October 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM - Commission Meeting
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1. 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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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1.1. Confidential Agenda
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
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1.1.1. 20.1 APPLICATIONS FOR REINSTATEMENT
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.2a Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Unsubstantiated.
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1.1.2. 20.2 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO DISMISS
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.2a Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Unsubstantiated.
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1.1.3. 20.3 PRELIMINARY REPORTS RECOMMENDING NO FURTHER ACTION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.3 Reports Recommending No Further Action - Director Recommendation- Unsubstantiated for Sexual Conduct.
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1.1.4. 20.4 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
20.4a Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Substantiated.
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1.1.4.1. 20.4a. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE
Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) – Director Recommendation – Substantiated
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Sexual Conduct Cases (ORS 339.390) - Director Recommendation - Substantiated.
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1.1.4.2. 20.4b PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORTS RECOMMENDING ACTION TO CHARGE - All other Case Types (including cases with unsubstantiated sexual conduct)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Cases recommending action to Charge but Unsubstantiated for Sexual Conduct.
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1.1.5. 20.5 CASES TO DISCUSS WITH THE COMMISSION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
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1.1.6. 20.6 CONSIDERATION OF OTHER DISCIPLINE ISSUES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
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1.1.7. 20.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED NOTICES OF HEARING TO CHARGE
Description:
20.7 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED NOTICES OF HEARING TO CHARGE.
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1.1.8. 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS
Description:
ACTION ITEM: 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS.
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1.1.9. 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL
Description:
ACTION ITEM: 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL.
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1.1.10. 20.10 MANDATORY REVOCATIONS (Information Only)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Information Only: 20.10 Mandatory Revocations.
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1.1.10.1. 20.10a Sexual Conduct Cases- Substantiated
Description:
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1.1.10.2. 20.10b All other case types (unsubstantiated)
Description:
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1.1.11. 20.11 INFORMATION ONLY
Description:
a. Default orders
b. Administrative Closures c. Letters of Informal Reproval Monitoring Period Ending. |
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2. 11:40-11:50 a.m.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES ACTIONS (PUBLIC SESSION)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Action Item: Stipulated Final Orders.
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2.1. 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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3. 12:00-12:30 p.m.
LUNCH
Description:
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4. 12:00-12:30 p.m
Public Comment Request Submission
Speaker(s):
Heidi Reinhardt
Description:
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5. 12:30 - 12:45 p.m.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
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5.1. Chair Newman Call to Order and Welcome
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Chair Newman Welcome.
Attachments:
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5.2. Introductions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Introductions and Comments of Agency and Organization Representatives and Guests/Delegations.
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6. 12:45-1:15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
Discussion: To review and evaluate the job performance of the chief executive officer is ORS 192.660(2)(i).
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7. 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
COMMISSION BUSINESS |
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7.1. Executive Director Report
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert
Description:
Information Item: Executive Director Update.
Attachments:
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7.2. EDS Update
Speaker(s):
Michael Gurley
Description:
Information Item: EDS Update.
Attachments:
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7.3. Adoption of June 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Adoption of June 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Attachments:
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8. 2:00-3:00 p.m
PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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8.1. Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (OACTE) update.
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8.2. Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Krista Parent
Description:
Information Item: Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) update.
Attachments:
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8.3. Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
Speaker(s):
Monica Weathersby
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
Attachments:
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8.4. Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Emielle T. Nischik
Description:
Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA)
Attachments:
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9. 3:15-3:45 p.m.
LICENSURE
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
Description:
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9.1. Licensure Consent Agenda
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. 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. **Teacher Leader License.
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9.1.1. 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.
Attachments:
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9.2. Licensure Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
Description:
Information Item: Licensure Committee Chair Report.
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9.3. eLicensing/Communication Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information Item: eLicensing/Communication Update.
Attachments:
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9.4. Licensure Production Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information Item: Licensure Production Update.
Attachments:
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10. 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION & PATHWAYS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
Description:
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11. 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 **Agency Waivers Granted (Executive Director Approval Authority) Sunset: **Linfield University: Sunset of French Endorsement Major modifications: **University of Portland (UP): Major modification request to the undergraduate teacher licensure program to provide the Physical Education endorsement **University of Portland (UP): Major modification request to the graduate Master of Arts in Teaching program to provide the Physical Education endorsement
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11.1. Site Visit Schedule
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed item. This item 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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11.2. Agency Waivers Granted (Executive Director Approval 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)
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11.3. Linfield University: Sunset of French Endorsement
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed item. This item 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. **Linfield University: Sunset of French Endorsement |
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11.4. University of Portland (UP): Major modification request to the undergraduate teacher licensure program to provide the Physical Education endorsement
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed item. This item 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. **University of Portland (UP): Major modification request to the undergraduate teacher licensure program to provide the Physical Education endorsement |
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11.5. University of Portland (UP): Major modification request to the graduate Master of Arts in Teaching program to provide the Physical Education endorsement
Description:
Action Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda The procedures for the Educator Preparation & Pathways Unit Consent Agenda are established by Policy 3522. The Executive Director recommends adoption by single consent motion the following listed item. This item 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. **University of Portland (UP): Major modification request to the graduate Master of Arts in Teaching program to provide the Physical Education endorsement |
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12. Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
Description:
Information Item: Educator Preparation & Pathways Committee Chair Report
Attachments:
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14. Corban University: State Recognition of Programs
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert / Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Action Item: Corban University: State Recognition of Programs |
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15. edTPA Essentials Implementation Pilot
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Action Item: edTPA Essentials Implementation Pilot
Attachments:
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16. Early Literacy Standards Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert / Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Information Item: Early Literacy Standards Implementation Update
Attachments:
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17. 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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17.1. Professional Practices Production Report
Speaker(s):
Jim Horton
Description:
Information Item: Professional Practices Production Report.
Attachments:
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17.2. Professional Practices Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion Item: Professional Practices Committee
Chair Report.
Attachments:
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17.3. Civil Penalties
Speaker(s):
Jim Horton
Description:
Information Item: Civil Penalties.
Attachments:
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18. 4:45-5:00 p.m.
RULES
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng, Bill Rhoades
Description:
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18.1. School Counselor Program Standards
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: School Counselor Program Standards
Attachments:
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19. 5:00-5:30 p.m.
COMMISSION BUSINESS AFTERNOON ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
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19.1. Proposed Meeting Calendar for 2027-2028
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Proposed Meeting Calendar for 2027-2028
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 2026-2027 school year:
Please consider the following proposed dates for 2027-2028 school year:
Meeting locations have to be determined with consideration of factors including the agency budget, rental space availability, and others.
Attachments:
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19.2. 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 1, 2026, 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.
Attachments:
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19.3. 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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19.4. 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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19.5. Preference For Committee Assignments in 2027
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Preference for committee assignments in 2027.
Please indicate your first choice, second choice and third choice for committees (1, 2, 3) 2027 Program Approval: ___________ 2027 Licensure: ___________ 2027 Professional Practices: ___________
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20. 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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