September 2024 Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 13, 2024
(1) Approval of Updates to and Ratification of Standards-Alignment Percentages of Instructional Materials Adopted Under Proclamation 2024
This item provides an opportunity for the committee to approve the updated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) coverage percentages on materials submitted for the TEKS update review for materials adopted under Proclamation 2024. Publishers supplied new content and/or new correlations to demonstrate alignment to TEKS not addressed during the initial review. Materials submitted for the TEKS update review were reviewed by the Proclamation 2024 state review panel (SRP) in the summer of 2024. This item presents the final report from the commissioner of education regarding the updated coverage of the TEKS along with any SRP-reported errors and feedback. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.003(a), and §31.022(b).
(2) Direction to Work Group for Middle School Advanced Mathematics Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
This item provides an opportunity for the board to provide direction to the work group for the establishment of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for middle school advanced mathematics. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §§7.102(c)(4), 28.002(a) and (c).
(3) Procedural Action Related to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27(a)(9), Innovative Courses and Programs
(Second Reading and Final Adoption)
In order to correct an error made by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), this item presents for second reading and final adoption a proposed amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27(a)(9), Innovative Courses and Programs. This action would authorize TEA to re-file the proposal adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) in November 2023 and correct the criteria for innovative courses to be considered for sunset to align with the language approved by the SBOE. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
This item presents for consideration applications for proposed new innovative courses and renewal of currently approved courses that are scheduled to expire. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(f).
This item presents for second reading and final adoption proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism, §127.482, Food Science (One Credit), Adopted 2021; and Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education; Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, §130.30, Agricultural Laboratory and Field Experience (One Credit), Adopted 2015; Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration, §130.136, Business Information Management I (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §130.137, Business Information Management II (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §130.138, Business Lab (One Credit), Adopted 2015; §130.143, Practicum in Business Management (Two Credits), Adopted 2015; §130.144, Extended Practicum in Business Management (One Credit), Adopted 2015; and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, §130.445, Small Engine Technology I (One Credit), Adopted 2015, and §130.446, Small Engine Technology II (Two Credits), Adopted 2015. The proposed amendments would make technical adjustments to course titles, prerequisites, and corequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education (CTE) programs of study. No changes are recommended since approved for first reading. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.102(c)(4) and §28.002(a) and (c).
(6) Approval of Updates and Substitutions to Adopted Instructional Materials
This item provides the opportunity for the committee and board to approve update and/or substitution requests received since the last board meeting. The updated content has been reviewed by subject-area specialists and determined to address the pertinent student expectations in a manner equal to the content initially reviewed and approved by the state review panel. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §31.003 and §31.022.
(7) Recommendation for One Reappointment to the Boys Ranch Independent School District Board of Trustees
This item provides an opportunity for the board to consider one reappointment to the board of trustees of Boys Ranch Independent School District (ISD). The reappointment is necessary due to the expiration of the term of office of one board member. Statutory authority is the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.352.