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ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Board Meeting, February 27, 2017Room 122, 1535 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTIONMEMBERS PRESENT:President BallantyneVice President CarterSuperintendent DouglasMs. MakDr. Cheng entered at 9:18 a.m.Dr. Rottweiler by phone, exited at 11:22 a.m.Mr. BakerMr. TaylorMEMBERS ABSENT:CALL TO ORDER, NATIONAL ANTHEM,PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, MOMENT OFSILENCE, AND ROLL CALLMeeting called to order at 9:10 am. Pledge ofAllegiance, Moment of Silence and Roll Call;quorum confirmed.Recorded comments are available (PartI/00:19:13)Mr. SchmidtThere are two vacant positions1. BUSINESS REPORTSA. President’s Report1. Retreat planning2. Cancellation3. Joint PresentationPresident Ballantyne asked for input aroundagenda items for the Board’s Retreat meeting.He informed members and public that theMarch Board meeting has been canceled. Hethen went on to recognize winners from the2017 Polly Rosenbaum Creative WritingContest.Recorded comments are available (PartI/00:26:45)B. Superintendent’s report1. Updates on Department ofEducation activitiesSuperintendent Douglas reported updates forthe Department of Education.Recorded comments are available (PartI/00:33:00)C. Executive Director’s Report1. Update on NASBE activities2. Public hearings for A-F SchoolAccountability draft planExecutive Director Schmidt reported updatesfor the Department of Education.Recorded comments are available (PartI/00:36:25)2. CONSENT AGENDAA. Approval of the University ofPhoenix, Elementary Education PostDegree (Alternative Pathway)elementary educator preparationprogram leading to Arizona educatorcertificationMOTIONVice President Carter made a motion,seconded by Member Cheng to approve theConsent Agenda with the exception of item B.Motion passed unanimously.B. Approval of the following secondaryeducator preparation programsleading to Arizona educatorcertification:1. Arizona Christian University,Bachelor of Science inSecondary Education2. Arizona State University,1

ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Board Meeting, February 27, 2017Room 122, 1535 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.Bachelors of Arts in Education,Secondary EducationArizona State University,Masters of Education, SecondaryEducationPima Community College, PostDegree Secondary TeacherCertificationRio Salado Community College,Post Baccalaureate SecondaryProgramRio Salado Community Collegeand Northcentral University,Bachelor of Arts in SecondaryEducationTeach Now, Secondary TeacherCertificationUniversity of Arizona, Masters ofEducation in SecondaryEducation, Teach Arizona, M.Ed.University of Arizona, Bachelorsof Science or Bachelors of Artsin Mathematics with SecondaryCertificationUniversity of Arizona, Master ofArts in French with SecondaryCertificationUniversity of Arizona, Master ofArts in German with SecondaryCertificationUniversity of Arizona, Master ofArts in Latin with SecondaryCertificationUniversity of Phoenix,Secondary Education PostDegree (Alternative Pathway)C. Acceptance of the Special EducationAdvisory Panel Annual Report for FY2015-2016D. Approval of recommendedappointment of Susan Voirol to theSpecial Education Advisory Panel tofill the position of a vocational,community or business organizationconcerned with the provision oftransition services to children withdisabilities until June 30, 2018E. Acceptance of the report on ArizonaEducation Learning andAccountability System (AELAS)development and implementationF. Authorization of receipt and2MOTIONMember Mak made a motion, seconded byMember Taylor to approve Item 2B, with thestipulation that the institution submit biennialreviews regarding the areas where they haddeficiencies.Motion passed unanimously.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Board Meeting, February 27, 2017Room 122, 1535 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTIONexpenditure of funds from the U.S.Department of Agriculture andauthorization to the Department ofEducation to disburse funding toeligible recipients for Child NutritionPrograms (National School Lunch,School Breakfast, Special Milk,U.S.D.A. Foods, Child and Adult CareFood Program and Summer FoodService Program)Recorded comments are available (PartI/00:39:26)3. CALL TO THE PUBLIC: This is the timefor the public to comment. Members ofthe Board may not discuss items that arenot specifically identified on the agenda.Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. 38431.01(H), action taken as a result ofpublic comment will be limited todirecting staff to study the matter,responding to any criticism orscheduling the matter for furtherconsideration and decision at a laterdate.Emily Britton, representing Alt AccountabilityAdvisory Group, submitted a Call to thePublic, Request to Speak Form and addressedthe Board.Becky Hill, representing the Arizona Chamber,submitted a Call to the Public, Request toSpeak Form and addressed the Board.Chris Kotterman, representing the ArizonaSchool Boards Association, submitted a Callto the Public, Request to Speak Form andaddressed the Board.Recorded comments are available (PartI/00:46:52)4. GENERAL SESSIONA. Presentation and discussionregarding legislative affairs. TheBoard may take action to support,oppose or remain neutral on specificlegislative proposals.Deputy Director Jones provided information tothe Board.Recorded comments are available (PartB. Presentation, discussion andI/01:18:37)possible action regarding the draft AF School Accountability Plan forExecutive Director Schmidt provided2016-2017information to the Board.1. Approval of securing publiccomment on a working draft planfor K-8 schools2. Approval of securing publiccomment on a working draft planfor K-8 schools3. Extending the approval date of anaccountability plan for alternativeschools and Arizona onlineinstruction schools until August20173Assistant Attorney General Cooper providedinformation to the Board.MOTIONVice President Carter made a motion,seconded by Member Cheng to accept thereport of the A-F components and that theState Board of Education Staff be directed tosecure public comment on a working draft ofcomponents for K-8 and 9-12 schools and addall necessary resources to complete that task.

ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Board Meeting, February 27, 2017Room 122, 1535 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTIONMotion passed unanimously.Executive Director Schmidt provided informationto the Board.MOTIONMember Baker made a motion, seconded byMember Rottweiler to approve extending theapproval date for alternative schools andArizona online instruction schools untilAugust 2017Motion passed unanimously.Recorded comments are available (PartI/01:03:30)C. Presentation, discussion andpossible action regarding policiesand procedures for the Menu ofAssessments for school year 20172018Executive Director Schmidt providedinformation to the Board.MOTIONVice President Carter made a motion,seconded by Member Baker to approve thepolicy and procedures for vendors to submitfor consideration of placement on the menu ofassessments consistent with the provisions ofA.R.S. 15-741.02 and Section 1111(b)(2)(H) ofESSA.Motion passed unanimously.The Board recessed at 11:22 a.m. andreconvened at 11:41 a.m.Recorded comments are available (PartII/02:12:39)D. Presentation, discussion andpossible action to approve a StudentTeaching Intern Written SupervisionPlan pursuant to Board Rule R7-2614(K) for:1.2.3.4.Executive Director Schmidt providedinformation to the Board.MOTIONNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity of ArizonaGrand Canyon UniversityArizona State UniversityMember Taylor made a motion, seconded byVice President Carter to approve the writtensupervision plan submitted by NorthernArizona University, the University of Arizona,Grand Canyon University and Arizona StateUniversity for the Student Teaching InternCertificate.Motion passed 6-1.Superintendent Douglas explained her no vote.4

ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Board Meeting, February 27, 2017Room 122, 1535 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTIONRecorded comments are available (PartII/02:16:44)E. Presentation, discussion andpossible action regarding disciplineguidelines on certificationenforcement actionsExecutive Director Schmidt providedinformation to the Board.MOTIONMember Baker made a motion, seconded byMember Cheng to approve a minimum of oneyear, a presumptive of two years, and amaximum of revocation as a guideline.Motion passed unanimously.F. Presentation, discussion andpossible action to initiate rulemakingprocedures for the proposedamendments to Board rule R7-2-619regarding renewal requirementsRecorded comments are available (PartII/02:25:54)Executive Director Schmidt providedinformation to the Board.MOTIONMember Taylor made a motion, seconded byMember Baker to initiate rulemakingprocedures for the proposed amendments toBoard rule R7-2-619 regarding RenewalRequirements.Motion passed 6-1.Superintendent Douglas explained her no vote.Recorded comments are available (PartII/02:35:05)G. Discussion and possible action todirect staff to procure videorecording equipmentSuperintendent Douglas provided informationto the Board.MOTIONSuperintendent Douglas made a motion,seconded by Vice President Carter, that theBoard direct staff to investigate the cost ofprocuring video recording equipment to allowfor broadcasting of Board meetings.Motion passed unanimously.5

ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATIONRegular Board Meeting, February 27, 2017Room 122, 1535 W. Jefferson StreetPhoenix, AZ 85007SUMMARY OF BOARD ACTION5. CONSENT AGENDA – CERTIFICATIONENFORCEMENT ACTIONS: All items onthis Consent Agenda will be consideredby a single motion with no discussion,unless an item is removed and discussedas a regular agenda item upon therequest of any Board member.A. Approval of the voluntary surrenderof the educator certificates held by:1. David A. Coffman2. Zachary T. Goertz3. Terry J. Lindsey4. Crystal Riley5. Ariana M. Speranza6. Amy Young7. Juan ZazuetaB. Approval of the permanent revocationof any and all educator certificates,pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-550, held by:1. Gregory Scott Tibbetts2. Jason Scott WebbRecorded comments are available (PartII/02:42:58)MOTIONVice President Carter made a motion, secondedby Member Cheng, to accept the consentagenda with the exception of 5(A)(4), CrystalRiley.Motion passed unanimously.Executive Director Schmidt shared an openletter to the Board from Member Schmidtregarding enforcement actions.MOTIONMember Baker made a motion, seconded byMember Taylor, to accept the voluntarysurrender of any and all certificates held byCrystal Riley, and that all states and territoriesbe so notified.Motion passed unanimously.6. GENERAL SESSION – CERTIFICATIONENFORCEMENT ACTIONSRecorded comments are available (PartII/02:58:40)MOTIONA. Presentation, discussion andVice President Carter made a motion, secondedpossible action on the findings ofby Member Taylor to accept the findings of fact,fact, conclusions of law andconclusions of law and recommendations ofrecommendation of the Professional the PPAC to revoke any and all certificates heldPractices Advisory Committee toby Christopher A. Heavin and that all states andapprove the revocation ofterritories be so notified.certificates held by:Motion passed unanimously.1. Christopher A. Heavin2. Susan YonkerExecutive Director Schmidt read an open letterfrom the respondent to the Board.MOTIONVice President Carter made a motion, secondedby Member Taylor to accept the findings of fact,conclusions of law and recommendations ofthe PPAC to revoke any and all certificates heldby Susan Yonker and that all states andterritories be so notified.Motion passed unanimously.Recorded comments are available (Part6