October 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM - Commission Meeting
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1. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact Heidi Reinhardt Heidi.REINHARDT@tspc.oregon.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting ORS 192.630((5)(b).
Description:
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2. Executive
Dr. Rae Ette Newman, Chair Dr. Michelle York, Vice Chair Jon Zwemke Robert Waltenburg |
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3. Educator Preparation & Pathway Unit
Dr. Michelle York, Chair Dr. Carrie Kondor Vacant Gary Roberts Vacant |
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4. Professional Practices
Jon Zwemke, Chair Jessica Classen Liliana Jimenez Martha Gross Dr. Francisco L. Atanes Dr. Alfonso Garcia Arriola |
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5. Licensure
Robert Waltenburg, Chair Vacant Vacant Mary Hofer Vacant |
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6. Friday, October 10, 2025
8:00-8:30 a.m Public Comment Request Submission
Speaker(s):
Heidi Reinhardt
Description:
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7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
8:30-10:45 a.m.
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
1. Receiving and discussing preliminary investigation reports on complaints and charges against licensed educators; ORS 192.660(2)(f)
2. Taking action to dismiss the complaint or to charge the educator; ORS 192.660(2)(f) 3. Deliberating the hearing record in disciplinary proceedings; ORS 192.660(2)(f) |
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8. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES HEARINGS, INVESTIGATION MATTERS AND
INVESTIGATION REPORTS (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion:
1. Receiving and discussing preliminary investigation reports on complaints and charges against licensed educators; ORS 192.660(2)(f) 2. Taking action to dismiss the complaint or to charge the educator; ORS 192.660(2)(f) 3. Deliberating the hearing record in disciplinary proceedings; ORS 192.660(2)(f) |
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8.1. Confidential Agenda
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8.1.1. 20.1 APPLICATIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT
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8.1.2. 20.2 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO DISMISS
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8.1.3. 20.3 PRELIMINARY REPORTS RECOMMENDING NO FURTHER ACTION
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8.1.4. 20.4 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE
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8.1.4.1. 20.4a. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE
Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) – Director Recommendation – Substantiated |
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8.1.4.2. 20.4b PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE - All other Case Types (including cases with unsubstantiated sexual conduct)
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8.1.5. 20.5 CASES TO DISCUSS WITH THE COMMISSION
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8.1.6. 20.6 CONSIDERATION OF OTHER DISCIPLINE ISSUES
Speaker(s):
Chair Jon Zwemke
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8.1.7. 20.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED NOTICES OF HEARING TO CHARGE
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8.1.8. 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS
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8.1.9. 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL
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8.1.10. 20.10 MANDATORY REVOCATIONS (Information Only)
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8.1.10.1. 20.10a Sexual Conduct Cases- Substantiated
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8.1.10.2. 20.10b All other case types (unsubstantiated)
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8.1.11. 20.11 INFORMATION ONLY
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9. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES ACTIONS
(PUBLIC SESSION) 10:45-10:55 a.m.
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Action Item: Stipulated Final Orders
Action Item: Adopt Consent Agenda |
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9.1. Professional Practices Consent Agenda (PUBLIC SESSION)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Action Item: Professional Practices Consent Agenda
Adoption |
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10. COMMISSION BUSINESS
11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
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11. Call to Order
Description:
Call to Order
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12. Introductions and Comments of Agency and Organization Representatives and Guests/Delegations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Introductions and Comments of Agency and Organization Representatives and Guests/Delegations.
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13. Chair Newman Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Chair Newman Report
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14. Executive Director Report
Description:
Information Item: Executive Director Update
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15. Adoption of June 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Adoption of June 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes.
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16. Friday, October 10, 2025
12:00-12:30 p.m. LUNCH |
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17. Friday, October 10, 2025
12:30-1:30p.m PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
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17.1. Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Susan Gardner
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) update.
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17.2. Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Krista Parent
Description:
Information Item: Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) update.
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17.3. Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
Speaker(s):
Reed Scott-Schwalbach
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
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17.4. Oregon Preservice Educator Network (OPEN) update
Speaker(s):
Melissa Potter, D.Ed.
Description:
Oregon Preservice Educator Network (OPEN) update
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18. Friday, October 10, 2025
1:30-2:00 p.m. LICENSURE
Description:
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19. Licensure Consent Agenda
Description:
Action Item: Licensure Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: (4.1a; 4.1b). Any of these items may be removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda **4.1a Waiver Requests Granted **4.1b Teacher Leader License |
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19.1. Teacher Leader License
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
Description:
Action Item: Licensure Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: (4.1a; 4.1b). Any of these items may be removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda Teacher Leader License |
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19.2. Waiver Requests Granted
Description:
Action Item: Licensure Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk: (4.1a; 4.1b). Any of these items may be removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Licensure Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. Waiver Requests Granted. |
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20. Licensure Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
Description:
Discussion Item: Licensure Committee Chair Report.
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21. eLicensing/Communication Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information Item: eLicensing/Communication Update
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22. Licensure Production Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information/Discussion Item: Licensure Production Update.
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23. Friday, October 10, 2025
2:00 - 2:45 p.m. EDUCATOR PREPARATION & PATHWAYS UNIT
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
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24. Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. **Site Visit Schedule **Program Review and Standards Handbook update **Annual Reports - Removal of EPP AFI **Agency waivers granted (Executive Director approval authority) Pacific University: Work Sample in lieu of edTPA under COVID Response Plan
TSPC Executive Director support for former EPP candidates
New program proposals: **Southern Oregon University: New program proposal to provide a School Counseling program |
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24.1. Site Visit Schedule
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. **Site Visit Schedule |
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24.2. Program Review and Standards Handbook update
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. **Program Review and Standards Handbook update |
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24.3. Agency Waivers Granted (Executive Director Authority)
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. **Agency waivers granted (Executive Director approval authority) Pacific University: Work Sample in lieu of edTPA under COVID Response Plan
TSPC Executive Director support for former EPP candidates |
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24.4. Southern Oregon University: New program proposal to provide a School Counseling program
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda
The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed items which are identified on the agenda by a double asterisk. Any of these items may be removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent agenda upon the request of any Commissioner. Items removed from the Educator Preparation & Pathways Consent Agenda will be considered in the order they are listed on the agenda. New program proposals: **Southern Oregon University: New program proposal to provide a School Counseling program |
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25. Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
Description:
Information Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Chair Report
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26. Early Literacy Standards Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Information Item: Early Literacy Standards: EPP Implementation Plan
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27. Friday, October 10, 2025
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
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27.1. Professional Practices Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion Item: Professional Practices Committee
Chair Report. |
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27.2. Professional Practices Production Report
Speaker(s):
Cristina Edgar
Description:
Information Item: Professional Practices Production Report.
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28. Friday, October 10, 2025
3:15-3:45 p.m. RULES |
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28.1. Adopt 584-430-0300 (Admin Literacy: Program Standards).
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: Adopt 584-430-0300 (Admin Literacy: Program Standards).
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28.2. Adopt 584-200-0125 (Oregon Licensure Expense Reimbursement Program).
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: Adopt 584-200-0125 (Oregon Licensure Expense Reimbursement Program).
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28.3. Amend 584-200-0020 (Personnel Required to Hold Licenses or Charter School Registrations).
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: Amend 584-200-0020 (Personnel Required to Hold Licenses or Charter School Registrations).
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28.4. Repeal 584-020-0035 (The Ethical Educator).
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: Repeal 584-020-0035 (The Ethical Educator).
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28.5. Repeal 584-235-0235 (Oregon Administrator Scholars Program).
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: Repeal 584-235-0235 (Oregon Administrator Scholars Program).
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29. Friday, October 10, 2025
3:45-4:15 p.m. COMMISSION BUSINESS AFTERNOON ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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29.1. Proposed Meeting Calendar for 2026-2025
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Licensure Production Update
The Commission needs to adopt the calendar for the next two years to give Commissioners time to work with their districts far in advance and to allow staff to make adequate arrangements for meeting locations. Below are the meeting dates established by Commission action last year for the 2025-2026 school year:
Please consider the following proposed dates for 2026-2027 school year:
Meeting locations have to be determined with consideration of factors including the agency budget, rental space availability, and others. |
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29.2. Chairperson Election
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Chairperson Election
The Executive Committee will sit as this year’s Nominating Committee. During the Executive Committee Meeting on October 2, 2025, the Committee identified a slate of nominees for Chairperson of the Commission. The Committee received the consent of each Commissioner nominated to place their name before the Commission as a nominee. |
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29.3. Vice-Chair Election
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Vice-Chair Election
The Executive Committee will sit as this year’s Nominating Committee. During the Executive Committee Meeting on October 2, 2025, the Committee identified a slate of nominees for Vice-Chairperson of the Commission. The Committee received the consent of each Commissioner nominated to place their name before the Commission as a nominee. |
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29.4. Nominations for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Committee.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Nominations for Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Executive Committee.
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30. ADJOURNMENT
4:15 p.m.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
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