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October 2, 2023
Below are highlights from the State Board of Education’s September 25th meeting. Recordings of prior meetings are on YouTube.
Consent Agenda Items
The Board took action to approve items on the consent agenda.
A-F Letter Grades Cut Scores
The Board received a presentation from Arizona Department of Education staff on the possible cut scores for K-8, 9-12, Hybrid, AOI, and Alternative A-F Letter Grade models. The Board will take action to vote to adopt cut scores at the October Board Meeting.
Dual Enrollment Student Development Fund
The Board received a presentation from Arizona Department of Education staff on the Arizona Department of Education’s plan to implement the Dual Enrollment Student Development Fund. The Board took action to approve the plan developed by the Arizona Department of Education.
Move on When Reading Rulemaking
The Board took action to close rulemaking procedures for Move on When Reading, R7-2-318.
College Matriculation and Attainment
The Board received a presentation by Elizabeth Matta and Member Catanese, from Camp Catanese which works to keep students on track in STEM courses while preparing them for college.
Certification Actions
The Board took action to approve the voluntary surrender of educator certificates and the negotiated settlement agreements of relevant educators. Additionally, the Board adopted the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations of the Professional Practices Advisory Committee (PPAC) to revoke the certificate of relevant educators, approve the application for certification and issue a letter of censure of relevant educators, approve the denial for certification of relevant educators, suspend the certificate for two years of relevant educators, deny the application for certification and revoke the right to work as a noncertificated person in Arizona district or charter schools and approve the application for certification of relevant educators.
Educator Discipline Lookup
Before hiring certified and non-certified educators, schools must check the Arizona Department of Education’s (ADE) public-facing and internal systems for possible discipline or open investigations for immoral or unprofessional conduct.
To assist schools, the Board provides a list of many of the disciplined educators at the most recent meeting. Please note that this information is only a snapshot of most educators who were disciplined at the most recent Board meeting and does not satisfy the requirement for schools to check ADE’s systems described above before hiring. Because educators have the right to appeal their disciplinary action, there may be an approximately 30-day lag in reporting some disciplinary action. To view the list please use this link: https://c0abe837.caspio.com/dp/5a506000251753529c6846539a08.
Meeting Schedule
The next regular Board Meeting is scheduled for October 23rd at 9:00 am.
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