February 6, 2026 at 8:30 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 Dr. Alfonso Garcia Arriola Samantha Herron Vacant |
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4. Professional Practices
Jon Zwemke, Chair David Jaimes Liliana Jimenez Martha Gross Dr. Francisco L. Atanes Nicci Harrison |
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5. Licensure
Robert Waltenburg, Chair Katie Lukins Libni Caulibaly Mary Hofer Lydia Smith |
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6. Friday, February 6, 2026
8:30-11:40 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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7. Call to Order
Description:
Call to Order
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8. 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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9. 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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9.1. Confidential Agenda
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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9.1.1. 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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9.1.2. 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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9.1.3. 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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9.1.4. 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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9.1.4.1. 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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9.1.4.2. 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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9.1.5. 20.5 CASES TO DISCUSS WITH THE COMMISSION
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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9.1.6. 20.6 CONSIDERATION OF OTHER DISCIPLINE ISSUES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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9.1.7. 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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9.1.8. 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS
Description:
ACTION ITEM: 20.8 STIPULATED ORDERS.
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9.1.9. 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL
Description:
ACTION ITEM: 20.9 LETTERS OF INFORMAL REPROVAL
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9.1.10. 20.10 MANDATORY REVOCATIONS (Information Only)
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Information Only: 20.10 Mandatory Revocations
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9.1.10.1. 20.10a Sexual Conduct Cases- Substantiated
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9.1.10.2. 20.10b All other case types (unsubstantiated)
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9.1.11. 20.11 INFORMATION ONLY
Description:
a. Default orders
b. Administrative Closures c. Letters of Informal Reproval Monitoring Period Ending |
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10. 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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10.1. 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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11. 12:00-12:30 p.m.
LUNCH |
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12. 12:00-12:30 p.m
Public Comment Request Submission
Speaker(s):
Heidi Reinhardt
Description:
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13. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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13.1. Chair Newman Call to Order and Welcome
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Chair Newman Welcome
Attachments:
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13.2. Introductions
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13.3. Executive Director Report
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert
Description:
Information Item: Executive Director Update
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13.4. EDS Update
Speaker(s):
Michael Gurley
Description:
Information Item: EDS Update
Attachments:
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13.5. Commission Correspondence
Description:
Information Item: Commission Correspondence
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13.5.1. School Nurse
Description:
Information Item: School Nurse
School Nurse Certification Staff received correspondence from Warner Pacific University’s School of Nursing inquiring about licensing requirements for school nurses. The Director of Licensure responded to questions and received a reply suggesting possible further conversation. Staff occasionally meets with representatives from the Oregon Board of Nursing and the Oregon Department of Education to discuss the possibility of strengthening Oregon’s school nurse preparation and certification requirements, but no agency has capacity to engage in the work and the appetite for creating and approving programs has been limited. The Executive Director requests direction from the Commission on any further action(s) resulting from this request.
Attachments:
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13.5.2. EI/ECSE Higher Education Consortium
Description:
Information Item: EI/ECSE Higher Education Consortium
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13.5.3. Adaptive PE, Michelle Dunn
Description:
Information Item: Adaptive PE, Michelle Dunn
Adaptive Physical Education The Executive Director received correspondence from an individual requesting consideration by the Commission to rename the specialization to an endorsement. When a content area is labeled as an "endorsement", districts would be required to hire teachers holding the endorsement into work assignments identified as requiring the specialized preparation. During the 2012-2016 Teaching License Redesign, the Commission agreed to a definition of Specialization: Oregon Administrative Rule 584-225-0010: Specializations: General Provisions (1) Purpose of Specializations: A specialization on an Oregon educator license is an optional indication of specialized expertise or preparation in an area the Commission recognizes as "added value" on a license. A specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and related abilities in that area. A specialization must meet standards or requirements set by the Commission. (2) A specialization is distinguished from an endorsement in that a specialization is not required to teach or work in the specialized area, whereas an endorsement is required to work in the subject-matter area. The Adapted Physical Education Specialization requires that the applicant holds a Preliminary, Professional, Teacher Leader or Legacy Teaching license with a Physical Education endorsement. The specialization may be added by completion of a Commission-approved program. Oregon State University is the only approved program offering the specialization. The Executive Director requests direction from the Commission on any possible action(s) resulting from this request or how to respond to the individual. The individual intends to speak at the February Commission meeting as part of the Public Comment period. |
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13.6. Adoption of November 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Action Item: Adoption of November 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes.
Attachments:
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13.7. Senate Bill 3 [2023]
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert
Description:
Action Item: Senate Bill 3 [2023]
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14. 1:30-2:15 p.m
PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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14.1. Oregon Preservice Educator Network (OPEN) update
Speaker(s):
Melissa Potter, D.Ed.
Description:
Oregon Preservice Educator Network (OPEN) update.
Attachments:
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14.2. 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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14.3. 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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14.4. Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
Speaker(s):
Reed Scott-Schwalbach
Description:
Information Item: Oregon Education Association (OEA) update.
Attachments:
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15. 2:30-3:00 p.m.
LICENSURE
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
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15.1. 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
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15.1.1. 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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15.2. Licensure Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Robert Waltenburg
Description:
Discussion Item: Licensure Committee Chair Report.
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15.3. eLicensing/Communication Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information Item: eLicensing/Communication Update
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15.4. Licensure Production Update
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Keller
Description:
Information/Discussion Item: Licensure Production Update.
Attachments:
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16. 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION & PATHWAYS UNIT
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michelle York
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17. 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) 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 **Oregon State University: New program proposal to provide a Reading Intervention program **Eastern Oregon University: New program proposal to provide a Principal program
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17.1. 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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17.2. 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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17.3. 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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17.4. Oregon State University: New program proposal to provide a Reading Intervention 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: **Oregon State University: New program proposal to provide a Reading Intervention program |
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17.5. Eastern Oregon University: New program proposal to provide a Principal 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: **Eastern Oregon University: New program proposal to provide a Principal program |
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18. 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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19. University of Portland: State Approval of Unit
Speaker(s):
Rachel Alpert / Dr. Bill Rhoades
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Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
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21. BASE Community College Consortium
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades / Dr. Susan Boe
Attachments:
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22. Early Literacy Standards Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bill Rhoades
Description:
Information Item: Early Literacy Standards: EPP Implementation Plan
Attachments:
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23. 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
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23.1. Professional Practices Committee Chair Report
Speaker(s):
Jon Zwemke, Professional Practices Chair
Description:
Discussion Item: Professional Practices Committee
Chair Report. |
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23.2. Professional Practices Production Report
Speaker(s):
Eric Jaroch
Description:
Information Item: Professional Practices Production Report.
Attachments:
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23.3. Civil Penalties
Speaker(s):
Eric Jaroch
Description:
Information Item: Civil Penalties
Attachments:
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24. 4:30-4:45 p.m.
RULES
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
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24.1. Repeal 584-020-0035 (The Ethical Educator).
Speaker(s):
Patrick Sieng
Description:
Action Item: Repeal 584-020-0035 (The Ethical Educator).
Attachments:
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24.2. 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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25. 4:45-5:00 p.m.
COMMISSION BUSINESS AFTERNOON ITEMS
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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25.1. Proposed Meeting Calendar for 2026-2027
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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25.2. 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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25.3. 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 January 29, 2026, 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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25.4. 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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25.5. Preference For Committee Assignments in 2026
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
Description:
Information Item: Preference for committee assignments in 2026.
Please indicate your first choice, second choice and third choice for committees (1, 2, 3) 2026 Program Approval: ___________ 2026 Licensure: ___________ 2026 Professional Practices: ___________ |
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26. 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rae Ette Newman
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