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Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Moment of Silence 
III. Recognition 
IV. Changes to Agenda
V. Action Agenda 
VI. New Business
VII. Consent Agenda
VII.1. Minutes 
VII.2. Board Member Stipend Amount for 2025
VII.3. Report on Waivers to School Districts for Teachers Teaching Out of Area for Longer than Sixty (60) Days, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-309
VII.4. Review of Loan and Bond Applications

VII.5. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 25-034 Regan DeBlieux

VII.6. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-276 Cary Cossey

VII.7. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 25-049 Clifton Woodley

VII.8. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-175 Beth Vaccaro

VII.9. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-246 Tyler Bevill

VII.10. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-275 Keith Cornett

VII.11. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 25-019 Tyson Davis

VII.12. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-293 Myka Hughes

VII.13. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-279 Cynthia Murphy

VIII. Reports 
VIII.1. Board Liaison Reports 
VIII.2. ATOY Report 
VIII.3. Commissioner's Report 
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
Subject:
II. Moment of Silence 
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
Subject:
III. Recognition 
Presenter:
Secretary Jacob Oliva
Subject:
IV. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
Subject:
V. Action Agenda 
Subject:
VI. New Business
Subject:
VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
Subject:
VII.1. Minutes 
Presenter:
Angela Scaife
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.2. Board Member Stipend Amount for 2025
Presenter:
Courtney Salas-Ford, Chief of Staff
Description:
Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-904 states the State Board of Education "by a majority vote of the total membership of the board cast during its first regularly scheduled meeting of each calendar year, may authorize payment to its members of a stipend not to exceed eighty-five dollars ($85.00) per day for each meeting...."

The State Board will vote on the stipend for 2025.
Subject:
VII.3. Report on Waivers to School Districts for Teachers Teaching Out of Area for Longer than Sixty (60) Days, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-309
Presenter:
Karli Saracini
Description:
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-17-309 requires local school districts to secure a waiver when classrooms are staffed with unlicensed teachers for longer than 60 days. 
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.4. Review of Loan and Bond Applications
Presenter:
Greg Rogers
Description:
The members of the Arkansas State Board of Education are requested to review the following:
Commercial Bond Applications - 1 Second Lien
With the recommendation to approve all applications from the Loan Committee and additional information provided by the school district in its application package and:
  • Pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated § 6-20-1205 concerning school district bonds, a school district shall not sell bonds until the issue is approved by the State Board of Education.  Therefore, the State Board of Education, in its discretion and after considering the merits of each application with the loan committee recommendation, may approve a school district bond application for the full amount of the proposed bond issue, approve the application for a lesser amount than requested, or disapprove the application.  
Attachments:
Subject:

VII.5. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 25-034 Regan DeBlieux

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 1 year and assess a fine of $250. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292, Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, ERC23007: Code of Ethics Part Four: Professional Responsibilities (1 Credit Hour), and ERC23004: Code of Ethics Part One: Professional Relationships (.5 Credit Hour). Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training/book indicating how they will impact her future interactions/communications with students. Quarterly reports from the educator’s supervisor regarding whether the educator is meeting professionalism expectations. (All costs paid by Educator Deblieux)

Subject:

VII.6. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-276 Cary Cossey

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:
Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a fine of $250. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292, Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, and ERC23007: Code of Ethics Part Four: Professional Responsibilities (1 Credit Hour). Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training/book indicating how they will affect their future interactions/communication with students. Quarterly reports from the educator’s current supervisor indicating how the educator’s interactions/communication with students and professionalism have improved. (All costs paid by Educator Cossey)
 
Subject:

VII.7. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 25-049 Clifton Woodley

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. Violation of Standard 3. An educator honestly fulfills reporting obligations associated with professional practices. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 1 year and assess a fine of $250. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: ERC23008: Code of Ethics Part Five: Reporting Obligations (.5 Credit Hour) and Mandated Reporter: Requirements in Arkansas (1.5 Credit Hours) https://ar.mandatedreporter.org/UserAuth/Login!loginPage.action. Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training indicating how they will affect the administrator's future reporting responsibility. (All costs paid by Educator Woodley)

Subject:

VII.8. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-175 Beth Vaccaro

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. Violation of Standard 7. An educator maintains the confidentiality of information about students and colleagues obtained in the course of the educator's professional services that is protected under state law or regulations, federal law or regulations, or the written policies of the educator's school district, unless disclosure serves a professional purpose as allowed or required by law or regulations. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a $250.00 fine. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Code of Ethics Training Provided by the PLSB (1.5 Hours), Title: I Notice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Transform Student Potential Through Building Intentional Relationships Author: Claire E. Hallinan ISBN-10: 1733035613 ISBN-13: 978-1733035613, Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292 ISBN 13: 978-0143110293, and Harvard Implicit Bias Survey. Require educator to submit written reflections on each book/training on how they will impact the educator’s future interactions with students due to the PLSB for approval by May 30, 2025. Quarterly reports from educator’s supervisor while on probation regarding how educator’s interactions with students are progressing. (All costs paid by Educator Vaccaro)

Subject:

VII.9. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-246 Tyler Bevill

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Permanent Revocation of License and assess a $500.00 fine.

Subject:

VII.10. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-275 Keith Cornett

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 2 years and assess a fine of $250. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292, Title: The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses (256p) Author: Linda Galindo ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9780470500163, and ERC23007: Code of Ethics Part Four: Professional Responsibilities (1 Credit Hour). Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training/book indicating how they will affect their future interactions/communication with students. Quarterly reports from the educator’s current supervisor indicating how the educator’s interactions/communication with students and professionalism have improved. (All costs paid by Educator Cornett)

Subject:

VII.11. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 25-019 Tyson Davis

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 1 year and assess a fine of $250. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: ERC23007: Code of Ethics Part Four: Professional Responsibilities (1 Credit Hour) and Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292. Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training/book indicating how they will affect the educator’s professional practices in the classroom. Quarterly reports from the educator’s supervisor while on probation regarding the educator’s professional practices. Quarterly reports from counselor that he is making progress in his treatment program. (All costs paid by Educator Tyson)

Subject:

VII.12. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-293 Myka Hughes

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 1. An educator maintains a professional relationship with each student, both in and outside the classroom. Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. Violation of Standard 4. An educator entrusted with public funds and property, including school-sponsored activity funds, honors that trust with honest, responsible stewardship. Violation of Standard 8. An educator, while on school premises or at school-sponsored activities involving students, refrains from: a) using, possessing and/or being under the influence of alcohol or unauthorized drugs/substances, and/or possessing items prohibited by law, or b) possessing or using tobacco or tobacco-related products, e-cigarettes, e-liquid, or vapor products, or c) abusing/misusing prescription medications or other authorized substances as evidenced by impairment. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Permanent Revocation of License and assess a $500.00 fine.

Subject:

VII.13. Consideration of the Recommendation of the Professional Licensure Standards Board for Case 24-279 Cynthia Murphy

Presenter:
Whitney James
Description:

Violation of Standard 2. An educator maintains competence regarding his or her professional practice, inclusive of professional and ethical behavior, skills, knowledge, dispositions, and responsibilities relating to his or her organizational position. Violation of Standard 3. An educator honestly fulfills reporting obligations associated with professional practices. The Professional Licensure Standards Board requests the State Board of Education order a Probation of License for 1 year and assess a fine of $250. Require Educator to complete the following coursework/readings: ERC23007: Code of Ethics Part Four: Professional Responsibilities (1 Credit Hour), ERC23012: Code of Ethics Part Nine: Professional Responsibilities II (1 Credit Hour), and Title: The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence (208p) Author: Dacher Keltner ISBN 10: 0143110292. Require Educator to prepare written reflections on each training/book on how they will impact the educator’s professional practices in the future. Quarterly reports from the educator’s supervisor while on probation regarding the educator’s professional practices. (All costs paid by Educator Murphy)

Subject:
VIII. Reports 
Subject:
VIII.1. Board Liaison Reports 
Presenter:
Dr. Sarah Moore
Subject:
VIII.2. ATOY Report 
Presenter:
Beau McCastlain
Subject:
VIII.3. Commissioner's Report 
Presenter:
Secretary Jacob Oliva
Subject:
IX. Public Comments
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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