OFFICIAL AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
AUSTIN, TEXAS
January 30, 2013
10 a.m.
William B. Travis Building, Room 1-104
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Roll Call
1. Swearing-in Ceremony for Members of the State Board of Education
Oaths of office will be administered to the newly elected State Board of Education members during a ceremony.
(No Exhibit)
2. Drawing for Terms of Office
Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.104, State Board of Education (SBOE) members elected in the general election of 2012 are to serve staggered terms, with seven members serving two-year terms and eight members serving four-year terms. SBOE members will draw lots to determine those members who will serve two-year terms and those members who will serve four-year terms.
3. Review and Adoption of State Board of Education Operating Rules
Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107, at the first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new members, the board shall adopt rules of procedure. This item provides an opportunity for the board to review existing operating rules to determine if changes and revisions are needed.
4. Board Members Seating Selection
In accordance with provisions in the board’s operating rules, members will select desk locations.
5. Election of State Board of Education Officers
Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107, at the first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new State Board of Education (SBOE) members, the board shall elect by separate votes a vice chair and a secretary. The vice chair and secretary of the board will be elected to serve for terms of two years and until their successors are elected.
6. Announcement of Membership of Standing Committees
Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.107, at the board's first regular meeting after the election and qualification of new members, the board shall organize. This item provides the opportunity to announce appointments to the standing committees of the State Board of Education (SBOE).
After the swearing-in ceremony or at a time designated by the board chair, the State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold a reception in Room 1-103 for invited family and friends. No official SBOE business will be discussed.