Democratic Candidates for Member, Texas State Board of Education, District 5
The State Board of Education (SBOE) sets policies and standards for Texas public schools. The primary responsibilities of the SBOE include: Setting curriculum standards; Reviewing and adopting instructional materials; Establishing graduation requirements; Overseeing the Texas Permanent School Fund; Appointing board members to military reservation and special school districts; Providing final review of rules proposed by the State Board for Educator Certification; Reviewing the commissioner's proposed award of new charter schools, with authority to veto a recommended applicant; The board is made up of SBOE members elected from single-member districts (SBOE districts map). Find your SBOE member (outside source). The governor appoints one member to chair the board. The SBOE is required to meet at least quarterly. Meetings are held in the William B. Travis State Office Building, which houses the Texas Education Agency, at 1701 North Congress Ave. in Austin. Each meeting, except for executive sessions restricted by law to specific topics, is open to the public.
2020 San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board recommendations
State Board of Education District 5: D: Rebecca Bell-Metereau
State Board of Education District 5: D: Rebecca Bell-Metereau