WEBVTT 00:00:06.213 --> 00:00:07.843 I'm gonna be very quick here. 00:00:07.843 --> 00:00:12.400 This is the Azle High School in Azle, Texas, Jazz Band. 00:00:12.400 --> 00:00:14.007 And we're so glad to have you here this morning 00:00:14.007 --> 00:00:16.291 so I'm gonna turn it over to you. 00:00:16.291 --> 00:00:18.046 Fantastic, thank you so much. 00:00:18.046 --> 00:00:18.879 Y'all are ready? 00:00:18.879 --> 00:00:21.099 Ready when you are. Yeah. 00:00:21.099 --> 00:00:23.320 One, two, a one, two, 00:00:23.320 --> 00:00:24.944 three, and (clapping). 00:00:24.944 --> 00:00:28.944 ("In the Mood" by Glenn Miller) 00:01:47.970 --> 00:01:48.970 Ethan Cross. 00:01:54.716 --> 00:01:56.799 Ethan Cross on saxophone. 00:02:24.199 --> 00:02:26.782 Morgan Stacey on the saxophone. 00:03:48.372 --> 00:03:51.187 (audience clapping) 00:03:51.187 --> 00:03:52.020 Thank you. 00:03:59.325 --> 00:04:00.976 Alright, Ladies and Gentlemen, that first tune 00:04:00.976 --> 00:04:02.892 of course, was 'In the Mood' featured Pierce Loeffelholz, 00:04:02.892 --> 00:04:06.725 Ethan Cross, and Morgan Stacey on the trumpet. 00:04:07.815 --> 00:04:09.834 And our next tune we're gonna do 00:04:09.834 --> 00:04:11.153 is 'Straighten Up and Fly Right.' 00:04:11.153 --> 00:04:11.986 It's a vocal. 00:04:11.986 --> 00:04:13.776 It's gonna feature our very talented singer, 00:04:13.776 --> 00:04:14.609 Mr. Alex Heath. 00:04:16.314 --> 00:04:19.314 (audience clapping) 00:04:21.133 --> 00:04:23.797 (Director mumbling) 00:04:23.797 --> 00:04:25.133 Yeah. 00:04:25.133 --> 00:04:27.765 (Director fingers snapping) 00:04:27.765 --> 00:04:30.738 A one, two, a one, two, three, four. 00:04:30.738 --> 00:04:35.738 ("Straighten Up and Fly Right" by Natalie Cole") 00:04:43.521 --> 00:04:47.181 ♪ A buzzard took a monkey for a ride in the air ♪ 00:04:47.181 --> 00:04:50.009 ♪ The monkey thought that everything was on the square ♪ 00:04:50.009 --> 00:04:52.997 ♪ The buzzard tried to throw the monkey off of his back ♪ 00:04:52.997 --> 00:04:54.297 ♪ But the monkey grabbed his neck ♪ 00:04:54.297 --> 00:04:56.931 ♪ and said, now, listen Jack ♪ 00:04:56.931 --> 00:04:59.749 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:04:59.749 --> 00:05:03.449 ♪ Straighten up and stay right ♪ 00:05:03.449 --> 00:05:06.321 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:05:06.321 --> 00:05:09.750 ♪ Cool down papa, don't you blow your top ♪ 00:05:09.750 --> 00:05:13.057 ♪ Ain't no use in divin' ♪ 00:05:13.057 --> 00:05:16.340 ♪ What's the good in jivin' ♪ 00:05:16.340 --> 00:05:19.195 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:05:19.195 --> 00:05:22.324 ♪ Cool down papa, don't you blow your top ♪ 00:05:22.324 --> 00:05:25.418 ♪ Monkey you are choking me ♪ 00:05:25.418 --> 00:05:28.440 ♪ Release your hold and I will go set you free ♪ 00:05:28.440 --> 00:05:31.166 ♪ Monkey looked the buzzard right dead in the eye and said ♪ 00:05:31.166 --> 00:05:34.341 ♪ Your story's so touching, but it sounds just like a lie ♪ 00:05:34.341 --> 00:05:37.632 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:05:37.632 --> 00:05:41.123 ♪ Straighten up and stay right ♪ 00:05:41.123 --> 00:05:44.006 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:05:44.006 --> 00:05:48.839 ♪ Cool down papa, don't you blow your top ♪ 00:06:11.820 --> 00:06:14.237 Ethan Cross on the Tenor Sax. 00:06:23.705 --> 00:06:26.926 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:06:26.926 --> 00:06:30.531 ♪ Straighten up and stay right ♪ 00:06:30.531 --> 00:06:33.196 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:06:33.196 --> 00:06:36.763 ♪ Cool down papa, don't you blow your top ♪ 00:06:36.763 --> 00:06:39.744 ♪ Ain't no use in divin' ♪ 00:06:39.744 --> 00:06:42.840 ♪ What's the good in jivin' ♪ 00:06:42.840 --> 00:06:45.416 ♪ Straighten up and fly right ♪ 00:06:45.416 --> 00:06:50.416 ♪ Cool down papa, don't you blow your top ♪ 00:06:50.502 --> 00:06:52.429 ♪ Ah, fly right. ♪ 00:06:52.429 --> 00:06:55.429 (Audience clapping) 00:07:00.328 --> 00:07:02.453 Alright, we're gonna do another vocal for you real quick. 00:07:02.453 --> 00:07:04.966 And it's 'Cry Me a River,' 00:07:04.966 --> 00:07:07.437 and it's gonna feature, 00:07:07.437 --> 00:07:09.244 it's gonna feature our very talented 00:07:09.244 --> 00:07:12.609 female vocalist Ms. Tori McManamy. 00:07:12.609 --> 00:07:13.460 (audience clapping) 00:07:13.460 --> 00:07:14.530 So put this down to our height though. 00:07:14.530 --> 00:07:15.363 Yep. 00:07:21.833 --> 00:07:23.474 (mumbling) Ready? 00:07:23.474 --> 00:07:24.641 Yeah. 00:07:28.111 --> 00:07:30.794 (Director snapping fingers) 00:07:30.794 --> 00:07:33.424 One, two, three, four. 00:07:33.424 --> 00:07:37.924 ("Cry Me a River" by Ella Fitzgerald) 00:07:42.249 --> 00:07:47.249 ♪ Now you say you're lonely ♪ 00:07:48.577 --> 00:07:52.769 ♪ You cried the long night through ♪ 00:07:52.769 --> 00:07:57.769 ♪ Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river ♪ 00:08:00.233 --> 00:08:05.233 ♪ I cried a river over you ♪ 00:08:09.810 --> 00:08:14.810 ♪ Now you say you're sorry ♪ 00:08:16.025 --> 00:08:21.025 ♪ For being so untrue ♪ 00:08:21.370 --> 00:08:26.370 ♪ Well, you can cry me a river, cry me a river ♪ 00:08:28.974 --> 00:08:33.974 ♪ I cried river over you ♪ 00:08:35.485 --> 00:08:40.485 ♪ You drove me, nearly out of my head ♪ 00:08:41.952 --> 00:08:46.952 ♪ While you never shed a tear babe ♪ 00:08:48.072 --> 00:08:53.072 ♪ Remember, I remember, all that you said ♪ 00:08:53.933 --> 00:08:57.733 ♪ You told me love was too plebeian ♪ 00:08:57.733 --> 00:09:00.025 ♪ Told me you were through with me and ♪ 00:09:00.025 --> 00:09:05.025 ♪ Now you'll say you love me ♪ 00:09:06.599 --> 00:09:11.599 ♪ Well just to prove you do ♪ 00:09:11.699 --> 00:09:16.699 ♪ Why don't you cry me a river, cry me a river ♪ 00:09:19.396 --> 00:09:22.979 ♪ I cried a river over you ♪ 00:09:46.735 --> 00:09:51.735 ♪ You said you loved me, but you lied ♪ 00:09:55.324 --> 00:10:00.324 ♪ And now you say you love me ♪ 00:10:02.567 --> 00:10:07.567 ♪ Well just to prove you do ♪ 00:10:07.720 --> 00:10:12.720 ♪ Why don't you cry me a river, cry me a river ♪ 00:10:15.380 --> 00:10:20.380 ♪ I cried a river over you ♪ 00:10:20.640 --> 00:10:23.390 ♪ Cry me a river ♪ 00:10:31.542 --> 00:10:34.292 ♪ Cry me a river ♪ 00:10:41.988 --> 00:10:44.988 (audience clapping) 00:10:48.788 --> 00:10:51.788 (audio cutting out) 00:11:20.987 --> 00:11:22.528 For the honor. 00:11:22.528 --> 00:11:25.154 (audience clapping) 00:11:25.154 --> 00:11:27.631 I'll tell you, these guys are certainly the best kids 00:11:27.631 --> 00:11:28.464 in the school. 00:11:28.464 --> 00:11:29.426 I truly believe that. 00:11:29.426 --> 00:11:31.227 Again thank you so much for having us out. 00:11:31.227 --> 00:11:34.638 Thank you Tanya Anderson and Randy Cobb 00:11:34.638 --> 00:11:36.875 for all the support of our program. 00:11:36.875 --> 00:11:37.708 And the last tune is "25 or 6 to 4." 00:11:37.708 --> 00:11:38.541 Do we do that three times through in solo section? 00:11:38.541 --> 00:11:39.374 Three times on the solo. 00:11:39.374 --> 00:11:40.207 Yes, three times through. 00:11:40.207 --> 00:11:41.040 Once, are you first? 00:11:41.040 --> 00:11:41.873 Second. Third. 00:11:41.873 --> 00:11:44.373 Third and on that note play. 00:11:51.780 --> 00:11:53.746 (fingers snapping) 00:11:53.746 --> 00:11:54.663 A one, two. 00:11:57.015 --> 00:12:00.682 ("25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago) 00:15:10.307 --> 00:15:13.307 (audience clapping) 00:15:15.201 --> 00:15:17.775 Guys, come on stand up (mumbling). 00:15:17.775 --> 00:15:18.942 Stand up guys. 00:15:23.734 --> 00:15:25.379 Thank you very much. 00:15:25.379 --> 00:15:28.379 (audience clapping) 00:15:30.230 --> 00:15:32.210 I have to say we are equally honored 00:15:32.210 --> 00:15:34.544 to have you guys here and also, 00:15:34.544 --> 00:15:36.409 I think we can get through our work a lot quicker today, 00:15:36.409 --> 00:15:38.252 because we have been energized. 00:15:38.252 --> 00:15:39.718 Thank you so much. 00:15:39.718 --> 00:15:41.029 I tell you something that's kind of funny. 00:15:41.029 --> 00:15:44.186 I never heard that song 'Straighten Up and Fly Right.' 00:15:44.186 --> 00:15:46.467 That's what my father told me all my life. 00:15:46.467 --> 00:15:47.412 (audience laughing) 00:15:47.412 --> 00:15:49.034 So, and he would have been of that era. 00:15:49.034 --> 00:15:51.290 So y'all were fantastic. 00:15:51.290 --> 00:15:52.755 When I first talked to Randy. 00:15:52.755 --> 00:15:53.588 Where's Randy? 00:15:53.588 --> 00:15:54.479 Right here? 00:15:54.479 --> 00:15:56.286 Randy Cobbs, Principal. 00:15:56.286 --> 00:15:57.280 Stand up wherever you are. 00:15:57.280 --> 00:15:58.510 I can't see you. 00:15:58.510 --> 00:16:00.593 And Tanya, where's Tanya? 00:16:02.003 --> 00:16:03.437 Superintendent. 00:16:03.437 --> 00:16:04.612 When I first said to Randy, 00:16:04.612 --> 00:16:07.923 well do you have a program that'd you like to, 00:16:07.923 --> 00:16:10.299 he said oh man, we have so many good ones. 00:16:10.299 --> 00:16:13.189 And you didn't disappoint at all. 00:16:13.189 --> 00:16:15.498 This is a fantastic group and so we really appreciate that. 00:16:15.498 --> 00:16:18.753 The other thing is, is for all the people in the audience, 00:16:18.753 --> 00:16:21.228 we just love to see what's going on in our public schools 00:16:21.228 --> 00:16:22.934 and we are not disappointed. 00:16:22.934 --> 00:16:24.998 So thank you so much for coming. 00:16:24.998 --> 00:16:27.312 Are y'all gonna get to see the Bob Bullock and the Capital, 00:16:27.312 --> 00:16:28.318 and all that stuff today? 00:16:28.318 --> 00:16:29.873 We are going to try and get away 00:16:29.873 --> 00:16:31.547 and as soon as we can, we can go over there 00:16:31.547 --> 00:16:32.552 and visit all that stuff. 00:16:32.552 --> 00:16:33.787 I wish I could go with ya. 00:16:33.787 --> 00:16:34.674 Come on. 00:16:34.674 --> 00:16:35.633 (audience laughing) 00:16:35.633 --> 00:16:36.651 [Band Director and Teens] We got room on the bus. 00:16:36.651 --> 00:16:38.725 Okay, thanks again though, appreciate it. 00:16:38.725 --> 00:16:41.725 (audience clapping) 00:16:43.976 --> 00:16:46.626 We're gonna take just a ten minute break just to get them, 00:16:46.626 --> 00:16:49.587 make sure they can carry everything out and get all 00:16:49.587 --> 00:16:51.464 reorganized for our other presentations. 00:16:51.464 --> 00:16:53.214 We got several today. 00:16:54.536 --> 00:16:56.703 Continue with our meeting. 00:16:59.991 --> 00:17:02.015 But first we're gonna have our invocation. 00:17:02.015 --> 00:17:05.369 And I believe Ms. Perez is in charge of that. 00:17:05.369 --> 00:17:06.369 Thank you. 00:17:09.121 --> 00:17:09.954 Good morning. 00:17:09.954 --> 00:17:10.985 (speaking Spansih) Muy buenas dias. 00:17:10.985 --> 00:17:14.068 Thank you all for being here with us. 00:17:18.241 --> 00:17:22.212 Heavenly Creator, we in this session today thank you, 00:17:22.212 --> 00:17:24.899 thankful for your many blessings in our lives, 00:17:24.899 --> 00:17:27.106 we know that you have a plan. 00:17:27.106 --> 00:17:29.422 A plan that we may not always understand. 00:17:29.422 --> 00:17:31.502 A plan that we may not always like. 00:17:31.502 --> 00:17:33.940 But a plan that we know is best for us. 00:17:33.940 --> 00:17:36.855 We thank you, Lord, for the fellowship of our colleagues 00:17:36.855 --> 00:17:38.710 and the professionals we work with, 00:17:38.710 --> 00:17:40.271 the communities we represent, 00:17:40.271 --> 00:17:42.702 and the people that have taken time out of their lives 00:17:42.702 --> 00:17:44.934 to provide us with input this week Lord. 00:17:44.934 --> 00:17:48.516 Your guidance is always there if we listen hard enough. 00:17:48.516 --> 00:17:51.308 We ask you as we end this session that you send us 00:17:51.308 --> 00:17:54.636 back home safely rejuvenated in our faith 00:17:54.636 --> 00:17:57.491 and the work you have called upon us to perform. 00:17:57.491 --> 00:18:00.402 Just as you called your disciples to service. 00:18:00.402 --> 00:18:02.913 In your Holy name we all say, Amen. 00:18:02.913 --> 00:18:05.419 [Audience Members] Amen. 00:18:05.419 --> 00:18:06.614 Pledge of Allegiance. 00:18:06.614 --> 00:18:07.506 Yes ma'am. 00:18:07.506 --> 00:18:10.673 If you would join me in the US Pledge. 00:18:13.672 --> 00:18:15.027 [Audience and Board Members] I pledge allegiance 00:18:15.027 --> 00:18:18.340 to the flag of the United States of America, 00:18:18.340 --> 00:18:21.681 and to the Republic for which it stands, 00:18:21.681 --> 00:18:23.356 one Nation under God, 00:18:23.356 --> 00:18:27.422 indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:18:27.422 --> 00:18:29.462 The Texas Pledge. 00:18:29.462 --> 00:18:31.521 [Audience and Board Members] Honor the Texas Flag 00:18:31.521 --> 00:18:34.757 I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, 00:18:34.757 --> 00:18:37.112 one state under God 00:18:37.112 --> 00:18:38.779 one and indivisible. 00:18:43.923 --> 00:18:45.731 Roll Call. 00:18:45.731 --> 00:18:46.564 I'm gonna borrow your mic since it's working. 00:18:46.564 --> 00:18:49.058 Mm-hmm. 00:18:49.058 --> 00:18:49.891 Mr. Allen? 00:18:49.891 --> 00:18:51.235 Present. 00:18:51.235 --> 00:18:52.296 Mrs. Cargill? 00:18:52.296 --> 00:18:53.129 Here. 00:18:53.129 --> 00:18:53.962 Mr. Cortez? 00:18:53.962 --> 00:18:54.795 Here. 00:18:54.795 --> 00:18:55.628 Ms. Davis? 00:18:55.628 --> 00:18:56.461 Here. 00:18:56.461 --> 00:18:57.294 Dr. Ellis? 00:18:57.294 --> 00:18:58.127 Here. 00:18:58.127 --> 00:18:58.960 Ms. Hardy? 00:18:58.960 --> 00:18:59.793 Here. 00:18:59.793 --> 00:19:00.626 Mrs. Little? 00:19:00.626 --> 00:19:01.459 Here. 00:19:01.459 --> 00:19:02.292 Mr. Maynard. 00:19:02.292 --> 00:19:03.125 Here. 00:19:03.125 --> 00:19:04.083 Mrs. Melton-Malone? 00:19:04.083 --> 00:19:04.916 Here. 00:19:04.916 --> 00:19:05.749 Mr. Mercer? 00:19:05.749 --> 00:19:06.865 Present 00:19:06.865 --> 00:19:07.698 Ms. Perez? 00:19:07.698 --> 00:19:08.563 Here. 00:19:08.563 --> 00:19:09.638 Ms. Perez-Diaz? 00:19:09.638 --> 00:19:10.471 Present. 00:19:10.471 --> 00:19:11.599 Dr. Robinson? 00:19:11.599 --> 00:19:12.432 Here. 00:19:12.432 --> 00:19:13.282 Mr. Rowley? 00:19:13.282 --> 00:19:14.433 Here. 00:19:14.433 --> 00:19:15.620 Chair Bahorich? 00:19:15.620 --> 00:19:16.870 Here. 00:19:32.520 --> 00:19:37.103 Members, I just wanted to make sure that there were no 00:19:37.996 --> 00:19:40.770 adjustments that needed to be made for the minutes 00:19:40.770 --> 00:19:42.937 from our November meeting. 00:19:45.288 --> 00:19:46.281 Hearing none. 00:19:46.281 --> 00:19:49.996 Minutes are approved as submitted to us. 00:19:49.996 --> 00:19:54.300 And now we have a bunch of terrific resolutions today 00:19:54.300 --> 00:19:58.347 and proclamations, presentations, so I believe Ms. Perez, 00:19:58.347 --> 00:19:59.536 you are on. 00:19:59.536 --> 00:20:00.999 Thank you. 00:20:00.999 --> 00:20:02.272 Our first resolution is 00:20:02.272 --> 00:20:04.907 for Employers for Education Excellence. 00:20:04.907 --> 00:20:09.574 So I will ask for the BLGY Architecture firm's President, 00:20:10.755 --> 00:20:13.755 Mr. Benny Hawkins, to please join us. 00:20:29.887 --> 00:20:30.720 You're gonna go-- 00:20:30.720 --> 00:20:32.381 It's kind of hard to get in at the circle, 00:20:32.381 --> 00:20:34.139 but we're gonna invite you in. (laughing) 00:20:34.139 --> 00:20:35.488 Stretch my legs. 00:20:35.488 --> 00:20:37.486 Yeah, that's a little bit more challenging 00:20:37.486 --> 00:20:39.653 than it looks there, okay. 00:20:42.438 --> 00:20:43.438 Thank you. 00:20:59.597 --> 00:21:02.570 Whereas parents and employers play a key role 00:21:02.570 --> 00:21:03.719 in supporting public schools, 00:21:03.719 --> 00:21:05.641 and whereas mentoring children can have 00:21:05.641 --> 00:21:08.783 a lifelong impact on students' lives, 00:21:08.783 --> 00:21:10.859 and whereas the Texas Legislature recognized 00:21:10.859 --> 00:21:13.701 this important school-parent business partnership 00:21:13.701 --> 00:21:16.393 when it created the Employers for Education Excellence 00:21:16.393 --> 00:21:18.384 Award in 2007, 00:21:18.384 --> 00:21:21.541 and whereas BLGY Architecture of Austin met 00:21:21.541 --> 00:21:23.671 and exceeded the requirements to be recognized 00:21:23.671 --> 00:21:25.888 at the highest level for this award, 00:21:25.888 --> 00:21:28.935 and whereas about 30% of the firm's employees participate 00:21:28.935 --> 00:21:32.095 in mentoring and other school-related volunteer activities 00:21:32.095 --> 00:21:34.977 in the Round Rock and Austin school districts 00:21:34.977 --> 00:21:37.323 and works with the Austin Community College, 00:21:37.323 --> 00:21:39.940 and whereas the firm has developed workshops 00:21:39.940 --> 00:21:42.455 that teach students about topics such as 00:21:42.455 --> 00:21:45.406 collaboration, punctuality, and respect, 00:21:45.406 --> 00:21:49.183 and whereas BLGY participated in a ground-breaking pilot 00:21:49.183 --> 00:21:52.739 project that taught students green building principles, 00:21:52.739 --> 00:21:55.833 and whereas the firm has hosted networking opportunities 00:21:55.833 --> 00:21:58.764 for students and offered externships for teachers, 00:21:58.764 --> 00:22:01.371 now, therefore, be it resolved that 00:22:01.371 --> 00:22:04.136 the State Board of Education urges Texas businesses 00:22:04.136 --> 00:22:08.035 to look upon BLGY Architecture and it's President, 00:22:08.035 --> 00:22:11.767 Mr. Benny Hawkins as role models for civic engagement. 00:22:11.767 --> 00:22:14.538 And be it further resolved that the State Board of Education 00:22:14.538 --> 00:22:18.500 today awards BLGY Architecture the Gold 00:22:18.500 --> 00:22:20.992 Employers for Education Excellence award 00:22:20.992 --> 00:22:23.902 for its generous and continuing support 00:22:23.902 --> 00:22:26.475 of Central Texas students and teachers. 00:22:26.475 --> 00:22:28.264 Witness our signatures this first day 00:22:28.264 --> 00:22:31.181 of February, 2019 in Austin, Texas. 00:22:32.018 --> 00:22:33.548 Chair Mrs. Donna Bahorich. 00:22:33.548 --> 00:22:35.795 Secretary Georgina Perez. 00:22:35.795 --> 00:22:36.628 Thank you. 00:22:37.646 --> 00:22:40.646 (Audience clapping) 00:22:45.014 --> 00:22:48.153 Of the best and can everyone hear me okay? 00:22:48.153 --> 00:22:49.903 No not yet. 00:22:52.959 --> 00:22:53.792 There you go. 00:22:53.792 --> 00:22:54.625 Okay, how's that? 00:22:54.625 --> 00:22:56.345 Good. Better. 00:22:56.345 --> 00:22:59.812 Well certainly I would like to first of all thank you 00:22:59.812 --> 00:23:03.293 so much for all this recognition, and I'll like 00:23:03.293 --> 00:23:05.863 to make you aware of some other folks 00:23:05.863 --> 00:23:08.273 who have certainly made this possible. 00:23:08.273 --> 00:23:10.105 And since my wife and I have been married 00:23:10.105 --> 00:23:13.421 for a half century, I'd better recognize her for having me 00:23:13.421 --> 00:23:15.482 away from home working with students. 00:23:15.482 --> 00:23:18.774 So my wife, Beatrice Hawkins, would you please stand? 00:23:18.774 --> 00:23:21.774 (audience clapping) 00:23:23.831 --> 00:23:26.755 I have two wonderful partners who work very hard 00:23:26.755 --> 00:23:30.492 and put themselves right at ground level zero with students. 00:23:30.492 --> 00:23:34.381 We have Ms. Lakshiminaryan, my partner. 00:23:34.381 --> 00:23:37.294 And my other partner, Mark Brown. 00:23:37.294 --> 00:23:39.192 The three of us own the firm. 00:23:39.192 --> 00:23:43.018 And we personally participate in the activities. 00:23:43.018 --> 00:23:45.638 We don't just give it to our staff. 00:23:45.638 --> 00:23:49.439 I would just like to say that part of the drive 00:23:49.439 --> 00:23:53.522 that we have for this is because we actually know 00:23:54.539 --> 00:23:57.673 that teachers care an awful lot. 00:23:57.673 --> 00:23:59.892 We almost have to run 'em out the door when they come 00:23:59.892 --> 00:24:01.817 and stay with us. 00:24:01.817 --> 00:24:04.412 The students the same way. 00:24:04.412 --> 00:24:07.826 But they love what we do on campus, off campus. 00:24:07.826 --> 00:24:10.732 We know we need to help because we've already proven 00:24:10.732 --> 00:24:13.433 by a prior award received from the organization 00:24:13.433 --> 00:24:17.015 Recognize Good that it's the ethical thing to do 00:24:17.015 --> 00:24:18.510 to give money back to the community 00:24:18.510 --> 00:24:20.451 that enables you to make a living. 00:24:20.451 --> 00:24:22.615 And two years ago, we received that award, 00:24:22.615 --> 00:24:24.266 so we kind have to live up to that too. 00:24:24.266 --> 00:24:26.803 But we didn't know the award even existed 00:24:26.803 --> 00:24:28.270 for about 10 years just as we didn't know 00:24:28.270 --> 00:24:29.484 this award existed. 00:24:29.484 --> 00:24:31.295 So what we've done, we've actually stumbled 00:24:31.295 --> 00:24:33.591 in to these awards. 00:24:33.591 --> 00:24:35.841 We happen to know that the, 00:24:38.232 --> 00:24:41.649 I guess, the cornerstones of our society, 00:24:42.485 --> 00:24:44.452 education and equal opportunity. 00:24:44.452 --> 00:24:48.952 And the part about education, we want to do our share. 00:24:49.995 --> 00:24:53.412 I've been blessed to come from an origin 00:24:54.346 --> 00:24:58.263 of a segregated school that couldn't cross town 00:24:59.730 --> 00:25:03.921 to a half decade later, be spending time and money 00:25:03.921 --> 00:25:06.635 to the other side of town. 00:25:06.635 --> 00:25:10.867 And the 18 years of education from K-12 to higher ed, 00:25:10.867 --> 00:25:13.517 combined with equal opportunity where the firm I'm with, 00:25:13.517 --> 00:25:16.528 where I've been for 30 years has been gracious enough 00:25:16.528 --> 00:25:19.151 to let me come in and grow, and learn, and prosper, 00:25:19.151 --> 00:25:22.176 so I can share those returns 00:25:22.176 --> 00:25:24.986 that is the epitome of our society, 00:25:24.986 --> 00:25:27.190 education and equal opportunity. 00:25:27.190 --> 00:25:30.526 Thank you for providing the incentive for firms 00:25:30.526 --> 00:25:32.807 to receive this recognition. 00:25:32.807 --> 00:25:35.960 Yes, everyone needs a little love sometimes 00:25:35.960 --> 00:25:37.528 (audience laughing) and we appreciate 00:25:37.528 --> 00:25:39.994 this plaque in addition to this love. 00:25:39.994 --> 00:25:41.730 And so my wife is gonna say, now shut up, 00:25:41.730 --> 00:25:42.590 you've said enough. 00:25:42.590 --> 00:25:43.423 (audience laughing) 00:25:43.423 --> 00:25:47.506 So with that, I will just hug this and cherish it 00:25:48.403 --> 00:25:51.308 and thank you again for having us with you today. 00:25:51.308 --> 00:25:52.141 (audience clapping) 00:25:52.141 --> 00:25:52.974 May I get that? 00:25:52.974 --> 00:25:53.807 Yes. 00:25:55.398 --> 00:25:56.873 Okay. 00:25:56.873 --> 00:25:58.332 Thank you sir. 00:25:58.332 --> 00:26:00.210 (audience clapping) 00:26:00.210 --> 00:26:03.436 Members, all those in favor of the resolution 00:26:03.436 --> 00:26:06.842 recognizing Employers for Education Excellence Award, 00:26:06.842 --> 00:26:07.675 say aye. 00:26:07.675 --> 00:26:08.772 Aye. 00:26:08.772 --> 00:26:10.047 Thank you members. 00:26:10.047 --> 00:26:11.949 Alright another resolution. 00:26:11.949 --> 00:26:13.765 Our next resolution, 00:26:13.765 --> 00:26:16.890 our next resolution is recognizing our 00:26:16.890 --> 00:26:18.715 Math and Science teachers. 00:26:18.715 --> 00:26:21.556 The Presidential Awards for Excellence 00:26:21.556 --> 00:26:23.576 in Math and Science Teaching. 00:26:23.576 --> 00:26:26.312 I call Ms. Ellaree Lehman. 00:26:26.312 --> 00:26:29.935 Her SBOE representative is Ms. Pat Hardy. 00:26:29.935 --> 00:26:31.609 (audience clapping and cheering) 00:26:31.609 --> 00:26:33.109 Ms. Angelica Nino. 00:26:34.079 --> 00:26:37.960 Her representative is Mrs. Marisa Perez-Diaz. 00:26:37.960 --> 00:26:40.082 Ms. Krista Paulus. 00:26:40.082 --> 00:26:44.522 Her representative is Mr. Lawrence Allen Jr. 00:26:44.522 --> 00:26:46.385 Ms. Allison Bearden. 00:26:46.385 --> 00:26:49.885 Her representative is Mrs. Donna Bahorich. 00:26:50.977 --> 00:26:52.745 Ms. Celene Rosen. 00:26:52.745 --> 00:26:55.912 Her representative is Mrs. Pam Little. 00:26:57.048 --> 00:26:58.660 Brenda Williams. 00:26:58.660 --> 00:27:02.410 Her representative is Mrs. Sue Melton-Malone. 00:27:12.888 --> 00:27:14.913 Whereas the Presidential Awards for 00:27:14.913 --> 00:27:16.895 Excellence in Mathematics and Science 00:27:16.895 --> 00:27:20.338 teaching program identifies outstanding mathematics 00:27:20.338 --> 00:27:23.015 and science teachers in each state 00:27:23.015 --> 00:27:24.933 and the four U.S. jurisdictions. 00:27:24.933 --> 00:27:28.757 And whereas through state selection committees, 00:27:28.757 --> 00:27:31.368 three mathematics finalists and three science finalists 00:27:31.368 --> 00:27:34.118 were selected as Texas finalists. 00:27:35.599 --> 00:27:37.842 Whereas three teachers have become candidates for 00:27:37.842 --> 00:27:41.163 the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics 00:27:41.163 --> 00:27:42.946 and Science Teaching. 00:27:42.946 --> 00:27:45.582 Now therefore it be resolved that 00:27:45.582 --> 00:27:48.304 the State Board of Education does hereby extend its 00:27:48.304 --> 00:27:53.036 congratulations to Ellaree Lehman, of R.E. Good Elementary 00:27:53.036 --> 00:27:55.929 IB World School, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent 00:27:55.929 --> 00:27:58.892 School District, Carrollton, Texas. 00:27:58.892 --> 00:28:03.048 Angelica Nino, De Zavala Elementary School. 00:28:03.048 --> 00:28:05.356 In the San Antonio Independent School District, 00:28:05.356 --> 00:28:07.211 San Antonio, Texas. 00:28:07.211 --> 00:28:09.430 (audience clapping) 00:28:09.430 --> 00:28:12.545 Kirsta Paulus, of Genoa Elementary School 00:28:12.545 --> 00:28:15.911 in the Pasadena Independent School District, Houston, Texas. 00:28:15.911 --> 00:28:18.272 (audience cheering and clapping) 00:28:18.272 --> 00:28:20.466 For being named State Finalists in the Mathematics 00:28:20.466 --> 00:28:24.011 category for the 2018 Presidential Award. 00:28:24.011 --> 00:28:26.694 And be it further resolved that the State Board of Education 00:28:26.694 --> 00:28:28.784 does hereby extend its congratulations 00:28:28.784 --> 00:28:32.987 to Ms. Allison Bearden of Oakcrest Intermediate School, 00:28:32.987 --> 00:28:36.001 Tomball Independent School District, Cypress, Texas, 00:28:36.001 --> 00:28:39.302 Celene Rosen of Barksdale Elementary School, 00:28:39.302 --> 00:28:42.295 Plano Independent School District, Plano, Texas. 00:28:42.295 --> 00:28:46.942 Ms. Brenda Williams of the Argyle Intermediate School 00:28:46.942 --> 00:28:50.335 of the Argyle Independent School District, Argyle, Texas 00:28:50.335 --> 00:28:52.876 for being named State Finalists in the Science category 00:28:52.876 --> 00:28:55.626 for the 2018 Presidential Awards. 00:28:56.823 --> 00:28:59.975 And be it further resolved that this resolution be presented 00:28:59.975 --> 00:29:02.995 to the aforementioned teachers for being identified 00:29:02.995 --> 00:29:05.835 as state and national finalists 00:29:05.835 --> 00:29:09.135 for the 2018 Presidential Awards for Excellence 00:29:09.135 --> 00:29:11.676 in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program. 00:29:11.676 --> 00:29:14.524 And that a copy be included in the permanent records 00:29:14.524 --> 00:29:17.163 of the State Board of Education. 00:29:17.163 --> 00:29:20.970 Witness our signatures this first day of February, 2019 00:29:20.970 --> 00:29:22.265 in Austin, Texas. 00:29:22.265 --> 00:29:23.887 Chair Mrs. Donna Bahorich. 00:29:23.887 --> 00:29:26.170 Secretary Georgina Perez. 00:29:26.170 --> 00:29:27.765 Thank you. 00:29:27.765 --> 00:29:30.765 (audience clapping) 00:30:32.899 --> 00:30:35.817 All those in favor of the resolution recognizing 00:30:35.817 --> 00:30:38.117 the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics 00:30:38.117 --> 00:30:40.000 and Science Teaching, say aye. 00:30:40.000 --> 00:30:41.548 Aye. 00:30:41.548 --> 00:30:44.107 Congratulations to all of our recipients. 00:30:44.107 --> 00:30:48.440 That's, what a service you provide for our children. 00:30:49.436 --> 00:30:54.269 Next resolution I believe in this case is Mr. Tom Maynard. 00:31:38.313 --> 00:31:43.079 Madame Chairman, the time has come for the reveal 00:31:43.079 --> 00:31:45.768 of the winning Permanent School Fund. 00:31:45.768 --> 00:31:49.268 Not quite yet, but when the time has come. 00:31:51.127 --> 00:31:54.705 The winning Permanent School Fund logo, and recognize 00:31:54.705 --> 00:31:58.633 both of the students who emerged as the top two entrants 00:31:58.633 --> 00:32:00.216 in our competition. 00:32:01.273 --> 00:32:05.498 Now we began this journey earlier this year in an effort 00:32:05.498 --> 00:32:07.469 to cultivate greater brand awareness 00:32:07.469 --> 00:32:09.531 for Permanent School Fund. 00:32:09.531 --> 00:32:13.071 The Permanent School Fund is the nations largest 00:32:13.071 --> 00:32:17.738 educational endowment in it's history of its development 00:32:18.762 --> 00:32:22.285 is a story replete with stories of vision 00:32:22.285 --> 00:32:25.762 and passion encouraged as those who established 00:32:25.762 --> 00:32:29.762 this remarkable legacy for young Texans battled, 00:32:30.790 --> 00:32:35.470 and fought to establish the foundations of what we now enjoy 00:32:35.470 --> 00:32:37.062 with the Permanent School Fund. 00:32:37.062 --> 00:32:39.110 And there are also tales of financial, political, 00:32:39.110 --> 00:32:43.527 and judicial intrigue at the highest levels in places 00:32:44.548 --> 00:32:47.899 like the White House and the Supreme Court. 00:32:47.899 --> 00:32:49.731 It is quite a story. 00:32:49.731 --> 00:32:52.096 And it is quite a legacy. 00:32:52.096 --> 00:32:54.919 Yet, very few Texans know very much 00:32:54.919 --> 00:32:57.885 about the Permanent School Fund. 00:32:57.885 --> 00:33:00.350 One impediment to this brand awareness is the fact 00:33:00.350 --> 00:33:02.482 that Permanent School Fund really 00:33:02.482 --> 00:33:04.929 didn't have it's own identity. 00:33:04.929 --> 00:33:06.213 It didn't have it's own brand. 00:33:06.213 --> 00:33:08.238 It didn't have, and so when we would share things 00:33:08.238 --> 00:33:12.726 on social media, people weren't exactly sure what that was. 00:33:12.726 --> 00:33:16.106 And so we set about to remedy the situation, 00:33:16.106 --> 00:33:17.992 and while we could've solicited the services 00:33:17.992 --> 00:33:19.572 of professional graphic artists, 00:33:19.572 --> 00:33:21.322 and there are plenty of those, 00:33:21.322 --> 00:33:24.879 instead we looked to the students of Texas 00:33:24.879 --> 00:33:29.596 and launched the Brand the Fund Student Art Competition. 00:33:29.596 --> 00:33:31.908 And in doing so, we would just wanted to, 00:33:31.908 --> 00:33:35.321 also we'd be remiss if we did not recognize 00:33:35.321 --> 00:33:37.809 the efforts of the Texas Art Educators Association, 00:33:37.809 --> 00:33:39.494 Sarah Chapman is here. 00:33:39.494 --> 00:33:42.946 Also the Texas Career and Technical Association, 00:33:42.946 --> 00:33:46.418 the Texas Industrial Vocational Association, 00:33:46.418 --> 00:33:49.403 those are the CTE folks that do graphic design, 00:33:49.403 --> 00:33:52.317 our region service centers and each of the members 00:33:52.317 --> 00:33:54.998 of the State Board of Education who promoted that, 00:33:54.998 --> 00:33:56.844 who made phone calls, who sent out emails, 00:33:56.844 --> 00:33:58.609 thank you for that. 00:33:58.609 --> 00:34:01.973 In the end, we had 521 entries that came in 00:34:01.973 --> 00:34:03.530 from the state of, 00:34:03.530 --> 00:34:05.558 across the state of Texas. 00:34:05.558 --> 00:34:08.377 I know this board appointed Laurie Wieghat 00:34:08.377 --> 00:34:10.888 as our facilitating graphic artist, and her husband, Tyler, 00:34:10.888 --> 00:34:12.877 who is a computer programmer, 00:34:12.877 --> 00:34:15.986 designed an online platform to allow the committee 00:34:15.986 --> 00:34:19.820 to sift and sort through, view each of those entries, 00:34:19.820 --> 00:34:21.785 and to cast their votes. 00:34:21.785 --> 00:34:24.542 We also need to recognize Catherine Civiletto 00:34:24.542 --> 00:34:26.716 of the PSF staff. 00:34:26.716 --> 00:34:29.918 Ms. Molly Branch who is also a graphic artist. 00:34:29.918 --> 00:34:33.970 Sarah Tucker, Lisa Gouveia with TEA communications, 00:34:33.970 --> 00:34:38.224 and other graphic artists who were on the committee, 00:34:38.224 --> 00:34:41.450 who vetted all these out, and then sifted through them. 00:34:41.450 --> 00:34:44.528 Also we wanna recognize the Texas Leadership Center. 00:34:44.528 --> 00:34:47.866 We asked each of the members of the State Board of Education 00:34:47.866 --> 00:34:50.699 to chip in to create a cash award. 00:34:54.256 --> 00:34:58.834 These, no state funds, no public funds were used to do this. 00:34:58.834 --> 00:35:02.377 But all personal funds contributed by individual members 00:35:02.377 --> 00:35:04.431 of the State Board of Education. 00:35:04.431 --> 00:35:06.816 We always say, well we wanted to contribute a member, 00:35:06.816 --> 00:35:08.643 a part of our salary. 00:35:08.643 --> 00:35:09.476 (audience laughing) 00:35:09.476 --> 00:35:12.516 And so, for those of you don't know, 00:35:12.516 --> 00:35:16.256 that this is a volunteer position, so. 00:35:16.256 --> 00:35:18.175 So we are down to two. 00:35:18.175 --> 00:35:21.656 And we'd like to recognize first, from Vandergift High School 00:35:21.656 --> 00:35:25.156 in Leander ISD, Ms. Spandana Kamepelli is, 00:35:29.436 --> 00:35:31.518 if you'll raise your hand, and from Vandergift. 00:35:31.518 --> 00:35:33.426 She is one of the final two. 00:35:33.426 --> 00:35:36.759 And standing with her is Ms. Lori Quick. 00:35:40.916 --> 00:35:45.475 And Ms Wendy Sturdevant who's an Assistant Principal. 00:35:45.475 --> 00:35:48.517 And also then from Dripping Springs ISD, 00:35:48.517 --> 00:35:52.079 Ms. Melissa Richardson with her Art Teacher, Mr. Jay Bates. 00:35:52.079 --> 00:35:56.083 And we would always, we always need to remember that 00:35:56.083 --> 00:35:58.208 when we recognize students is that 00:35:58.208 --> 00:36:00.683 there were professional educators, teachers, 00:36:00.683 --> 00:36:02.874 who mentored and help make that possible. 00:36:02.874 --> 00:36:05.886 So I think it's completely appropriate to do that. 00:36:05.886 --> 00:36:10.063 So at this time I've asked the Chair of the Board and 00:36:10.063 --> 00:36:12.780 the Vice-Chair of the Board who are standing on either side 00:36:12.780 --> 00:36:17.780 and we are going to reveal the new logo and so if I can 00:36:18.064 --> 00:36:20.776 get you to do that, ladies and gentlemen, 00:36:20.776 --> 00:36:25.276 we don't have a drum roll but you may reveal the logo, 00:36:27.727 --> 00:36:31.810 (audience cheering and clapping) 00:36:35.194 --> 00:36:36.427 They didn't know. 00:36:36.427 --> 00:36:37.385 The young ladies didn't know? 00:36:37.385 --> 00:36:38.218 No. 00:36:41.013 --> 00:36:45.549 It's worth noting that neither of the top two knew who 00:36:45.549 --> 00:36:49.966 the winner was and by the way, it's worth noting that 00:36:52.043 --> 00:36:56.799 the Board considered 10 and that the margin of victory 00:36:56.799 --> 00:36:58.303 was one vote. 00:36:58.303 --> 00:36:59.456 Yes. 00:36:59.456 --> 00:37:00.787 It was very close. 00:37:00.787 --> 00:37:03.906 And so Madam Chair, it's at this time that 00:37:03.906 --> 00:37:07.073 it's my honor to read this resolution. 00:37:08.893 --> 00:37:11.494 Whereas the Permanent School Fund origins and story 00:37:11.494 --> 00:37:13.768 is one interwoven into the rich Texas history, 00:37:13.768 --> 00:37:15.790 replete with Texans who fiercely believed 00:37:15.790 --> 00:37:18.271 in the vital importance of public education, 00:37:18.271 --> 00:37:20.655 beginning with those who declared their devotion 00:37:20.655 --> 00:37:23.057 in the 1836 Texas Declaration of Independence 00:37:23.057 --> 00:37:27.338 and in the 1845, in the Constitution of 1845, 00:37:27.338 --> 00:37:28.936 further demonstrated this commitment, 00:37:28.936 --> 00:37:31.754 establishing the state's first Constitution 00:37:31.754 --> 00:37:33.930 Perpetual Fund for the support of public, 00:37:33.930 --> 00:37:36.515 of the free public schools. 00:37:36.515 --> 00:37:39.066 And whereas Texans further proved their allegiance 00:37:39.066 --> 00:37:41.720 to public free schools through support of the fund, 00:37:41.720 --> 00:37:43.924 by committing two million dollars in US Bonds 00:37:43.924 --> 00:37:46.924 from the Compromise of 1850 in 1854, 00:37:48.367 --> 00:37:53.367 half of the state's 88 million acre public domain in 1873 00:37:53.635 --> 00:37:58.635 and the mineral estate of Texas' submerged lands in 1939. 00:37:58.796 --> 00:38:02.854 And whereas Texans successfully staved off attempts to seize 00:38:02.854 --> 00:38:05.568 and divert the Fund's legacy to future generations 00:38:05.568 --> 00:38:08.239 in political battles and litigation at the highest levels 00:38:08.239 --> 00:38:09.663 of the United States government. 00:38:09.663 --> 00:38:11.799 And whereas the Permanent School Fund has, since 1855, 00:38:11.799 --> 00:38:15.269 made distributions to Texas schools and has for generations 00:38:15.269 --> 00:38:16.855 provided for free textbooks 00:38:16.855 --> 00:38:20.438 and now supports school district technology. 00:38:20.438 --> 00:38:23.149 And whereas since 1983, the Permanent School Fund 00:38:23.149 --> 00:38:25.396 has made possible for local schools, 00:38:25.396 --> 00:38:28.549 capital facility additions and improvements by guaranteeing 00:38:28.549 --> 00:38:30.357 of local bonds. 00:38:30.357 --> 00:38:32.488 And whereas through prudent stewardship, 00:38:32.488 --> 00:38:34.013 the Permanent School Fund has prospered 00:38:34.013 --> 00:38:38.138 and become the nation's largest educational endowment. 00:38:38.138 --> 00:38:40.103 And whereas given the fund's unique history 00:38:40.103 --> 00:38:43.735 and vital importance in the state's school finance system, 00:38:43.735 --> 00:38:46.229 the State Board of Education deemed it most appropriate 00:38:46.229 --> 00:38:47.757 for the Permanent School Fund to have 00:38:47.757 --> 00:38:49.683 it's own distinct brand identity. 00:38:49.683 --> 00:38:53.068 And whereas the State Board of Education looked 00:38:53.068 --> 00:38:56.149 to the state's students to create suitable artwork 00:38:56.149 --> 00:38:59.209 to represent the Fund and initiated the Brand the Fund 00:38:59.209 --> 00:39:01.522 Student Art Competition. 00:39:01.522 --> 00:39:04.310 And whereas 442 students representing independent school 00:39:04.310 --> 00:39:06.696 districts and charter schools from across the state 00:39:06.696 --> 00:39:08.964 submitted 521 unique entries. 00:39:08.964 --> 00:39:13.115 And whereas a judging panel comprised of professional 00:39:13.115 --> 00:39:15.384 graphic artists and representatives of the State Board 00:39:15.384 --> 00:39:17.698 of Education, Permanent School Fund, 00:39:17.698 --> 00:39:21.154 and Texas Education Agency carefully considered the merits 00:39:21.154 --> 00:39:23.511 of each entry and selected 10 finalists 00:39:23.511 --> 00:39:24.348 from the field of entries. 00:39:24.348 --> 00:39:27.347 And whereas the State Board of Education selected artwork 00:39:27.347 --> 00:39:29.422 submitted by Melissa Richardson, 00:39:29.422 --> 00:39:31.745 a sophomore student at Dripping Springs High School 00:39:31.745 --> 00:39:33.445 in Dripping Springs Independent School District 00:39:33.445 --> 00:39:35.487 as the winning entry. 00:39:35.487 --> 00:39:39.986 And the artwork submitted by Spandana Kamepelli, 00:39:39.986 --> 00:39:42.152 a junior student at Vandergift High School 00:39:42.152 --> 00:39:44.450 in the Leander ISD, as a contest runner up. 00:39:44.450 --> 00:39:46.882 Therefore, oh that was a mouthful wasn't it? 00:39:46.882 --> 00:39:47.965 It was. 00:39:47.965 --> 00:39:51.564 Be it resolved that the State Board of Education 00:39:51.564 --> 00:39:56.564 congratulates Spandana Kamepelli of Vandergift High School 00:39:56.949 --> 00:39:59.233 as the runner up of the Brand the Fund Student 00:39:59.233 --> 00:40:04.233 Art Competition and recognize her art instructor Lori Quick. 00:40:05.441 --> 00:40:06.982 I think I missed one right? 00:40:06.982 --> 00:40:08.453 That's actually hers. 00:40:08.453 --> 00:40:12.374 Be it resolved that the State Board of Education 00:40:12.374 --> 00:40:14.984 congratulates Melissa Richardson of Dripping Springs 00:40:14.984 --> 00:40:17.640 High School as the winner of the Brand the Fund 00:40:17.640 --> 00:40:21.461 Student Art Competition and recognizes her art instructor, 00:40:21.461 --> 00:40:23.292 Mr. Jay Bates. 00:40:23.292 --> 00:40:25.252 Be it further resolved that the State Board of Education 00:40:25.252 --> 00:40:28.307 also recognizes Ben Meyer of Austin ISD, 00:40:28.307 --> 00:40:30.367 Hagan Carter of Stephenville ISD, 00:40:30.367 --> 00:40:33.758 Katheryn Kelly and Ashleigh Jamison of Round Rock ISD, 00:40:33.758 --> 00:40:38.258 Maite Gordo and Natalie Tieu of Cypress Fairbanks ISD, 00:40:39.529 --> 00:40:43.196 Arthur Mangum and Aaron Ballif of Conroe ISD 00:40:45.110 --> 00:40:46.956 whose logos were among the 10 finalists 00:40:46.956 --> 00:40:48.366 in the Brand Fund Competition. 00:40:48.366 --> 00:40:51.555 And be it further resolved that the State Board of Education 00:40:51.555 --> 00:40:53.532 congratulates all contest entrants for their creative 00:40:53.532 --> 00:40:56.338 abilities and offers all teachers, administrators, 00:40:56.338 --> 00:40:58.990 professional associations sincerest thanks for helping 00:40:58.990 --> 00:41:00.188 to promote the contest 00:41:00.188 --> 00:41:03.605 and facilitate the student participation. 00:41:04.878 --> 00:41:08.875 And be it further resolved that the State Board authorizes 00:41:08.875 --> 00:41:10.872 the Texas Education Staff to immediately begin using 00:41:10.872 --> 00:41:12.637 Melissa Richardson's winning logo on 00:41:12.637 --> 00:41:16.220 the Permanent School Fund Branded material. 00:41:17.581 --> 00:41:20.581 (audience clapping) 00:41:32.113 --> 00:41:33.738 That looks like a golf tournament. 00:41:38.498 --> 00:41:41.488 You can get closer if you need to. 00:41:41.488 --> 00:41:43.004 Can we get closer? 00:41:43.004 --> 00:41:43.837 Yeah. 00:41:43.837 --> 00:41:44.670 You can stand over here. 00:41:44.670 --> 00:41:48.503 (Georgina and woman mumbling) 00:41:56.771 --> 00:41:59.155 We're gonna put all these pictures online 00:41:59.155 --> 00:42:00.472 for you also. 00:42:00.472 --> 00:42:02.438 All these, they go online. 00:42:02.438 --> 00:42:03.938 Thank you. 00:42:08.543 --> 00:42:09.640 With their check? 00:42:09.640 --> 00:42:11.398 I can ask them if they can stand over here 00:42:11.398 --> 00:42:12.769 or into the lobby. 00:42:12.769 --> 00:42:13.944 Okay, okay. 00:42:13.944 --> 00:42:16.594 (audience chatting and picture taking) 00:42:16.594 --> 00:42:18.034 Is that an official photographer? 00:42:18.034 --> 00:42:20.359 Yes, he's our (mumbling). 00:42:20.359 --> 00:42:22.150 So if I ask him he should get-- 00:42:22.150 --> 00:42:24.908 Oh yes, mm-hmm, he'll give it to you. 00:42:24.908 --> 00:42:27.367 I think he'll give it to you for free, I think. 00:42:27.367 --> 00:42:30.217 I know they go online so that they get to show, 00:42:30.217 --> 00:42:35.050 and they're live within 30 minutes, it'll be online, yeah. 00:42:36.482 --> 00:42:38.457 Yeah (giggling). 00:42:38.457 --> 00:42:41.374 (members chatting) 00:42:46.007 --> 00:42:48.691 Are you crying? 00:42:48.691 --> 00:42:49.941 Are you crying? 00:42:51.282 --> 00:42:52.890 Is that your daughter? 00:42:52.890 --> 00:42:55.015 Wow, well I'd be proud too. 00:42:55.015 --> 00:42:59.305 I mean the entire State of Texas, she's one girl, of what, 00:42:59.305 --> 00:43:01.842 I think there's like 2.3 million high school students. 00:43:01.842 --> 00:43:02.675 Something to be proud of. 00:43:02.675 --> 00:43:03.935 We're gonna keep her. 00:43:03.935 --> 00:43:05.490 You like her that much. 00:43:05.490 --> 00:43:06.323 It sounds good. 00:43:06.323 --> 00:43:10.323 (members and audience chatting) 00:43:25.182 --> 00:43:26.918 And members all those in favor 00:43:26.918 --> 00:43:27.751 of the resolution recognizing the Permanent School Fund 00:43:27.751 --> 00:43:30.168 logo contest winners say aye. 00:43:34.059 --> 00:43:36.000 Aye. 00:43:36.000 --> 00:43:37.214 Alright congratulations. 00:43:37.214 --> 00:43:39.897 This is a really big deal. 00:43:39.897 --> 00:43:42.598 I don't even know what the latest figures are, 00:43:42.598 --> 00:43:44.722 but we saved Texas School Districts, 00:43:44.722 --> 00:43:46.760 because of the Permanent School Fund, millions 00:43:46.760 --> 00:43:49.299 of dollars that otherwise would go 00:43:49.299 --> 00:43:50.796 towards interest payments. 00:43:50.796 --> 00:43:54.379 Because we backed school bonds that help to 00:43:58.487 --> 00:44:01.968 both remodel facilities and to build new facilities. 00:44:01.968 --> 00:44:05.916 So the Texas School Fund in addition to supporting all 00:44:05.916 --> 00:44:09.290 our instructional materials and textbooks in the classroom, 00:44:09.290 --> 00:44:13.377 and technology in the classroom also backs the school bonds. 00:44:13.377 --> 00:44:17.203 So it's a unique thing that's part of what Texas does. 00:44:17.203 --> 00:44:20.101 Or I don't even know if there are other states that have 00:44:20.101 --> 00:44:22.963 an educational endowment like Texas does, 00:44:22.963 --> 00:44:25.428 but it's incredibly important to our students 00:44:25.428 --> 00:44:30.235 and we gave over two billion dollars over the next biennium 00:44:30.235 --> 00:44:31.567 just this last year. 00:44:31.567 --> 00:44:35.827 Directly to, that will go directly for supporting schools. 00:44:35.827 --> 00:44:37.972 So the branding of the Fund is very important 00:44:37.972 --> 00:44:41.865 to the State Board and we're very excited about this. 00:44:41.865 --> 00:44:43.372 Alright, I think we have-- Madam Chair? 00:44:43.372 --> 00:44:44.865 Yes, Mr. Maynard. 00:44:44.865 --> 00:44:47.889 We have one more related to this, 00:44:47.889 --> 00:44:50.552 this particular project. 00:44:50.552 --> 00:44:51.802 Okay. 00:44:54.123 --> 00:44:57.623 And I failed to recognize Bruce Gearing, 00:44:58.755 --> 00:45:00.345 the Superintendent of Schools at Dripping Springs. 00:45:00.345 --> 00:45:01.545 Where is Bruce? 00:45:01.545 --> 00:45:04.051 Bruce, congratulations. 00:45:04.051 --> 00:45:07.144 Thank you for being here today. 00:45:07.144 --> 00:45:10.384 Members, I have one other resolution 00:45:10.384 --> 00:45:12.671 and one other presentation to make. 00:45:12.671 --> 00:45:16.514 And I will not read the entire text of the resolution 00:45:16.514 --> 00:45:18.652 'cause it's pretty much like the, 00:45:18.652 --> 00:45:20.254 let me just get to the resolve. 00:45:20.254 --> 00:45:22.729 And you heard all the thing about that, 00:45:22.729 --> 00:45:26.792 but whereas Laurie Wieghat of College Station-based 00:45:26.792 --> 00:45:29.497 Wieghat Graphics graciously offered her services 00:45:29.497 --> 00:45:31.964 as a volunteer providing technical assistance in drafting 00:45:31.964 --> 00:45:35.384 rules, selection criteria, identifying and engaging industry 00:45:35.384 --> 00:45:38.188 professionals to serve on the judging panel, 00:45:38.188 --> 00:45:40.857 coordinating selection committee conference calls, 00:45:40.857 --> 00:45:43.590 and making final edits to the winning designs. 00:45:43.590 --> 00:45:46.347 And whereas Tyler Wieghat of the same firm graciously 00:45:46.347 --> 00:45:49.041 lent to the process his programming skills 00:45:49.041 --> 00:45:52.466 in the development of an online platform through which 00:45:52.466 --> 00:45:55.154 judging panelists could quickly and easily review 00:45:55.154 --> 00:45:57.825 521 entries submitted from across the state 00:45:57.825 --> 00:45:59.665 and to make and submit their selections 00:45:59.665 --> 00:46:01.995 to be considered by the full panel. 00:46:01.995 --> 00:46:04.740 Whereas this first ever student competition launched 00:46:04.740 --> 00:46:06.901 and executed by the State Board of Education could not 00:46:06.901 --> 00:46:09.126 have operated as seamlessly and effectively 00:46:09.126 --> 00:46:13.252 without the selfless service of these two Texans. 00:46:13.252 --> 00:46:16.558 Now be it hereby resolved that the State Board of Education 00:46:16.558 --> 00:46:19.762 offers to Laurie and Tyler Wieghat it's deepest appreciation 00:46:19.762 --> 00:46:22.535 for their selfless volunteer service to students, teachers, 00:46:22.535 --> 00:46:25.353 and leaders, of the public free schools 00:46:25.353 --> 00:46:28.655 of the State of Texas in helping to engage Texas students 00:46:28.655 --> 00:46:30.722 and teachers in this branding project, 00:46:30.722 --> 00:46:33.341 facilitating a successful selection process 00:46:33.341 --> 00:46:36.124 and producing a design product commensurate 00:46:36.124 --> 00:46:37.851 in excellence with the stature 00:46:37.851 --> 00:46:40.504 of America's greatest educational endowment. 00:46:40.504 --> 00:46:43.831 And be it here further resolved that a copy of this 00:46:43.831 --> 00:46:45.917 resolution be provided to Laurie and Tyler Wieghat 00:46:45.917 --> 00:46:48.071 of Wieghat Graphics of College Station 00:46:48.071 --> 00:46:49.678 and be forever recorded in the permanent records 00:46:49.678 --> 00:46:52.508 of the State Board of Education. 00:46:52.508 --> 00:46:55.020 And if I can have Tyler and Laurie Wieghat 00:46:55.020 --> 00:46:57.187 come to the circle please. 00:47:17.593 --> 00:47:20.935 All those in favor of the resolution recognizing 00:47:20.935 --> 00:47:23.544 the professional graphic artists for their service 00:47:23.544 --> 00:47:27.360 during the PSF logo contest say aye. 00:47:27.360 --> 00:47:29.314 Aye. 00:47:29.314 --> 00:47:31.137 Congratulations and thank you so much 00:47:31.137 --> 00:47:32.512 for your help. 00:47:32.512 --> 00:47:35.512 (audience clapping) 00:47:39.022 --> 00:47:42.269 And I believe, we're just full of recognitions today. 00:47:42.269 --> 00:47:44.200 There's just all kinds of exciting things going on. 00:47:44.200 --> 00:47:47.033 We have one more resolution today. 00:47:55.510 --> 00:47:57.051 It is my honor to read the following resolution 00:47:57.051 --> 00:47:59.889 on behalf of all Career and Technical student organizations 00:47:59.889 --> 00:48:02.153 in the State of Texas. 00:48:02.153 --> 00:48:05.981 Whereas February 1st through 28th, 2019, has been designated 00:48:05.981 --> 00:48:09.056 National Career and Technical Education Month, 00:48:09.056 --> 00:48:12.987 and whereas about 1.4 million Texas secondary students 00:48:12.987 --> 00:48:14.654 are enrolled in one or more career 00:48:14.654 --> 00:48:18.892 and technical (CTE) courses in 1,200 school districts 00:48:18.892 --> 00:48:20.991 and charter schools throughout the state. 00:48:20.991 --> 00:48:24.026 And whereas Career and Technical education has offered 00:48:24.026 --> 00:48:26.454 students the opportunity for more than a century 00:48:26.454 --> 00:48:29.947 to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills 00:48:29.947 --> 00:48:32.398 necessary for true career readiness. 00:48:32.398 --> 00:48:34.394 And whereas students in Career and Technical education 00:48:34.394 --> 00:48:37.771 programs participate in authentic meaningful experiences 00:48:37.771 --> 00:48:40.516 which improve the quality of their education 00:48:40.516 --> 00:48:43.499 by offering opportunities to apply academic knowledge 00:48:43.499 --> 00:48:45.268 and skills from across the curriculum. 00:48:45.268 --> 00:48:48.053 And whereas Career and Technical education is a vital 00:48:48.053 --> 00:48:50.948 and integral part of the Foundation High School Program 00:48:50.948 --> 00:48:52.879 offering students pathways to earn recognized 00:48:52.879 --> 00:48:54.939 endorsements, performance acknolmich, 00:48:54.939 --> 00:48:56.430 acknowledgements sorry, 00:48:56.430 --> 00:48:58.530 and industry validated credentials. 00:48:58.530 --> 00:49:00.951 And whereas the state's nine Career and Technical student 00:49:00.951 --> 00:49:04.534 organizations, BPA, DECA, Educators Rising, 00:49:05.528 --> 00:49:10.195 Texas Association of Future Educators, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, 00:49:11.476 --> 00:49:14.909 HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA instill 00:49:14.909 --> 00:49:16.557 in their members the values, 00:49:16.557 --> 00:49:19.242 knowledge and skills to be patriotic citizens 00:49:19.242 --> 00:49:22.014 prepared to fully engage as effective leaders 00:49:22.014 --> 00:49:24.785 in the formidable and noble task of self-government 00:49:24.785 --> 00:49:27.738 in our constitutional republic, 00:49:27.738 --> 00:49:31.237 and whereas Career and Technical education provides students 00:49:31.237 --> 00:49:33.418 with career exploration opportunities early 00:49:33.418 --> 00:49:34.957 in their educational experience, 00:49:34.957 --> 00:49:37.891 which enables them to make informed and beneficial decisions 00:49:37.891 --> 00:49:40.441 about their academic coursework as well as pursuit 00:49:40.441 --> 00:49:43.355 of established programs of study and career pathways. 00:49:43.355 --> 00:49:46.282 And whereas leaders from business and industry nationwide 00:49:46.282 --> 00:49:47.732 report increasing challenges related 00:49:47.732 --> 00:49:51.033 to the skills gap and connecting qualified professionals 00:49:51.033 --> 00:49:52.401 with available careers in critical 00:49:52.401 --> 00:49:54.716 and growing CTE-related fields. 00:49:54.716 --> 00:49:58.873 And whereas Career and Technical education prepares 00:49:58.873 --> 00:50:02.494 students fulfilling careers by offering integrated programs 00:50:02.494 --> 00:50:06.012 of study that link secondary and post secondary education 00:50:06.012 --> 00:50:09.081 and significantly contributes to college readiness. 00:50:09.081 --> 00:50:12.341 And whereas ensuring that employers have access 00:50:12.341 --> 00:50:15.239 to a qualified workforce is a crucial step in ensuring 00:50:15.239 --> 00:50:17.916 productivity among the business and industry communities 00:50:17.916 --> 00:50:20.584 as well as continued American economic growth 00:50:20.584 --> 00:50:22.251 and global competitiveness. 00:50:22.251 --> 00:50:24.491 Now, therefore, be it resolved that 00:50:24.491 --> 00:50:27.304 the State Board of Education which has been designated 00:50:27.304 --> 00:50:30.563 by the Texas Legislature as the State Board for Career 00:50:30.563 --> 00:50:32.792 and Technical Education does hereby proclaim 00:50:32.792 --> 00:50:37.196 that February 1st through 28th, 2019 as 00:50:37.196 --> 00:50:38.881 Career and Technical Education month 00:50:38.881 --> 00:50:41.393 in Texas and does hereby urge all Texans 00:50:41.393 --> 00:50:44.278 to become familiar with the outstanding curriculum delivered 00:50:44.278 --> 00:50:47.130 by exceptional Career and Technical education teachers 00:50:47.130 --> 00:50:49.063 and communities across the state. 00:50:49.063 --> 00:50:51.694 And to support and participate in these programs 00:50:51.694 --> 00:50:53.545 to enhance individual skills and productivity. 00:50:53.545 --> 00:50:57.066 Witness our signatures on this first day of February, 00:50:57.066 --> 00:51:00.130 two thousand and nineteen, in Austin, Texas. 00:51:00.130 --> 00:51:01.970 Donna Bahorich, Chair. 00:51:01.970 --> 00:51:04.333 Georgina C. Perez, Secretary. 00:51:04.333 --> 00:51:07.333 (audience clapping) 00:51:15.668 --> 00:51:19.918 All those in favor of the resolution honoring our 00:51:20.937 --> 00:51:25.316 students for Career and Technical education month say aye. 00:51:25.316 --> 00:51:27.774 Aye. 00:51:27.774 --> 00:51:31.427 Alright, that we had a terrific, 00:51:31.427 --> 00:51:32.533 the State Board of Education had just 00:51:32.533 --> 00:51:35.099 a wonderful dinner last night that 00:51:35.099 --> 00:51:37.674 the students hosted for us. 00:51:37.674 --> 00:51:39.102 Believe it or not, and I don't know why 00:51:39.102 --> 00:51:40.926 because we're really nice people, 00:51:40.926 --> 00:51:42.707 we don't get invited to things. 00:51:42.707 --> 00:51:43.540 (audience laughing) 00:51:43.540 --> 00:51:47.033 And so this was, it's always an honor 00:51:47.033 --> 00:51:49.321 that our annual dinner that we get invited 00:51:49.321 --> 00:51:52.039 to with our Career and Technical education students. 00:51:52.039 --> 00:51:55.798 And every year we go away with this, 00:51:55.798 --> 00:52:00.093 just excitement about knowing that the future 00:52:00.093 --> 00:52:02.759 is in great hands because of the kind of students 00:52:02.759 --> 00:52:04.738 that you see particularly involved 00:52:04.738 --> 00:52:08.564 in the Career and Technical education organizations. 00:52:08.564 --> 00:52:10.923 And it's always our honor and a blessing. 00:52:10.923 --> 00:52:12.416 And you always leave ready, 00:52:12.416 --> 00:52:15.037 ready to go when you meet with them for dinner, 00:52:15.037 --> 00:52:18.787 so again thank you for hosting us last night. 00:52:19.715 --> 00:52:21.513 Ms. Perez, are you finished? 00:52:21.513 --> 00:52:22.346 Not yet. 00:52:22.346 --> 00:52:23.846 Okay, Ms. Perez. 00:52:32.348 --> 00:52:35.628 Can each CTE stand up please? 00:52:35.628 --> 00:52:36.461 Each student. 00:52:36.461 --> 00:52:38.971 Each student stand up. 00:52:38.971 --> 00:52:41.971 (audience clapping) 00:52:48.696 --> 00:52:50.848 Can each president from each CTSO come up 00:52:50.848 --> 00:52:54.181 and receive your copy of the resolution. 00:52:56.235 --> 00:52:59.235 (audience clapping) 00:53:17.272 --> 00:53:20.272 (audio cutting out) 00:54:45.806 --> 00:54:48.604 Members we're gonna continue on with our agenda. 00:54:48.604 --> 00:54:51.466 Which is the approval of Consent Agenda and I'm gonna read 00:54:51.466 --> 00:54:55.405 each of the items on the Consent Agenda. 00:54:55.405 --> 00:54:58.821 The first one is Procedural Action Related to New 19 TAC 00:54:58.821 --> 00:55:02.590 Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills 00:55:02.590 --> 00:55:06.582 for Social Studies, Subchapter C, High School, 113.50, 00:55:06.582 --> 00:55:09.559 Ethnic Studies, Mexican American Studies, one credit. 00:55:09.559 --> 00:55:12.275 For first reading and filing authorization. 00:55:12.275 --> 00:55:13.812 Item number two, Ratification-- 00:55:13.812 --> 00:55:15.141 Marisa had something she wanted to say. 00:55:15.141 --> 00:55:15.974 Sorry. 00:55:15.974 --> 00:55:16.807 I'm sorry. 00:55:16.807 --> 00:55:17.871 No, it's okay. 00:55:17.871 --> 00:55:18.704 Just really quickly word. 00:55:18.704 --> 00:55:19.537 Okay 00:55:20.770 --> 00:55:21.921 Sorry before we moved on, 00:55:21.921 --> 00:55:23.285 I was just notified by staff 00:55:23.285 --> 00:55:24.643 and I'm sorry everybody's leaving, 00:55:24.643 --> 00:55:27.226 but I just had to say out loud. 00:55:28.306 --> 00:55:31.983 So Ms. Angelica Nino who was one of our Math finalists 00:55:31.983 --> 00:55:34.238 across the State was the very first person in history 00:55:34.238 --> 00:55:37.279 to ever submit her application in full Spanish. 00:55:37.279 --> 00:55:40.198 And so, it's really incredible and I thought 00:55:40.198 --> 00:55:42.381 it was worth noting, so thank you to staff 00:55:42.381 --> 00:55:44.015 for letting me know and I'm sorry I think 00:55:44.015 --> 00:55:44.848 she's already left the room, 00:55:44.848 --> 00:55:48.072 but I thought it was pretty incredible she's made history, 00:55:48.072 --> 00:55:49.826 so that's pretty great. 00:55:49.826 --> 00:55:52.334 It's always impressive when you make history, right? 00:55:52.334 --> 00:55:55.334 (audience clapping) 00:55:56.393 --> 00:55:58.509 Okay, moving on with Consent Agenda. 00:55:58.509 --> 00:56:00.133 Ratification, item number two, 00:56:00.133 --> 00:56:02.169 Ratification of Purchases and Sales 00:56:02.169 --> 00:56:04.918 of the Investment Portfolio of the Permanent School Fund 00:56:04.918 --> 00:56:08.711 for the months of October and November 2018. 00:56:08.711 --> 00:56:10.286 Number three, Proposed Amendments 00:56:10.286 --> 00:56:12.361 to the Investments Procedures Manual. 00:56:12.361 --> 00:56:15.436 Number four, Decision on Real Estate Investments. 00:56:15.436 --> 00:56:19.168 Number five, Recommendation for the Appointment 00:56:19.168 --> 00:56:21.177 to the Randolph Field Independent School District 00:56:21.177 --> 00:56:23.400 Board of Trustees. 00:56:23.400 --> 00:56:27.018 And that is all of the items on the Consent Agenda. 00:56:27.018 --> 00:56:29.672 All those in favor of the approval of the Consent Agenda, 00:56:29.672 --> 00:56:30.591 please say aye. 00:56:30.591 --> 00:56:31.617 Aye. 00:56:31.617 --> 00:56:33.730 All those opposed, please say no. 00:56:33.730 --> 00:56:35.897 Consent Agenda is adopted. 00:56:37.922 --> 00:56:41.158 Alright now I believe we can move on to 00:56:41.158 --> 00:56:42.715 our Committee of the Full Board. 00:56:42.715 --> 00:56:45.306 And I believe that's Mr. Rowley. 00:56:45.306 --> 00:56:47.519 Okay members, if you will turn to your 00:56:47.519 --> 00:56:52.516 Committee of the Full Board Minutes from January 29th, 2019. 00:56:52.516 --> 00:56:57.321 The first item is the Official Agenda item number three. 00:56:57.321 --> 00:57:01.691 The motion is on top of page two of your minutes. 00:57:01.691 --> 00:57:04.404 It's recommended that the State Board of Education 00:57:04.404 --> 00:57:08.487 deny the petition to amend 19 TAC, section 74.12, 00:57:10.228 --> 00:57:13.205 Foundation High School Program concerning Fine Arts 00:57:13.205 --> 00:57:16.070 courses eligible for graduation requirements 00:57:16.070 --> 00:57:19.045 because Debate I, II, and III, 00:57:19.045 --> 00:57:21.576 Oral Interpretation I, II, and III 00:57:21.576 --> 00:57:24.425 and Public Speaking I, II, and III 00:57:24.425 --> 00:57:26.556 are not aligned with knowledge and skills 00:57:26.556 --> 00:57:28.306 in Fine Arts courses. 00:57:30.934 --> 00:57:32.734 All those in favor, say aye. 00:57:32.734 --> 00:57:33.783 Aye. 00:57:33.783 --> 00:57:36.122 All those opposed, say no. 00:57:36.122 --> 00:57:39.118 The ayes have it and that is adopted. 00:57:39.118 --> 00:57:40.614 Alright motion is adopted. 00:57:40.614 --> 00:57:43.765 Next item is Official Agenda item number four. 00:57:43.765 --> 00:57:48.682 The motion appears on the top of page three of our minutes. 00:57:49.578 --> 00:57:51.916 Recommended that the State Board of Education approve 00:57:51.916 --> 00:57:54.558 for first reading and filing authorization proposed 00:57:54.558 --> 00:57:59.426 amendments to 19 TAC, Chapter 74 Curriculum Requirements, 00:57:59.426 --> 00:58:03.843 Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements, section 74.12, 00:58:04.983 --> 00:58:06.683 Foundation High School Program, 00:58:06.683 --> 00:58:09.266 and section 74.13, Endorsements, 00:58:10.440 --> 00:58:13.561 as amended by the Committee of the Full Board. 00:58:13.561 --> 00:58:15.774 Are all four of these on the same page? 00:58:15.774 --> 00:58:19.524 (members quietly discussing) 00:58:39.307 --> 00:58:40.807 Yes, Mr. Mercer. 00:58:41.804 --> 00:58:42.868 A quick personal privilege while 00:58:42.868 --> 00:58:43.701 we're waiting please. 00:58:43.701 --> 00:58:44.745 Pardon me. 00:58:44.745 --> 00:58:45.920 I just wanted to announce and welcome, 00:58:45.920 --> 00:58:49.616 we have from Texas State University from the Dr. Sandra West 00:58:49.616 --> 00:58:50.449 and Dr. Kenn Heydrick. 00:58:50.449 --> 00:58:53.715 We have five of our future scientists here today 00:58:53.715 --> 00:58:55.052 and I want you all to please stand and thank you for 00:58:55.052 --> 00:58:56.695 being real interested in public education. 00:58:56.695 --> 00:58:58.294 This is your State Board, please stand. 00:58:58.294 --> 00:59:00.472 Thank you, Madam Chair. 00:59:00.472 --> 00:59:03.472 Thank you for being with us today. 00:59:11.341 --> 00:59:15.483 Okay and I believe Ms. Martinez has some things, 00:59:15.483 --> 00:59:18.358 we' were waiting to hear back from staff on this item. 00:59:18.358 --> 00:59:21.101 Yes ma'am, so during committee discussion, 00:59:21.101 --> 00:59:25.351 there was some question around the language related 00:59:26.788 --> 00:59:30.552 to the English III and English IV requirements 00:59:30.552 --> 00:59:33.494 as they relate to International Baccalaureate courses. 00:59:33.494 --> 00:59:37.936 We indicated that we would work on some clarifying language 00:59:37.936 --> 00:59:41.639 and bring that back to you today for consideration, 00:59:41.639 --> 00:59:44.230 and so if the Board would like to make 00:59:44.230 --> 00:59:47.154 these additional changes, then they would be reflected 00:59:47.154 --> 00:59:52.154 in the proposal for first reading and filing authorization. 00:59:52.437 --> 00:59:54.103 Yes, Mr. Rowley. 00:59:54.103 --> 00:59:56.768 I move that we accept the amendments 00:59:56.768 --> 01:00:00.683 that have been submitted by staff this morning. 01:00:00.683 --> 01:00:02.350 Second. 01:00:03.945 --> 01:00:06.028 Any further discussion? 01:00:07.385 --> 01:00:10.849 And this was the only recommendation? 01:00:10.849 --> 01:00:11.682 It's my understanding 01:00:11.682 --> 01:00:12.819 that was the only outstanding issue. 01:00:12.819 --> 01:00:13.652 Yes ma'am. 01:00:13.652 --> 01:00:14.509 The only outstanding issue. 01:00:14.509 --> 01:00:16.856 Was there, were there any other amendments or concerns 01:00:16.856 --> 01:00:19.356 that members had on this item? 01:00:22.187 --> 01:00:27.187 That being the case, so it's been moved to recommend 01:00:27.284 --> 01:00:31.284 to the State Board of Education and Amend 74.13, 01:00:33.485 --> 01:00:35.402 F1E, to read as follows. 01:00:37.064 --> 01:00:38.028 Oh, we've already. 01:00:38.028 --> 01:00:40.257 Whoops sorry, I'm not at the main motion. 01:00:40.257 --> 01:00:42.757 Let me get to the main motion. 01:00:44.134 --> 01:00:46.230 Mr. Rowley, I wanna make sure I'm looking at the right thing. 01:00:46.230 --> 01:00:49.026 Yeah, we haven't voted on the amendment yet. 01:00:49.026 --> 01:00:51.975 Okay let's go, yes, that's true. 01:00:51.975 --> 01:00:54.307 Let's go ahead and adopt that amendment. 01:00:54.307 --> 01:00:57.157 All those in favor of the amendments in front of you that 01:00:57.157 --> 01:01:00.511 staff just gave us with the yellow highlight. 01:01:00.511 --> 01:01:02.698 All those in favor, say aye. 01:01:02.698 --> 01:01:03.600 Aye. 01:01:03.600 --> 01:01:04.779 All those opposed, say nay. 01:01:04.779 --> 01:01:07.862 Aye's carry so the motion is adopted. 01:01:08.739 --> 01:01:11.322 (Man mumbling) 01:01:14.759 --> 01:01:17.524 So the motion before us is to approve for first reading 01:01:17.524 --> 01:01:20.127 and filing authorization proposed amendments to 19 TAC, 01:01:20.127 --> 01:01:23.647 Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, 01:01:23.647 --> 01:01:26.596 Graduation Requirements 74.12, 01:01:26.596 --> 01:01:30.218 Foundation High school Program and 74.13 endorsements 01:01:30.218 --> 01:01:33.468 as amended by the committee as amended. 01:01:35.214 --> 01:01:37.004 All those in favor, say aye. 01:01:37.004 --> 01:01:37.837 Aye. 01:01:37.837 --> 01:01:40.912 All those opposed, say no. 01:01:40.912 --> 01:01:43.930 And that motion is also adopted. 01:01:43.930 --> 01:01:44.763 Thank you. 01:01:45.882 --> 01:01:47.749 Moving on I think, is there another one? 01:01:47.749 --> 01:01:49.092 Yes, moving forward. 01:01:49.092 --> 01:01:52.261 This is official agenda, item number five. 01:01:52.261 --> 01:01:54.421 It's number four on your 01:01:54.421 --> 01:01:57.068 Committee of the Full Board Minutes. 01:01:57.068 --> 01:02:00.989 This is on the middle of page, at the middle of page three. 01:02:00.989 --> 01:02:03.209 Recommended that the State Board of Education approve 01:02:03.209 --> 01:02:05.559 for first reading and filing authorization proposed 01:02:05.559 --> 01:02:10.490 new 19 TAC, Chapter 126, Texas Essential Knowledge 01:02:10.490 --> 01:02:14.733 and Skills for Technology Applications, Subchapter C, 01:02:14.733 --> 01:02:19.733 High School, Section 126.51, Foundations of Cybersecurity, 01:02:19.902 --> 01:02:24.485 one credit, and section 126.52, Cybersecurity Capstone, 01:02:26.381 --> 01:02:27.298 one credit. 01:02:30.177 --> 01:02:32.437 Any discussion on this item? 01:02:32.437 --> 01:02:33.607 All those in favor say aye. 01:02:33.607 --> 01:02:34.707 Aye. 01:02:34.707 --> 01:02:36.715 All those opposed say no. 01:02:36.715 --> 01:02:38.867 Aye's have it and that motion is adopted. 01:02:38.867 --> 01:02:41.655 Okay, the next item is number five in your minutes. 01:02:41.655 --> 01:02:43.927 It's Official Agenda item number six. 01:02:43.927 --> 01:02:48.873 It appears at the bottom of page three of your minutes. 01:02:48.873 --> 01:02:51.227 Recommended that the State Board of Education approve 01:02:51.227 --> 01:02:54.776 the contract renewal for GED Testing Service 01:02:54.776 --> 01:02:57.034 and the amended contract renewal 01:02:57.034 --> 01:02:59.701 for Educational Testing Service. 01:03:01.337 --> 01:03:04.440 Any discussion on this item? 01:03:04.440 --> 01:03:06.388 All those in favor say aye. 01:03:06.388 --> 01:03:07.342 Aye. 01:03:07.342 --> 01:03:08.534 All those opposed say no. 01:03:08.534 --> 01:03:10.233 No. 01:03:10.233 --> 01:03:11.690 Madam Chair that's all the recommendations 01:03:11.690 --> 01:03:12.648 from the committee. 01:03:12.648 --> 01:03:14.014 From the committee. 01:03:14.014 --> 01:03:15.068 This motion is adopted. 01:03:15.068 --> 01:03:19.269 Okay and members I neglected to have our testifiers speak, 01:03:19.269 --> 01:03:21.887 so I am going to since we are done with 01:03:21.887 --> 01:03:23.477 Committee of the Full Board Minutes. 01:03:23.477 --> 01:03:27.006 I'm gonna go ahead and have our testifiers speak 01:03:27.006 --> 01:03:27.890 at this time. 01:03:27.890 --> 01:03:32.084 And testifiers, it'll be a three minute testimony 01:03:32.084 --> 01:03:35.866 and you will hear a bell 30 seconds before the end 01:03:35.866 --> 01:03:38.568 of the three minutes to alert you that you need 01:03:38.568 --> 01:03:42.450 to start making sure that you wrap up your comments 01:03:42.450 --> 01:03:44.812 and then when you hear the second bell 01:03:44.812 --> 01:03:46.738 which will be actually two bells, 01:03:46.738 --> 01:03:49.931 you'll know that the time has run out. 01:03:49.931 --> 01:03:52.052 And so if you could literally finish your sentence 01:03:52.052 --> 01:03:54.286 and then members will ask any questions 01:03:54.286 --> 01:03:57.821 if they have some questions of the testifier. 01:03:57.821 --> 01:04:00.704 So let's go ahead and do our testifiers. 01:04:00.704 --> 01:04:03.037 Jeanette LaFevers. 01:04:12.315 --> 01:04:14.066 And just for the audiences, 01:04:14.066 --> 01:04:17.015 just for those tuned in, when we have testimony on 01:04:17.015 --> 01:04:21.097 Fridays, it can never be on the actual agenda items 01:04:21.097 --> 01:04:22.863 on the agenda. 01:04:22.863 --> 01:04:26.250 It has to be related to items not on our agenda. 01:04:26.250 --> 01:04:28.621 Things to know about. 01:04:28.621 --> 01:04:32.371 Or that folks want to bring to our attention. 01:04:37.453 --> 01:04:38.705 Go ahead Jeanette. 01:04:38.705 --> 01:04:39.800 Good morning again. 01:04:39.800 --> 01:04:41.726 It's good to be here. 01:04:41.726 --> 01:04:45.519 I, we'll have Margaret will come up here in a few moments 01:04:45.519 --> 01:04:49.331 and hopefully we can take questions at the end of that. 01:04:49.331 --> 01:04:51.575 I just want to thank you again for the actions 01:04:51.575 --> 01:04:55.589 that you've taken in regards to International Baccalaureate 01:04:55.589 --> 01:04:56.474 in the State of Texas. 01:04:56.474 --> 01:04:58.936 It seems like an awfully long journey. 01:04:58.936 --> 01:05:01.562 And it seems like we're getting very close to the end of it. 01:05:01.562 --> 01:05:02.757 So we appreciate that. 01:05:02.757 --> 01:05:05.060 I'm handing out to you the same packet that I gave you 01:05:05.060 --> 01:05:07.193 on Tuesday with the exception of 01:05:07.193 --> 01:05:10.809 a couple of additional items that I'll point out to you. 01:05:10.809 --> 01:05:14.231 On Tuesday, we talked about item one and two, 01:05:14.231 --> 01:05:18.247 and I want to make sure that we talk about sort of the one 01:05:18.247 --> 01:05:20.272 unresolved issue that hasn't been addressed 01:05:20.272 --> 01:05:23.997 and that's item three on this packet. 01:05:23.997 --> 01:05:26.461 And that has to do with the IB Arts, 01:05:26.461 --> 01:05:29.173 other than film, which you have dealt with this week. 01:05:29.173 --> 01:05:33.310 Chapter 117 has not been opened for these arts 01:05:33.310 --> 01:05:36.019 and they have not been addressed the way we did 01:05:36.019 --> 01:05:38.201 the other subject areas. 01:05:38.201 --> 01:05:40.672 So our concern is that these be opened 01:05:40.672 --> 01:05:44.857 in a timely manner so that for the next school year 01:05:44.857 --> 01:05:46.619 these changes can take effect. 01:05:46.619 --> 01:05:49.937 So we're asking that this be an agenda item 01:05:49.937 --> 01:05:51.951 for the April meeting. 01:05:51.951 --> 01:05:55.220 In addition, related to that, it bleeds a little bit into 01:05:55.220 --> 01:05:58.103 item two, the endorsements. 01:05:58.103 --> 01:06:01.074 Margaret is going to share with you some information 01:06:01.074 --> 01:06:04.741 we were able to gather about particular, 01:06:05.657 --> 01:06:07.580 particular endorsements that students, 01:06:07.580 --> 01:06:10.530 IB students are pursuing and in particular, 01:06:10.530 --> 01:06:13.803 I'm going to mention the Arts and Humanities 01:06:13.803 --> 01:06:15.808 because it's related to the IB Arts 01:06:15.808 --> 01:06:18.114 that we're talking about here. 01:06:18.114 --> 01:06:22.574 I gave you, if you'll look at the second page. 01:06:22.574 --> 01:06:25.609 I found a document on the TEA website that 01:06:25.609 --> 01:06:28.346 is called Graduation Toolkit-- 01:06:28.346 --> 01:06:29.179 Madam Chair. 01:06:29.179 --> 01:06:30.012 Yes. 01:06:30.012 --> 01:06:31.966 The testimony needs to be limited 01:06:31.966 --> 01:06:34.580 to items that you have not already discussed 01:06:34.580 --> 01:06:37.485 so you received testimony and discussed 01:06:37.485 --> 01:06:40.309 the rules related to endorsements already, 01:06:40.309 --> 01:06:42.828 so we just need to be, 01:06:42.828 --> 01:06:45.725 today's testimony should be related only to items 01:06:45.725 --> 01:06:49.475 that have not been previously on this agenda. 01:06:52.826 --> 01:06:55.226 So Jeanette, can you go to that point 01:06:55.226 --> 01:06:57.013 in your thing that might, 01:06:57.013 --> 01:07:00.649 in your handout that might have not to do 01:07:00.649 --> 01:07:02.262 with the endorsements, 01:07:02.262 --> 01:07:06.236 because we already had that on our agenda this week. 01:07:06.236 --> 01:07:09.472 So we will just give you these two documents 01:07:09.472 --> 01:07:13.126 for your perusal, and hopefully we can, 01:07:13.126 --> 01:07:15.737 you can look at those before we have the next meeting 01:07:15.737 --> 01:07:17.904 where it is on the agenda. 01:07:18.806 --> 01:07:22.618 But I can tell you that what we are asking for at this point 01:07:22.618 --> 01:07:26.951 is that the IB Arts, other than Film, be on the agenda 01:07:28.140 --> 01:07:30.148 for consideration at the next meeting. 01:07:30.148 --> 01:07:31.398 Okay. 01:07:37.731 --> 01:07:38.564 Hello. 01:07:40.006 --> 01:07:41.351 Margaret Davis. 01:07:41.351 --> 01:07:42.780 Yes, thank you. 01:07:42.780 --> 01:07:47.263 It's great to be here, and as Jeannette said, we definitely 01:07:47.263 --> 01:07:52.263 want to thank you for all the wonderful work you have done 01:07:52.268 --> 01:07:55.713 for all of our students in Texas in particularly 01:07:55.713 --> 01:07:59.002 for the IB Students in making sure that there's equity 01:07:59.002 --> 01:08:03.454 and access for them in lots of different areas. 01:08:03.454 --> 01:08:07.787 So we've dealt with the film and we congratulate you 01:08:09.065 --> 01:08:10.841 on that component. 01:08:10.841 --> 01:08:13.596 I will tell you that you've opened a lot of doors 01:08:13.596 --> 01:08:17.353 for students in Texas just by the actions that you've taken 01:08:17.353 --> 01:08:20.691 to allow them to have the film. 01:08:20.691 --> 01:08:24.107 We look forward to discussing the credits 01:08:24.107 --> 01:08:27.991 for the other arts with you and we would also request 01:08:27.991 --> 01:08:30.682 that on your next agenda, 01:08:30.682 --> 01:08:34.099 that you include the new IB Math courses. 01:08:35.264 --> 01:08:39.328 We have submitted the course guides already or what we have 01:08:39.328 --> 01:08:42.078 at this point from the IB to TEA. 01:08:43.091 --> 01:08:47.424 These courses will begin implementation in September 01:08:48.600 --> 01:08:49.433 for first teaching. 01:08:49.433 --> 01:08:52.534 So our Juniors will begin taking these courses 01:08:52.534 --> 01:08:55.886 in September which means we need to have those 01:08:55.886 --> 01:08:59.053 components in place for math students. 01:09:01.955 --> 01:09:05.787 In that context, those students often want to do, 01:09:05.787 --> 01:09:07.949 the students who are doing the math and science, 01:09:07.949 --> 01:09:12.643 are concerned or would want to also have available 01:09:12.643 --> 01:09:14.975 to them that STEM endorsement, 01:09:14.975 --> 01:09:19.975 so I would ask you to consider that in that context as well. 01:09:25.528 --> 01:09:28.778 Any question of these two testifiers? 01:09:29.650 --> 01:09:31.420 Alright, thank you so much. 01:09:31.420 --> 01:09:33.087 Thank you. 01:09:34.048 --> 01:09:37.798 Ian Wright, followed by Maz Wright. 01:09:57.765 --> 01:09:59.390 Good morning, everybody. 01:09:59.390 --> 01:10:00.223 Go ahead. 01:10:00.223 --> 01:10:01.056 Can you hear me okay? 01:10:01.056 --> 01:10:01.889 Yes, please go ahead. 01:10:01.889 --> 01:10:02.852 Okay good. 01:10:02.852 --> 01:10:03.942 My name is Ian Wright. 01:10:03.942 --> 01:10:06.403 I'm the Vice-President with TPS Publishing. 01:10:06.403 --> 01:10:10.162 TPS and its partners specialize in educator created 01:10:10.162 --> 01:10:12.639 STEM programs for all grade levels. 01:10:12.639 --> 01:10:13.836 As you may know the STEM approach, 01:10:13.836 --> 01:10:17.190 which integrates art and design with STEM disciplines, 01:10:17.190 --> 01:10:20.962 is proven to increase engagement and economic performance 01:10:20.962 --> 01:10:25.014 with socially and economically disadvantaged students. 01:10:25.014 --> 01:10:27.007 As you are aware the Board recently voted 01:10:27.007 --> 01:10:30.351 on TPS's 72 ELAR STEM program submissions 01:10:30.351 --> 01:10:32.587 in response to Proclamation 2019. 01:10:32.587 --> 01:10:37.108 All of which met 100% of the TEKS coverage. 01:10:37.108 --> 01:10:40.087 Data presented at the meeting was not comparable. 01:10:40.087 --> 01:10:44.034 The editorial comments on the TPS materials consisted 01:10:44.034 --> 01:10:47.780 mostly of minor punctuation and typographic issues. 01:10:47.780 --> 01:10:50.087 All of which were corrected by the time of the final 01:10:50.087 --> 01:10:51.708 vote by the Board. 01:10:51.708 --> 01:10:55.027 Also TPS were required to characterize entries related 01:10:55.027 --> 01:10:57.201 to incorrect punctuation and one word changes 01:10:57.201 --> 01:11:00.219 as errors rather than editorial changes 01:11:00.219 --> 01:11:02.845 which was not required of other publishers according 01:11:02.845 --> 01:11:04.178 to our research. 01:11:05.051 --> 01:11:09.083 TPS had 72 program submissions which was 42 submissions 01:11:09.083 --> 01:11:11.099 more than any other publisher, 01:11:11.099 --> 01:11:14.112 which in itself would explain why TPS had more total errors 01:11:14.112 --> 01:11:16.478 than any of it's competitors. 01:11:16.478 --> 01:11:17.836 At the November meeting, 01:11:17.836 --> 01:11:21.468 you were comparing number of edit pages of four, 01:11:21.468 --> 01:11:24.194 sorry four programs submissions by EduSpark 01:11:24.194 --> 01:11:27.337 to 72 program submissions for TPS. 01:11:27.337 --> 01:11:30.027 The average rate of edits is far lower for TPS 01:11:30.027 --> 01:11:32.433 even including the punctuation errors. 01:11:32.433 --> 01:11:35.708 Graph one which is been handed out in front of you 01:11:35.708 --> 01:11:37.182 illustrates the edits per submission, 01:11:37.182 --> 01:11:40.099 including all of TPS's punctuation, 01:11:41.067 --> 01:11:43.506 editorial lines as errors. 01:11:43.506 --> 01:11:46.492 Moreover because TPS's offering included 01:11:46.492 --> 01:11:49.244 the same program in several different formats, 01:11:49.244 --> 01:11:50.719 online, print, 01:11:50.719 --> 01:11:52.775 print with online teacher versions, et cetera, 01:11:52.775 --> 01:11:55.358 a single grade creative program student error 01:11:55.358 --> 01:11:57.861 was counted by this process twelve times. 01:11:57.861 --> 01:12:01.329 For example, an omitted comma in Grade 4 Student Version 01:12:01.329 --> 01:12:04.318 of our creative ELAR program will be replicated 01:12:04.318 --> 01:12:06.763 in your process 12 times. 01:12:06.763 --> 01:12:09.652 For us to make this edit, we change the file once 01:12:09.652 --> 01:12:13.665 which is why we were able to make the edit so quickly. 01:12:13.665 --> 01:12:16.140 This being the case, the vast majority of simple edits 01:12:16.140 --> 01:12:18.565 we reported a very small one time edit, 01:12:18.565 --> 01:12:22.050 but were replicated twelve times in the reporting 01:12:22.050 --> 01:12:24.260 in every instance. 01:12:24.260 --> 01:12:26.193 This is illustrated by graph two. 01:12:26.193 --> 01:12:28.954 You will see that unique edits for both programs 01:12:28.954 --> 01:12:31.523 run at four pages per program submission. 01:12:31.523 --> 01:12:32.923 Whereas due to this replication issue 01:12:32.923 --> 01:12:34.977 in reporting total errors, 01:12:34.977 --> 01:12:38.227 run at 37 pages per program submission. 01:12:39.139 --> 01:12:39.972 Thank you. 01:12:44.221 --> 01:12:47.888 Did anybody have questions for Mr. Wright? 01:12:49.857 --> 01:12:52.206 We're not allowed to ask questions. 01:12:52.206 --> 01:12:53.348 Or well. 01:12:53.348 --> 01:12:56.346 Clarifying statements. 01:12:56.346 --> 01:12:57.179 What? 01:12:57.179 --> 01:12:58.583 You can ask questions if you don't understand. 01:12:58.583 --> 01:13:00.010 We've always done that. 01:13:00.010 --> 01:13:00.843 Clarifying questions. 01:13:00.843 --> 01:13:01.734 Clarifying questions. 01:13:01.734 --> 01:13:02.875 Right. (woman mumbles) 01:13:02.875 --> 01:13:03.958 Right, right. 01:13:05.766 --> 01:13:06.615 By the way-- 01:13:06.615 --> 01:13:07.898 But did anybody have anybody, 01:13:07.898 --> 01:13:11.423 did anybody have anything that they wanted to? 01:13:11.423 --> 01:13:12.256 Thank you. 01:13:12.256 --> 01:13:13.089 Thank you, Mr. Wright. 01:13:13.089 --> 01:13:14.518 Thank you. 01:13:15.351 --> 01:13:19.184 (coughing) Excuse me. 01:13:21.306 --> 01:13:22.603 Well good morning. 01:13:22.603 --> 01:13:23.796 My name is Maz Wright. 01:13:23.796 --> 01:13:26.170 I am President of TPS. 01:13:26.170 --> 01:13:27.917 I spoke to you at the last meeting. 01:13:27.917 --> 01:13:32.764 We sent you a detailed Proclamation 2019 appeal letter, 01:13:32.764 --> 01:13:34.861 which was sent in December, 01:13:34.861 --> 01:13:37.471 which is much longer that we can speak for. 01:13:37.471 --> 01:13:41.317 And TPS writes specifically STEM programs 01:13:41.317 --> 01:13:45.299 for demographically diverse student populations, 01:13:45.299 --> 01:13:48.833 and it's been proven to raise test scores by some 5%, 01:13:48.833 --> 01:13:50.889 but more importantly, allow those students 01:13:50.889 --> 01:13:54.256 to live their lives and conquer the content 01:13:54.256 --> 01:13:57.512 of core subjects of English, Math, and Science. 01:13:57.512 --> 01:14:00.545 We are actually used in over 80 of your school districts 01:14:00.545 --> 01:14:04.730 including the very large Houston and Austin 01:14:04.730 --> 01:14:07.831 school districts, and so we are very capable 01:14:07.831 --> 01:14:09.869 of looking after these districts. 01:14:09.869 --> 01:14:13.048 We met all statutory requirements and we think, 01:14:13.048 --> 01:14:15.345 with respect, that your decision 01:14:15.345 --> 01:14:18.890 which was honestly taken trying to protect your students, 01:14:18.890 --> 01:14:20.528 which we fully understand, 01:14:20.528 --> 01:14:22.618 and we love those students by the way, 01:14:22.618 --> 01:14:25.196 was based upon wrong information. 01:14:25.196 --> 01:14:28.511 It wasn't representing comparable data 01:14:28.511 --> 01:14:30.747 as Ian just explained to you. 01:14:30.747 --> 01:14:33.714 The other part was that was that panelists report comments 01:14:33.714 --> 01:14:36.591 were read out, but there were 18 panelists. 01:14:36.591 --> 01:14:39.007 Only three have negative comments 01:14:39.007 --> 01:14:42.792 and across the two programs, those grade levels 01:14:42.792 --> 01:14:43.948 didn't concur. 01:14:43.948 --> 01:14:45.726 So although there was a negative comment 01:14:45.726 --> 01:14:47.430 on Grade 5 creative, 01:14:47.430 --> 01:14:49.312 there wasn't on the STEM. 01:14:49.312 --> 01:14:52.011 And you, nobody heard that the Grade 1 panelist said 01:14:52.011 --> 01:14:55.964 I really love how detailed and organized this material is. 01:14:55.964 --> 01:14:59.108 It's presented in a cohesive and sequential fashion. 01:14:59.108 --> 01:15:01.227 It's a great resource. 01:15:01.227 --> 01:15:04.677 There were no negative comments for K-4, 01:15:04.677 --> 01:15:07.662 and Grade 6 in either of our programs. 01:15:07.662 --> 01:15:11.070 So we have to ask why we've been deleted 01:15:11.070 --> 01:15:13.070 from the adoption list for all grades 01:15:13.070 --> 01:15:16.994 and not just those where there were negative comments 01:15:16.994 --> 01:15:19.962 if you were erring on the side of caution? 01:15:19.962 --> 01:15:24.022 We also have to ask why, September the 6th, 01:15:24.022 --> 01:15:26.344 if you look at the email, we've given you a copy of, 01:15:26.344 --> 01:15:27.685 at the back page, 01:15:27.685 --> 01:15:32.268 TEA staff asked us to move all of our punctuation edits 01:15:33.410 --> 01:15:35.343 which were in editorial reports, which 01:15:35.343 --> 01:15:37.068 is where all other publishers 01:15:37.068 --> 01:15:39.459 have theirs, to the errors report. 01:15:39.459 --> 01:15:42.707 It doubled the number of our edits. 01:15:42.707 --> 01:15:47.207 Even with those in, our rate is at 7.06 per submission 01:15:49.378 --> 01:15:52.628 versus EduSpark's 12.75 per submission. 01:15:54.041 --> 01:15:56.844 On November the 20, I've forgotten the date, 01:15:56.844 --> 01:15:58.727 one of the Board people said it was 01:15:58.727 --> 01:16:00.796 too much information too late. 01:16:00.796 --> 01:16:03.741 But that information was provided to your staff 01:16:03.741 --> 01:16:07.127 on the day of the meeting, but they did not give it to you. 01:16:07.127 --> 01:16:10.193 I know they were really busy, but we please ask you to have 01:16:10.193 --> 01:16:13.397 a motion to put our two programs at least 01:16:13.397 --> 01:16:15.475 for the grade levels without comment 01:16:15.475 --> 01:16:18.025 onto the State adoption list, 01:16:18.025 --> 01:16:19.694 because school districts are not looking at us 01:16:19.694 --> 01:16:22.288 because we're not on that list. 01:16:22.288 --> 01:16:23.788 Thank you so much. 01:16:26.077 --> 01:16:27.594 Yes Mr. Maynard. 01:16:27.594 --> 01:16:31.844 Madam Chair (audio cutting out), 01:16:32.769 --> 01:16:36.077 Mr. Maska or if someone could just explain that, 01:16:36.077 --> 01:16:38.534 after our process is complete, 01:16:38.534 --> 01:16:39.899 if somebody files a formal appeal, 01:16:39.899 --> 01:16:42.232 what is the process of that? 01:16:43.208 --> 01:16:47.256 And is there any chance that comes back to us, 01:16:47.256 --> 01:16:49.506 could someone explain that? 01:16:51.676 --> 01:16:54.426 (staff mumbling) 01:17:00.538 --> 01:17:02.134 Don't have the answer right now, 01:17:02.134 --> 01:17:03.742 but I fill find it out quickly. 01:17:03.742 --> 01:17:06.989 We don't believe that there is an appeal process, 01:17:06.989 --> 01:17:08.236 but we will confirm that and get back 01:17:08.236 --> 01:17:10.319 to you as soon as we can. 01:17:11.866 --> 01:17:15.363 And I guess just as a follow up, the testifier referenced 01:17:15.363 --> 01:17:19.928 a formal appeal filed in December, and that I was unfamiliar 01:17:19.928 --> 01:17:24.005 with that, and so I was just curious if that is something 01:17:24.005 --> 01:17:26.338 that is part of our process. 01:17:30.506 --> 01:17:33.282 I have not seen that, but I will get back 01:17:33.282 --> 01:17:35.277 to you as soon as I can on that issue. 01:17:35.277 --> 01:17:36.110 Okay. 01:17:36.110 --> 01:17:38.614 Any other questions or comments? 01:17:38.614 --> 01:17:39.447 Thank you. 01:17:44.174 --> 01:17:48.174 Okay, moving on to the Committee on Instruction. 01:17:50.187 --> 01:17:52.439 And I believe that's Ms. Melton-Malone. 01:17:52.439 --> 01:17:53.658 I'm over here. 01:17:53.658 --> 01:17:54.783 Oh, there you are. 01:17:54.783 --> 01:17:57.153 They moved me here (laughing). 01:17:57.153 --> 01:17:59.766 Alright, members if you'll get your copy of your minutes 01:17:59.766 --> 01:18:04.099 on the Committee on Instruction, January 31st, 2019. 01:18:05.882 --> 01:18:08.944 The first motion you see is on page one of your minutes. 01:18:08.944 --> 01:18:11.858 If you would like to look at your Board Agenda, 01:18:11.858 --> 01:18:13.895 it's on roman numeral two dash one. 01:18:13.895 --> 01:18:17.877 It's the Official Agenda item number seven. 01:18:17.877 --> 01:18:20.053 On behalf of the Committee on Instruction, 01:18:20.053 --> 01:18:23.014 I move that the State Board of Education, by an affirmative 01:18:23.014 --> 01:18:25.725 vote of two-thirds of the members of the Board, 01:18:25.725 --> 01:18:28.005 approve for second reading and filing adoption 01:18:28.005 --> 01:18:32.375 the proposed amendment to 19 TAC, Chapter 74, 01:18:32.375 --> 01:18:36.458 Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, 01:18:36.458 --> 01:18:40.888 74.28, Students with Dyslexia and Related Orders, 01:18:40.888 --> 01:18:43.857 with an effective date of twenty days after filing 01:18:43.857 --> 01:18:46.774 as adopted with the Texas Register. 01:18:48.047 --> 01:18:51.418 Members, what we'll need to do is a hand vote on this, 01:18:51.418 --> 01:18:53.731 since we need a two-thirds in order to adopt. 01:18:53.731 --> 01:18:55.564 All those in favor of, 01:18:58.717 --> 01:19:02.648 to approve for second reading and final adoption 01:19:02.648 --> 01:19:05.903 the proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, 01:19:05.903 --> 01:19:07.701 Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, 01:19:07.701 --> 01:19:11.442 Other Provisions, 74.28, Students with Dyslexia 01:19:11.442 --> 01:19:12.405 and Related Orders with an effective date 01:19:12.405 --> 01:19:14.500 of twenty days after filing as adopted 01:19:14.500 --> 01:19:15.823 with the Texas register. 01:19:15.823 --> 01:19:18.823 All those in favor, raise your hand. 01:19:24.719 --> 01:19:27.636 All those opposed, raise your hand. 01:19:28.917 --> 01:19:31.806 The motion carries by more than two-thirds. 01:19:31.806 --> 01:19:33.989 Thank you members. 01:19:33.989 --> 01:19:38.739 Our next motion is on page two of your handout minutes. 01:19:40.064 --> 01:19:44.029 It's the board agenda roman numeral two dash seven. 01:19:44.029 --> 01:19:47.529 It's an official item, official agenda item number eight. 01:19:47.529 --> 01:19:49.566 On behalf of the Committee on Instruction, 01:19:49.566 --> 01:19:52.468 I move that the State Board of Education approve 01:19:52.468 --> 01:19:55.741 for second reading and filing adoption proposed new 01:19:55.741 --> 01:20:00.451 19 TAC Chapter 117, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills 01:20:00.451 --> 01:20:05.195 for Fine Arts, Subchapter C, High School, Adopted 2013, 01:20:05.195 --> 01:20:10.195 117.327, International Baccalaureate IB Film Standard Level, 01:20:12.502 --> 01:20:14.502 two credits, and 117.328, 01:20:15.645 --> 01:20:19.836 International Baccalaureate IB Film Higher Level, 01:20:19.836 --> 01:20:24.336 two credits with an effective date of August 26, 2019. 01:20:28.230 --> 01:20:31.923 Alright, members, is there any discussion on this item? 01:20:31.923 --> 01:20:32.978 All those in favor say aye. 01:20:32.978 --> 01:20:34.157 Aye. 01:20:34.157 --> 01:20:36.472 All those opposed say no. 01:20:36.472 --> 01:20:39.873 The ayes have it, and that motion is adopted. 01:20:39.873 --> 01:20:43.098 Alright our final motion is on that same page, 01:20:43.098 --> 01:20:45.983 page two, middle of the page, number four. 01:20:45.983 --> 01:20:50.808 It is in your Board Agenda, roman numeral two dash twelve, 01:20:50.808 --> 01:20:53.367 and Official Agenda item number nine. 01:20:53.367 --> 01:20:55.697 On behalf of the Committee of Instruction, 01:20:55.697 --> 01:20:57.955 I move that the State Board of Education approve 01:20:57.955 --> 01:21:00.983 the innovative courses that do not fall within any 01:21:00.983 --> 01:21:03.618 of the subject areas of the foundation 01:21:03.618 --> 01:21:06.088 or enrichment curriculum as follows: 01:21:06.088 --> 01:21:10.755 A one-year extension for AVID, one dash four, excuse me, 01:21:12.922 --> 01:21:16.158 dash IB, and a three year renewal for Navigating Life 01:21:16.158 --> 01:21:17.976 with Hearing Loss. 01:21:17.976 --> 01:21:20.241 Now, Madam Chair, if I could explain quickly. 01:21:20.241 --> 01:21:24.784 On this extension, AVID asked us for the extension. 01:21:24.784 --> 01:21:28.364 They are looking at their program and they're revising 01:21:28.364 --> 01:21:31.307 it, so they would like to have the one year extension 01:21:31.307 --> 01:21:34.974 to get it revised and then continue with it. 01:21:36.762 --> 01:21:38.012 Sounds great. 01:21:39.333 --> 01:21:41.849 Any discussion on this item? 01:21:41.849 --> 01:21:43.454 All those in favor say aye. 01:21:43.454 --> 01:21:44.287 Aye. 01:21:44.287 --> 01:21:46.113 All those opposed say no. 01:21:46.113 --> 01:21:48.274 Ayes have it and that motion is adopted. 01:21:48.274 --> 01:21:49.107 That's all we have 01:21:49.107 --> 01:21:50.329 from the Committee on Instruction. 01:21:50.329 --> 01:21:51.162 Thank you. 01:21:51.162 --> 01:21:53.961 Thank you Ms. Melton-Malone. 01:21:53.961 --> 01:21:58.711 Now we'll move on to the Committee on School Initiatives. 01:22:02.243 --> 01:22:03.076 (members mumbling) 01:22:08.377 --> 01:22:11.235 Alright so if you'll pull out your minutes. 01:22:11.235 --> 01:22:13.309 On page two of the minutes for 01:22:13.309 --> 01:22:17.001 the Committee on School Initiatives, we have agenda 01:22:17.001 --> 01:22:19.940 item four which is on page four dash twenty five 01:22:19.940 --> 01:22:20.841 of your agenda. 01:22:20.841 --> 01:22:24.790 Review of proposed amendment to 19 TAC, Chapter 229, 01:22:24.790 --> 01:22:28.408 Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, 01:22:28.408 --> 01:22:33.401 Section 229.4, Determination of Accreditation Status. 01:22:33.401 --> 01:22:36.583 It was moved unanimously to recommend that 01:22:36.583 --> 01:22:39.154 the State Board of Education take no action 01:22:39.154 --> 01:22:42.789 on the proposed amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 229, 01:22:42.789 --> 01:22:46.004 Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, 01:22:46.004 --> 01:22:50.421 section 229.4, Determination of Accreditation Status. 01:22:51.870 --> 01:22:54.087 Any discussion on this item? 01:22:54.087 --> 01:22:55.298 Yes, Mr. Mercer. 01:22:55.298 --> 01:22:57.272 Madam Chair, when we take no action, 01:22:57.272 --> 01:23:00.225 it just becomes in effect, is that what-- 01:23:00.225 --> 01:23:01.228 Yes. 01:23:01.228 --> 01:23:03.704 It's so many days, it becomes, I forget, 01:23:03.704 --> 01:23:05.439 what, what how many days is it? 01:23:05.439 --> 01:23:06.481 (mumbling) 01:23:06.481 --> 01:23:08.384 30 days? I don't remember. 01:23:08.384 --> 01:23:10.345 It means we agree with what they've done. 01:23:10.345 --> 01:23:12.608 We're taking no action to change what they've done, yeah. 01:23:12.608 --> 01:23:15.696 I think it's, of course this is coming from SBEC. 01:23:15.696 --> 01:23:16.529 Thank you. 01:23:16.529 --> 01:23:18.495 Yeah. 01:23:18.495 --> 01:23:19.700 Any other discussion? 01:23:19.700 --> 01:23:21.499 All those in favor say aye. 01:23:21.499 --> 01:23:22.332 Aye. 01:23:22.332 --> 01:23:23.913 All those opposed say no. 01:23:23.913 --> 01:23:25.200 Aye's have it. 01:23:25.200 --> 01:23:26.858 Okay, agenda item number five 01:23:26.858 --> 01:23:29.404 is on page four dash thirty four. 01:23:29.404 --> 01:23:32.659 And it was moved by the Committee and carried unanimously 01:23:32.659 --> 01:23:34.503 to recommend that the State Board of Education 01:23:34.503 --> 01:23:37.460 take no action on the proposed revisions 01:23:37.460 --> 01:23:39.909 to 19 TAC Chapter 235, 01:23:39.909 --> 01:23:43.153 Classroom Teacher Certification Standards, Subchapter A, 01:23:43.153 --> 01:23:46.803 General Provisions, and Subchapter D, 01:23:46.803 --> 01:23:50.053 Secondary School Certificate Standards. 01:23:51.029 --> 01:23:54.303 Any discussion on this item? 01:23:54.303 --> 01:23:56.892 Hearing none, all those in favor say aye. 01:23:56.892 --> 01:23:57.989 Aye. 01:23:57.989 --> 01:24:00.635 All those opposed say no. 01:24:00.635 --> 01:24:01.480 Aye's have it. 01:24:01.480 --> 01:24:02.313 Madam Chair. 01:24:02.313 --> 01:24:03.249 Did you have any other? 01:24:03.249 --> 01:24:04.646 Yeah, just one more. 01:24:04.646 --> 01:24:06.899 We did have a discussion, agenda item two, 01:24:06.899 --> 01:24:07.736 was a discussion about 01:24:07.736 --> 01:24:11.104 the Open Enrollment Charter School Application 01:24:11.104 --> 01:24:14.771 Generation 24 and then the draft for Gen 25. 01:24:16.982 --> 01:24:21.134 And so there were a lot of really great points brought up 01:24:21.134 --> 01:24:24.655 about transparency which you know our Board has 01:24:24.655 --> 01:24:27.957 become known of advocating for transparency. 01:24:27.957 --> 01:24:30.986 And so I appreciate the committee for bringing many 01:24:30.986 --> 01:24:32.460 of these to light. 01:24:32.460 --> 01:24:36.581 And so the Chair and I had a discussion with Charter School 01:24:36.581 --> 01:24:40.930 staff and also with the Commissioner, and so this is 01:24:40.930 --> 01:24:44.393 what Heather Mauze, the Director of Charters, 01:24:44.393 --> 01:24:47.890 this is her statement, which is, 01:24:47.890 --> 01:24:49.955 'the Commissioner is contemplating the staff 01:24:49.955 --> 01:24:53.243 'and resources necessary to implement changes 01:24:53.243 --> 01:24:55.745 'to the Charter School webpage that would provide 01:24:55.745 --> 01:24:58.355 'additional transparency for those interested 01:24:58.355 --> 01:24:59.351 'in Charter schools.' 01:24:59.351 --> 01:25:03.175 And just to dive a little bit deeper in that, 01:25:03.175 --> 01:25:06.157 I guess I can tell you the wish list would be to have 01:25:06.157 --> 01:25:09.692 a link to every Charter school that would give information 01:25:09.692 --> 01:25:14.285 to the public about amendments that are either pending 01:25:14.285 --> 01:25:17.905 or in the process or have been approved. 01:25:17.905 --> 01:25:21.493 As well as other information for the public. 01:25:21.493 --> 01:25:23.598 There would also be a page that would be 01:25:23.598 --> 01:25:25.227 for Charter School applicants. 01:25:25.227 --> 01:25:28.094 That would be a place for them to house when they 01:25:28.094 --> 01:25:30.274 are going to have their public meetings. 01:25:30.274 --> 01:25:33.561 And so it would be kind of, there would be a list serve. 01:25:33.561 --> 01:25:36.082 I don't know if any of you get the list serve like 01:25:36.082 --> 01:25:39.327 for the Science announcements from the Science Department. 01:25:39.327 --> 01:25:41.403 And new members you can sign up for that. 01:25:41.403 --> 01:25:43.042 You can talk to staff about how to do that. 01:25:43.042 --> 01:25:46.002 There's a list serve for Social Studies announcements 01:25:46.002 --> 01:25:46.997 and et cetera. 01:25:46.997 --> 01:25:51.474 And so there would be a way for the public to sign up 01:25:51.474 --> 01:25:53.936 to get announcements for new things that have been added 01:25:53.936 --> 01:25:55.341 to this potential webpage. 01:25:55.341 --> 01:25:57.851 So the Commissioner was very much in support 01:25:57.851 --> 01:25:59.058 of doing things like this. 01:25:59.058 --> 01:26:00.900 He just needs to dig around a little bit 01:26:00.900 --> 01:26:02.946 and find the funding to do that. 01:26:02.946 --> 01:26:06.065 But we have great confidence in him that he'll be able to 01:26:06.065 --> 01:26:09.495 address these issues just to make this whole thing 01:26:09.495 --> 01:26:11.592 much more transparent. 01:26:11.592 --> 01:26:13.930 So we're all in agreement about that. 01:26:13.930 --> 01:26:15.670 Ms. Perez-Diaz. 01:26:15.670 --> 01:26:18.492 Madam Chair, and thank you, Chair Cargill. 01:26:18.492 --> 01:26:20.520 It was a real lively discussion. 01:26:20.520 --> 01:26:21.449 I think we have a lot of questions 01:26:21.449 --> 01:26:24.189 and I know that Board Members around the table during 01:26:24.189 --> 01:26:26.332 our committee meeting also had some recommendations 01:26:26.332 --> 01:26:31.332 regarding the application itself, and so I'm almost wondering, 01:26:31.518 --> 01:26:33.778 and I don't know whether or not the Commissioner 01:26:33.778 --> 01:26:36.602 would be open to this or if the Board Chair would be open, 01:26:36.602 --> 01:26:38.810 but I think that during our conversations, 01:26:38.810 --> 01:26:41.635 we discussed possibly asking that this be an agenda 01:26:41.635 --> 01:26:43.402 item for the upcoming meeting, 01:26:43.402 --> 01:26:45.069 so that we can review the application process. 01:26:45.069 --> 01:26:47.344 And I don't know if you all would be willing to do that? 01:26:47.344 --> 01:26:50.346 I am requesting that this be an agenda item 01:26:50.346 --> 01:26:52.429 for the upcoming meeting. 01:26:53.518 --> 01:26:56.134 Yeah, I'll talk to staff and kind of see where we are 01:26:56.134 --> 01:26:59.249 in the process of working on the application 01:26:59.249 --> 01:27:01.692 'cause I know they just finished the application. 01:27:01.692 --> 01:27:04.448 Or I mean they just had the, for this generation, 01:27:04.448 --> 01:27:07.078 that they've already been turned in. 01:27:07.078 --> 01:27:09.706 So I don't know where that process is or when 01:27:09.706 --> 01:27:12.527 that timing is of anything, but I'll talk to staff about it. 01:27:12.527 --> 01:27:14.689 And perhaps this is, so I'll clarify. 01:27:14.689 --> 01:27:17.739 This is for, specifically, for Gen 25 moving forward. 01:27:17.739 --> 01:27:19.124 Okay, I gotcha. 01:27:19.124 --> 01:27:19.957 I gotcha. 01:27:21.854 --> 01:27:23.513 Any other questions or comments? 01:27:23.513 --> 01:27:25.578 Yes, Ms. Perez. 01:27:25.578 --> 01:27:28.493 And I apologize because I believe that this was discussed 01:27:28.493 --> 01:27:30.720 in your committee meeting and I don't think I was there 01:27:30.720 --> 01:27:32.291 in time to hear this, 01:27:32.291 --> 01:27:34.180 so this may be redundant for some of you. 01:27:34.180 --> 01:27:36.413 But if you would please clarify, 01:27:36.413 --> 01:27:41.374 how does this affect the amendments that we made on, 01:27:41.374 --> 01:27:46.115 in our previous meeting this week as to the review 01:27:46.115 --> 01:27:50.615 of amendments specifically speaking on the expansions? 01:27:51.673 --> 01:27:53.391 Does this, is this part of that? 01:27:53.391 --> 01:27:55.277 Is this not part of, is this in addition to that? 01:27:55.277 --> 01:27:57.777 How do these things correlate? 01:28:00.265 --> 01:28:01.883 Ms. Cargill if you want it-- 01:28:01.883 --> 01:28:03.391 Question, I think we're still trying 01:28:03.391 --> 01:28:05.149 to figure out how that would work, 01:28:05.149 --> 01:28:10.149 but of course, expansion requests and et cetera, in my mind, 01:28:10.527 --> 01:28:12.114 I don't know what Madam Chair took 01:28:12.114 --> 01:28:15.848 out of the meeting, would be on this webpage. 01:28:15.848 --> 01:28:16.943 Now are you asking how it would affect 01:28:16.943 --> 01:28:20.357 the Committee on School Initiatives meetings? 01:28:20.357 --> 01:28:23.796 Like yesterday we got a packet of updates of amendments. 01:28:23.796 --> 01:28:26.552 And so, I would think that, and that should be in your box, 01:28:26.552 --> 01:28:28.805 and so I think that we'll still be getting those, 01:28:28.805 --> 01:28:33.245 but also on this webpage would be amendments that have 01:28:33.245 --> 01:28:36.266 been requested that are still like pending. 01:28:36.266 --> 01:28:39.879 And then you could look at those and then send your input, 01:28:39.879 --> 01:28:42.095 or your thoughts, or your opinion, contact staff 01:28:42.095 --> 01:28:43.707 and let them know what your input is. 01:28:43.707 --> 01:28:44.957 I mean we have no authority, 01:28:44.957 --> 01:28:46.754 but I'm sure they would be very willing to listen 01:28:46.754 --> 01:28:48.273 to what your thoughts are, so. 01:28:48.273 --> 01:28:49.289 Yes, Mr. Cortez. 01:28:49.289 --> 01:28:52.501 Yeah and if I could just add, so I think 01:28:52.501 --> 01:28:55.708 what Member Perez-Diaz is talking about 01:28:55.708 --> 01:28:59.318 is the actual application for Generation 25. 01:28:59.318 --> 01:29:03.460 Which moving forward and on that, as you're aware, 01:29:03.460 --> 01:29:06.774 we only have veto authority over what he recommends. 01:29:06.774 --> 01:29:10.966 Like we will under Generation 24 current applicants 01:29:10.966 --> 01:29:13.859 that are gonna come up over the summer, 01:29:13.859 --> 01:29:18.859 but we had conversations about recommendations that we made 01:29:18.904 --> 01:29:21.334 for that application moving forward. 01:29:21.334 --> 01:29:24.445 What you're referring to is the new language that was 01:29:24.445 --> 01:29:29.445 added CSI Committee now will have, and it's unclear at this point 01:29:31.390 --> 01:29:36.389 what authority we'll have over amendments and revisions 01:29:36.389 --> 01:29:39.934 other than maybe being notified like we have. 01:29:39.934 --> 01:29:42.869 Y'all should have, in your box, all the expansions 01:29:42.869 --> 01:29:47.869 and amendments, and bylaw changes, and location changes, 01:29:47.905 --> 01:29:51.435 Charter shutdowns, and you'll have that. 01:29:51.435 --> 01:29:53.863 I don't know what other authority we'll have over that. 01:29:53.863 --> 01:29:57.496 That'll still work itself out over, 01:29:57.496 --> 01:29:59.117 between now and the next meeting, maybe we'll have 01:29:59.117 --> 01:30:02.320 some more clarity, or we can request an AG opinion 01:30:02.320 --> 01:30:07.320 if necessary to find out what's the difference under 12, 01:30:07.735 --> 01:30:10.142 Chapter 12, or Chapter 7, of our authority. 01:30:10.142 --> 01:30:13.638 Maybe we can take that next step if we don't have 01:30:13.638 --> 01:30:16.638 a clear resolution to that question. 01:30:17.734 --> 01:30:21.234 Any other comments or questions on that? 01:30:22.456 --> 01:30:24.422 Mr. Maynard. 01:30:24.422 --> 01:30:26.329 You had your light on that's why I thought. 01:30:26.329 --> 01:30:30.920 See I saw it right away (laughing). 01:30:30.920 --> 01:30:33.942 I, I was just looking at the agenda. So are we gonna get 01:30:33.942 --> 01:30:37.588 to talk a little bit about things that are not action items? 01:30:37.588 --> 01:30:41.255 Yeah, at the end here, what I'd like to do 01:30:43.121 --> 01:30:45.922 is we usually just do at the close, 01:30:45.922 --> 01:30:47.854 if we're done with the business part, 01:30:47.854 --> 01:30:49.401 are we done with the business part? 01:30:49.401 --> 01:30:51.240 We usually just do personal stuff here at the end. 01:30:51.240 --> 01:30:52.561 I've got a response to Mr. Maynard's question. 01:30:52.561 --> 01:30:54.486 Oh Mr. Maynard, okay. 01:30:54.486 --> 01:30:57.617 Mr. Maynard, Mr. Maska has a response to the question 01:30:57.617 --> 01:31:01.007 that you asked about appeal or. 01:31:01.007 --> 01:31:02.848 And then, when he's done, I just have a, 01:31:02.848 --> 01:31:06.100 just a couple of PSF items that sort of thing, 01:31:06.100 --> 01:31:07.779 that are in our committee. 01:31:07.779 --> 01:31:09.279 Yes, that's right. 01:31:10.532 --> 01:31:14.804 Mr. Maynard, Monica and I quickly were scrambling, 01:31:14.804 --> 01:31:19.607 because we never had something request for an appeal before, 01:31:19.607 --> 01:31:21.740 and that's because neither the statute 01:31:21.740 --> 01:31:24.490 nor the rule allow for an appeal. 01:31:25.690 --> 01:31:28.824 Madam Chair, I think the other question that came up 01:31:28.824 --> 01:31:31.373 was related to information that had come in. 01:31:31.373 --> 01:31:35.314 The only thing that staff received from TPS was an email 01:31:35.314 --> 01:31:39.812 on November 15th that was sent to all Board Members, 01:31:39.812 --> 01:31:42.752 and staff was copied on that email, 01:31:42.752 --> 01:31:45.133 but we haven't received anything else separate 01:31:45.133 --> 01:31:48.300 from what sent directly to all of you. 01:31:51.542 --> 01:31:54.709 Okay, any other comments on the CSI, 01:31:57.026 --> 01:32:00.000 otherwise, Mr. Maynard why don't you bring us up to date 01:32:00.000 --> 01:32:02.329 on PSF even though we don't have any items. 01:32:02.329 --> 01:32:03.162 Yeah we don't have any action items 01:32:03.162 --> 01:32:05.368 'cause there were some consent items, 01:32:05.368 --> 01:32:08.306 but certainly, members, that, one of the things 01:32:08.306 --> 01:32:09.973 I think that's really important, 01:32:09.973 --> 01:32:13.730 and as you go out and about speak in your district, 01:32:13.730 --> 01:32:15.455 I think it's important that you be equipped 01:32:15.455 --> 01:32:17.476 with some talking points and that sort of thing. 01:32:17.476 --> 01:32:20.110 And so I think sometimes our challenge 01:32:20.110 --> 01:32:22.734 is that if something happens in a committee 01:32:22.734 --> 01:32:23.621 and we're not on that committee, 01:32:23.621 --> 01:32:28.621 we may not have been obviously privy to that deliberation 01:32:28.762 --> 01:32:30.749 and that conversation so we're not quite 01:32:30.749 --> 01:32:31.694 as familiar with it. 01:32:31.694 --> 01:32:35.205 So just to bring you up to date on a few things. 01:32:35.205 --> 01:32:36.292 On just really three things. 01:32:36.292 --> 01:32:40.542 First, in the rule making, as you go out and about, 01:32:41.606 --> 01:32:43.144 and visit with these Superintendents, 01:32:43.144 --> 01:32:45.328 there are two rules that are up that 01:32:45.328 --> 01:32:47.100 are actually pretty significant. 01:32:47.100 --> 01:32:48.768 One of those has to do with 01:32:48.768 --> 01:32:50.077 the Attendance Accounting Handbook. 01:32:50.077 --> 01:32:53.786 And that actually falls under the purview of the School 01:32:53.786 --> 01:32:56.643 Finance piece of our committee. 01:32:56.643 --> 01:32:59.740 And the Attendance Accounting Handbook is 01:32:59.740 --> 01:33:00.830 if you're in the school business, 01:33:00.830 --> 01:33:02.307 that's kind of a big thing. 01:33:02.307 --> 01:33:05.265 Particularly as it relates to things like extracurricular, 01:33:05.265 --> 01:33:07.613 and how those students are accounted with, 01:33:07.613 --> 01:33:09.359 and not the counted, and if they're eligible to be counted 01:33:09.359 --> 01:33:12.823 and are present if they're on a school trip 01:33:12.823 --> 01:33:14.042 and all those things. 01:33:14.042 --> 01:33:17.077 And there's a lot of minutia involved in that, 01:33:17.077 --> 01:33:19.288 and so when you're out talking to Superintendents, 01:33:19.288 --> 01:33:22.319 let them know that, if they have any concerns 01:33:22.319 --> 01:33:24.387 about the Attendance Accounting Handbook. 01:33:24.387 --> 01:33:26.657 Also the rule related to 01:33:26.657 --> 01:33:29.013 the Financial Accountability System. 01:33:29.013 --> 01:33:31.554 And Superintendents, that's a really big thing to Superintendents 01:33:31.554 --> 01:33:34.492 that financial accountability, we hear through A through F, 01:33:34.492 --> 01:33:37.345 but in the world of School Administrators, 01:33:37.345 --> 01:33:38.824 the Financial Accountability System is actually 01:33:38.824 --> 01:33:40.597 really, really important. 01:33:40.597 --> 01:33:42.935 So that is gonna to be up for review. 01:33:42.935 --> 01:33:46.234 So as you visit with your school folks out there, 01:33:46.234 --> 01:33:49.616 let 'em know, because we like to hear from them. 01:33:49.616 --> 01:33:52.984 Second thing, just to, it was on the consent, 01:33:52.984 --> 01:33:55.285 but we picked up, we made commitments 01:33:55.285 --> 01:33:59.341 for 300 million dollars in new real estate investments. 01:33:59.341 --> 01:34:03.989 Now that is all part of the strategic allocation. 01:34:03.989 --> 01:34:07.253 We have a strategic allocation that we're trying to get to 01:34:07.253 --> 01:34:12.086 on the Permanent School Fund and so the PSF owns, 01:34:12.086 --> 01:34:15.941 literally owns or has interest in real estate literally 01:34:15.941 --> 01:34:16.986 around the globe. 01:34:16.986 --> 01:34:21.294 And we had a lot of investments in places like Asia, 01:34:21.294 --> 01:34:26.190 Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, 01:34:26.190 --> 01:34:27.206 and places like that. 01:34:27.206 --> 01:34:31.528 And the last thing is, is that we did have a discussion, 01:34:31.528 --> 01:34:34.195 a big discussion on risk parity. 01:34:36.293 --> 01:34:40.190 And that, and I think that I don't know if we've drawn 01:34:40.190 --> 01:34:42.898 a conclusion from that, but when you look, 01:34:42.898 --> 01:34:44.525 when you get your report, 01:34:44.525 --> 01:34:47.653 that risk parity piece of our portfolio looks like 01:34:47.653 --> 01:34:49.486 its performing poorly. 01:34:51.590 --> 01:34:53.642 It doesn't mean that we're losing money on that, 01:34:53.642 --> 01:34:57.847 but I think that really maybe the fact that it is, 01:34:57.847 --> 01:35:01.267 number one, that is a strategy that is very difficult 01:35:01.267 --> 01:35:06.267 to benchmark, and when you compare it to a 60/40 equity 01:35:07.092 --> 01:35:09.592 versus bonds type of strategy, 01:35:11.170 --> 01:35:15.067 that's what it's being compared to largely. 01:35:15.067 --> 01:35:18.647 But that is, understand that the Permanent School Fund 01:35:18.647 --> 01:35:23.431 because we have to make distributions every biennium, 01:35:23.431 --> 01:35:26.201 it is really important that, in addition 01:35:26.201 --> 01:35:31.201 to having investments that increases, that gives us gains, 01:35:31.348 --> 01:35:34.920 we also have to have defensive strategies 01:35:34.920 --> 01:35:37.944 within that portfolio to protect us from downturns 01:35:37.944 --> 01:35:41.209 or to at least mitigate the effects of a downturn, 01:35:41.209 --> 01:35:44.846 because we still have to make distributions every biennium. 01:35:44.846 --> 01:35:47.079 And so that makes the nature of the fund 01:35:47.079 --> 01:35:48.777 a little bit different because we are committed 01:35:48.777 --> 01:35:52.201 to making those and we wanna do the best we can 01:35:52.201 --> 01:35:55.959 to make sure that we can have substantial distributions 01:35:55.959 --> 01:35:58.279 every single biennium. 01:35:58.279 --> 01:36:00.112 But there's gonna be a little bit more discussion 01:36:00.112 --> 01:36:03.195 about risk parity in the days to come 01:36:04.649 --> 01:36:05.923 and in our next meeting. 01:36:05.923 --> 01:36:07.481 And so that's really all that we have 01:36:07.481 --> 01:36:10.818 from School Finance and Permanent School Fund. 01:36:10.818 --> 01:36:13.850 Thank you and again good work Mr. Maynard, 01:36:13.850 --> 01:36:16.478 particularly you on that work with the logo 01:36:16.478 --> 01:36:18.154 for the Permanent School Fund. 01:36:18.154 --> 01:36:20.380 I know all the members are very appreciative of that, 01:36:20.380 --> 01:36:22.836 your spearheading that work and making sure 01:36:22.836 --> 01:36:25.728 the money came in, and to support our students, 01:36:25.728 --> 01:36:27.845 so we really, really appreciate that. 01:36:27.845 --> 01:36:30.331 That was a great initiative and we'll all benefit 01:36:30.331 --> 01:36:31.340 from that work, 01:36:31.340 --> 01:36:32.406 so thank you so much. 01:36:32.406 --> 01:36:34.808 And members thank you for your contributions, 01:36:34.808 --> 01:36:36.098 that sort of thing. 01:36:36.098 --> 01:36:39.398 We got it done, and I think that it, 01:36:39.398 --> 01:36:41.956 big impact and in that sort of thing, 01:36:41.956 --> 01:36:43.359 I think we might have opportunities. 01:36:43.359 --> 01:36:46.109 And one thing I didn't mention is that, by the way, 01:36:46.109 --> 01:36:49.875 is that in classrooms all across Texas, 01:36:49.875 --> 01:36:52.206 and by the way, when I was a teacher, if you had asked me 01:36:52.206 --> 01:36:53.039 about the Permanent School Fund, 01:36:53.039 --> 01:36:56.268 I would have looked at you like a deer in the headlights. 01:36:56.268 --> 01:36:59.546 And every time that we have an opportunity to tell 01:36:59.546 --> 01:37:02.758 that story with our educators, I think it's a great thing. 01:37:02.758 --> 01:37:05.415 And so that became a platform for us tell that story. 01:37:05.415 --> 01:37:08.142 And anytime we can create opportunities to do that, 01:37:08.142 --> 01:37:09.794 I think we should. 01:37:09.794 --> 01:37:11.251 Madam Chair please. 01:37:11.251 --> 01:37:12.912 Yes Ms. Hardy. 01:37:12.912 --> 01:37:16.518 Two things, one is thank you Tom for going 01:37:16.518 --> 01:37:19.858 to all the efforts that you went to to pull that together 01:37:19.858 --> 01:37:22.212 and pull that off because it wouldn't have happened 01:37:22.212 --> 01:37:26.022 had you not been the instigator of the whole shebang, 01:37:26.022 --> 01:37:27.913 so thank you very much for all your work. 01:37:27.913 --> 01:37:28.994 I know it was a lot of work. 01:37:28.994 --> 01:37:32.446 But I wanted to say also that the lady who was head 01:37:32.446 --> 01:37:36.674 of the Art, Fine Arts, she came up to a couple of us 01:37:36.674 --> 01:37:39.990 and said, one of the most touching things about this was 01:37:39.990 --> 01:37:44.157 that we gave our money to the prize winning money. 01:37:45.805 --> 01:37:48.319 She said, I am so touched that the State Board of Education 01:37:48.319 --> 01:37:51.135 people were the ones who donated that fund. 01:37:51.135 --> 01:37:54.047 She said, that has really meant a lot to all of us 01:37:54.047 --> 01:37:57.555 to think that y'all thought enough of us and the work 01:37:57.555 --> 01:37:59.581 and so forth to do that and she wanted me 01:37:59.581 --> 01:38:01.699 to share that with everybody on the Board. 01:38:01.699 --> 01:38:04.184 So I'm taking this opportunity to share that feeling. 01:38:04.184 --> 01:38:05.017 Thank you. 01:38:05.017 --> 01:38:06.016 Mr. Allen. 01:38:06.016 --> 01:38:08.634 I'm gonna ask Tom to make it available to me to purchase 01:38:08.634 --> 01:38:10.646 one of those logos for my office. 01:38:10.646 --> 01:38:11.479 I'd like to have one. 01:38:11.479 --> 01:38:12.812 That's a great idea actually. 01:38:12.812 --> 01:38:14.253 Just tell me where I can get one. 01:38:14.253 --> 01:38:17.247 Yeah, we can, you can do that 01:38:17.247 --> 01:38:19.044 through the Texas Correctional Industries. 01:38:19.044 --> 01:38:20.796 They're the ones that executed that. 01:38:20.796 --> 01:38:23.760 I've been told not to, they rendered that. 01:38:23.760 --> 01:38:24.593 (Members and audience laughing and reacting) 01:38:24.593 --> 01:38:26.561 So I have been asked not to use those when we talk about 01:38:26.561 --> 01:38:27.902 the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, 01:38:27.902 --> 01:38:30.449 not to use that word. 01:38:30.449 --> 01:38:34.668 But yes, they, if you talk to Mary Ann Plumley over at 01:38:34.668 --> 01:38:36.694 Texas Correctional Industries, 01:38:36.694 --> 01:38:38.720 she can make that happen for you. 01:38:38.720 --> 01:38:40.797 Are you still accepting funds? 01:38:40.797 --> 01:38:43.332 And I wanna make sure we're gonna have one here 01:38:43.332 --> 01:38:47.249 in the boardroom, 'cause we got our logo there. 01:38:49.076 --> 01:38:50.795 The big logo that was displayed on the easel? 01:38:50.795 --> 01:38:52.079 Yeah. 01:38:52.079 --> 01:38:53.628 The plan was to put that 01:38:53.628 --> 01:38:56.494 in the Permanent School Fund office, 01:38:56.494 --> 01:38:58.127 but we can certainly explore getting another copy 01:38:58.127 --> 01:38:59.747 to put in here. 01:38:59.747 --> 01:39:01.072 I mean I think we need one in here, 01:39:01.072 --> 01:39:04.548 and I also think we need one in our board office as well. 01:39:04.548 --> 01:39:06.174 How much are they? 01:39:06.174 --> 01:39:07.780 (laughing) How much are they? 01:39:07.780 --> 01:39:08.613 Depends on the size. 01:39:08.613 --> 01:39:13.613 We might need to collect some more. (laughing) 01:39:14.231 --> 01:39:15.956 Madam Chair, and just so you know, 01:39:15.956 --> 01:39:18.922 so the one that we're putting on the wall is actually, 01:39:18.922 --> 01:39:21.172 it's made of a molded foam. 01:39:22.527 --> 01:39:25.463 And the reason they do it that way, is so it's not so heavy. 01:39:25.463 --> 01:39:26.988 Yeah, it's very heavy. 01:39:26.988 --> 01:39:31.988 But the ones that we gave Ms. Wieghat and to the student, 01:39:32.423 --> 01:39:35.246 is actually made out of wood. 01:39:35.246 --> 01:39:37.035 And if you notice, that one was really pretty heavy. 01:39:37.035 --> 01:39:37.917 Oh yeah. 01:39:37.917 --> 01:39:39.776 But the idea of that is, 01:39:39.776 --> 01:39:42.866 is that if you make it out of that foam, 01:39:42.866 --> 01:39:44.316 it doesn't pull the sheetrock out off your walls. 01:39:44.316 --> 01:39:45.982 Right, right. 01:39:45.982 --> 01:39:50.631 But I will certainly get that information and I will pass 01:39:50.631 --> 01:39:52.587 that along to Debbie in that, even would like to have one. 01:39:52.587 --> 01:39:54.083 Yeah maybe we can figure out 01:39:54.083 --> 01:39:56.400 'cause individual members might want it too. 01:39:56.400 --> 01:39:57.908 Yeah, they can make 'em. 01:39:57.908 --> 01:39:59.505 Okay that would be terrific. 01:39:59.505 --> 01:40:00.843 Yes, Ms. Melton-Malone. 01:40:00.843 --> 01:40:03.597 Madam Chair, just the thought, just went through my head 01:40:03.597 --> 01:40:07.191 just now, what would be the cost of or the possibilities 01:40:07.191 --> 01:40:11.858 of maybe a lapel pin for Board Members to wear? Like when 01:40:13.296 --> 01:40:17.359 we go out into our districts and with the logo on it? 01:40:17.359 --> 01:40:18.232 Yeah. 01:40:18.232 --> 01:40:21.570 That's a really good question. 01:40:21.570 --> 01:40:25.407 I just know that whenever I was in ATPE, we had our pin 01:40:25.407 --> 01:40:27.929 and that immediately caught people's attention 01:40:27.929 --> 01:40:31.761 and we had an opportunity to talk to 'em then, so. 01:40:31.761 --> 01:40:32.620 We want T-shirts. 01:40:32.620 --> 01:40:34.843 We want T-shirts, hats (laughing) 01:40:34.843 --> 01:40:37.326 And perhaps we can even make 01:40:37.326 --> 01:40:39.594 a commemorative Christmas ornament, but. 01:40:39.594 --> 01:40:41.616 (Board and audience laughing) 01:40:41.616 --> 01:40:43.654 The shell was fifteen right? 01:40:43.654 --> 01:40:45.030 Oh, that's awesome. 01:40:45.030 --> 01:40:49.121 But actually, I can actually explore that for you. 01:40:49.121 --> 01:40:53.704 And I will do a little bit of research and circle back. 01:40:55.002 --> 01:40:58.102 And maybe a little bit of input about 01:40:58.102 --> 01:41:02.361 how big you think that lapel pin ought to be? 01:41:02.361 --> 01:41:06.944 Because those lapel pins kind of, that how they sort of 01:41:09.682 --> 01:41:12.837 kind of display themselves on women's attire versus men's 01:41:12.837 --> 01:41:14.213 is a little bit different. 01:41:14.213 --> 01:41:16.388 'Cause I'm a little bit sensitive to that 01:41:16.388 --> 01:41:18.768 and so maybe we need to think about that, 01:41:18.768 --> 01:41:21.681 but I can certainly explore that for you. 01:41:21.681 --> 01:41:22.514 Madam Chair? 01:41:22.514 --> 01:41:23.834 I might just shave my head 01:41:23.834 --> 01:41:25.210 and put the logo right here. 01:41:25.210 --> 01:41:26.831 (Board Members laughing) 01:41:26.831 --> 01:41:27.773 I'm just kidding. 01:41:27.773 --> 01:41:30.131 Related, I'd ask you for, I would argue probably a pin 01:41:30.131 --> 01:41:33.291 for the Committee, but the logo we have, 01:41:33.291 --> 01:41:36.689 why don't we have a pin like our meetings we had this week, 01:41:36.689 --> 01:41:39.222 certain members of the House and Senate, they have an oversized, 01:41:39.222 --> 01:41:41.773 not as big as a quarter, but a little bigger than this. 01:41:41.773 --> 01:41:44.325 We have our symbol there which is kind of a dark color, 01:41:44.325 --> 01:41:45.665 I'd rather have a brighter color, 01:41:45.665 --> 01:41:47.007 State Board of Education pin. 01:41:47.007 --> 01:41:49.223 I always wondered for years why don't we have our own lapel 01:41:49.223 --> 01:41:51.490 pin when we go to the House or Senate meetings, 01:41:51.490 --> 01:41:54.079 they can quickly identify us as State Board of Education. 01:41:54.079 --> 01:41:55.609 That's the logo there, 01:41:55.609 --> 01:41:59.155 it's needs to be brighter and something done to it. 01:41:59.155 --> 01:42:01.250 But you see we already have a logo 01:42:01.250 --> 01:42:03.199 for the State Board of Education. 01:42:03.199 --> 01:42:05.287 We already have a pen out there, our letterhead, 01:42:05.287 --> 01:42:07.180 and I wonder why we couldn't have a, what would it take for us 01:42:07.180 --> 01:42:09.682 to have a pin made for ourselves? 01:42:09.682 --> 01:42:11.370 Okay. 01:42:11.370 --> 01:42:12.250 Just wondering. 01:42:12.250 --> 01:42:14.802 Along the lines of that PSF fund pin too which is a great-- 01:42:14.802 --> 01:42:16.218 I though this was our logo? 01:42:16.218 --> 01:42:17.621 I'm glad I got my logo. 01:42:17.621 --> 01:42:18.971 No the bronze by the flag there. 01:42:18.971 --> 01:42:20.359 The State Seal by the flag. 01:42:20.359 --> 01:42:21.192 That's the seal. 01:42:21.192 --> 01:42:22.025 Over Monica's head. 01:42:22.025 --> 01:42:22.858 That's ours. 01:42:22.858 --> 01:42:23.691 Okay got it. 01:42:23.691 --> 01:42:24.524 But I think Ken's talking about that one. 01:42:24.524 --> 01:42:25.529 It just needs to be brightened up some. 01:42:25.529 --> 01:42:28.092 It's too dark, it's just. 01:42:28.092 --> 01:42:29.408 We can definitely explore it. 01:42:29.408 --> 01:42:32.003 I think the cost depends on the volume that you buy. 01:42:32.003 --> 01:42:32.836 Right, right. 01:42:32.836 --> 01:42:34.091 But it wouldn't be much. 01:42:34.091 --> 01:42:37.016 Okay, well, that'd be, we'd like to know. 01:42:37.016 --> 01:42:40.312 We gotta show our colors. (laughing) 01:42:40.312 --> 01:42:42.197 I think the new members would probably all chip in and 01:42:42.197 --> 01:42:43.073 buy each of us one, it'd be nice. 01:42:43.073 --> 01:42:45.676 (Members and audience laughing) 01:42:45.676 --> 01:42:46.550 That's right. 01:42:46.550 --> 01:42:47.424 That's right. 01:42:47.424 --> 01:42:49.537 You missed out on the donations for this, 01:42:49.537 --> 01:42:51.093 so you can (laughing). 01:42:51.093 --> 01:42:52.242 (Board Members mumbling) 01:42:52.242 --> 01:42:53.612 Yeah, exactly. 01:42:53.612 --> 01:42:58.574 Any other, any other, I wanna make sure that y'all 01:42:58.574 --> 01:43:00.697 catch up on each other's families and stuff. 01:43:00.697 --> 01:43:03.327 Oh, let's just adjourn the meeting or should we adjourn? 01:43:03.327 --> 01:43:06.469 I forget do I adjourn afterwards? 01:43:06.469 --> 01:43:09.265 Do I just adjourn and we kind of talk amongst ourselves? 01:43:09.265 --> 01:43:11.381 It's part of your agenda. 01:43:11.381 --> 01:43:12.757 It's part of our agenda, okay. 01:43:12.757 --> 01:43:16.428 So anything exciting happening in anyone's life. 01:43:16.428 --> 01:43:19.261 We like to keep up with marriages. 01:43:20.320 --> 01:43:22.446 We don't wanna hear if you got divorced, but (laughing). 01:43:22.446 --> 01:43:23.869 Why? 01:43:23.869 --> 01:43:25.340 That's not necessarily bad. 01:43:25.340 --> 01:43:26.661 (laughing) 01:43:26.661 --> 01:43:27.494 (Members chatting) 01:43:27.494 --> 01:43:29.929 Let's talk about your award. 01:43:29.929 --> 01:43:30.762 What? 01:43:30.762 --> 01:43:32.570 Your award too. 01:43:32.570 --> 01:43:34.928 I can talk about it next time. 01:43:34.928 --> 01:43:36.127 (laughing) 01:43:36.127 --> 01:43:37.960 I'll forget. 01:43:40.721 --> 01:43:41.888 Nothing, okay. 01:43:43.097 --> 01:43:43.930 (man mumbling) 01:43:43.930 --> 01:43:44.763 What? 01:43:44.763 --> 01:43:45.596 (man mumbling) 01:43:45.596 --> 01:43:48.896 He's (scofs), he's always having kids. 01:43:48.896 --> 01:43:50.067 Yeah. 01:43:50.067 --> 01:43:50.930 (members laughing) 01:43:50.930 --> 01:43:52.303 He raises goats. 01:43:52.303 --> 01:43:53.625 Just so you know. 01:43:53.625 --> 01:43:56.542 (members laughing) 01:43:59.911 --> 01:44:01.111 It's a typical dad joke talking. 01:44:01.111 --> 01:44:03.111 It's a dad joke, yeah. 01:44:04.383 --> 01:44:09.383 Well we are excited that our three new members were with us. 01:44:09.503 --> 01:44:12.338 Great job on your freshman meeting. 01:44:12.338 --> 01:44:13.171 (Members clapping) 01:44:13.171 --> 01:44:15.006 There you go. 01:44:15.006 --> 01:44:17.445 I think we should warn that this is an unusually, 01:44:17.445 --> 01:44:18.278 we have-- 01:44:18.278 --> 01:44:19.996 This, okay, just since I've been on the Board, 01:44:19.996 --> 01:44:22.666 which is six years, we've never had a meeting this light. 01:44:22.666 --> 01:44:24.743 I'm just saying. 01:44:24.743 --> 01:44:25.826 I mean seriously. 01:44:25.826 --> 01:44:26.659 In six years. 01:44:26.659 --> 01:44:28.301 You should have waited, worked longer. 01:44:28.301 --> 01:44:29.134 Just so you know. 01:44:29.134 --> 01:44:31.607 So next meeting, it will be a different I imagine. 01:44:31.607 --> 01:44:34.240 I haven't seen the agenda or talked about it. 01:44:34.240 --> 01:44:35.519 Tell 'em they're not allowed to speak 01:44:35.519 --> 01:44:37.110 for the first year. 01:44:37.110 --> 01:44:38.944 (laughing) 01:44:38.944 --> 01:44:40.781 Oh that didn't work very well with Ms. Perez 01:44:40.781 --> 01:44:44.198 or Dr. Ellis. (laughing) 01:44:48.942 --> 01:44:51.750 Anyway, we welcome you and we're honored 01:44:51.750 --> 01:44:52.824 to have you guys here. 01:44:52.824 --> 01:44:55.418 I think you guys did a great job for your first meeting 01:44:55.418 --> 01:44:58.951 and we ease, we're easing you into on this first meeting. 01:44:58.951 --> 01:45:02.637 And I just wanna thank everybody for their help 01:45:02.637 --> 01:45:05.600 with the roundtable and being there and supportive 01:45:05.600 --> 01:45:07.741 and trying to get the word out to your districts 01:45:07.741 --> 01:45:10.782 and folks to come to the roundtable. 01:45:10.782 --> 01:45:14.011 I've heard already from several people that all the panels 01:45:14.011 --> 01:45:18.011 were just really terrific and great information. 01:45:19.377 --> 01:45:22.632 I think Dr. Hoover had so much information 01:45:22.632 --> 01:45:25.283 on all the resources for mental health for schools 01:45:25.283 --> 01:45:27.908 that she shared and gave us freely 01:45:27.908 --> 01:45:30.099 that are gonna benefit and I'm hoping, 01:45:30.099 --> 01:45:32.718 what we'll do once they're posted, 01:45:32.718 --> 01:45:34.715 all the videos are posted, all the power points, 01:45:34.715 --> 01:45:37.200 everything, any white papers or whatever was turned in, 01:45:37.200 --> 01:45:38.334 all of that will be posted. 01:45:38.334 --> 01:45:41.752 It'll be by panel, we send that information out to you 01:45:41.752 --> 01:45:44.144 to send to your districts to say if you couldn't make it 01:45:44.144 --> 01:45:47.898 to the roundtable, please check out 01:45:47.898 --> 01:45:52.463 these different panels and just packed with information. 01:45:52.463 --> 01:45:54.464 And so I hope you guys were pleased 01:45:54.464 --> 01:45:55.805 with the roundtable again. 01:45:55.805 --> 01:45:57.442 This was our fourth annual roundtable 01:45:57.442 --> 01:46:00.733 and every time we have one I always think, 01:46:00.733 --> 01:46:03.884 wow, we're doing some amazing things in the State of Texas. 01:46:03.884 --> 01:46:07.455 And I'm always so proud and excited to hear about the great 01:46:07.455 --> 01:46:08.607 work that's going on. 01:46:08.607 --> 01:46:11.395 And hopefully we can just expand all that great work 01:46:11.395 --> 01:46:12.285 in many areas. 01:46:12.285 --> 01:46:14.796 So again thank you for coming to the roundtable 01:46:14.796 --> 01:46:16.933 and supporting it and for letting your folks know about it 01:46:16.933 --> 01:46:18.585 and having people sign up. 01:46:18.585 --> 01:46:20.015 So appreciate that work. 01:46:20.015 --> 01:46:20.848 Donna. 01:46:20.848 --> 01:46:22.073 Yes, Ms. Hardy. 01:46:22.073 --> 01:46:24.364 Well would like to compliment you on the roundtable 01:46:24.364 --> 01:46:28.875 because you are the (members clapping) master of the ring, 01:46:28.875 --> 01:46:33.875 and so we appreciate all that you have spurred us on to do. 01:46:33.960 --> 01:46:38.535 Yeah well, I tell you staff carried 99.9% of the work 01:46:38.535 --> 01:46:42.029 on that thing as usual and so we so appreciate Staff, 01:46:42.029 --> 01:46:44.400 and Debbie and Lenny, et al. 01:46:44.400 --> 01:46:46.722 I don't even know who all helped you with many things, 01:46:46.722 --> 01:46:48.930 but thank you so much for both of you. 01:46:48.930 --> 01:46:52.340 And all those who helped us put it together 01:46:52.340 --> 01:46:54.697 and we just so appreciate all the speakers. 01:46:54.697 --> 01:46:56.697 They were just terrific. 01:46:57.710 --> 01:47:00.601 Very dynamic and very informative, so. 01:47:00.601 --> 01:47:01.919 With, there's nothing. 01:47:01.919 --> 01:47:03.069 Yes, Dr. Robinson. 01:47:03.069 --> 01:47:05.681 I'd just like to say this has been a really great 01:47:05.681 --> 01:47:09.214 week and I've been looking forward to this for a long time 01:47:09.214 --> 01:47:11.720 and it's been really, 01:47:11.720 --> 01:47:14.230 I really sense, I don't know all of y'all real well, 01:47:14.230 --> 01:47:17.198 but I really sense that all 15 of us are here 01:47:17.198 --> 01:47:19.733 for the right reasons and are here to make education better 01:47:19.733 --> 01:47:23.353 for all kids everywhere no matter what their zip code is. 01:47:23.353 --> 01:47:26.837 And I especially appreciate the mentoring I got 01:47:26.837 --> 01:47:29.074 from Member Perez this week. 01:47:29.074 --> 01:47:30.617 (members laughing) 01:47:30.617 --> 01:47:31.450 So, it's a-- 01:47:31.450 --> 01:47:32.283 01:47:32.283 --> 01:47:33.250 Uh oh. 01:47:33.250 --> 01:47:34.812 (laughing) 01:47:34.812 --> 01:47:36.241 I see some purple on your hair there. 01:47:36.241 --> 01:47:37.683 (laughing) 01:47:37.683 --> 01:47:39.469 Well now, no it's we're all here for the right reasons, 01:47:39.469 --> 01:47:42.620 and so it's been a real joy and I'm looking forward to getting 01:47:42.620 --> 01:47:45.287 into even more next time around. 01:47:48.102 --> 01:47:48.935 Absolutely. 01:47:48.935 --> 01:47:52.840 Again, thank each one of you and the meeting is adjourned.