BESE Educator Effectiveness Committee votes to enter executive session, approves one credential and denies one reinstatement

At a regularly scheduled meeting of the Educator Effectiveness Committee of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), committee members moved to enter an executive session and completed two records-review actions: granting one Louisiana teaching credential and denying a request for reinstatement.

The committee chair asked for a motion to enter executive session and reminded members that a two-thirds affirmative vote of members present is required for a properly held executive session. The motion to enter executive session was recorded as moved by Kevin and seconded by Mr. Morris; a roll-call vote was taken and the motion carried.

The chair told the audience that "no votes will be taken during the time that we are in executive session" and that public disclosure is not required for matters discussed in a properly held executive session; the chair also said votes on items discussed would be taken in public when the committee reconvened.

On agenda item 6.2, the committee considered a records review concerning the issuance of a Louisiana teaching credential for Allison Alesio. Miss Holloway moved to grant the credential and the committee approved the motion; no roll-call tally for this specific item was recorded in the public transcript.

On agenda item 6.11, the committee considered a records review regarding the reinstatement of a Louisiana teaching credential for Willie Williams. Miss Champagne moved to deny reinstatement; the motion was seconded, and, hearing no objections, the committee's motion to deny passed.

The meeting then concluded and was adjourned.

What’s next: The committee left executive session for the length of time necessary for its discussion; votes on executive-session matters are recorded in public when the committee reconvenes, as required by committee procedure.