go to the commissioner?
01:11:20.140 --> 01:11:21.058
Who has jurisdiction?
01:11:21.058 --> 01:11:24.415
The State Board of Education or the commissioner?
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To say whether or not it violates the education code.
01:11:28.934 --> 01:11:32.847
It somewhat depends on the type of questions,
01:11:32.847 --> 01:11:34.872
and when you're talking about grievance process,
01:11:34.872 --> 01:11:38.015
I think you're potentially mixing
01:11:38.015 --> 01:11:40.806
two different grievance processes.
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One is all districts are required
01:11:43.198 --> 01:11:45.667
to adopt a grievance process.
01:11:45.667 --> 01:11:47.313
So, they will have a locally adopted
01:11:47.313 --> 01:11:49.965
grievance process for which
01:11:49.965 --> 01:11:51.566
the members of the community can
01:11:51.566 --> 01:11:56.382
go before the local board with issues that they have.
01:11:56.382 --> 01:11:58.258
From that some of those issues
01:11:58.258 --> 01:12:01.091
can be then raised through appeal,
01:12:02.277 --> 01:12:04.217
those decisions can be raised through appeal
01:12:04.217 --> 01:12:06.029
up to the commissioner.
01:12:06.029 --> 01:12:08.508
The agency itself has a grievance process
01:12:08.508 --> 01:12:10.913
where folks can file complaints
01:12:10.913 --> 01:12:13.531
about violations of law.
01:12:13.531 --> 01:12:16.413
At which point we would do a jurisdictional review
01:12:16.413 --> 01:12:18.114
to determine whether that is something
01:12:18.114 --> 01:12:21.511
within our regulatory authority or not.
01:12:21.511 --> 01:12:25.428
Under the Education Code, statutes specifically
01:12:26.413 --> 01:12:29.777
prohibit this board or the commissioner
01:12:29.777 --> 01:12:32.310
from substituting their judgment
01:12:32.310 --> 01:12:35.105
for that of a local school district
01:12:35.105 --> 01:12:39.272
as long as it's not a clear cut violation of the law.
01:12:41.582 --> 01:12:44.915
(microphone turned off)
01:12:45.838 --> 01:12:47.997
Prohibits the board from what?
01:12:47.997 --> 01:12:50.498
From giving a judgment?
01:12:50.498 --> 01:12:52.664
As long as someone is acting within the law
01:12:52.664 --> 01:12:55.247
from substituting your judgment
01:12:56.895 --> 01:12:59.478
for that of the local district.
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If you give me a sec, I'll pull up the exact language.
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Yes, Ms. Cargill, and then Mr. Bradley.
01:13:10.890 --> 01:13:13.277
And then I wanted first speakers here.
01:13:13.277 --> 01:13:15.845
And then we'll go back.
Melissa,
01:13:15.845 --> 01:13:18.512
thank you for looking into this.
01:13:19.452 --> 01:13:21.122
A couple years ago, I was contacted
01:13:21.122 --> 01:13:22.601
by parents in the Houston area
01:13:22.601 --> 01:13:27.122
who had watched, (microphone turned off)
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It's Your Game.
01:13:29.688 --> 01:13:30.771
Good grief.
01:13:31.728 --> 01:13:35.247
But it was online, and so I was able watch it.
01:13:35.247 --> 01:13:37.673
And it was like a six hour thing.
01:13:37.673 --> 01:13:39.985
I had to turn it off.
01:13:39.985 --> 01:13:42.235
It was really, really, bad.
01:13:44.066 --> 01:13:45.942
So, one thing that I noticed though
01:13:45.942 --> 01:13:49.222
throughout that six hour online thing,
01:13:49.222 --> 01:13:52.811
was that there was no reference to,
01:13:52.811 --> 01:13:55.806
or maybe just a very slight, slight reference
01:13:55.806 --> 01:13:58.815
to seeking help from your parent or guardian.
01:13:58.815 --> 01:14:02.060
And I was reading this lesson about Shannon
01:14:02.060 --> 01:14:04.098
towards the back for seventh grade,
01:14:04.098 --> 01:14:05.815
and I noticed that what it has
01:14:05.815 --> 01:14:07.026
in this lesson in the workbook
01:14:07.026 --> 01:14:10.149
is Shannon bypasses any parental guidance,
01:14:10.149 --> 01:14:12.619
or a counselor, or a grandparent,
01:14:12.619 --> 01:14:15.250
or a guardian, and goes straight to a clinic
01:14:15.250 --> 01:14:18.224
to take care of an issue as a result
01:14:18.224 --> 01:14:19.696
of having sex with her boyfriend,
01:14:19.696 --> 01:14:20.818
or whatever is in here.
01:14:20.818 --> 01:14:22.107
Did you see the sentence right above it,
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where it says you don't have to tell your parents
01:14:24.021 --> 01:14:24.854
if you don't want to?
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Yeah, very nice.
01:14:25.986 --> 01:14:28.459
Yes, so, that's what I was going to ask you.
01:14:28.459 --> 01:14:30.500
Is that a common theme throughout,
01:14:30.500 --> 01:14:33.723
or is there any lesson that talks about
01:14:33.723 --> 01:14:36.571
maybe bringing your parents in and talking to them,
01:14:36.571 --> 01:14:37.691
or your guardian?
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I did not find that.
01:14:38.841 --> 01:14:39.735
Put your mic back on.
01:14:39.735 --> 01:14:40.568
Sorry.
01:14:40.568 --> 01:14:42.098
I know, it's constant, you have to mess with it.
01:14:42.098 --> 01:14:43.085
I did not find that.
01:14:43.085 --> 01:14:45.633
What I did find is that parents are mentioned
01:14:45.633 --> 01:14:48.059
at one point where they're talking to the teacher
01:14:48.059 --> 01:14:49.606
or instructing the teacher about
01:14:49.606 --> 01:14:50.964
sending homework home.
01:14:50.964 --> 01:14:52.601
But when the instructions are given
01:14:52.601 --> 01:14:54.431
to actually send the homework home,
01:14:54.431 --> 01:14:56.140
what they instruct the teacher to say,
01:14:56.140 --> 01:14:58.713
and she hopefully, or he might improve on this statement,
01:14:58.713 --> 01:15:00.363
but what's actually in the curriculum is,
01:15:00.363 --> 01:15:03.322
"Ask an adult that's in your life,"
01:15:03.322 --> 01:15:06.597
and it doesn't say one of those adults could be your parent.
01:15:06.597 --> 01:15:09.420
And then the other thing would be that
01:15:09.420 --> 01:15:13.314
in several of the lessons, the basis is
01:15:13.314 --> 01:15:14.483
parents aren't home, so we're going to
01:15:14.483 --> 01:15:16.147
have a party and we're going to be drinking.
01:15:16.147 --> 01:15:17.384
Parents aren't home, so come over,
01:15:17.384 --> 01:15:19.761
and we're going to have some sexual behaviors.
01:15:19.761 --> 01:15:22.556
And so, all the baseline is deceiving
01:15:22.556 --> 01:15:25.388
of parents and grandparents in the process.
01:15:25.388 --> 01:15:27.045
We do have a lady here who's a very good
01:15:27.045 --> 01:15:29.662
expert on It's Your Game, and she was in Houston,
01:15:29.662 --> 01:15:30.841
and she's in Austin now.
01:15:30.841 --> 01:15:32.387
What I've learned is that a lot
01:15:32.387 --> 01:15:35.158
of the stories and stuff, like Tina and Marco,
01:15:35.158 --> 01:15:37.653
James and Alana, that are in this curriculum
01:15:37.653 --> 01:15:39.212
are also in It's Your Game.
01:15:39.212 --> 01:15:41.212
And so, they're similar.
01:15:42.254 --> 01:15:43.404
Well, and It's Your Game has
01:15:43.404 --> 01:15:46.669
little actors and actresses acting out role plays.
01:15:46.669 --> 01:15:47.773
Yeah, but I wanna kinda
01:15:47.773 --> 01:15:50.066
stick to this particular issue here.
01:15:50.066 --> 01:15:52.002
They have role plays as well.
01:15:52.002 --> 01:15:54.499
Okay, and did you say it's covered
01:15:54.499 --> 01:15:55.707
in sixth, seventh, and eighth,
01:15:55.707 --> 01:15:57.415
or just during one of those years?
01:15:57.415 --> 01:16:00.222
It's a three year curriculum, sixth, seventh, and eighth.
01:16:00.222 --> 01:16:01.831
And depending on the grade, it's anywhere
01:16:01.831 --> 01:16:03.709
from five to seven lessons.
01:16:03.709 --> 01:16:05.544
And usually, our children will be taken out
01:16:05.544 --> 01:16:09.050
of either PE or Health to go to those.
01:16:09.050 --> 01:16:10.374
And it would be, so if it's six lessons
01:16:10.374 --> 01:16:12.778
it'd be six days in a row of school work
01:16:12.778 --> 01:16:13.863
that they would be pulled out.
01:16:13.863 --> 01:16:15.635
Okay, I thought you mentioned science somewhere in there.
01:16:15.635 --> 01:16:17.415
So, it's PE or Health?
01:16:17.415 --> 01:16:19.162
Well, they'll be pulled out usually
01:16:19.162 --> 01:16:22.611
of PE or Health to go to this curriculum.
01:16:22.611 --> 01:16:26.226
But the human sexuality and human reproduction
01:16:26.226 --> 01:16:27.762
that we all think is part of
01:16:27.762 --> 01:16:30.234
human sexuality curriculum that is not.
01:16:30.234 --> 01:16:32.639
The district is telling me that that knowledge
01:16:32.639 --> 01:16:35.385
is taught in seventh and eighth grade science.
01:16:35.385 --> 01:16:38.234
And one thing to be clear, the sixth grade
01:16:38.234 --> 01:16:42.827
portion of this book focuses on non-sexual situations
01:16:42.827 --> 01:16:44.940
and what they call refusal skills.
01:16:44.940 --> 01:16:47.251
And then the seventh and eighth grade is effectively
01:16:47.251 --> 01:16:49.508
applying those refusal skills to
01:16:49.508 --> 01:16:53.004
the sexual components in seventh and eighth grade.
01:16:53.004 --> 01:16:56.209
This is something that, because on the radar
01:16:56.209 --> 01:16:59.385
in the pipeline, I think maybe in two years,
01:16:59.385 --> 01:17:01.283
the board will be looking at the health TEKS
01:17:01.283 --> 01:17:02.554
which I don't think have been
01:17:02.554 --> 01:17:04.546
looked at in a long, long, time.
01:17:04.546 --> 01:17:06.458
And so, this question and the concerns
01:17:06.458 --> 01:17:08.107
that you have, I think we'll be
01:17:08.107 --> 01:17:10.210
hearing from quite a few parents.
01:17:10.210 --> 01:17:13.439
So, thank you for bringing it to our attention.
01:17:13.439 --> 01:17:16.189
First speaker is Mr. Bradley.
01:17:17.150 --> 01:17:20.763
Thank you for coming forward and taking a stand.
01:17:20.763 --> 01:17:24.060
We went through this in the early 90s.
01:17:24.060 --> 01:17:27.337
We had SIECUS, and we had all of the federal stuff.
01:17:27.337 --> 01:17:30.324
Ms. Miller remembers that.
01:17:30.324 --> 01:17:34.025
Unfortunately, it seems to have reared its head again.
01:17:34.025 --> 01:17:36.511
I have to ask Monica, have we determined,
01:17:36.511 --> 01:17:38.426
or have you determined whether or not
01:17:38.426 --> 01:17:40.247
the textbook that their using,
01:17:40.247 --> 01:17:43.003
is it on our conforming list?
01:17:43.003 --> 01:17:45.293
I have not been able to determine that.
01:17:45.293 --> 01:17:48.685
I think we can get an answer for you on that one.
01:17:48.685 --> 01:17:51.540
I don't believe that this is
01:17:51.540 --> 01:17:53.137
going to be on your list.
And what's happened,
01:17:53.137 --> 01:17:54.719
the way it used to work, is that
01:17:54.719 --> 01:17:57.757
when we were buying the textbooks
01:17:57.757 --> 01:17:59.455
from the state, the only thing
01:17:59.455 --> 01:18:02.066
a district could use were conforming books.
01:18:02.066 --> 01:18:03.805
And if they didn't want to use a book
01:18:03.805 --> 01:18:05.087
that had gone through a review
01:18:05.087 --> 01:18:06.514
the State Board of Education
01:18:06.514 --> 01:18:09.042
and was aligned with the TEKS,
01:18:09.042 --> 01:18:11.109
the districts had to spend their own funds.
01:18:11.109 --> 01:18:12.759
And as a result, that type of penalty,
01:18:12.759 --> 01:18:14.472
they never took anything other
01:18:14.472 --> 01:18:15.544
than a conforming book.
01:18:15.544 --> 01:18:17.510
Also, there's a backlash if you don't
01:18:17.510 --> 01:18:19.248
use a conforming book, then you're not
01:18:19.248 --> 01:18:22.665
following the TEKS, and you can use that.
01:18:24.310 --> 01:18:26.520
Where would that, I haven't come across
01:18:26.520 --> 01:18:29.123
that conforming list, where would I find it?
01:18:29.123 --> 01:18:30.550
I thing we're going to ascertain
01:18:30.550 --> 01:18:33.019
it's probably not on the conforming list.
01:18:33.019 --> 01:18:36.278
But you certainly can, if you look
01:18:36.278 --> 01:18:38.307
for the instructional materials page
01:18:38.307 --> 01:18:40.719
on the TEA website, then that's where
01:18:40.719 --> 01:18:42.320
you can find all of the information
01:18:42.320 --> 01:18:45.102
related to adopted instructional materials.
01:18:45.102 --> 01:18:46.866
(microphone turned off)
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Mic.
01:18:48.610 --> 01:18:50.900
When I called DSHS to try to verify
01:18:50.900 --> 01:18:53.730
that our district had received confirmation
01:18:53.730 --> 01:18:55.240
from them that it was approved,
01:18:55.240 --> 01:18:56.887
which is what I had been told,
01:18:56.887 --> 01:19:00.328
They said Texas Health Board or Health Department
01:19:00.328 --> 01:19:02.620
which led me to DSHS, and they--
01:19:02.620 --> 01:19:04.698
Hit that mic again.
01:19:04.698 --> 01:19:06.047
Sorry, the only program that
01:19:06.047 --> 01:19:08.329
I was able to get from them that
01:19:08.329 --> 01:19:10.040
they said they promoted was Heritage Keepers,
01:19:10.040 --> 01:19:14.450
which is the gold standard for abstinence education.
01:19:14.450 --> 01:19:16.315
So, that's the closest thing I saw to
01:19:16.315 --> 01:19:17.815
a conforming list.
01:19:18.936 --> 01:19:21.862
Unfortunately, we shifted the responsibility
01:19:21.862 --> 01:19:24.007
of purchasing back to the districts,
01:19:24.007 --> 01:19:25.277
and they get what's called an
01:19:25.277 --> 01:19:26.880
instructional material allotment.
01:19:26.880 --> 01:19:29.097
They get so much per kid each year
01:19:29.097 --> 01:19:30.969
in order to by instructional materials.
01:19:30.969 --> 01:19:32.945
So, they have a lot of flexibility.
01:19:32.945 --> 01:19:34.600
If they're not using a conforming book,
01:19:34.600 --> 01:19:36.438
they're subject to criticism.
01:19:36.438 --> 01:19:38.114
Meaning, they're not using something
01:19:38.114 --> 01:19:40.069
that's aligned with the current code,
01:19:40.069 --> 01:19:42.431
and TEKS, so use that.
01:19:42.431 --> 01:19:44.170
If they are spending other money,
01:19:44.170 --> 01:19:48.337
it's at the expense of their other instructional materials.
01:19:50.747 --> 01:19:54.599
You know, exhaust all your administrative rights
01:19:54.599 --> 01:19:56.671
and complaints in pursuing it.
01:19:56.671 --> 01:20:00.761
I noticed that you're trying to alert parents.
01:20:00.761 --> 01:20:04.765
Get the trustees one by one to make a statement
01:20:04.765 --> 01:20:07.162
whether they support or they don't support.
01:20:07.162 --> 01:20:08.948
Find a trustee that'll get a resolution
01:20:08.948 --> 01:20:11.381
in front of the board, and see if
01:20:11.381 --> 01:20:12.938
he can get the other six members
01:20:12.938 --> 01:20:16.207
to make an up or down decision
01:20:16.207 --> 01:20:18.246
whether they support it.
01:20:18.246 --> 01:20:20.713
And then elections have consequences.
01:20:20.713 --> 01:20:21.546
Yes, they do.
01:20:21.546 --> 01:20:23.072
You get parents involved,
01:20:23.072 --> 01:20:24.770
you put up a slate of candidates,
01:20:24.770 --> 01:20:26.989
and you remove them from office.
01:20:26.989 --> 01:20:27.988
It does work.
01:20:27.988 --> 01:20:28.876
The other thing, I think you need
01:20:28.876 --> 01:20:31.970
to go to the legislature and testify
01:20:31.970 --> 01:20:33.881
on the instructional material allotment.
01:20:33.881 --> 01:20:35.378
I'm sure there's going to be some discussion,
01:20:35.378 --> 01:20:38.398
is how that system's being abused.
01:20:38.398 --> 01:20:39.699
And secondly, you could become
01:20:39.699 --> 01:20:42.819
the poster child for school choice,
01:20:42.819 --> 01:20:46.393
where parents just finally said, "I've had enough."
01:20:46.393 --> 01:20:48.412
So, thank you for taking a stand.
01:20:48.412 --> 01:20:49.998
I'd love to help you however I can.
01:20:49.998 --> 01:20:51.994
Okay, great, thank you.
01:20:51.994 --> 01:20:55.411
Ms. Perez, you had something, G. Perez?
01:20:57.005 --> 01:20:58.398
No, ma'am.
Oh, okay.
01:20:58.398 --> 01:20:59.542
During the conversation my--
01:20:59.542 --> 01:21:02.243
Your question was answered, okay, great.
01:21:02.243 --> 01:21:05.162
And so any other first time questioners?
01:21:05.162 --> 01:21:07.995
Ms. Hardy and then Mr. Mercer.
01:21:09.922 --> 01:21:11.962
It is usual--
01:21:11.962 --> 01:21:13.156
Are you on?
01:21:13.156 --> 01:21:15.489
I am on, it's green.
01:21:16.836 --> 01:21:19.836
It is not an unusual practice to use
01:21:21.452 --> 01:21:25.813
a supplemental program to use in your health class.
01:21:25.813 --> 01:21:27.440
In the health classes, the only thing that
01:21:27.440 --> 01:21:30.197
is required, they have to have a health class
01:21:30.197 --> 01:21:31.677
in the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade.
01:21:31.677 --> 01:21:33.593
It's unusual that they've done this
01:21:33.593 --> 01:21:36.536
for three different years for that much time
01:21:36.536 --> 01:21:38.748
because they usually just make it
01:21:38.748 --> 01:21:42.205
about a two week program within your health class.
01:21:42.205 --> 01:21:44.306
And the materials are approved by
01:21:44.306 --> 01:21:47.356
the local school board that you use in that area.
01:21:47.356 --> 01:21:50.106
So, that's more direct than coming through
01:21:50.106 --> 01:21:52.881
the state, actually, because if you
01:21:52.881 --> 01:21:55.158
could talk to local school board members
01:21:55.158 --> 01:21:56.588
and point this out to them,
01:21:56.588 --> 01:21:58.538
I think they would be shocked.
01:21:58.538 --> 01:22:00.149
And that is very much your right
01:22:00.149 --> 01:22:02.357
to do that to get to them.
01:22:02.357 --> 01:22:04.963
There are programs that are abstinence based
01:22:04.963 --> 01:22:06.695
that are excellent programs out there.
01:22:06.695 --> 01:22:08.924
The other thing that's always unfortunate,
01:22:08.924 --> 01:22:10.926
is that these programs cost several
01:22:10.926 --> 01:22:15.200
hundred dollars each, so there's profit in there.
01:22:15.200 --> 01:22:17.200
And so, it might be that
01:22:18.545 --> 01:22:21.462
somebody is getting paid for these.
01:22:22.433 --> 01:22:25.503
But there's certainly local money to pay for them.
01:22:25.503 --> 01:22:27.674
It's not necessarily, and I have to tell you
01:22:27.674 --> 01:22:31.199
the health books are not very good.
01:22:31.199 --> 01:22:32.777
They don't use the health books very much.
01:22:32.777 --> 01:22:34.415
One, they're out of date;
01:22:34.415 --> 01:22:36.704
and two, they just aren't that strong a book.
01:22:36.704 --> 01:22:38.429
So, they do need supplemental material.
01:22:38.429 --> 01:22:40.791
I just doesn't sound like they chose the right kind.
01:22:40.791 --> 01:22:42.147
I will say my eighth grader doesn't
01:22:42.147 --> 01:22:45.265
use any textbooks, he has not one textbook.
01:22:45.265 --> 01:22:46.179
Are they online?
01:22:46.179 --> 01:22:47.847
They're all online or teacher driven
01:22:47.847 --> 01:22:49.248
instruction to meet the TEKS.
01:22:49.248 --> 01:22:51.344
Yeah, see, none of the health books are online
01:22:51.344 --> 01:22:55.394
because they were adopted so long ago, so they're not.
01:22:55.394 --> 01:22:56.628
Mr. Mercer.
01:22:56.628 --> 01:22:58.358
Oh, let me go to Mr. Cortez.
01:22:58.358 --> 01:23:00.275
This is his first time.
01:23:02.339 --> 01:23:04.703
I might have missed it when I walked in
01:23:04.703 --> 01:23:06.651
probably a couple minutes into your presentation,
01:23:06.651 --> 01:23:09.786
but I'm just curious, in your school
01:23:09.786 --> 01:23:12.159
did they give you a permission slip
01:23:12.159 --> 01:23:12.992
to opt in our out?
01:23:12.992 --> 01:23:17.585
Because I know, I've got middle school age children,
01:23:17.585 --> 01:23:19.109
and so I've had to go through this,
01:23:19.109 --> 01:23:21.131
and you know, it's a parental choice.
01:23:21.131 --> 01:23:24.251
You can choose to or choose not to.
01:23:24.251 --> 01:23:26.168
In my case, I opted in.
01:23:27.100 --> 01:23:29.430
So, I'm just curious if you had that same option,
01:23:29.430 --> 01:23:30.838
and I don't know if you already shared that.
01:23:30.838 --> 01:23:31.671
I didn't.
01:23:31.671 --> 01:23:32.504
Okay.
01:23:32.504 --> 01:23:33.337
We actually--
01:23:33.337 --> 01:23:35.278
Hit that button one more time.
01:23:35.278 --> 01:23:36.814
Oh, sorry.
01:23:36.814 --> 01:23:39.151
I wanna make sure, I love North East ISD.
01:23:39.151 --> 01:23:42.443
We specifically picked it, and they are meeting
01:23:42.443 --> 01:23:43.924
all the needs of my children except
01:23:43.924 --> 01:23:46.432
in this one department.
01:23:46.432 --> 01:23:47.930
They are the gold standard when
01:23:47.930 --> 01:23:50.761
it comes to, my understanding is they're not
01:23:50.761 --> 01:23:54.000
required to be an opt in district, but they are.
01:23:54.000 --> 01:23:56.713
So, that means I have to mark yes on my form.
01:23:56.713 --> 01:23:59.654
If I mark no, or if I'm absent that week
01:23:59.654 --> 01:24:01.901
because it's been crazy, I forgot to look at the form,
01:24:01.901 --> 01:24:03.488
my child will not go.
01:24:03.488 --> 01:24:06.751
And so that is one of the best protections we can have.
01:24:06.751 --> 01:24:09.763
My challenge is one, the curriculum doesn't,
01:24:09.763 --> 01:24:12.483
in my opinion, doesn't meet the Texas Education Code,
01:24:12.483 --> 01:24:13.788
which is a whole other issue.
01:24:13.788 --> 01:24:15.128
It should be offered.
01:24:15.128 --> 01:24:17.011
Secondly, because of the way that
01:24:17.011 --> 01:24:20.107
the curriculum is set up, the summary level
01:24:20.107 --> 01:24:22.463
not matching the detail, what is being
01:24:22.463 --> 01:24:25.746
shared with the parents at the parent meetings
01:24:25.746 --> 01:24:27.989
and online at the parent portal,
01:24:27.989 --> 01:24:29.365
they've done a great job of making
01:24:29.365 --> 01:24:31.989
the meetings available, making the parent portal available,
01:24:31.989 --> 01:24:33.515
if you can't go to a meeting,
01:24:33.515 --> 01:24:36.318
but it's the summary level information
01:24:36.318 --> 01:24:38.848
that's being shared and the details are not.
01:24:38.848 --> 01:24:41.098
And children are showing up and being blindsided
01:24:41.098 --> 01:24:43.671
with the graphicness of the material
01:24:43.671 --> 01:24:46.211
and the parents' subversion, and those kinds of things,
01:24:46.211 --> 01:24:48.497
that the parent won't know, at this point in time,
01:24:48.497 --> 01:24:50.410
unless they've seen my presentation,
01:24:50.410 --> 01:24:52.043
talked to someone who's talked to me,
01:24:52.043 --> 01:24:53.946
or their child goes to the class.
01:24:53.946 --> 01:24:55.438
And some of that material you're describing
01:24:55.438 --> 01:24:57.159
is in this information you gave us?
01:24:57.159 --> 01:25:00.173
Yes, yes, I do have a more extensive analysis
01:25:00.173 --> 01:25:02.015
that walks through the summaries
01:25:02.015 --> 01:25:04.176
and the details of the chapters,
01:25:04.176 --> 01:25:05.469
which is not included in there,
01:25:05.469 --> 01:25:06.628
but I could provide that.
01:25:06.628 --> 01:25:08.075
And I apologize, we just got this,
01:25:08.075 --> 01:25:10.470
so I've not had an opportunity to review,
01:25:10.470 --> 01:25:12.365
but I will tell you that you're very fortunate,
01:25:12.365 --> 01:25:16.245
because I've met your superintendent, Dr. Gottardy.
01:25:16.245 --> 01:25:18.965
He's an amazing superintendent.
01:25:18.965 --> 01:25:19.798
He is.
01:25:19.798 --> 01:25:22.461
Have you aired these concerns with him?
01:25:22.461 --> 01:25:23.559
Yes, I had a one hour
01:25:23.559 --> 01:25:25.619
meeting with him on December 13th.
01:25:25.619 --> 01:25:26.768
Just recently?
01:25:26.768 --> 01:25:28.787
Yeah, just this last Christmas.
01:25:28.787 --> 01:25:30.421
And again, I was not made aware
01:25:30.421 --> 01:25:32.087
of what was going on until it was actually
01:25:32.087 --> 01:25:33.412
being voted on, so I didn't have
01:25:33.412 --> 01:25:35.933
the opportunity to effect change up to that point.
01:25:35.933 --> 01:25:38.010
Although, I know of parents who tried,
01:25:38.010 --> 01:25:39.860
and it just wasn't successful.
01:25:39.860 --> 01:25:41.933
And so, I met with him after I read
01:25:41.933 --> 01:25:44.061
the entire curriculum, and I confirmed
01:25:44.061 --> 01:25:45.427
that my curriculum matched what
01:25:45.427 --> 01:25:47.989
they had in their offices.
01:25:47.989 --> 01:25:50.496
And I walked through point by point
01:25:50.496 --> 01:25:52.537
and gave him most of the analysis
01:25:52.537 --> 01:25:54.494
that you have in front of you to show
01:25:54.494 --> 01:25:57.142
my factual examples as to why I believe
01:25:57.142 --> 01:26:00.092
it is in violation of the Texas Education Code.
01:26:00.092 --> 01:26:03.430
And he deferred to one of his staff members, and,
01:26:03.430 --> 01:26:05.063
"Well, do you agree with Melissa?"
01:26:05.063 --> 01:26:06.465
And the answer was, "Of course not,
01:26:06.465 --> 01:26:08.844
"we wouldn't adopt it if we did."
01:26:08.844 --> 01:26:11.122
And so, I asked for any kind of analysis
01:26:11.122 --> 01:26:13.053
that they have, which I haven't been
01:26:13.053 --> 01:26:14.787
able to get my hands on, and I haven't
01:26:14.787 --> 01:26:17.858
been able to confirm the department
01:26:17.858 --> 01:26:21.078
and the person that they talked to
01:26:21.078 --> 01:26:22.969
to confirm that.
01:26:22.969 --> 01:26:24.535
And since subsequent to the meeting,
01:26:24.535 --> 01:26:27.283
have you followed up with any emails or gone back?
01:26:27.283 --> 01:26:29.666
Yeah, I followed up with a district employee,
01:26:29.666 --> 01:26:31.391
and we were communicating--
01:26:31.391 --> 01:26:34.145
You're not on.
01:26:34.145 --> 01:26:35.930
I followed up with a district employee
01:26:35.930 --> 01:26:37.748
that had the most knowledge and asked
01:26:37.748 --> 01:26:39.936
for additional materials to confirm
01:26:39.936 --> 01:26:42.475
their statement, their point of view.
01:26:42.475 --> 01:26:44.602
And then last week, before one of my
01:26:44.602 --> 01:26:47.043
parent presentations, I received
01:26:47.043 --> 01:26:49.944
a very strongly worded letter to ask me to not
01:26:49.944 --> 01:26:54.111
talk about the Texas Education Code issues that I found.
01:26:56.689 --> 01:26:58.263
So, then I filed a grievance
01:26:58.263 --> 01:26:59.971
because I was running out of time.
01:26:59.971 --> 01:27:03.707
And I do intend to circle back with the superintendent.
01:27:03.707 --> 01:27:06.627
But he is 100% aware of my concerns.
01:27:06.627 --> 01:27:08.724
And as yet, I haven't received
01:27:08.724 --> 01:27:11.749
anything to prove me wrong, effectively.
01:27:11.749 --> 01:27:13.862
Okay, so, I guess that took me to
01:27:13.862 --> 01:27:15.891
I guess more where I wanted to find out
01:27:15.891 --> 01:27:17.203
what you were already doing.
01:27:17.203 --> 01:27:20.652
So, you do have a grievance currently
01:27:20.652 --> 01:27:22.144
pending with the school district?
01:27:22.144 --> 01:27:24.022
I just filed it on Wednesday.
01:27:24.022 --> 01:27:25.291
So, you're at level one.
01:27:25.291 --> 01:27:26.659
I'm at level one, and I delivered
01:27:26.659 --> 01:27:27.860
it to the middle school even though
01:27:27.860 --> 01:27:30.171
my grievance isn't with anyone at the middle school.
01:27:30.171 --> 01:27:31.629
Because that's where it's supposed to go,
01:27:31.629 --> 01:27:33.593
and then, I guess, it'll probably get kicked back,
01:27:33.593 --> 01:27:36.275
and whatever the process is, I'll follow it.
01:27:36.275 --> 01:27:38.485
At level three you'll sit before the board.
01:27:38.485 --> 01:27:40.276
Yeah, and I've included the materials
01:27:40.276 --> 01:27:41.631
in front of you, as well as some other
01:27:41.631 --> 01:27:45.875
materials as part of the grievance as well.
01:27:45.875 --> 01:27:46.986
It seems like you're following
01:27:46.986 --> 01:27:48.839
all the right processes to, at least,
01:27:48.839 --> 01:27:52.015
get your concerns heard at the local level.
01:27:52.015 --> 01:27:55.079
So, that kinda helps us deciding
01:27:55.079 --> 01:27:58.207
whatever we do next down the road on this topic.
01:27:58.207 --> 01:27:59.040
Thank you.
01:27:59.040 --> 01:28:02.029
And I did also meet with my board representative.
01:28:02.029 --> 01:28:03.669
And which district are you in?
01:28:03.669 --> 01:28:04.549
(microphone turned off)
01:28:04.549 --> 01:28:08.716
I know, but which representative is in your district.
01:28:10.163 --> 01:28:13.496
(microphone turned off)
01:28:20.830 --> 01:28:25.631
No, no, no, the local board representative in her district.
01:28:25.631 --> 01:28:26.829
Is that who you met with?
01:28:26.829 --> 01:28:28.109
Yes, and his name's Tony.
01:28:28.109 --> 01:28:29.832
He was newly elected--
01:28:29.832 --> 01:28:32.008
Oh, I haven't met Tony.
weeks after the vote.
01:28:32.008 --> 01:28:33.287
Actually, he was not--
Oh, he's new.
01:28:33.287 --> 01:28:35.368
Okay. I know several of those folks.
01:28:35.368 --> 01:28:36.326
I just don't know him.
01:28:36.326 --> 01:28:38.979
Madam Chair.
Okay, thank you.
01:28:38.979 --> 01:28:40.187
Madam Chair.
01:28:40.187 --> 01:28:43.104
Good question Mr. Von.
01:28:44.166 --> 01:28:45.996
I think it's appropriate at this time
01:28:45.996 --> 01:28:50.702
as we're starting to get into deep discussions here,
01:28:50.702 --> 01:28:52.885
that we are not posted for this topic.
01:28:52.885 --> 01:28:55.220
And while you provide an opportunity
01:28:55.220 --> 01:28:57.700
for folks to come in and speak about issues
01:28:57.700 --> 01:29:00.064
that you aren't posted about at this point,
01:29:00.064 --> 01:29:02.227
under the Open Meetings Act you are
01:29:02.227 --> 01:29:05.095
required to limit your comments
01:29:05.095 --> 01:29:06.668
to either discussions about putting
01:29:06.668 --> 01:29:09.011
this on a future agenda.
01:29:09.011 --> 01:29:11.616
So, I would suggest if you have
01:29:11.616 --> 01:29:14.200
additional comments of the folks testifying,
01:29:14.200 --> 01:29:15.867
you might wanna do those offline
01:29:15.867 --> 01:29:19.950
and return back to what we are posted to discuss.
01:29:23.340 --> 01:29:25.724
Okay, so, thank you.
01:29:25.724 --> 01:29:28.096
Thank you Mr. R., we appreciate it.
01:29:28.096 --> 01:29:30.747
I do just have one super simple question.
01:29:30.747 --> 01:29:32.497
This is super simple.
01:29:33.563 --> 01:29:35.031
According to the code, this was something
01:29:35.031 --> 01:29:37.309
that was passed last legislative session,
01:29:37.309 --> 01:29:39.796
that the district must provide
01:29:39.796 --> 01:29:43.652
human sexuality instruction for district students.
01:29:43.652 --> 01:29:45.502
If the instruction will be provided,
01:29:45.502 --> 01:29:47.159
that notice must include a summary
01:29:47.159 --> 01:29:49.776
of the basic content of the district's
01:29:49.776 --> 01:29:53.013
human sexuality instruction, and be provided
01:29:53.013 --> 01:29:54.777
to the student including a statement
01:29:54.777 --> 01:29:56.646
informing the parent of the instructional
01:29:56.646 --> 01:29:58.424
requirements under state law.
01:29:58.424 --> 01:30:00.453
So, you received that I assume.
01:30:00.453 --> 01:30:01.792
We received the letter at the beginning
01:30:01.792 --> 01:30:03.150
of the year notifying us that they
01:30:03.150 --> 01:30:05.793
would be teaching human sexuality instruction
01:30:05.793 --> 01:30:08.246
right before school started or right after.
01:30:08.246 --> 01:30:10.325
And then my child is not slated to
01:30:10.325 --> 01:30:12.471
actually receive this until May.
01:30:12.471 --> 01:30:14.040
And so, I was told he would officially
01:30:14.040 --> 01:30:16.179
receive his letter asking me whether
01:30:16.179 --> 01:30:18.950
I'm going to opt in or not, to the curriculum
01:30:18.950 --> 01:30:20.895
in April or late March.
01:30:20.895 --> 01:30:22.828
And on the letter, and I've seen the letters,
01:30:22.828 --> 01:30:25.016
they have forwarded all sixth, seventh, eighth grade
01:30:25.016 --> 01:30:26.446
letters to me, even though my child's
01:30:26.446 --> 01:30:28.529
not quite ready for that,
01:30:30.189 --> 01:30:32.078
in the letter it says you can go to
01:30:32.078 --> 01:30:35.450
the parent portal to see the lesson summaries
01:30:35.450 --> 01:30:37.296
or you can come to the parent meeting
01:30:37.296 --> 01:30:38.625
to see the lesson summaries.
01:30:38.625 --> 01:30:40.108
And again, just remember the summaries
01:30:40.108 --> 01:30:42.170
are not representative of the details.
01:30:42.170 --> 01:30:43.169
Right, I just wanted to make sure
01:30:43.169 --> 01:30:45.348
that notice had been sent, because that is
01:30:45.348 --> 01:30:47.853
something new that happened the last legislative session.
01:30:47.853 --> 01:30:49.618
Mr. Rowley, and then I think we need
01:30:49.618 --> 01:30:51.640
to go ahead and let her go.
01:30:51.640 --> 01:30:53.793
Okay, great, thank you so much.
01:30:53.793 --> 01:30:55.303
I really appreciate the amount
01:30:55.303 --> 01:30:57.850
of research that went into this.
01:30:57.850 --> 01:30:59.807
So, Madam Chair, in our operating rules
01:30:59.807 --> 01:31:04.613
we allotted 30 minutes for testimony on Fridays.
01:31:04.613 --> 01:31:07.067
And we struck excluding questions and answers,
01:31:07.067 --> 01:31:10.984
so now, didn't we exclude question and answers?
01:31:13.549 --> 01:31:14.692
Not for Friday?
01:31:14.692 --> 01:31:15.525
Oh, okay.
01:31:15.525 --> 01:31:18.942
(speaking away from mic)
01:31:20.648 --> 01:31:22.376
Okay, but on Wednesday did we strike
01:31:22.376 --> 01:31:24.880
excluding questions and answers?
01:31:24.880 --> 01:31:26.930
Oh, okay, so Wednesday it counts.
01:31:26.930 --> 01:31:31.760
I'm just urging the board to try to get along with this part.
01:31:31.760 --> 01:31:34.221
It wasn't posted for discussion,
01:31:34.221 --> 01:31:36.316
and we've got a lot of work still to do today.
01:31:36.316 --> 01:31:37.641
We do.
01:31:37.641 --> 01:31:38.947
From a purely personal standpoint,
01:31:38.947 --> 01:31:41.258
I have a flight this afternoon I'd like to catch
01:31:41.258 --> 01:31:43.193
before we take votes.
01:31:43.193 --> 01:31:44.624
So noted, Mr. Rowley.
01:31:44.624 --> 01:31:46.624
Appreciate the comments.
01:31:49.752 --> 01:31:53.919
Deborah Simmons, Randy Houchins, and Jennifer Fleck.
01:32:00.976 --> 01:32:01.809
Hello.
01:32:03.468 --> 01:32:06.880
Okay, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your time.
01:32:06.880 --> 01:32:08.781
My name is Debbie Simmons.
01:32:08.781 --> 01:32:10.351
I served almost two years on the
01:32:10.351 --> 01:32:12.956
Round Rock ISD School Health Advisory Council,
01:32:12.956 --> 01:32:14.863
also known as the SHAC as legislated
01:32:14.863 --> 01:32:18.262
by Texas Education Code 28.004.
01:32:18.262 --> 01:32:20.440
During a fall 2012 presentation
01:32:20.440 --> 01:32:23.363
of a proposed eighth grade contraception unit,
01:32:23.363 --> 01:32:25.272
a Round Rock ISD trustee proposed
01:32:25.272 --> 01:32:26.792
that the district tell students
01:32:26.792 --> 01:32:28.602
the theoretical laboratory failure rate
01:32:28.602 --> 01:32:31.825
for condoms of 3% to encourage
01:32:31.825 --> 01:32:35.417
condom use instead of the human use reality rate of 15%.
01:32:35.417 --> 01:32:36.479
She also proposed that condom
01:32:36.479 --> 01:32:38.775
demonstrations might improve these rates.
01:32:38.775 --> 01:32:40.572
The Texas Education Code states,
01:32:40.572 --> 01:32:43.205
as Melissa explained, to teach contraception
01:32:43.205 --> 01:32:44.888
and condom use in terms of human use
01:32:44.888 --> 01:32:48.223
reality rates instead of theoretical laboratory rates.
01:32:48.223 --> 01:32:49.740
Not only were the trustees discussing
01:32:49.740 --> 01:32:51.842
violating Texas Education Code,
01:32:51.842 --> 01:32:53.766
but they were proposing condom demonstrations
01:32:53.766 --> 01:32:55.533
in eighth grade classrooms.
01:32:55.533 --> 01:32:57.526
Through researching SHACs, I reviewed
01:32:57.526 --> 01:32:59.964
the Texas Freedom Network's one hour webinar
01:32:59.964 --> 01:33:02.595
and 44 page presentation on how
01:33:02.595 --> 01:33:04.810
to get on a SHAC to advocate change
01:33:04.810 --> 01:33:06.631
to sex education in schools.
01:33:06.631 --> 01:33:09.125
The webinar host encourages SHAC initiative
01:33:09.125 --> 01:33:11.922
members to find or bring allies,
01:33:11.922 --> 01:33:14.868
be patient, and follow baby steps
01:33:14.868 --> 01:33:19.155
while getting to your goal for sex education.
01:33:19.155 --> 01:33:21.307
In the mid 90s, former governor Ann Richards'
01:33:21.307 --> 01:33:24.159
daughter and current president of Planned Parenthood,
01:33:24.159 --> 01:33:27.217
Cecile Richards formed the Texas Freedom Network,
01:33:27.217 --> 01:33:30.998
also known as TFN, to combat the anti-choice
01:33:30.998 --> 01:33:34.867
radical policy agenda of the extreme right in Texas.
01:33:34.867 --> 01:33:39.589
The word combat implies that they have waged a war.
01:33:39.589 --> 01:33:41.602
In 2007 the Texas Freedom Network
01:33:41.602 --> 01:33:43.795
sent an open records request to all
01:33:43.795 --> 01:33:47.267
1,031 school districts in the state of Texas
01:33:47.267 --> 01:33:49.153
to collect data on human sexuality
01:33:49.153 --> 01:33:51.345
instruction and SHAC recommendations.
01:33:51.345 --> 01:33:53.377
The results were put into a database,
01:33:53.377 --> 01:33:56.591
called the Statistical Package for Social Sciences
01:33:56.591 --> 01:33:59.333
to track and report progress for their
01:33:59.333 --> 01:34:02.478
SHAC initiative to get the goal of sexual risk
01:34:02.478 --> 01:34:05.495
reduction programs throughout the state.
01:34:05.495 --> 01:34:08.469
TEKS Texas Education Code 28.004
01:34:08.469 --> 01:34:11.703
and Title V abstinence education criteria
01:34:11.703 --> 01:34:13.425
known as A through H provide guidelines
01:34:13.425 --> 01:34:15.276
for sexual risk avoidance.
01:34:15.276 --> 01:34:16.804
What consequences do school districts
01:34:16.804 --> 01:34:18.981
receive when they implement risk reduction
01:34:18.981 --> 01:34:22.506
programs contrary to risk avoidance guidance?
01:34:22.506 --> 01:34:24.287
Please consider public awareness campaigns
01:34:24.287 --> 01:34:26.138
to encourage parents to participate
01:34:26.138 --> 01:34:28.459
in their local SHACS and enforce consequences
01:34:28.459 --> 01:34:31.430
when districts violate health TEKS
01:34:31.430 --> 01:34:34.097
and Texas Education Code 28.004.
01:34:40.604 --> 01:34:42.599
I just had one question about funding.
01:34:42.599 --> 01:34:43.801
Are you the person that could answer that,
01:34:43.801 --> 01:34:46.051
or is that the next person?
01:34:47.670 --> 01:34:50.496
I can answer some of it.
01:34:50.496 --> 01:34:53.432
I can only answer my understanding of it.
01:34:53.432 --> 01:34:54.435
But my understanding of the funding
01:34:54.435 --> 01:34:55.895
is probably around the area of
01:34:55.895 --> 01:34:58.891
what I understand on the consequences.
01:34:58.891 --> 01:35:02.145
So, to the point that you all were talking about,
01:35:02.145 --> 01:35:05.066
I guess it does come out of the district,
01:35:05.066 --> 01:35:07.591
but there's a lot of grant money that's going around.
01:35:07.591 --> 01:35:09.858
And we see organizations, and I really
01:35:09.858 --> 01:35:12.164
don't know how it works, but these organizations
01:35:12.164 --> 01:35:13.783
are coming into districts and helping
01:35:13.783 --> 01:35:16.809
write the grants to pay their own groups
01:35:16.809 --> 01:35:20.142
to come in and implement these programs.
01:35:23.088 --> 01:35:24.391
The people that have the grants
01:35:24.391 --> 01:35:26.143
are bringing their own materials.
01:35:26.143 --> 01:35:28.442
In a lot of cases, yeah.
01:35:28.442 --> 01:35:29.678
Any other questions?
01:35:29.678 --> 01:35:31.111
Thank you so much.
01:35:31.111 --> 01:35:32.996
Thank you.
01:35:32.996 --> 01:35:37.163
Randy Houchins and Jennifer Fleck.
01:35:47.306 --> 01:35:50.639
I enjoy the new chairs, thank you all.
01:35:58.499 --> 01:36:00.506
I'll get started.
01:36:00.506 --> 01:36:02.092
I hope you have had a chance to review
01:36:02.092 --> 01:36:04.520
the six methods of multiplication
01:36:04.520 --> 01:36:06.272
that I emailed you yesterday.
01:36:06.272 --> 01:36:08.403
They are a model Partial-products method,
01:36:08.403 --> 01:36:10.120
Chinese method, Lattice method,
01:36:10.120 --> 01:36:12.782
Half and Double method, in the standard algorithm.
01:36:12.782 --> 01:36:16.127
I hope you ask me questions about these methods later.
01:36:16.127 --> 01:36:17.962
We have all heard how this new Reform math
01:36:17.962 --> 01:36:19.867
is supposed to give students
01:36:19.867 --> 01:36:21.855
a deeper level of understanding.
01:36:21.855 --> 01:36:24.375
But for all of these methods I have shown you today,
01:36:24.375 --> 01:36:28.675
the underlying reason of why each method works is the same.
01:36:28.675 --> 01:36:30.151
If the underlying reason that all
01:36:30.151 --> 01:36:31.875
the methods work is the same,
01:36:31.875 --> 01:36:33.067
and we are teaching the students
01:36:33.067 --> 01:36:34.920
that deeper level of understanding,
01:36:34.920 --> 01:36:37.376
why would you not stick with the most efficient
01:36:37.376 --> 01:36:41.464
method of solving the problem, the standard algorithm.
01:36:41.464 --> 01:36:43.506
I can answer that question and why the current
01:36:43.506 --> 01:36:47.053
Reform theory of teaching is harmful to children.
01:36:47.053 --> 01:36:50.980
The reformers are the constructivist variety
01:36:50.980 --> 01:36:52.396
think that the student must struggle
01:36:52.396 --> 01:36:54.567
and uncover the learning on their own
01:36:54.567 --> 01:36:57.047
for the learning to have the most impact.
01:36:57.047 --> 01:36:58.933
They do not explain the why or how
01:36:58.933 --> 01:37:01.556
of each of the multiple methods.
01:37:01.556 --> 01:37:04.047
This is the flawed thinking, especially
01:37:04.047 --> 01:37:06.193
when dealing with elementary students
01:37:06.193 --> 01:37:09.400
who's prefrontal cortex has not fully developed.
01:37:09.400 --> 01:37:10.979
I'm not arguing that multiple methods
01:37:10.979 --> 01:37:13.791
can not be used to reach a struggling student.
01:37:13.791 --> 01:37:15.225
I just don't think the standards
01:37:15.225 --> 01:37:16.981
should dictate methodology that requires
01:37:16.981 --> 01:37:21.282
each method be tested as our current TEKS do.
01:37:21.282 --> 01:37:23.181
Reformers say teaching of the standard
01:37:23.181 --> 01:37:25.312
algorithm happens in a vacuum.
01:37:25.312 --> 01:37:27.629
Students are only taught the procedures
01:37:27.629 --> 01:37:29.624
and not the underlying why it works.
01:37:29.624 --> 01:37:31.827
This is the false dichotomy that Dr. Wu's
01:37:31.827 --> 01:37:35.115
article, "Basic Skills Versus Conceptual Understanding,
01:37:35.115 --> 01:37:38.609
"a Bogus Dichotomy in Mathematics Education" discusses.
01:37:38.609 --> 01:37:41.055
During the November meeting TASM representative,
01:37:41.055 --> 01:37:43.033
Jerri LaMirand encouraged you to reach out
01:37:43.033 --> 01:37:45.909
to another Stanford professor, Dr. Jo Boaler,
01:37:45.909 --> 01:37:49.160
to refute the testimony of Dr. James Milgram.
01:37:49.160 --> 01:37:50.781
The difference between Dr. Boaler
01:37:50.781 --> 01:37:53.740
and Dr. Milgram could not be more vast.
01:37:53.740 --> 01:37:57.283
One is a math educator, the other is a mathematician.
01:37:57.283 --> 01:38:00.147
One teaches teachers, and one teaches those
01:38:00.147 --> 01:38:02.429
who actually apply math skills to build things
01:38:02.429 --> 01:38:04.874
and understand the world around us.
01:38:04.874 --> 01:38:07.188
Dr. Jo Boaler is not a doctor of mathematics,
01:38:07.188 --> 01:38:09.004
she is an education professor who believes
01:38:09.004 --> 01:38:11.651
in the constructivist model of education.
01:38:11.651 --> 01:38:13.426
I have watched many of her videos
01:38:13.426 --> 01:38:15.197
and read several of her papers.
01:38:15.197 --> 01:38:16.607
Many times she states that there is data
01:38:16.607 --> 01:38:19.288
and research that proves her thesis,
01:38:19.288 --> 01:38:21.374
but I have not been able to find it.
01:38:21.374 --> 01:38:23.712
And even her own research is suspect
01:38:23.712 --> 01:38:25.459
because she and her team wrote the
01:38:25.459 --> 01:38:28.390
evaluation assessments on which she bases her proof.
01:38:28.390 --> 01:38:30.276
When the assessments were peer reviewed,
01:38:30.276 --> 01:38:31.572
they were found to be three years
01:38:31.572 --> 01:38:34.050
below grade level being tested.
01:38:34.050 --> 01:38:35.442
I have also read Dr. Milgram's
01:38:35.442 --> 01:38:37.805
response to Dr. Boaler.
01:38:37.805 --> 01:38:39.724
I would be interested in your take
01:38:39.724 --> 01:38:42.141
on Dr. Milgram's response.
01:38:43.430 --> 01:38:45.278
All of these experts stand to gain
01:38:45.278 --> 01:38:47.772
financially from what they advocate.
01:38:47.772 --> 01:38:49.740
Dr. Boaler founded a non-profit company,
01:38:49.740 --> 01:38:52.605
YouCubed, where she promotes Reform education,
01:38:52.605 --> 01:38:55.175
and her books, and offers professional development.
01:38:55.175 --> 01:38:57.912
The math expert Ms. Hardy consulted with
01:38:57.912 --> 01:39:00.121
during the November meeting disrespecting
01:39:00.121 --> 01:39:02.424
Dr. Milgram was Paul Gray.
01:39:02.424 --> 01:39:04.773
He just published a textbook on algebraic reasoning,
01:39:04.773 --> 01:39:06.703
a subject that would not be needed
01:39:06.703 --> 01:39:10.599
if students were taught proper mathematics.
01:39:10.599 --> 01:39:13.302
The standards are your responsibility.
01:39:13.302 --> 01:39:16.531
I have brought proof that the standards are a problem.
01:39:16.531 --> 01:39:18.577
You've heard from assessment division
01:39:18.577 --> 01:39:20.910
that changing the TEKS changes the assessment.
01:39:20.910 --> 01:39:23.340
Students have been negatively effected
01:39:23.340 --> 01:39:26.028
by the current TEKS for three years.
01:39:26.028 --> 01:39:27.482
It has been Dr. Milgram's experience
01:39:27.482 --> 01:39:28.994
that after three to four years of
01:39:28.994 --> 01:39:31.965
this type of education, students never recover
01:39:31.965 --> 01:39:34.033
without intensive remediation.
01:39:34.033 --> 01:39:35.650
We are now three years into this.
01:39:35.650 --> 01:39:38.483
What are you going to do about it?
01:39:42.985 --> 01:39:44.809
Any questions?
01:39:44.809 --> 01:39:47.142
Thank you, thank you, Randy.
01:39:48.149 --> 01:39:50.816
Jennifer Fleck.
01:40:06.303 --> 01:40:09.099
Good morning, State Board of Education members.
01:40:09.099 --> 01:40:10.799
My name is Jennifer Fleck.
01:40:10.799 --> 01:40:12.940
I'm a parent of a sixth grader at Lake Travis
01:40:12.940 --> 01:40:16.600
Middle Schools in Austin, and I am an attorney.
01:40:16.600 --> 01:40:18.855
I will address human sexuality instruction
01:40:18.855 --> 01:40:20.662
in the public schools.
01:40:20.662 --> 01:40:24.300
All human sexuality instruction is taught in two ways.
01:40:24.300 --> 01:40:28.464
One is risk avoidance, and one is risk reduction.
01:40:28.464 --> 01:40:31.704
The TEKS K through 12 clearly state
01:40:31.704 --> 01:40:34.653
avoid alcohol, avoid drugs,
01:40:34.653 --> 01:40:39.332
avoid harming yourself, and avoid sexual activity.
01:40:39.332 --> 01:40:41.220
This is risk avoidance and it
01:40:41.220 --> 01:40:44.692
promotes the healthiest outcomes.
01:40:44.692 --> 01:40:48.758
We do not teach children to safely drink alcohol
01:40:48.758 --> 01:40:52.324
or to safely do drugs or safely harm themselves.
01:40:52.324 --> 01:40:55.188
But districts do allow curricula
01:40:55.188 --> 01:40:58.860
to teach safe ways to engage in sexual activity.
01:40:58.860 --> 01:41:01.864
This method is called risk reduction.
01:41:01.864 --> 01:41:03.557
The risk reduction teaching method
01:41:03.557 --> 01:41:06.102
assumes that all or most teens from
01:41:06.102 --> 01:41:09.132
the age of 12 are sexually active.
01:41:09.132 --> 01:41:12.325
Rather than teaching students to avoid sexual activity,
01:41:12.325 --> 01:41:14.817
it teaches the students safe ways
01:41:14.817 --> 01:41:17.329
to engage in sexual activity.
01:41:17.329 --> 01:41:21.128
I have reviewed the contents of about a dozen curricula.
01:41:21.128 --> 01:41:24.533
The risk reduction curricula all have one thing in common.
01:41:24.533 --> 01:41:28.276
They all violate Texas law for many reasons,
01:41:28.276 --> 01:41:29.715
but most importantly, because of
01:41:29.715 --> 01:41:32.828
the underlying premise is this.
01:41:32.828 --> 01:41:36.161
Teens can engage in safe sexual activity
01:41:37.481 --> 01:41:40.306
if teens limit their sexual activity
01:41:40.306 --> 01:41:43.723
to feeling on each other or use a condom.
01:41:44.974 --> 01:41:46.677
Because this is the premise of
01:41:46.677 --> 01:41:48.968
every risk reduction curricula,
01:41:48.968 --> 01:41:51.885
safe sex is their harmful devotion.
01:41:52.848 --> 01:41:55.110
And devoting more attention to abstinence
01:41:55.110 --> 01:41:57.739
from sexual activity than any other behavior
01:41:57.739 --> 01:42:01.170
as the law requires does not happen.
01:42:01.170 --> 01:42:03.728
As you are aware from previous speakers,
01:42:03.728 --> 01:42:07.401
the SHAC was established to assist the district
01:42:07.401 --> 01:42:10.404
in choosing human sexuality instruction.
01:42:10.404 --> 01:42:12.265
And this is where the problem lies,
01:42:12.265 --> 01:42:14.701
and the door has been left open.
01:42:14.701 --> 01:42:17.305
The local SHAC has been hijacked
01:42:17.305 --> 01:42:19.287
by abortion providers and their
01:42:19.287 --> 01:42:21.787
affiliates who pimp perversion
01:42:23.201 --> 01:42:25.784
shrouded in deceptive summaries
01:42:27.190 --> 01:42:30.993
and perceived expertise, but does not
01:42:30.993 --> 01:42:33.313
encourage optimal health and is not
01:42:33.313 --> 01:42:36.197
in the best interest of the student.
01:42:36.197 --> 01:42:39.691
I got involved in this issue in 2012.
01:42:39.691 --> 01:42:42.345
I and a group of parents campaigned
01:42:42.345 --> 01:42:44.698
for the removal for the risk reduction program,
01:42:44.698 --> 01:42:48.195
It's Your Game, in Houston successfully.
01:42:48.195 --> 01:42:50.483
The same organization that pushed
01:42:50.483 --> 01:42:53.733
It's Your Game all over Houston in 2012
01:42:54.659 --> 01:42:57.435
is the same organization that is pushing
01:42:57.435 --> 01:43:01.115
and promoting and pimping Draw the Line Respect the Line
01:43:01.115 --> 01:43:04.197
all over San Antonio today.
01:43:04.197 --> 01:43:06.782
Unfortunately, there is no process
01:43:06.782 --> 01:43:09.179
by which a parent or concerned citizen
01:43:09.179 --> 01:43:11.697
can file a grievance or threaten
01:43:11.697 --> 01:43:14.156
a consequence against a district.
01:43:14.156 --> 01:43:16.669
So, as a concerned taxpayer and parent,
01:43:16.669 --> 01:43:18.474
I inform others with the truth
01:43:18.474 --> 01:43:20.699
about what's allowed in the classroom
01:43:20.699 --> 01:43:23.027
and encourage lawmakers and policy makers
01:43:23.027 --> 01:43:26.170
like yourselves to create or find a way
01:43:26.170 --> 01:43:28.034
to stop this from happening.
01:43:28.034 --> 01:43:29.707
Please consider supporting or sponsoring
01:43:29.707 --> 01:43:32.353
a legislative recommendation to
01:43:32.353 --> 01:43:34.942
button up this backdoor of the SHAC
01:43:34.942 --> 01:43:38.214
and let's be about excellence.
01:43:38.214 --> 01:43:39.191
Any questions.
01:43:39.191 --> 01:43:41.164
Yes, Ms. Perez.
01:43:41.164 --> 01:43:43.214
Madam Chair, thank you so much.
01:43:43.214 --> 01:43:45.100
Ms. Fleck, thank you so much for being here today.
01:43:45.100 --> 01:43:47.336
I just have a quick question for you.
01:43:47.336 --> 01:43:50.086
So, through your testimony I hear
01:43:51.205 --> 01:43:53.220
and understand your passion.
01:43:53.220 --> 01:43:55.815
So, are you aware that there is a waiver
01:43:55.815 --> 01:43:59.900
that you can sign to opt out of that health education,
01:43:59.900 --> 01:44:02.285
because I'm sure that your perspective
01:44:02.285 --> 01:44:05.293
is not shared by every single family
01:44:05.293 --> 01:44:06.126
throughout the state.
01:44:06.126 --> 01:44:09.134
So, I think that as a parent in public education,
01:44:09.134 --> 01:44:11.640
it would be incumbent upon each family
01:44:11.640 --> 01:44:13.119
to make that personal decision
01:44:13.119 --> 01:44:15.277
and allow their students if they want
01:44:15.277 --> 01:44:18.154
that taught to them, to have them make that decision.
01:44:18.154 --> 01:44:20.645
So, I think by going to the legislature
01:44:20.645 --> 01:44:23.264
and taking that option away from those families
01:44:23.264 --> 01:44:24.495
that would like for their students
01:44:24.495 --> 01:44:27.608
to learn something like this,
01:44:27.608 --> 01:44:30.194
we're keeping that education from those families.
01:44:30.194 --> 01:44:32.565
So, are you aware that you can opt out of this,
01:44:32.565 --> 01:44:35.649
and would that be your choice?
01:44:35.649 --> 01:44:37.465
I am aware that you can opt out.
01:44:37.465 --> 01:44:40.413
I got involved in this issue when I did not
01:44:40.413 --> 01:44:43.017
have a student in public schools.
01:44:43.017 --> 01:44:44.898
And like many of you on this board,
01:44:44.898 --> 01:44:48.321
you likely do not have a student in public schools,
01:44:48.321 --> 01:44:50.781
but you serve on this board because you care
01:44:50.781 --> 01:44:54.331
about all students, and that's why I got involved.
01:44:54.331 --> 01:44:57.891
The opting out, people don't know,
01:44:57.891 --> 01:45:01.545
my research, my experience for the last four years
01:45:01.545 --> 01:45:05.690
is parents have no idea what the content
01:45:05.690 --> 01:45:07.277
of these curriculums are.
01:45:07.277 --> 01:45:09.337
When I tell parents in my district,
01:45:09.337 --> 01:45:11.872
Lake Travis, that Planned Parenthood
01:45:11.872 --> 01:45:14.064
teaches sex ed in the high schools,
01:45:14.064 --> 01:45:15.564
they have no idea.
01:45:17.658 --> 01:45:19.868
So, if there was a way that I could
01:45:19.868 --> 01:45:22.935
shout from the mountaintops to every parent
01:45:22.935 --> 01:45:25.414
what's really going on in the classroom,
01:45:25.414 --> 01:45:26.528
I wouldn't have to be here today,
01:45:26.528 --> 01:45:29.678
because it wouldn't be happening.
01:45:29.678 --> 01:45:31.678
Mr. Rowley.
01:45:35.175 --> 01:45:37.731
Well, Madam Chair, I just had a conversation with legal.
01:45:37.731 --> 01:45:39.323
It has nothing to do with this topic, by the way,
01:45:39.323 --> 01:45:40.245
and I appreciate very much
01:45:40.245 --> 01:45:42.565
you bringing this to our attention.
01:45:42.565 --> 01:45:44.398
But there's a concern that we have
01:45:44.398 --> 01:45:46.551
that as we continue to discuss these items
01:45:46.551 --> 01:45:48.975
that are not posted for discussion,
01:45:48.975 --> 01:45:51.472
beyond simply hearing testimony,
01:45:51.472 --> 01:45:54.568
and then referring these individuals
01:45:54.568 --> 01:45:58.780
to any appropriate agency or another area to go,
01:45:58.780 --> 01:46:01.696
we're violating the Open Meeting Act.
01:46:01.696 --> 01:46:03.083
And so, when we continue to engage
01:46:03.083 --> 01:46:05.986
in discussion on those items,
01:46:05.986 --> 01:46:07.362
there's a concern about that.
01:46:07.362 --> 01:46:08.475
Am I correct?
01:46:08.475 --> 01:46:10.462
Von, you don't mind responding to that.
01:46:10.462 --> 01:46:11.603
That is correct.
01:46:11.603 --> 01:46:13.601
Under the Open Meetings Act, there are
01:46:13.601 --> 01:46:15.982
three things you can do when someone
01:46:15.982 --> 01:46:18.838
makes an inquiry beyond what's posted on there.
01:46:18.838 --> 01:46:20.951
You can make a statement of specific factual
01:46:20.951 --> 01:46:24.284
information given as a response to the inquiry.
01:46:24.284 --> 01:46:26.391
You can make a recitation of existing
01:46:26.391 --> 01:46:28.816
policy in response to the inquiry.
01:46:28.816 --> 01:46:31.805
Or you can deliberate about whether
01:46:31.805 --> 01:46:35.055
to put this subject on the next agenda.
01:46:36.379 --> 01:46:38.962
So, any discussion beyond that,
01:46:39.957 --> 01:46:42.012
I would suggest that you don't hold that
01:46:42.012 --> 01:46:44.845
in your meeting and you go outside
01:46:46.296 --> 01:46:49.879
and speak with the testifiers individually.
01:46:54.553 --> 01:46:57.282
Mr. Bradley, then Mr. Mercer.
01:46:57.282 --> 01:46:59.034
Well, using his direction,
01:46:59.034 --> 01:47:01.670
I would like to make an inquiry of the possibility
01:47:01.670 --> 01:47:04.017
of bringing this forth before the board.
01:47:04.017 --> 01:47:07.907
The speaker Von spoke about a current
01:47:07.907 --> 01:47:10.490
policy is an opt out provision.
01:47:13.528 --> 01:47:15.350
Is that something that is in code,
01:47:15.350 --> 01:47:18.815
is that in policy, or is that...
01:47:18.815 --> 01:47:19.982
Law.
01:47:21.205 --> 01:47:24.267
Legislative, or is it board rule?
01:47:24.267 --> 01:47:25.321
Law.
01:47:25.321 --> 01:47:26.154
It's law.
01:47:28.950 --> 01:47:30.833
Then I would suggest to the speaker
01:47:30.833 --> 01:47:32.921
that maybe you petition the legislature
01:47:32.921 --> 01:47:34.315
and find some like minded folks
01:47:34.315 --> 01:47:36.982
to change the rule to an opt in.
01:47:38.235 --> 01:47:39.768
Because your absolutely right,
01:47:39.768 --> 01:47:42.185
ignorance of what's going on.
01:47:45.206 --> 01:47:48.173
Yeah, okay, Mr. Mercer.
01:47:48.173 --> 01:47:49.324
Let's keep it,
01:47:49.324 --> 01:47:51.137
I tried to.
to this particular question.
01:47:51.137 --> 01:47:53.221
Well, I wanna thank the parents here,
01:47:53.221 --> 01:47:55.266
especially the ones from my district,
01:47:55.266 --> 01:47:57.154
because there are very positive comments
01:47:57.154 --> 01:47:59.488
about North East ISD, wonderful comments
01:47:59.488 --> 01:48:01.941
about the superintendent, Dr. Gottardy.
01:48:01.941 --> 01:48:02.774
Thank you for that.
01:48:02.774 --> 01:48:04.252
And their focus was just, in fact,
01:48:04.252 --> 01:48:06.303
they're very clear, they love where they're at,
01:48:06.303 --> 01:48:08.380
but the focus is on this one item.
01:48:08.380 --> 01:48:10.933
So, my question would be, I guess I cannot
01:48:10.933 --> 01:48:13.591
pursue the question, the funding question I had,
01:48:13.591 --> 01:48:14.974
because that would be going to deep.
01:48:14.974 --> 01:48:18.229
But should this be a consideration just for,
01:48:18.229 --> 01:48:20.311
before one of the committees we have on instruction,
01:48:20.311 --> 01:48:23.067
or to the full board as an agenda item for the future?
01:48:23.067 --> 01:48:24.912
We can discuss that at some point.
01:48:24.912 --> 01:48:26.745
To keep us in legal,
01:48:28.187 --> 01:48:30.628
to respect the parents and their desire
01:48:30.628 --> 01:48:31.862
to discuss this, but also keep us
01:48:31.862 --> 01:48:33.748
in the right legal framework.
01:48:33.748 --> 01:48:34.597
Right.
01:48:34.597 --> 01:48:36.196
Thank you.
01:48:36.196 --> 01:48:37.911
Any other questions?
01:48:37.911 --> 01:48:38.744
Thank you so much.
01:48:38.744 --> 01:48:41.588
Thank you.
01:48:41.588 --> 01:48:44.755
Okay, end of our testimony, correct?
01:48:49.616 --> 01:48:52.629
Okay, the next item on our agenda
01:48:52.629 --> 01:48:56.303
is the approval of the consent agenda.
01:48:56.303 --> 01:48:58.470
Let me get organized here.
01:49:01.864 --> 01:49:03.342
And so, members I wanna go ahead
01:49:03.342 --> 01:49:05.758
and read through the consent agenda.
01:49:05.758 --> 01:49:09.091
Please turn to page IX, Roman number IX,
01:49:11.465 --> 01:49:14.298
romanette IX in your agenda books,
01:49:17.114 --> 01:49:18.423
and that'll list the consent agenda,
01:49:18.423 --> 01:49:19.714
and I'm going to go ahead and just read those.
01:49:19.714 --> 01:49:21.352
We only had one item that was added,
01:49:21.352 --> 01:49:24.099
and I'll put that at the end.
01:49:24.099 --> 01:49:26.699
Item number one: Recommendations regarding
01:49:26.699 --> 01:49:29.783
renewal of constructional materials contracts.
01:49:29.783 --> 01:49:34.666
Item two: Adoption of review of 19 TAC Chapter 30,
01:49:34.666 --> 01:49:37.024
Administration, Subchapter B,
01:49:37.024 --> 01:49:40.085
State Board of Education, Purchasing and Contracts.
01:49:40.085 --> 01:49:42.600
Number three: Ratification of the purchases
01:49:42.600 --> 01:49:44.932
and sales of the investment portfolio
01:49:44.932 --> 01:49:45.941
of the Permanent School Fund
01:49:45.941 --> 01:49:48.843
for the months of October and November.
01:49:48.843 --> 01:49:52.573
Item four: Decision on real estate investments.
01:49:52.573 --> 01:49:55.449
Item five: Authorization to issue a request
01:49:55.449 --> 01:49:57.469
for qualifications for fiduciary,
01:49:57.469 --> 01:50:00.189
investment contracting, real estate,
01:50:00.189 --> 01:50:03.778
tax and disclosure counsel for the Permanent School Fund.
01:50:03.778 --> 01:50:05.721
Item six: Approval of the selection
01:50:05.721 --> 01:50:08.612
of a firm to provide global custody
01:50:08.612 --> 01:50:10.395
and securities lending services
01:50:10.395 --> 01:50:12.353
for the Permanent School Fund and authorization
01:50:12.353 --> 01:50:15.325
for contract execution by the Commissioner of Education.
01:50:15.325 --> 01:50:18.142
Number seven: Recommendation for appointment
01:50:18.142 --> 01:50:20.313
to the Boys Ranch Independent School
01:50:20.313 --> 01:50:22.331
District Board of Trustees.
01:50:22.331 --> 01:50:25.671
Number eight: Recommendation for appointment
01:50:25.671 --> 01:50:28.358
to the Fort Sam Houston Independent
01:50:28.358 --> 01:50:30.083
School District Board of Trustees.
01:50:30.083 --> 01:50:32.112
Number nine: Recommendation for appointment
01:50:32.112 --> 01:50:34.727
to the Randolph Field Independent School
01:50:34.727 --> 01:50:36.411
District Board of Trustees.
01:50:36.411 --> 01:50:39.507
Item 10: Adoption of review of 19 TAC
01:50:39.507 --> 01:50:41.828
Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A,
01:50:41.828 --> 01:50:45.359
State Board of Education, General Provision.
01:50:45.359 --> 01:50:47.368
I believe one more item made it
01:50:47.368 --> 01:50:50.757
to the consent agenda, and that is
01:50:50.757 --> 01:50:52.679
from the Committee on School Finance
01:50:52.679 --> 01:50:53.955
Permanent School Fund.
01:50:53.955 --> 01:50:57.283
Item number three on their agenda
01:50:57.283 --> 01:51:00.783
proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 109,
01:51:03.951 --> 01:51:06.090
Budget, Accounting, and Auditing,
01:51:06.090 --> 01:51:08.045
Subchapter D, Uniform Bank Bid
01:51:08.045 --> 01:51:10.074
or request for proposal in Depository
01:51:10.074 --> 01:51:12.907
Contract 109.51 Uniform Depository
01:51:13.936 --> 01:51:16.103
Bank Bid or Proposal Form.
01:51:17.891 --> 01:51:19.773
In approving the consent agenda,
01:51:19.773 --> 01:51:21.825
we'll be approving all the items listed,
01:51:21.825 --> 01:51:26.590
plus the one that was added to our consent agenda.
01:51:26.590 --> 01:51:27.864
Are the members clear on what we'll
01:51:27.864 --> 01:51:29.606
be approving on the consent agenda?
01:51:29.606 --> 01:51:32.523
And Mrs. Miller, please note that
01:51:33.731 --> 01:51:35.716
Mrs. Miller recused herself.
01:51:35.716 --> 01:51:36.549
Madam Chair.
01:51:36.549 --> 01:51:37.840
Yes, Mr. Rowley.
01:51:37.840 --> 01:51:38.834
I need to recuse myself
01:51:38.834 --> 01:51:42.393
with regard to the Boys Ranch ISD Appointment.
01:51:42.393 --> 01:51:43.226
Okay, thank you very much,
01:51:43.226 --> 01:51:45.588
Mr. Rowley, so noted.
01:51:45.588 --> 01:51:47.011
All right, if there's no objection,
01:51:47.011 --> 01:51:50.070
the consent agenda is approved.
01:51:50.070 --> 01:51:51.559
I don't hear any objections.
01:51:51.559 --> 01:51:53.309
It is approved, okay.
01:51:54.283 --> 01:51:55.951
All right, members, moving into
01:51:55.951 --> 01:51:57.927
the Committee of the Full Board,
01:51:57.927 --> 01:52:00.190
and I believe that's Mr. Rowley to take over.
01:52:00.190 --> 01:52:02.230
Okay, beginning on page two
01:52:02.230 --> 01:52:05.899
of our minutes of the Committee of the Full Board,
01:52:05.899 --> 01:52:08.232
it's action item number two.
01:52:09.117 --> 01:52:11.102
On behalf of the committee, I move that
01:52:11.102 --> 01:52:12.957
the State Board of Education approve
01:52:12.957 --> 01:52:15.222
for second reading and final adoption
01:52:15.222 --> 01:52:17.465
proposed amendments to 19 TAC
01:52:17.465 --> 01:52:20.522
Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements,
01:52:20.522 --> 01:52:23.268
Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements,
01:52:23.268 --> 01:52:27.508
Section 74.12, Foundation High School Program,
01:52:27.508 --> 01:52:30.803
and Section 74.13, Endorsements,
01:52:30.803 --> 01:52:34.970
with an effective date of August 28th, 2017 as amended.
01:52:39.315 --> 01:52:41.682
It's moved that the State Board of Education
01:52:41.682 --> 01:52:44.626
approve for second reading and final adoption
01:52:44.626 --> 01:52:46.477
proposed amendments to 19 TAC
01:52:46.477 --> 01:52:48.603
Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements,
01:52:48.603 --> 01:52:51.097
Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements,
01:52:51.097 --> 01:52:54.335
74.12 Foundation High School Program,
01:52:54.335 --> 01:52:56.949
and 74.13 Endorsements,
01:52:56.949 --> 01:53:00.449
with an effective date of August 28, 2017.
01:53:01.424 --> 01:53:04.504
Are you ready for the question?
01:53:04.504 --> 01:53:06.195
All those in favor, say aye.
01:53:06.195 --> 01:53:07.028
Aye.
01:53:07.028 --> 01:53:07.929
All those opposed, say no.
01:53:07.929 --> 01:53:10.429
Aye's have it, motion is done.
01:53:11.309 --> 01:53:14.809
Okay, members, turning then to page five
01:53:15.921 --> 01:53:20.345
of the minutes of the Committee of the Full Board,
01:53:20.345 --> 01:53:23.370
which were handed out this morning.
01:53:23.370 --> 01:53:27.537
And these are the Tuesday of the February 1st, 2017 minutes.
01:53:28.976 --> 01:53:32.227
You with me, Ms. Miller?
Five, page five.
01:53:32.227 --> 01:53:33.727
Yeah, page five.
01:53:35.310 --> 01:53:37.593
Right there, on the Committee of the Full Board.
01:53:37.593 --> 01:53:38.940
I don't have the minutes.
01:53:38.940 --> 01:53:39.810
I have to get them.
01:53:39.810 --> 01:53:41.643
Oh, okay, grab them.
01:53:47.441 --> 01:53:48.332
I'm sorry, members.
01:53:48.332 --> 01:53:49.598
We're just making sure everybody's
01:53:49.598 --> 01:53:52.348
got the minutes so we can follow.
01:53:54.385 --> 01:53:55.837
Why don't you go ahead and read it?
01:53:55.837 --> 01:53:57.662
Yeah, why don't you go ahead.
01:53:57.662 --> 01:53:59.096
Okay, on behalf of committee,
01:53:59.096 --> 01:54:00.819
I move that the State Board of Education
01:54:00.819 --> 01:54:03.955
approve for first reading and filing authorization
01:54:03.955 --> 01:54:06.220
proposed amendments to 19 TAC
01:54:06.220 --> 01:54:08.991
Chapter 112, Texas Essential Knowledge
01:54:08.991 --> 01:54:12.412
and Skills for Science, Subchapter A, Elementary,
01:54:12.412 --> 01:54:14.199
Subchapter B, Middle School,
01:54:14.199 --> 01:54:18.195
and Subchapter C, High School, as amended.
01:54:18.195 --> 01:54:19.097
Are you ready for the question?
01:54:19.097 --> 01:54:19.930
Madam Chair.
01:54:19.930 --> 01:54:20.763
Yeah, I'm sorry.
01:54:20.763 --> 01:54:21.596
I apologize.
01:54:21.596 --> 01:54:24.109
Before you take this vote, we neglected
01:54:24.109 --> 01:54:26.640
to point out one issue during the
01:54:26.640 --> 01:54:28.508
Committee of the Full Board,
01:54:28.508 --> 01:54:30.960
and that's related to implementation.
01:54:30.960 --> 01:54:34.513
We inadvertently included two different
01:54:34.513 --> 01:54:36.617
implementation dates, and so we want
01:54:36.617 --> 01:54:38.902
to make sure we're very clear.
01:54:38.902 --> 01:54:41.156
Originally, it was our understanding
01:54:41.156 --> 01:54:44.642
that the expectation was that the standards
01:54:44.642 --> 01:54:46.120
would be implemented starting with
01:54:46.120 --> 01:54:48.359
the 2017-18 school year.
01:54:48.359 --> 01:54:50.347
And that's the implementation language
01:54:50.347 --> 01:54:51.757
in your proposed rule text that
01:54:51.757 --> 01:54:53.432
you're going to vote on.
01:54:53.432 --> 01:54:55.887
However, your item indicates an
01:54:55.887 --> 01:54:58.054
implementation of 2018-19.
01:54:59.226 --> 01:55:01.260
And so we just wanted to make sure
01:55:01.260 --> 01:55:03.457
that we're very clear on your intent
01:55:03.457 --> 01:55:05.614
with respect to implementation
01:55:05.614 --> 01:55:07.842
so that we file that appropriately.
01:55:07.842 --> 01:55:09.837
On that point, may I ask a question
01:55:09.837 --> 01:55:11.374
about assessments, because obviously,
01:55:11.374 --> 01:55:12.861
the assessments are going to line up.
01:55:12.861 --> 01:55:15.505
I don't know how long it takes them to realize.
01:55:15.505 --> 01:55:16.882
So, that's the question I have.
01:55:16.882 --> 01:55:18.573
Yes ma'am, and that's a good question.
01:55:18.573 --> 01:55:20.884
So, that was something that
01:55:20.884 --> 01:55:23.255
we discussed with the committees.
01:55:23.255 --> 01:55:25.012
We did have a representative
01:55:25.012 --> 01:55:26.581
from the Student Assessment Division
01:55:26.581 --> 01:55:28.247
at the last committee meeting,
01:55:28.247 --> 01:55:29.762
where there were some questions
01:55:29.762 --> 01:55:32.004
asked specifically about assessment.
01:55:32.004 --> 01:55:34.169
And they indicated that they do believe
01:55:34.169 --> 01:55:36.017
that they would be in a position
01:55:36.017 --> 01:55:39.963
to make the appropriate adjustments for 2017-18.
01:55:39.963 --> 01:55:41.346
Okay, that's important to know.
01:55:41.346 --> 01:55:42.192
Mr. Maynard.
01:55:42.192 --> 01:55:43.323
Would you go back and explain
01:55:43.323 --> 01:55:44.320
that (speaking away from microphone)
01:55:44.320 --> 01:55:46.428
Well, what I was trying to say is,
01:55:46.428 --> 01:55:48.296
if we make these effective, we want it to
01:55:48.296 --> 01:55:50.502
line up with the realistic assessment
01:55:50.502 --> 01:55:52.303
of when assessments can line up,
01:55:52.303 --> 01:55:54.333
because otherwise we'll be off on our assessments
01:55:54.333 --> 01:55:56.793
and standards approval date.
01:55:56.793 --> 01:55:58.142
I just wanted to make sure we were in sinc.
01:55:58.142 --> 01:55:59.543
And we've kept student assessment--
01:55:59.543 --> 01:56:00.937
They will be by 2017.
01:56:00.937 --> 01:56:02.442
Yes, Mr. Maynard.
01:56:02.442 --> 01:56:04.155
So, Madam Chair, if I understand
01:56:04.155 --> 01:56:06.090
it correctly, then if we want to
01:56:06.090 --> 01:56:08.213
put those in effect for 17-18,
01:56:08.213 --> 01:56:10.796
we need to amend the rule text?
01:56:11.944 --> 01:56:16.111
No sir, the rule text does not need to be amended.
01:56:17.252 --> 01:56:19.359
It's just that in the summary information,
01:56:19.359 --> 01:56:21.130
if you look at the summary on
01:56:21.130 --> 01:56:24.297
Roman number I-XXIII, it says 2018-19.
01:56:25.979 --> 01:56:27.765
I got some questions about this
01:56:27.765 --> 01:56:29.915
earlier in the week.
01:56:29.915 --> 01:56:32.740
That was an inadvertent mistake on our part.
01:56:32.740 --> 01:56:35.174
So, because we had one thing in the item
01:56:35.174 --> 01:56:37.558
and another thing in the rule text,
01:56:37.558 --> 01:56:40.094
we wanted to make sure that you
01:56:40.094 --> 01:56:42.094
were all clear on implementation,
01:56:42.094 --> 01:56:46.673
that you weren't making an assumption it would be 2018.
01:56:46.673 --> 01:56:48.239
So, we just wanted to make sure that
01:56:48.239 --> 01:56:50.949
we were very clear about implementation.
01:56:50.949 --> 01:56:54.366
So, would the motion need to be amended
01:56:56.108 --> 01:56:57.955
with the effective date added,
01:56:57.955 --> 01:56:59.168
or is that just automatic?
01:56:59.168 --> 01:57:01.492
So, if you have your white binder
01:57:01.492 --> 01:57:04.324
in front of you, behind what should be,
01:57:04.324 --> 01:57:07.324
I believe, if you look at tab seven,
01:57:13.060 --> 01:57:16.222
you'll see page one, for the elementary,
01:57:16.222 --> 01:57:19.989
the very first section is the implementation language,
01:57:19.989 --> 01:57:23.565
and it is amended to say 2017-18,
01:57:23.565 --> 01:57:25.530
and so that's what we would file,
01:57:25.530 --> 01:57:27.570
unless there's a motion to change that.
01:57:27.570 --> 01:57:30.316
So, we don't need to mess with the motion at all.
01:57:30.316 --> 01:57:32.887
Okay, are you ready for the question?
01:57:32.887 --> 01:57:34.546
All those in favor, say aye.
01:57:34.546 --> 01:57:35.379
Aye.
01:57:35.379 --> 01:57:36.816
All those opposed, say no.
01:57:36.816 --> 01:57:37.931
No.
01:57:37.931 --> 01:57:39.431
Okay, moving on.
01:57:40.763 --> 01:57:42.058
Ayes have it.
01:57:42.058 --> 01:57:43.308
Ayes have that.
01:57:44.171 --> 01:57:47.088
We are now on page six item four.
01:57:48.487 --> 01:57:50.890
First recommendation, I move that
01:57:50.890 --> 01:57:52.981
the State Board of Education postpone
01:57:52.981 --> 01:57:55.249
consideration of first reading
01:57:55.249 --> 01:57:57.324
and filing authorization, this is
01:57:57.324 --> 01:57:59.009
at the middle of the page there,
01:57:59.009 --> 01:58:01.741
you see motion and vote,
01:58:01.741 --> 01:58:03.234
that the State Board of Education
01:58:03.234 --> 01:58:05.320
postpone consideration of first reading
01:58:05.320 --> 01:58:07.856
and filing authorization for 19 TAC
01:58:07.856 --> 01:58:11.108
Chapter 110, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
01:58:11.108 --> 01:58:13.616
for English Language Arts and Reading,
01:58:13.616 --> 01:58:17.482
Subchapter C, High School, and Chapter 128,
01:58:17.482 --> 01:58:19.468
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
01:58:19.468 --> 01:58:23.378
for Spanish Language Arts and Reading and English
01:58:23.378 --> 01:58:27.768
and a Second Language, Subchapter C, High School,
01:58:27.768 --> 01:58:30.185
until the April 2017 meeting.
01:58:34.569 --> 01:58:36.323
Okay, so it is moved that State Board
01:58:36.323 --> 01:58:38.364
of Education postpone to the April meeting
01:58:38.364 --> 01:58:39.782
the consideration for first reading
01:58:39.782 --> 01:58:41.323
and filing authorization of proposed
01:58:41.323 --> 01:58:44.124
provisions to 19 TAC Chapter 110,
01:58:44.124 --> 01:58:45.710
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
01:58:45.710 --> 01:58:47.198
for English Language Arts and Reading,
01:58:47.198 --> 01:58:50.256
Subchapter C, High School, and Chapter 128,
01:58:50.256 --> 01:58:51.647
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
01:58:51.647 --> 01:58:53.148
for Spanish Language Arts and Reading
01:58:53.148 --> 01:58:54.794
and English as a Second Language,
01:58:54.794 --> 01:58:56.865
Subchapter C, High School.
01:58:56.865 --> 01:58:58.590
Are you ready for the question?
01:58:58.590 --> 01:59:02.508
All those in favor, I'm sorry, Ms. Miller.
01:59:02.508 --> 01:59:05.773
Ms. Miller, can you turn on your, thank you.
01:59:05.773 --> 01:59:09.224
Okay, this is what they added in.
01:59:09.224 --> 01:59:10.182
Is that correct, Monica?
01:59:10.182 --> 01:59:11.876
And that's the one on the next motion.
01:59:11.876 --> 01:59:12.709
Last night, right?
01:59:12.709 --> 01:59:13.542
Yes ma'am.
01:59:13.542 --> 01:59:16.472
So, what we just distributed to you
01:59:16.472 --> 01:59:20.660
is the rule text as it would appear with,
01:59:20.660 --> 01:59:23.026
we believe, all of the amendments that you made,
01:59:23.026 --> 01:59:24.636
and I've got some additional information
01:59:24.636 --> 01:59:26.641
to share when you get to that motion.
01:59:26.641 --> 01:59:30.042
But what we've done, as you start to look at it,
01:59:30.042 --> 01:59:34.211
we went ahead and used the track changes feature,
01:59:34.211 --> 01:59:36.123
so you can see red strike throughs
01:59:36.123 --> 01:59:39.122
for language you deleted, green underline
01:59:39.122 --> 01:59:41.039
for language you added.
01:59:42.838 --> 01:59:45.609
All of those changes will be accepted,
01:59:45.609 --> 01:59:48.143
and when we file, it will be a clean document.
01:59:48.143 --> 01:59:50.210
But this was the best that we could do
01:59:50.210 --> 01:59:52.567
to help you to see the changes you made
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and what you're actually voting on today.
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Okay, thank you for that clarification.
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But this motion right here,
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I just wanna make sure everyone's clear,
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is only to postpone first reading
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until April, for high school,
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for high school, just making sure.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
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All those opposed, say no.
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Ayes have it.
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The next item there is the
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bottom of that same page six.
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On behalf of the committee, I move that
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the State Board of Education approve
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for first reading and filing authorization
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proposed revisions to 19 TAC
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Chapter 110, Texas Essential Knowledge
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and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading,
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Subchapter A, Elementary, and Subchapter B,
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Middle School, and Chapter 128,
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
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for Spanish Language Arts and Reading
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and English and a Second Language,
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Subchapter A, Elementary, and Subchapter B,
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Middle School, as amended.
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All those in favor, say aye.
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Aye.
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All those opposed, say no.
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The ayes have it.
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Madam Chair.
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I think there was a few things.
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Hopefully, it doesn't change your vote.
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Take that back.
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No vote yet.
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I forgot that staff had something.
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So, one of the things I did want
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to make sure to point out,
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is as we worked through the rule text yesterday,
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there were, I believe, two instances
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where you approved an amendment
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to add a student expectation
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that was already in the standards.
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If we had included that in the proposal,
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you would have had the exact same
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student expectation listed twice.
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So, we did make the decision,
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and I want to make sure you're aware
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that we did this, we felt that
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you did not intend for it to be listed twice,
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so we only included it once.
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And so, it's not going to show up as an addition.
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Also, one of the amendments that
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was proposed by Dr. Ellis,
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is to add a student expectation
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that says, "alphabetize a series of words
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"to the first or second letter,
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"and use a dictionary to find words,"
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recall you had a conversation about that.
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We just wanted to make sure that
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you were aware that in the very next
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knowledge and skill statement,
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there is a student expectation
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that says, "user resources such as
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"a picture dictionary or digital
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"resource to find words."
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So, there's another reference to dictionary there.
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The language is slightly different.
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But it really is the same expectation,
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and so we wanted to call that
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to your attention in the event
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that you wanted to make an adjustment
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to one or the other student expectation.
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Mr. Ellis,
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where is that in his, can we figure out which page?
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So, that will be...
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I apologize, you went a little quick for me.
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I'm so sorry.
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Page, I know you're in a rush,
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page eight of the elementary document,
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you can see that there's a new E added
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that was the amendment that was added.
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And then under 3A is the language
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as it existed prior to amendment.
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Am I understanding it correctly
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though in 3A, that is not discussing
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the alphabetizing, is it?
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No sir, so I think what we're asking about
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is the "use a dictionary to find words" piece.
02:03:37.771 --> 02:03:39.731
If the student expectation said,
02:03:39.731 --> 02:03:41.185
"alphabetize a series of words
02:03:41.185 --> 02:03:42.741
"to the first or second letter,"
02:03:42.741 --> 02:03:46.262
and stopped there, then that adds that piece,
02:03:46.262 --> 02:03:48.925
but the second part of that student expectation
02:03:48.925 --> 02:03:51.165
is what we wanted to make sure you were aware
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there's something very similar in 3A.
02:03:53.559 --> 02:03:55.668
Okay, and in the other two grades
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that I had mentioned, was there a similar issue?
02:03:59.413 --> 02:04:00.662
It's a similar issue, yes sir.
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Okay.
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And that is going to be on, you have that handy?
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Yeah, what page is that?
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One of them will be on page 13.
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For second grade, the same thing,
02:04:15.446 --> 02:04:17.696
the new D, and existing 3A.
02:04:22.826 --> 02:04:24.530
So, the idea would be
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to conform the language to the same?
02:04:26.794 --> 02:04:28.351
Is that the idea, or what?
02:04:28.351 --> 02:04:31.314
So, I think the question for us is
02:04:31.314 --> 02:04:33.814
whether there is any desire to
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remove, "and use a dictionary to find words,"
02:04:39.002 --> 02:04:41.199
from the amended student expectation
02:04:41.199 --> 02:04:42.905
because it's already in 3A,
02:04:42.905 --> 02:04:45.279
and leave the language about alphabetizing.
02:04:45.279 --> 02:04:48.066
Is it also in third grade also for the third one?
02:04:48.066 --> 02:04:49.483
Yes sir, let me
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find that for you.
02:04:56.762 --> 02:05:00.929
So, page 18, it is the amended C and existing 3A.
02:05:07.952 --> 02:05:09.664
And that one's actually got very,
02:05:09.664 --> 02:05:11.479
very, similar language, the meaning,
02:05:11.479 --> 02:05:14.229
syllabication, and pronunciation.
02:05:17.442 --> 02:05:19.275
My initial thought is it's,
02:05:19.275 --> 02:05:20.997
in my mind, it's a different expectation
02:05:20.997 --> 02:05:22.551
for the alphabetizing part.
02:05:22.551 --> 02:05:24.884
I'd be open to others input.
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Are we suggesting that perhaps that
02:05:29.917 --> 02:05:33.009
just use a dictionary is not good enough,
02:05:33.009 --> 02:05:35.053
or that it is a duplication,
02:05:35.053 --> 02:05:36.177
that you might wanna consider.
02:05:36.177 --> 02:05:38.578
So, to us it seems like a duplication.
02:05:38.578 --> 02:05:40.966
You have one of three options.
02:05:40.966 --> 02:05:44.108
It's to leave it as it stands right now.
02:05:44.108 --> 02:05:46.573
A second option is to remove the part
02:05:46.573 --> 02:05:49.062
after the "and" in the new C.
02:05:49.062 --> 02:05:53.930
The third option is to remove 3A and keep the new language.
02:05:53.930 --> 02:05:57.720
So, that way you don't have two expectations
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that's talking about, so the language
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is slightly different, one of them
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specifically says, "a dictionary or glossary,"
02:06:03.494 --> 02:06:06.943
the other one says, "print or digital resources."
02:06:06.943 --> 02:06:08.982
But the part that would be the same is,
02:06:08.982 --> 02:06:10.534
"The student is expected to determine
02:06:10.534 --> 02:06:14.701
"meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation," twice.
02:06:17.367 --> 02:06:19.742
Yes, Mr. Rowley, do you have a suggestion?
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Well, it seems to me that in first and second grade,
02:06:26.031 --> 02:06:27.551
I guess it is, that it's okay,
02:06:27.551 --> 02:06:31.968
but in third grade, there is a definite duplication.
02:06:31.968 --> 02:06:33.521
Because you're talking about meanings,
02:06:33.521 --> 02:06:36.962
syllabication, and pronunciation of unknown words.
02:06:36.962 --> 02:06:41.072
But I agree with Member Ellis with regard
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to the alphabetizing and using a dictionary
02:06:44.425 --> 02:06:48.336
or digital resource for alphabetizing is different.
02:06:48.336 --> 02:06:51.497
Am I seeing that wrong, Monica?
02:06:51.497 --> 02:06:54.604
I think to us it just seemed like,
02:06:54.604 --> 02:06:57.825
it seemed duplicative across the board,
02:06:57.825 --> 02:07:00.056
and so you might choose one or the other.
02:07:00.056 --> 02:07:01.345
I mean, there's nothing that says
02:07:01.345 --> 02:07:03.022
that you can't go with the amended language
02:07:03.022 --> 02:07:04.939
and then strike the 3A.
02:07:06.367 --> 02:07:08.356
Just because you had a lot of discussion
02:07:08.356 --> 02:07:11.214
about trying to eliminate duplication,
02:07:11.214 --> 02:07:15.209
we felt like we should bring it to your attention.
02:07:15.209 --> 02:07:17.474
Yes, Ms. Miller, and then Ms. Perez.
02:07:17.474 --> 02:07:21.307
Okay, I'm sorry, Ms. Miller, hit that button.
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Can we vote for a new PA system.
02:07:25.692 --> 02:07:27.371
(speaking away from microphone)
02:07:27.371 --> 02:07:29.810
I know it but another better one.
02:07:29.810 --> 02:07:33.977
What research is saying how in the early grades like this,
02:07:35.269 --> 02:07:38.899
the tactical of a regular dictionary
02:07:38.899 --> 02:07:41.537
is much more effective in learning
02:07:41.537 --> 02:07:44.506
and retaining than actually digital.
02:07:44.506 --> 02:07:47.989
However, I think anytime we can encourage
02:07:47.989 --> 02:07:51.229
more three dimensional, tactical,
02:07:51.229 --> 02:07:53.510
with these kiddos learning,
02:07:53.510 --> 02:07:56.853
it is in our best interest and their best interest.
02:07:56.853 --> 02:07:58.853
So, Sue, you feel, yeah.
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Madam Chair, just one other piece of information
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just so that everyone is aware.
02:08:05.853 --> 02:08:08.836
So, that 3A student expectation
02:08:08.836 --> 02:08:11.935
does carry through all the way up to high school
02:08:11.935 --> 02:08:15.185
about using resources like dictionaries
02:08:16.590 --> 02:08:19.327
to find words, or some variety of that language
02:08:19.327 --> 02:08:22.401
exists up through 12th grade.
02:08:22.401 --> 02:08:24.539
Print or digital resource kind of thing.
02:08:24.539 --> 02:08:27.963
So, in the next grade it says, "use a resource
02:08:27.963 --> 02:08:30.803
"such as a picture dictionary or a digital resource,"
02:08:30.803 --> 02:08:33.079
so they're all I think, the language
02:08:33.079 --> 02:08:35.455
might be slightly different, but that
02:08:35.455 --> 02:08:39.622
concept is included up through high school in three.
02:08:45.694 --> 02:08:47.964
Mr. Ellis, yes.
02:08:47.964 --> 02:08:50.777
I would make an amendment to my motion
02:08:50.777 --> 02:08:54.277
in third grade, no just on third grade 2C.
02:08:57.518 --> 02:08:59.343
3A goes all the way up.
02:08:59.343 --> 02:09:03.971
But the amendment would be on 2C, "to alphabetize
02:09:03.971 --> 02:09:07.971
"a series of words to the third letter."
02:09:09.600 --> 02:09:13.600
And to leave first grade and second grade as is.
02:09:16.901 --> 02:09:19.042
Any further discussion?
02:09:19.042 --> 02:09:21.824
Unless there's objection, we'll go ahead and fix that.
02:09:21.824 --> 02:09:23.553
Did staff get that?
02:09:23.553 --> 02:09:27.720
Okay, any other change for second or are you good?
02:09:29.804 --> 02:09:30.953
Leave it alone, okay.
02:09:30.953 --> 02:09:33.036
Any other things to note?
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So, I think the one other thing,
02:09:37.518 --> 02:09:40.613
this is not specific to the rule text,
02:09:40.613 --> 02:09:42.468
but we just felt like it was,
02:09:42.468 --> 02:09:45.173
well I was reminded, and if I had forgotten,
02:09:45.173 --> 02:09:46.319
I thought there was a chance that
02:09:46.319 --> 02:09:48.425
some of you either might have forgotten
02:09:48.425 --> 02:09:51.028
or might not be aware because you're new to the board,
02:09:51.028 --> 02:09:54.915
but your operating rules, and this is for April,
02:09:54.915 --> 02:09:57.915
your operating rules do require that
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any amendments that a board member
02:10:01.733 --> 02:10:04.865
wishes to make must be submitted
02:10:04.865 --> 02:10:08.777
in writing to staff no later than 5:00 PM,
02:10:08.777 --> 02:10:10.569
or two hours following adjournment
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of the Committee of the Full Board,
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whichever is later, on the day
02:10:14.140 --> 02:10:16.749
prior to the amendment being considered
02:10:16.749 --> 02:10:18.635
by the board in accordance with rules
02:10:18.635 --> 02:10:21.923
adopted relating to text adoption.
02:10:21.923 --> 02:10:24.877
And we are required to make all amendments
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available to the public to the extent possible.
02:10:28.959 --> 02:10:31.876
So, just to keep in mind, the issue
02:10:33.414 --> 02:10:35.572
that we had yesterday with amendments
02:10:35.572 --> 02:10:38.155
being made well into the night,
02:10:39.142 --> 02:10:40.652
you just need to be mindful that
02:10:40.652 --> 02:10:43.949
you have that rule in place for second reading.
02:10:43.949 --> 02:10:45.906
I know there's been a lot of conversation
02:10:45.906 --> 02:10:48.139
about well, we can just deal with it at second reading.
02:10:48.139 --> 02:10:49.831
We felt like it was important that
02:10:49.831 --> 02:10:52.183
you be aware that we would have to be
02:10:52.183 --> 02:10:53.853
provided with all that in writing,
02:10:53.853 --> 02:10:58.020
and it will have to be done in advance of the Friday vote.
02:10:59.903 --> 02:11:01.917
Any other things we should know?
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Yes ma'am, one more thing.
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Is it correct that you wish for us
02:11:06.514 --> 02:11:09.672
to apply this amendment that we just made
02:11:09.672 --> 02:11:11.643
to third grade English also
02:11:11.643 --> 02:11:14.560
to third grade Spanish Chapter 128?
02:11:16.182 --> 02:11:17.205
Yes.
I deffer that to
02:11:17.205 --> 02:11:18.817
my colleague from El Paso.
02:11:18.817 --> 02:11:19.723
Yes, yes.
02:11:19.723 --> 02:11:20.723
Yes, okay.
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Anything else?
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I think that's it.
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That's it.
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(speaking away from microphone)
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Ms. Perez.
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Okay, so, I spoke with a few
02:11:36.682 --> 02:11:40.765
of my colleagues about the Spanish Language
02:11:40.765 --> 02:11:45.277
Arts and Reading recommendations from Alief ISD.
02:11:45.277 --> 02:11:48.384
And following what Monica just said,
02:11:48.384 --> 02:11:51.213
there are over 30 amendments in this.
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And so that means after we take it back
02:11:53.010 --> 02:11:57.268
to Region 19 for our Spanish Language Arts team
02:11:57.268 --> 02:12:00.067
there to review, if there's something here
02:12:00.067 --> 02:12:03.724
that they agree with, which I suspect
02:12:03.724 --> 02:12:06.180
that they're going to agree with all 30 of them,
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that means that you need them in writing from me by when?
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Well, so, it would be helpful
02:12:13.986 --> 02:12:17.990
for us to have them in advance of the meeting,
02:12:17.990 --> 02:12:20.353
so that that way if there's any formatting
02:12:20.353 --> 02:12:21.817
that we can do to make this process
02:12:21.817 --> 02:12:23.271
work more smoothly for you,
02:12:23.271 --> 02:12:25.577
we have some time to do that for you.
02:12:25.577 --> 02:12:28.494
But your rule specifically is about
02:12:30.484 --> 02:12:32.979
when you have your Committee of the Full Board meeting,
02:12:32.979 --> 02:12:36.375
which we anticipate typically is on Wednesday,
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my understanding is the idea is that
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you have to submit those in writing
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to us either by 5:00 PM,
02:12:41.044 --> 02:12:44.154
or if the meeting goes later than 5:00 PM,
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the end of the meeting on Wednesday
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so that we can post them on the TEA website
02:12:48.649 --> 02:12:51.723
for the public to view on Thursday
02:12:51.723 --> 02:12:55.177
before you take a final vote on Friday.
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And so that is my understanding
02:12:57.257 --> 02:13:00.238
of the rule that you have included
02:13:00.238 --> 02:13:01.532
in your operating rules.
02:13:01.532 --> 02:13:03.782
And I'm looking at SBOE-23.
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And so, just wanted to give you
02:13:07.673 --> 02:13:10.406
an opportunity to think about this and to prepare.
02:13:10.406 --> 02:13:15.158
We have no idea how many amendments to anticipate,
02:13:15.158 --> 02:13:16.484
and that will involve some work
02:13:16.484 --> 02:13:18.331
for us to provide the public
02:13:18.331 --> 02:13:20.950
with an opportunity to view those.
02:13:20.950 --> 02:13:22.608
So, when we already know about
02:13:22.608 --> 02:13:26.307
amendments like these ahead of time,
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I think the five o'clock rule
02:13:27.896 --> 02:13:30.052
would more apply for some testimony
02:13:30.052 --> 02:13:32.115
that you may have heard that might have
02:13:32.115 --> 02:13:34.093
been compelling that, oh, they caught
02:13:34.093 --> 02:13:36.079
something that we didn't catch,
02:13:36.079 --> 02:13:38.026
or something that we need to fix.
02:13:38.026 --> 02:13:39.593
You know, that's why you'd wanna
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get those kind of things in.
02:13:40.968 --> 02:13:42.511
But something early like this,
02:13:42.511 --> 02:13:44.815
that you can work on now and get
02:13:44.815 --> 02:13:46.489
folks together on now, we'd wanna
02:13:46.489 --> 02:13:48.003
get that as soon as possible.
02:13:48.003 --> 02:13:50.420
So, then we're not considering tons
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of stuff at the end.
02:13:51.568 --> 02:13:52.940
Because I think that was one of the issues,
02:13:52.940 --> 02:13:54.780
even at first reading, that became a problem,
02:13:54.780 --> 02:13:56.989
there was just a lot of input,
02:13:56.989 --> 02:13:59.842
and we tried to be as thoughtful as we could.
02:13:59.842 --> 02:14:01.014
Yes, Mr. Cortez?
02:14:01.014 --> 02:14:02.425
Monica, can you provide us,
02:14:02.425 --> 02:14:03.655
I know we just got hard copies,
02:14:03.655 --> 02:14:05.515
can you give us a digital copy
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that we can work off of as well?
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I don't know if it's already been emailed.
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No, we have not emailed anything,
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and I think that's a good point.
02:14:12.636 --> 02:14:15.878
So, we now have to turn these documents
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over to our rule making office.
02:14:17.160 --> 02:14:18.799
They're the ones who go through,
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as I mentioned yesterday, with a fine tooth comb
02:14:20.809 --> 02:14:23.684
to make sure that we've done everything correctly,
02:14:23.684 --> 02:14:25.822
and the prepare the filing.
02:14:25.822 --> 02:14:29.335
What we anticipate we'll likely do,
02:14:29.335 --> 02:14:30.350
and we've done this in the past,
02:14:30.350 --> 02:14:32.693
is that we will add some disclaimer language
02:14:32.693 --> 02:14:34.895
that says that this is still going through
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technical edits, and so you might see some adjustments.
02:14:37.579 --> 02:14:39.801
And so we need to give them an opportunity
02:14:39.801 --> 02:14:43.067
to do that before we provide you and
02:14:43.067 --> 02:14:45.868
post on our website electronic copies,
02:14:45.868 --> 02:14:48.216
just so that a member of the public
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doesn't get this and think that it's final.
02:14:50.715 --> 02:14:54.715
And so, we will begin work on that very quickly.
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We are also, I will mention,
02:14:59.249 --> 02:15:01.532
we also had a conversation this morning
02:15:01.532 --> 02:15:04.865
about what we think we can do to provide
02:15:06.452 --> 02:15:09.229
information in the vertical format
02:15:09.229 --> 02:15:10.754
that folks are used to seeing.
02:15:10.754 --> 02:15:14.754
And so, I would ask for a little bit of patience
02:15:15.997 --> 02:15:20.282
for us to try and regroup and figure out what we can do.
02:15:20.282 --> 02:15:22.731
But we do anticipate posting on the website
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something in a vertical format
02:15:25.761 --> 02:15:28.200
that folks are used to seeing.
02:15:28.200 --> 02:15:29.809
These are the kinds of things that
02:15:29.809 --> 02:15:33.059
we just can't really do well overnight.
02:15:34.807 --> 02:15:35.640
Sure.
02:15:35.640 --> 02:15:39.140
I can just ask a follow up to that, right?
02:15:40.010 --> 02:15:42.359
Thank you that you're going to do that,
02:15:42.359 --> 02:15:44.682
and I understand there's a little bit
02:15:44.682 --> 02:15:46.739
of time involved, obviously, in that.
02:15:46.739 --> 02:15:48.874
I don't need it tomorrow, I don't need it on Monday.
02:15:48.874 --> 02:15:51.547
But as I go back into my district,
02:15:51.547 --> 02:15:53.890
and I start sending emails to superintendents
02:15:53.890 --> 02:15:56.307
and say, "This is coming out.
02:15:58.132 --> 02:16:00.882
"I'd like for you guys as a group
02:16:02.015 --> 02:16:04.789
"of superintendents to send in your experts,
02:16:04.789 --> 02:16:06.330
"and maybe one district can host,
02:16:06.330 --> 02:16:08.031
"and they can have like a strategy session
02:16:08.031 --> 02:16:09.864
"and go through this."
02:16:10.967 --> 02:16:13.966
That process for me takes time to
02:16:13.966 --> 02:16:16.116
facilitate to bring them together.
02:16:16.116 --> 02:16:18.195
So, if I can get just an approximation,
02:16:18.195 --> 02:16:21.288
are you thinking 10 days, two weeks?
02:16:21.288 --> 02:16:24.951
Are you thinking late February, early March?
02:16:24.951 --> 02:16:26.329
That way I can at least
02:16:26.329 --> 02:16:27.162
have an idea--
We don't have
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that kind of time.
02:16:27.995 --> 02:16:31.358
of what timetables I'm looking at to schedule dates.
02:16:31.358 --> 02:16:35.154
So, we don't have the luxury of that kind of time.
02:16:35.154 --> 02:16:38.207
Your next meeting will be here before we know it.
02:16:38.207 --> 02:16:40.381
I think my understanding is that
02:16:40.381 --> 02:16:42.501
we have less than six weeks between
02:16:42.501 --> 02:16:45.011
now and the next time that you're in town.
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So, in order for us to meet the 30 day
02:16:48.484 --> 02:16:52.157
public comment period, I think best case scenario,
02:16:52.157 --> 02:16:54.554
we might have two weeks.
02:16:54.554 --> 02:16:56.063
I don't know that we're necessarily
02:16:56.063 --> 02:16:57.828
going to have the luxury of that.
02:16:57.828 --> 02:17:01.372
But I think those of you who know me
02:17:01.372 --> 02:17:03.137
know that I try not to promise
02:17:03.137 --> 02:17:05.187
something we can't deliver on.
02:17:05.187 --> 02:17:07.807
And so we will need a few days
02:17:07.807 --> 02:17:11.974
just to try to make heads or tales of all of this.
02:17:13.046 --> 02:17:14.609
We recognize that we've also got to
02:17:14.609 --> 02:17:16.147
make some adjustments and provide
02:17:16.147 --> 02:17:17.957
folks with a preview of what
02:17:17.957 --> 02:17:20.215
you will be considering for high school.
02:17:20.215 --> 02:17:22.659
So, we will certainly do that
02:17:22.659 --> 02:17:24.409
as quickly as we can.
02:17:25.650 --> 02:17:27.529
But I'm hesitant to give you a specific date
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with the fear that we might not be able to meet that.
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Any other questions?
02:17:35.990 --> 02:17:37.908
Okay, the motion for us, members,
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is it's moved that the State Board of Education
02:17:40.192 --> 02:17:41.610
approve for the first reading
02:17:41.610 --> 02:17:42.867
and filing authorization proposed
02:17:42.867 --> 02:17:45.237
amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 110,
02:17:45.237 --> 02:17:46.692
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:17:46.692 --> 02:17:48.597
for English Language Arts and Reading,
02:17:48.597 --> 02:17:51.148
Subchapter A, Elementary, and Subchapter B,
02:17:51.148 --> 02:17:53.928
Middle School, and Chapter 128,
02:17:53.928 --> 02:17:55.588
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:17:55.588 --> 02:17:57.782
for Spanish Language Arts and Reading
02:17:57.782 --> 02:18:00.147
and English as a Second Language,
02:18:00.147 --> 02:18:01.757
Subchapter A, Elementary,
02:18:01.757 --> 02:18:03.733
and Subchapter B, Middle School.
02:18:03.733 --> 02:18:05.662
All those in favor, say aye.
02:18:05.662 --> 02:18:06.495
Aye.
02:18:06.495 --> 02:18:07.690
All those opposed, say no.
02:18:07.690 --> 02:18:08.773
Ayes have it.
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Okay, Committee on Instruction I think is up next.
02:18:16.339 --> 02:18:18.047
Thank you, Mr. Rowley.
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If you will get your minutes.
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Committee on Instruction February 2nd, 2017.
02:18:23.228 --> 02:18:26.145
And our first motion is on page two
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under action item number four.
02:18:34.549 --> 02:18:37.179
On behalf of the Committee on Instruction,
02:18:37.179 --> 02:18:39.179
I move that the State Board of Education
02:18:39.179 --> 02:18:41.570
approve for a period of five years
02:18:41.570 --> 02:18:44.027
the following innovative course,
02:18:44.027 --> 02:18:46.803
which does not fall within any of the subject areas
02:18:46.803 --> 02:18:50.170
of the foundation or enrichment curriculum:
02:18:50.170 --> 02:18:54.003
Methodology for Academic and Personal Success.
02:18:58.330 --> 02:18:59.439
Hold on just one second,
02:18:59.439 --> 02:19:02.449
we're trying to check something.
02:19:02.449 --> 02:19:06.449
(speaking away from microphone)
02:19:13.291 --> 02:19:15.831
Okay, terrific, so it was moved
02:19:15.831 --> 02:19:17.178
to the State Board of Education
02:19:17.178 --> 02:19:18.532
to approve for a period of five years
02:19:18.532 --> 02:19:20.239
the following innovative course,
02:19:20.239 --> 02:19:22.046
which does not fall within any
02:19:22.046 --> 02:19:24.933
of the subject areas of the foundation
02:19:24.933 --> 02:19:26.540
or enrichment curriculum: Methodology
02:19:26.540 --> 02:19:29.917
for Academic and Personal Success.
02:19:29.917 --> 02:19:31.972
Are you ready for the question?
02:19:31.972 --> 02:19:33.524
All those in favor, say aye.
02:19:33.524 --> 02:19:34.357
Aye.
02:19:34.357 --> 02:19:35.341
All those opposed, say no.
02:19:35.341 --> 02:19:37.085
Ayes have it.
02:19:37.085 --> 02:19:38.013
All right, the other one is at
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the bottom of page two.
02:19:41.027 --> 02:19:43.290
On behalf of the Committee on Instruction,
02:19:43.290 --> 02:19:45.002
I move that the State Board of Education
02:19:45.002 --> 02:19:46.876
approve for first reading and filing
02:19:46.876 --> 02:19:50.304
authorization proposed new 19 TAC
02:19:50.304 --> 02:19:52.875
Chapter 114, Texas Essential Knowledge
02:19:52.875 --> 02:19:56.059
and Skills for Languages other than English,
02:19:56.059 --> 02:19:58.809
Subchapter C, High School, 114.53
02:20:00.461 --> 02:20:03.961
Advanced Language for Career Applications.
02:20:05.361 --> 02:20:08.320
Terrific, so it is moved that
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the State Board of Education approve
02:20:11.292 --> 02:20:13.424
for first reading and filing authorization
02:20:13.424 --> 02:20:16.007
proposed new 19 TAC Chapter 114,
02:20:16.969 --> 02:20:18.437
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:20:18.437 --> 02:20:19.857
for Languages other than English,
02:20:19.857 --> 02:20:22.607
Subchapter C, High School, 114.53
02:20:25.171 --> 02:20:28.631
Advanced Language for Career Applications.
02:20:28.631 --> 02:20:29.994
Are you ready for the question?
02:20:29.994 --> 02:20:31.617
All those in favor, say aye.
02:20:31.617 --> 02:20:32.450
Aye.
02:20:32.450 --> 02:20:33.742
All those opposed, say no.
02:20:33.742 --> 02:20:35.239
The ayes have it.
02:20:35.239 --> 02:20:37.519
All right, page three, about the middle
02:20:37.519 --> 02:20:40.852
of the page where you see the word "vote".
02:20:41.749 --> 02:20:44.133
On behalf of, pardon me,
02:20:44.133 --> 02:20:45.856
on behalf of the Committee on Instruction,
02:20:45.856 --> 02:20:47.420
I move that the State Board of Education
02:20:47.420 --> 02:20:50.626
approve for first reading and filing authorization
02:20:50.626 --> 02:20:54.739
proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 115,
02:20:54.739 --> 02:20:56.938
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:20:56.938 --> 02:21:00.817
for Health Education, Subchapter B, Middle School,
02:21:00.817 --> 02:21:04.317
and Subchapter C, High School, as amended.
02:21:05.163 --> 02:21:08.588
Are you ready for the question?
02:21:08.588 --> 02:21:11.324
I need to reread that again just to be sure we know,
02:21:11.324 --> 02:21:12.474
let me read that to you again.
02:21:12.474 --> 02:21:14.031
It is moved that State Board of Education
02:21:14.031 --> 02:21:15.790
approve for first reading and filing authorization
02:21:15.790 --> 02:21:18.752
proposed amendments 19 TAC Chapter 115,
02:21:18.752 --> 02:21:20.095
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:21:20.095 --> 02:21:22.679
for Health Education, Subchapter B, Middle School,
02:21:22.679 --> 02:21:26.330
and Subchapter C, High School, as amended.
02:21:26.330 --> 02:21:28.252
Now, are you ready for the question?
02:21:28.252 --> 02:21:30.116
All those in favor, say aye.
02:21:30.116 --> 02:21:30.949
Aye.
02:21:30.949 --> 02:21:32.189
All those opposed, say no.
02:21:32.189 --> 02:21:33.799
Ayes have it.
02:21:33.799 --> 02:21:38.388
And our last motion is on page four at the top.
02:21:38.388 --> 02:21:40.134
On behalf of the Committee on Instruction,
02:21:40.134 --> 02:21:42.069
I move that the State Board of Education
02:21:42.069 --> 02:21:43.989
deny the petition for adoption
02:21:43.989 --> 02:21:47.322
of a rule concerning 19 TAC Chapter 130,
02:21:48.539 --> 02:21:50.279
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:21:50.279 --> 02:21:52.058
for Career and Technical Education,
02:21:52.058 --> 02:21:55.225
Subchapter J, Human Services, 130.283,
02:21:58.079 --> 02:22:01.412
Cosmetology I Two Credits, adopted 2015,
02:22:02.326 --> 02:22:06.493
and 130.284, Cosmetology II Two Credits, adopted 2015.
02:22:13.285 --> 02:22:15.399
(speaking away from microphone)
02:22:15.399 --> 02:22:17.943
Is the cause part of that or...
02:22:17.943 --> 02:22:21.501
(speaking away from microphone)
02:22:21.501 --> 02:22:22.334
That doesn't matter?
02:22:22.334 --> 02:22:23.167
Okay.
02:22:24.815 --> 02:22:26.392
It is moved that State Board of Education
02:22:26.392 --> 02:22:28.510
deny the petition for adoption of a rule
02:22:28.510 --> 02:22:31.450
concerning 29 TAC Chapter 130,
02:22:31.450 --> 02:22:33.058
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:22:33.058 --> 02:22:34.988
for Career and Technical Education,
02:22:34.988 --> 02:22:36.488
I've got it wrong?
02:22:37.595 --> 02:22:40.286
Oh, we do have to hear the reason, okay.
02:22:40.286 --> 02:22:42.642
Okay, you want me to read it?
02:22:42.642 --> 02:22:45.137
I'll go ahead and read the whole motion.
02:22:45.137 --> 02:22:46.625
It's moved the State Board of Education
02:22:46.625 --> 02:22:48.440
deny the petition for adoption of a rule
02:22:48.440 --> 02:22:50.978
concerning 19 TAC Chapter 130,
02:22:50.978 --> 02:22:52.396
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
02:22:52.396 --> 02:22:54.050
for Career and Technical Education,
02:22:54.050 --> 02:22:58.012
Subchapter J, Human Services, 130.283,
02:22:58.012 --> 02:23:01.191
Cosmetology I Two Credits, adopted 2015,
02:23:01.191 --> 02:23:04.901
and 130.284, Cosmetology II Two Credits,
02:23:04.901 --> 02:23:07.012
adopted 2015, because the TEKS
02:23:07.012 --> 02:23:08.731
for Cosmetology can not be revised
02:23:08.731 --> 02:23:12.755
until they become effective on August 28, 2017.
02:23:12.755 --> 02:23:14.700
The State Board of Education took action
02:23:14.700 --> 02:23:16.264
to address the issue presented by
02:23:16.264 --> 02:23:20.166
the petitioners at its November 2016 meeting.
02:23:20.166 --> 02:23:21.602
Yes, Mrs. Perez?
02:23:21.602 --> 02:23:22.522
Thank you, Madam Chair.
02:23:22.522 --> 02:23:23.749
I just wanted to point out, and actually,
02:23:23.749 --> 02:23:25.183
you did a great job just now explaining
02:23:25.183 --> 02:23:27.470
an issue that came across in our
02:23:27.470 --> 02:23:30.181
Committee on Initiatives conversation.
02:23:30.181 --> 02:23:32.102
I think that the board just,
02:23:32.102 --> 02:23:35.599
if we can in the future just focus
02:23:35.599 --> 02:23:37.057
on the fact that this was a petition,
02:23:37.057 --> 02:23:38.694
this is an issue that we're going to be
02:23:38.694 --> 02:23:40.731
looking at further, and we're looking
02:23:40.731 --> 02:23:43.284
at language to better be transparent
02:23:43.284 --> 02:23:45.137
with the community that wants to come
02:23:45.137 --> 02:23:47.933
and is asking for rule changes.
02:23:47.933 --> 02:23:50.253
This is an issue that definitely came up
02:23:50.253 --> 02:23:52.697
in Instruction over the last couple of,
02:23:52.697 --> 02:23:54.732
probably the last year and a half.
02:23:54.732 --> 02:23:56.480
And so, we anticipate that there will
02:23:56.480 --> 02:23:58.036
be more petitions that come before
02:23:58.036 --> 02:23:59.301
the board in the future.
02:23:59.301 --> 02:24:00.846
And so, this is something that
02:24:00.846 --> 02:24:03.295
we're definitely looking at sharing
02:24:03.295 --> 02:24:05.505
with the community for transparency.
02:24:05.505 --> 02:24:07.677
So, just wanted to put that out there
02:24:07.677 --> 02:24:09.397
so that for future meetings
02:24:09.397 --> 02:24:11.287
when we see petitions come across the board,
02:24:11.287 --> 02:24:13.392
please know that we're trying to
02:24:13.392 --> 02:24:15.326
better communicate with the community
02:24:15.326 --> 02:24:16.657
and individuals who are coming
02:24:16.657 --> 02:24:18.568
to ask for rule text changes.
02:24:18.568 --> 02:24:19.624
Are you ready of the,
02:24:19.624 --> 02:24:21.662
yeah, Mr. Maynard.
02:24:21.662 --> 02:24:24.039
Just as a point of clarification,
02:24:24.039 --> 02:24:26.981
it's my understanding that,
02:24:26.981 --> 02:24:29.024
and I wasn't in the committee meeting, obviously,
02:24:29.024 --> 02:24:33.542
but the petition was to add a third credit, I guess.
02:24:33.542 --> 02:24:35.608
Was that to do that?
02:24:35.608 --> 02:24:39.775
It's my understanding that a solution has been proposed,
02:24:42.334 --> 02:24:45.060
that there is, essentially, a one year
02:24:45.060 --> 02:24:47.060
innovative course patch.
02:24:48.198 --> 02:24:50.231
Has the agency received a proposal
02:24:50.231 --> 02:24:52.402
for that innovative course, I'm just curious?
02:24:52.402 --> 02:24:54.529
Yes sir, you're correct.
02:24:54.529 --> 02:24:56.846
And actually, there are two separate courses,
02:24:56.846 --> 02:24:58.995
and so it would be a one credit lab
02:24:58.995 --> 02:25:00.696
for each one of those courses,
02:25:00.696 --> 02:25:02.599
Cosmetology I and II.
02:25:02.599 --> 02:25:05.993
The agency did receive the innovative course application.
02:25:05.993 --> 02:25:09.089
Staff worked diligently with the individual
02:25:09.089 --> 02:25:12.715
who submitted the application to get it approved.
02:25:12.715 --> 02:25:14.821
And so, it is already approved,
02:25:14.821 --> 02:25:17.928
and the steps have been taken
02:25:17.928 --> 02:25:20.421
to make that an option that districts
02:25:20.421 --> 02:25:24.022
will be able to use in the 2017-18 school year.
02:25:24.022 --> 02:25:25.845
And I believe that information
02:25:25.845 --> 02:25:27.966
was also communicated to the field
02:25:27.966 --> 02:25:30.044
via Listserv so that they were aware
02:25:30.044 --> 02:25:34.337
that those two courses have already been approved.
02:25:34.337 --> 02:25:38.087
So, we have, at least, applied the bandaid.
02:25:39.900 --> 02:25:42.863
And then we can move forward with that
02:25:42.863 --> 02:25:45.280
change to add that one credit
02:25:46.945 --> 02:25:49.184
moving forward in September.
02:25:49.184 --> 02:25:50.273
As soon as your able, yes sir.
02:25:50.273 --> 02:25:52.615
All right, thank you.
02:25:52.615 --> 02:25:54.992
Okay, members, are you ready for the question?
02:25:54.992 --> 02:25:56.610
All those in favor, say aye.
02:25:56.610 --> 02:25:57.443
Aye.
02:25:57.443 --> 02:25:59.242
All those opposed, say no.
02:25:59.242 --> 02:26:00.325
Ayes have it.
02:26:03.443 --> 02:26:06.593
Okay, I believe a Committee on School Finance
02:26:06.593 --> 02:26:09.311
and Permanent School Fund.
02:26:09.311 --> 02:26:10.885
So, the first item.
02:26:10.885 --> 02:26:12.114
Madam Chair.
02:26:12.114 --> 02:26:13.375
Yes.
02:26:13.375 --> 02:26:14.208
You ready for us?
02:26:14.208 --> 02:26:15.786
Mr. Bradley, yes.
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Members, you have two sets of minutes.
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There's the school finance items.
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And then there's permanent school fund
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under school finance items.
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We only have one item to present for the board.
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It's on the second page.
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It's action item, it's number 13.
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And on behalf of all five members
02:26:34.587 --> 02:26:37.228
of the committee, we move that
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the State Board of Education,
02:26:38.597 --> 02:26:40.456
by an affirmative vote of two thirds
02:26:40.456 --> 02:26:41.602
of the members of the board,
02:26:41.602 --> 02:26:43.674
approve for second reading and final adoption
02:26:43.674 --> 02:26:47.455
the proposed amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 33,
02:26:47.455 --> 02:26:49.477
Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies,
02:26:49.477 --> 02:26:52.193
and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund,
02:26:52.193 --> 02:26:55.101
Subchapter A, State Board of Education Rules,
02:26:55.101 --> 02:26:59.268
33.65, Bond Guarantee Program for School Districts.
02:27:02.788 --> 02:27:06.580
Oh, with an effective date of 20 days after filing?
02:27:06.580 --> 02:27:09.225
Ancillary, I'll just say that
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this will have the rule go into effect
02:27:13.844 --> 02:27:18.454
20 days after it is filed if we get two thirds vote.
02:27:18.454 --> 02:27:19.287
Yeah, I'm just
02:27:19.287 --> 02:27:21.278
going to reread it.
It's not part of the motion.
02:27:21.278 --> 02:27:23.918
Well, it has to be part of the vote motion,
02:27:23.918 --> 02:27:26.129
according to our parliamentarian, Captain Kirk,
02:27:26.129 --> 02:27:29.852
got us going.
He told me different.
02:27:29.852 --> 02:27:31.557
It is moved the State Board of Education
02:27:31.557 --> 02:27:34.646
approve for second reading and final adoption
02:27:34.646 --> 02:27:37.423
the proposed amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 33,
02:27:37.423 --> 02:27:39.172
Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies,
02:27:39.172 --> 02:27:41.937
and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund,
02:27:41.937 --> 02:27:44.113
Subchapter A, State Board of Education Rules,
02:27:44.113 --> 02:27:47.906
33.65, Bond Guarantee Program for School Districts,
02:27:47.906 --> 02:27:50.362
with an effective date of 20 days after filing
02:27:50.362 --> 02:27:52.003
as adopted with the Texas Register.
02:27:52.003 --> 02:27:53.741
And of course, as was mentioned,
02:27:53.741 --> 02:27:55.823
if I remember, Bradley, to set an earlier
02:27:55.823 --> 02:27:58.409
effective date requires a two thirds vote
02:27:58.409 --> 02:28:01.233
of the members, which is 10 votes in the affirmative.
02:28:01.233 --> 02:28:03.337
Are you ready for the question?
02:28:03.337 --> 02:28:06.920
All those in favor please, raise your hand.
02:28:11.604 --> 02:28:12.437
Okay.
02:28:13.497 --> 02:28:17.164
14, and then those opposed, raise your hand.
02:28:18.053 --> 02:28:21.720
Okay, there are 14 votes in the affirmative,
02:28:23.958 --> 02:28:25.839
and none in the negative.
02:28:25.839 --> 02:28:29.426
Motion passes, and it will have the early effective date.
02:28:29.426 --> 02:28:30.593
Madam Chair.
02:28:31.793 --> 02:28:33.574
Under permanent school fund,
02:28:33.574 --> 02:28:36.586
which is the second set of minutes you have,
02:28:36.586 --> 02:28:38.300
there is nothing to take action on.
02:28:38.300 --> 02:28:41.164
I would just think it's significant to report
02:28:41.164 --> 02:28:42.988
that the five members, and it went through
02:28:42.988 --> 02:28:45.122
the consent item on number eight,
02:28:45.122 --> 02:28:46.925
decision on real estate vestments,
02:28:46.925 --> 02:28:48.873
Just to notify you that you consented
02:28:48.873 --> 02:28:51.884
to us investing in a commitment of
02:28:51.884 --> 02:28:56.296
75 million dollars to the Exeter Industrial
02:28:56.296 --> 02:28:58.129
Value Fund number 4LP.
02:29:00.678 --> 02:29:02.159
We are moving towards a target
02:29:02.159 --> 02:29:04.100
of investing into real estate.
02:29:04.100 --> 02:29:07.225
We're almost to about the two billion dollar mark.
02:29:07.225 --> 02:29:09.597
It's a very profitable sector of
02:29:09.597 --> 02:29:10.821
our asset allocation.
02:29:10.821 --> 02:29:13.071
It's doing extremely well.
02:29:14.024 --> 02:29:16.992
We got a 9% preferred rate of return
02:29:16.992 --> 02:29:18.368
on it in our position.
02:29:18.368 --> 02:29:20.618
We'll probably exceed that.
02:29:21.886 --> 02:29:23.969
This one was kind of unique.
02:29:23.969 --> 02:29:25.840
We've been buying apartment complexes
02:29:25.840 --> 02:29:26.933
and office buildings.
02:29:26.933 --> 02:29:29.052
This group's doing something a little bit different.
02:29:29.052 --> 02:29:33.251
They're investing in big box stores and retail.
02:29:33.251 --> 02:29:34.926
I would suggest at the level that
02:29:34.926 --> 02:29:36.763
we're getting into it, you probably
02:29:36.763 --> 02:29:41.137
have an ownership in some of the stores you walk into.
02:29:41.137 --> 02:29:42.083
Anyway, thank you, members.
Thank you for
02:29:42.083 --> 02:29:44.294
giving us a little update, there.
02:29:44.294 --> 02:29:47.286
Okay, and I believe we only have one more,
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and that's Committee on School Initiatives.
02:29:50.852 --> 02:29:52.142
All right, so behalf on
02:29:52.142 --> 02:29:53.749
the Committee of School Initiatives
02:29:53.749 --> 02:29:56.034
I move that the board suspend
02:29:56.034 --> 02:29:57.923
the board operating procedures
02:29:57.923 --> 02:30:00.957
in accordance with Section 5.2A
02:30:00.957 --> 02:30:03.002
to allow consideration at first reading
02:30:03.002 --> 02:30:05.344
and filing authorization, and approve
02:30:05.344 --> 02:30:07.338
for first reading and filing authorization
02:30:07.338 --> 02:30:09.673
the proposed amendment to 19 TAC
02:30:09.673 --> 02:30:13.021
Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A,
02:30:13.021 --> 02:30:15.361
State Board of Education General Provisions,
02:30:15.361 --> 02:30:18.528
Subchapter 30.1, Petition for Adoption
02:30:18.528 --> 02:30:21.019
of Rule Changes as Amended,
02:30:21.019 --> 02:30:23.936
and you can see it in Attachment A.
02:30:25.007 --> 02:30:28.177
So, we'll have to take a vote on the suspension first.
02:30:28.177 --> 02:30:30.277
It's moved to suspend the board operating
02:30:30.277 --> 02:30:32.854
procedures in accordance with 52A
02:30:32.854 --> 02:30:34.499
to allow consideration at first reading
02:30:34.499 --> 02:30:36.023
and filing authorization of the proposed
02:30:36.023 --> 02:30:37.798
amendments to Chapter 30.
02:30:37.798 --> 02:30:39.049
All those in favor of suspending
02:30:39.049 --> 02:30:43.049
the board operation procedures, raise your hand.
02:30:47.941 --> 02:30:50.120
All opposed, raise your hand.
02:30:50.120 --> 02:30:52.823
Okay, two thirds in the affirmative.
02:30:52.823 --> 02:30:55.248
The board operating procedures are suspended.
02:30:55.248 --> 02:30:57.018
Now, the question is now on the motion
02:30:57.018 --> 02:30:59.128
to approve for first reading and filing authorization
02:30:59.128 --> 02:31:01.191
proposed amendments to 19 TAC
02:31:01.191 --> 02:31:04.002
Chapter 30, Administration, Subchapter A,
02:31:04.002 --> 02:31:05.746
State Board of Education General Provisions,
02:31:05.746 --> 02:31:08.911
30.1, Petition for Adoption of Rule Changes.
02:31:08.911 --> 02:31:10.551
Are you ready for the question?
02:31:10.551 --> 02:31:12.953
All those in favor, say aye.
02:31:12.953 --> 02:31:13.786
Aye.
02:31:13.786 --> 02:31:14.953
All those opposed, say no.
02:31:14.953 --> 02:31:16.875
Ayes have it, motion is adopted.
02:31:16.875 --> 02:31:19.375
I believe that is it, members.
02:31:22.388 --> 02:31:24.888
This is our announcement time.
02:31:27.015 --> 02:31:30.306
Mirisa Perez has something exciting
02:31:30.306 --> 02:31:33.306
that just had taking place with her.
02:31:34.790 --> 02:31:36.149
That is not what I was going to talk about,
02:31:36.149 --> 02:31:37.485
but I am happy to share.
02:31:37.485 --> 02:31:39.568
(laughs)
02:31:42.271 --> 02:31:44.528
Thank you so much, Madam Chair.
02:31:44.528 --> 02:31:47.564
In December I completed my Masters Program,
02:31:47.564 --> 02:31:50.792
so I am now a Master.
(whoops)
02:31:50.792 --> 02:31:52.912
Now, I got my Masters in Educational Leadership
02:31:52.912 --> 02:31:53.950
and Policy Studies.
02:31:53.950 --> 02:31:56.817
So, I'm really excited, and PhD, here I come,
02:31:56.817 --> 02:31:57.762
sooner than later.
02:31:57.762 --> 02:32:00.322
Could 2016 have been any busier for you?
02:32:00.322 --> 02:32:01.182
I'm just wondering?
02:32:01.182 --> 02:32:03.764
It was the best year ever for me.
02:32:03.764 --> 02:32:04.730
Well, with the exception of a couple
02:32:04.730 --> 02:32:06.762
of things that have happened.
02:32:06.762 --> 02:32:09.345
But, yeah, no, it's been great.
02:32:10.397 --> 02:32:12.346
Congratulations.
02:32:12.346 --> 02:32:15.179
So, here's another announcement.
02:32:17.822 --> 02:32:21.527
Come April, I will be walking around this place,
02:32:21.527 --> 02:32:24.849
again, much like I was in April this last year.
02:32:24.849 --> 02:32:27.276
I am expecting my second.
02:32:27.276 --> 02:32:29.526
(laughing)
02:32:31.924 --> 02:32:33.100
Congratulations.
Before people think
02:32:33.100 --> 02:32:36.350
I'm erroneously gaining tons of weight.
02:32:38.254 --> 02:32:39.671
I am due in July.
02:32:40.587 --> 02:32:42.837
Oh, congratulations, wow.
02:32:44.129 --> 02:32:46.743
The kids keep coming. (laughs)
02:32:46.743 --> 02:32:50.083
First and foremost, I wanted to thank staff
02:32:50.083 --> 02:32:51.527
for your hard work this week.
02:32:51.527 --> 02:32:54.253
We were kind of a pill to deal with.
02:32:54.253 --> 02:32:55.086
(laughs)
02:32:55.086 --> 02:32:58.557
Especially with ELAR, SLAR, and ESOL.
02:32:58.557 --> 02:33:00.943
So, I know yesterday during our conversations,
02:33:00.943 --> 02:33:02.690
you all were mentioning it was either
02:33:02.690 --> 02:33:05.883
the minutes or the rule text.
02:33:05.883 --> 02:33:07.655
And you all popped out both,
02:33:07.655 --> 02:33:09.024
so thank you so much for that.
02:33:09.024 --> 02:33:10.085
I don't know how long that took,
02:33:10.085 --> 02:33:13.286
but just really appreciate the work that you're doing.
02:33:13.286 --> 02:33:14.887
Thank you, we actually really didn't
02:33:14.887 --> 02:33:15.986
give you the minutes.
02:33:15.986 --> 02:33:19.845
The minutes would have been all of those motions and votes.
02:33:19.845 --> 02:33:23.201
So, you don't have that, but you do have--
02:33:23.201 --> 02:33:25.572
Oh, I was mixed up, okay, got it.
02:33:25.572 --> 02:33:28.037
Yeah, we had the choice, either or, and so.
02:33:28.037 --> 02:33:29.136
Got it, okay.
02:33:29.136 --> 02:33:29.973
We got some minutes.
02:33:29.973 --> 02:33:31.142
Okay, well, anyway.
02:33:31.142 --> 02:33:33.384
But anyway, thank you so much for the work
02:33:33.384 --> 02:33:35.134
because it was a lot.
02:33:36.516 --> 02:33:38.608
Second, I wanted to say happy birthday
02:33:38.608 --> 02:33:40.316
to Erika Beltran.
02:33:40.316 --> 02:33:41.149
(whoops)
02:33:41.149 --> 02:33:42.260
Today is her birthday.
02:33:42.260 --> 02:33:44.260
(claps)
02:33:48.209 --> 02:33:51.296
♫ Happy birthday to you
02:33:51.296 --> 02:33:54.732
♫ Happy birthday do you
02:33:54.732 --> 02:33:59.063
♫ Happy birthday, dear Erika
02:33:59.063 --> 02:34:02.738
♫ Happy birthday to you
02:34:02.738 --> 02:34:06.889
(whoops)
(claps)
02:34:06.889 --> 02:34:08.381
Sorry to do that to you, and I promise
02:34:08.381 --> 02:34:10.121
I'll stop talking after this one.
02:34:10.121 --> 02:34:13.111
But I wanted everybody, I'm not sure
02:34:13.111 --> 02:34:14.814
if everybody had seen this book
02:34:14.814 --> 02:34:16.188
or asked any questions about it.
02:34:16.188 --> 02:34:18.017
This was a very thoughtful gift
02:34:18.017 --> 02:34:20.423
from Member Miller.
02:34:20.423 --> 02:34:22.808
And so, I wanted to give her the opportunity
02:34:22.808 --> 02:34:24.816
to sort of explain where this came from.
02:34:24.816 --> 02:34:26.654
Because that was very thoughtful.
02:34:26.654 --> 02:34:28.780
And actually, that was on my list to bring up.
02:34:28.780 --> 02:34:30.531
And I wanted to make sure that
02:34:30.531 --> 02:34:32.781
everybody understood that Mrs. Miller
02:34:32.781 --> 02:34:34.220
was gifting the board with this book
02:34:34.220 --> 02:34:36.090
entitled, "Language at the Speed of Sight,"
02:34:36.090 --> 02:34:38.084
by Mark Seidenberg.
02:34:38.084 --> 02:34:40.242
Am I saying it right?
02:34:40.242 --> 02:34:43.173
Tincy's daughter, Cynthia Vance-Abrams
02:34:43.173 --> 02:34:44.489
reached out to the publisher to
02:34:44.489 --> 02:34:46.574
obtain the books in honor of her brother's memory
02:34:46.574 --> 02:34:49.259
and her mother's mission to support phonics based
02:34:49.259 --> 02:34:51.784
approaches to literacy instruction.
02:34:51.784 --> 02:34:54.289
So, thank you Tincy, that was very thoughtful of you.
02:34:54.289 --> 02:34:56.311
(room applauds)
02:34:56.311 --> 02:34:59.040
It just happened to be the 20th anniversary,
02:34:59.040 --> 02:35:01.331
Chairman, of my son's passing.
02:35:01.331 --> 02:35:03.840
So, that's kind of why we decided to.
02:35:03.840 --> 02:35:06.160
It was timely because we were dealing with
02:35:06.160 --> 02:35:08.268
phonics and reading, and this,
02:35:08.268 --> 02:35:11.646
basically, is the current support,
02:35:11.646 --> 02:35:16.235
continuing support of research for phonics, you all.
02:35:16.235 --> 02:35:17.184
Thank you.
02:35:17.184 --> 02:35:19.585
Well, Mrs. Miller, we all acknowledge
02:35:19.585 --> 02:35:22.640
you are a tireless warrior for phonics.
02:35:22.640 --> 02:35:26.553
And we got that, you are leading that charge
02:35:26.553 --> 02:35:28.483
on the board, and we really appreciate that
02:35:28.483 --> 02:35:30.973
dedication over many, many, years.
02:35:30.973 --> 02:35:32.514
Thank you very much.
02:35:32.514 --> 02:35:35.431
Okay, last announcement that I have
02:35:36.629 --> 02:35:38.222
unless somebody's surprising me
02:35:38.222 --> 02:35:41.474
like this one we got from Ms. Perez.
02:35:41.474 --> 02:35:43.449
Barbara Cargill has been selected
02:35:43.449 --> 02:35:46.177
to receive the Friend of Education Award
02:35:46.177 --> 02:35:50.758
at Sam Houston State University on March 4th.
02:35:50.758 --> 02:35:52.913
And the purpose of the Friends of Education Award
02:35:52.913 --> 02:35:54.568
is to recognize and honor individuals
02:35:54.568 --> 02:35:56.316
or businesses that have made significant
02:35:56.316 --> 02:35:58.389
contribution in the field of education.
02:35:58.389 --> 02:36:00.231
Congratulations, Ms. Cargill.
02:36:00.231 --> 02:36:02.898
(room applauds)
02:36:03.774 --> 02:36:07.048
Were there any other announcements
02:36:07.048 --> 02:36:09.597
that I'm not aware of?
02:36:09.597 --> 02:36:11.637
Special things.
02:36:11.637 --> 02:36:13.304
Yes, Mr. Maynard.
02:36:14.361 --> 02:36:18.091
Well this last week we got another kid,
02:36:18.091 --> 02:36:19.674
but not a goat kid.
02:36:21.122 --> 02:36:23.721
We got our ninth grandchild.
02:36:23.721 --> 02:36:27.167
Oh, congratulations, very good.
02:36:27.167 --> 02:36:29.256
So, we feel certain that we're
02:36:29.256 --> 02:36:31.069
going to hit double digits, and one of the days
02:36:31.069 --> 02:36:33.716
we'll have to rent the Civic Center for family gatherings.
02:36:33.716 --> 02:36:34.812
(laughs)
02:36:34.812 --> 02:36:36.755
Absolutely, it's terrific.
02:36:36.755 --> 02:36:40.922
And our own very Captain Kirk's birthday is tomorrow.
02:36:42.071 --> 02:36:42.904
Monday.
02:36:45.810 --> 02:36:46.977
But it's soon.
02:36:47.829 --> 02:36:50.166
And Sue is next week, I believe.
02:36:50.166 --> 02:36:51.602
Is your birthday next week?
02:36:51.602 --> 02:36:53.351
(speaking away from microphone)
02:36:53.351 --> 02:36:55.099
All kinds of birthdays going on here.
02:36:55.099 --> 02:36:56.749
So, congratulations to you guys.
02:36:56.749 --> 02:36:57.957
Now, Mr. Allen.
02:36:57.957 --> 02:36:59.317
I wanted to announce my daughter
02:36:59.317 --> 02:37:02.067
called me before I left on Sunday
02:37:04.783 --> 02:37:06.256
to let me know that she will be
02:37:06.256 --> 02:37:09.506
graduation this May with her doctorate.
02:37:10.960 --> 02:37:14.315
This May she'll be Dr. Patrice Allen.
02:37:14.315 --> 02:37:16.280
Congratulations to her.
02:37:16.280 --> 02:37:17.796
(room applauds)
02:37:17.796 --> 02:37:19.713
Education.
02:37:20.747 --> 02:37:21.688
Congratulations.
02:37:21.688 --> 02:37:24.572
Any other announcements that we don't know about?
02:37:24.572 --> 02:37:27.771
All right, meeting, Mr. Bradley.
02:37:27.771 --> 02:37:29.795
Well, I wanna recognize the participation
02:37:29.795 --> 02:37:31.495
of our two new members.
02:37:31.495 --> 02:37:32.677
Absolutely.
02:37:32.677 --> 02:37:35.837
Did well, and Gina, I'll just be blunt,
02:37:35.837 --> 02:37:37.106
you're a hoot.
02:37:37.106 --> 02:37:39.356
(laughing)
02:37:40.810 --> 02:37:42.670
And she's even encouraged me, maybe,
02:37:42.670 --> 02:37:44.804
some purple highlights right here.
02:37:44.804 --> 02:37:45.728
(laughs)
02:37:45.728 --> 02:37:47.140
Oh, that would be cute.
02:37:47.140 --> 02:37:48.379
What's the Spanish word for hoot?
02:37:48.379 --> 02:37:49.569
(laughing)
02:37:49.569 --> 02:37:51.675
There's a word, but you probably don't wanna know.
02:37:51.675 --> 02:37:53.373
(laughing)
02:37:53.373 --> 02:37:55.920
Slang, I'm getting some slang over here.
02:37:55.920 --> 02:37:57.970
(laughs)
02:37:57.970 --> 02:37:58.873
That's right.
02:37:58.873 --> 02:38:00.631
Ms. Melton-Malone.
02:38:00.631 --> 02:38:02.599
Well, among all the good news,
02:38:02.599 --> 02:38:04.346
I hate to bring some bad,
02:38:04.346 --> 02:38:06.613
but we found out at our committee meeting
02:38:06.613 --> 02:38:10.780
yesterday that Lacy Hamilton is leaving the agency,
02:38:11.715 --> 02:38:14.680
and today is her last day.
02:38:14.680 --> 02:38:17.690
So, if you see her, is she here?
02:38:17.690 --> 02:38:20.529
Madam Chair, she's not here.
02:38:20.529 --> 02:38:22.073
Bless her heart, she is upstairs
02:38:22.073 --> 02:38:24.676
trying to do as much as she possibly can.
02:38:24.676 --> 02:38:26.249
And for any of you who don't know,
02:38:26.249 --> 02:38:29.376
Lacy manages all of our responsibilities
02:38:29.376 --> 02:38:31.057
related to Committee on Instruction
02:38:31.057 --> 02:38:33.567
in addition to making sure that
02:38:33.567 --> 02:38:37.234
I'm able to my job halfway decently for you.
02:38:38.543 --> 02:38:41.285
So, this is going to be a tremendous loss,
02:38:41.285 --> 02:38:42.779
and we're going to try really hard
02:38:42.779 --> 02:38:45.377
not to let that impact the work that
02:38:45.377 --> 02:38:47.142
we do to support you.
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So, we're going to miss her, but she's
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moving on to a really good opportunity for her.
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We have so many good staff,
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we know that it's going to be difficult,
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but we know that staff's going to be able to handle.
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But if you see Lacy, you might wanna tell her
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how much you've enjoyed getting
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to know her and have her as a part of staff.
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Absolutely.
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And members, I just wanna take a moment
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to say that, how many board meetings
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do you have two first readings
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for major subject areas?
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I was so nervous coming into this
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because I thought how are we going to
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get through two first readings
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on two major subjects?
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But you guys really kept pushing through,
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and working through it, and we got it done.
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And I just wanna thank you for all
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the participation and conversation,
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and help to get us over the line,
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to get those first readings done.
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So, thank you very much, board members.
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I just wanna say I'm so proud of this body,
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and I know we take a lot of heat all the time.
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But I appreciate all the work that
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everybody puts in, because I know
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your hearts are in the right place
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to serve the children of Texas.
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Thank you very much.
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We'll see you in April.
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Meeting is adjourned.