TEA Documents - Testing Irregularities

DATE: November 1, 2010 TO: Jerry McCullough, Superintendent

Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246

FROM: Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration SUBJECT: Receipt of Documentation

Incident ID: 100427434 Campus: Tommie Williams Elementary

Allegation: Administration

Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject:

Incident Description:

The district investigated an allegation made by that a grade teacher directed to

The district confirmed that this had occurred and determined that the teacher had done so in response to insistence and because of her understanding that this instructional strategy was encouraged by both the principal and the teacher’s campus instructional team. TEA believes that this contrived technique results in students being done a great disservice by their teachers.

This test-preparation strategy, when employed at this crucial elementary-level checkpoint, is a misguided practice.

Thank you for your district’s report regarding a possible testing irregularity that occurred during state-mandated testing. The security task force has reviewed this documentation and has recommended that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division.

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If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Ms. Peggy Bayles, District Testing Coordinator

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October 19, 2012 Marcelo Cavazos, Interim Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246

Subject: Response to Serious Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Cavazos: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110425160 Campus: Boles Junior High Persons Responsible: Matthew Franks, Lisa Hurley, Fernando Benavides Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading Incident Description:

Campus testing coordinator Matthew Franks inappropriately directed test administrator Lisa Hurley to help him erase responses recorded on students’ answer documents during the 2011 grade

TAKS reading test after learning that the students had received test booklets. According to a district investigation, Ms. Hurley realized the students had been given

test booklets after the first of the answer documents had been collected. Mr. Franks did not notify or seek guidance from the district testing coordinator once he learned of the incident. Instead, the investigation showed that he enlisted Ms. Hurley to assist him in erasing the students’ answers so that the answer documents could be reused with

test booklets. When Principal Fernando Benavides was eventually contacted about the incident, the district report indicates that he instructed the students to re-bubble the answer documents as they had originally been filled out, further compromising the materials. The documentation indicates that Mr. Franks, who admitted to the tampering, was reprimanded and the tests submitted for scoring. Test administration manuals state that when a student’s answer document becomes unusable, test administrators must obtain a replacement answer document and transcribe the contents of the original onto the new answer document. Mr. Franks’s actions went beyond the scope of procedures governing this test administration and could have compromised the integrity of the assessment and resulted in the invalidation of students’ tests.

Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program.

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Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Lisa Cottle Director, Student Assessment Test Administration cc: Dr. Peggy Juarez, District Testing Coordinator


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December 22, 2010 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the February, March, April and May 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 903041301 Campus: Bowie High School

Administration Month: February Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: Other

2. Incident ID: 903131325 Campus: Amos Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading

3. Incident ID: 903121545 Campus: Atherton Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject:


Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: English Language Arts

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Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts



7. Incident ID: 903130921 Campus: Carter Junior High




9. Incident ID: 904201518 Campus: District Office

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAAS Subject: Mathematics

10. Incident ID: 903142050 Campus: Johns Elementary


11. Incident ID: 904011234 Campus: Johns Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading

12. Incident ID: 903141950 Campus: Key Elementary


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13. Incident ID: 903141321 Campus: Lamar High School


14. Incident ID: 906050927 Campus: Morton Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Other

15. Incident ID: 904011101 Campus: Nichols Junior High






18. Incident ID: 903131335 Campus: Pope Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Reading

19. Incident ID: 904011050 Campus: Sam Houston High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: English Language Arts



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23. Incident ID: 903141153 Campus: Sherrod Elementary


24. Incident ID: 903141739 Campus: Short Elementary


25. Incident ID: 903141822 Campus: Short Elementary


26. Incident ID: 906151614 Campus: Speer Elementary


27. Incident ID: 903151126 Campus: Swift Elementary


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28. Incident ID: 903141957 Campus: Turning Point Alternative Junior High




30. Incident ID: 905010929 Campus: Arlington High School

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple

31. Incident ID: 905011214 Campus: Atherton Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading

32. Incident ID: 904131542 Campus: Barnett Junior High

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Mathematics

33. Incident ID: 904131602 Campus: Barnett Junior High

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics



35. Incident ID: 905141810 Campus: Hutcheson Junior High

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject:

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36. Incident ID: 905011246 Campus: Knox Elementary


37. Incident ID: 905141649 Campus: Martin High School


38. Incident ID: 905011305 Campus: Newcomer Center



Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Science


Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Multiple







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44. Incident ID: 905141516 Campus: Venture Alternative High School


45. Incident ID: 906151703 Campus: Wood Elementary



Administration Month: May Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics


Administration Month: May Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Mathematics

The Student Assessment Security Task Force has reviewed the above reports and is closing these records with no further action. Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly in the future and that materials are handled appropriately. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Dr. Peggy Juarez, District Testing Coordinator


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January 14, 2011 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2009 administration of the state assessment program. It was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity; however, our records indicate that your district did not respond to one or more requests to provide clarifying information and/or did not fulfill its obligation to submit the required supporting documentation as stipulated by assessment procedures. Therefore, the Student Assessment Division’s Security Task Force is unable to arrive at a final determination concerning the submission and is closing the below report with no further action.

Incident ID: 905141544 Campus: Bowie High School


Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures, including providing TEA with the requisite documentation and statements when an irregularity has occurred. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly and materials are handled appropriately, and that, in the future, district personnel respond to TEA inquiries and provide the necessary information needed to resolve these matters. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,



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January 19, 2011 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 100308162 Campus: Boles Junior High

Administration Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject:




Administration Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: Science



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5. Incident ID: 100507245 Campus: Beckham Elementary





Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject:






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March 11, 2011 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April and October 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 100507211 Campus: Workman Junior High



Administration Month: October Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple

The Student Assessment Security Task Force has reviewed the above reports and is closing these records with no further action. Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly in the future and that materials are handled appropriately.

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If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,



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September 23, 2011 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the January, March and April 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:


Administration Month: January Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: Multiple


Administration Month: March Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Reading

3. Incident ID: 110801102 Campus: Miller Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Multiple

4. Incident ID: 110804104 Campus: Seguin High School


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7. Incident ID: 110429402 Campus: Bailey Junior High


8. Incident ID: 110819104 Campus: Berry Elementary


9. Incident ID: 110505212 Campus: Ousley Junior High


10. Incident ID: 110513166 Campus: Turning Point Alternative High School



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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Dr. Peggy Juarez, District Testing Coordinator


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October 14, 2011 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 100507222 Campus: Sherrod Elementary


The Student Assessment Security Task Force has reviewed the above report and is closing this record with no further action. Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly in the future and that materials are handled appropriately. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Dr. Peggy Juarez, District Testing Coordinator


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May 24, 2012 Jerry McCullough, Superintendent Arlington Independent School District 1203 West Pioneer Parkway Arlington, Texas 76013-6246 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. McCullough: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 120412124 Campus: Ashworth Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Mathematics

2. Incident ID: 120412130 Campus: South Davis Elementary



Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Reading

The Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the above reports and is closing these records with no further action. Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly in the future and that materials are handled appropriately.

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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Dr. Peggy Juarez, District Testing Coordinator


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December 22, 2010 David J. Faltys, Superintendent Carroll Independent School District 3051 Dove Road Grapevine, Texas 76051 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Faltys: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 903101446 Campus: Carroll High School




3. Incident ID: 906111337 Campus: Carroll Middle School


4. Incident ID: 903041413 Campus: George Dawson Middle School


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5. Incident ID: 903101459 Campus: Robert H. Rockenbaugh Elementary


6. Incident ID: 904281629 Campus: Carroll Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics










Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject:

12. Incident ID: 904301511 Campus: Carroll Senior High School


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13. Incident ID: 905051130 Campus: Eubanks Intermediate





Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading


Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Dr. Cathy Friar, District Testing Coordinator


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January 19, 2011 David J. Faltys, Superintendent Carroll Independent School District 3051 Dove Road Grapevine, Texas 76051 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Faltys: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:




Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Social Studies



4. Incident ID: 100607151 Campus: Don T. Durham Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: Multiple

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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Dr. Cathy Friar, District Testing Coordinator


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September 23, 2011 David J. Faltys, Superintendent Carroll Independent School District 3051 Dove Road Grapevine, Texas 76051 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Dr. Faltys: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 110706105 Campus: Carroll Senior High School

Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts


Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Dr. Cathy Friar, District Testing Coordinator


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May 24, 2012 David J. Faltys, Superintendent Carroll Independent School District 3051 Dove Road Grapevine, Texas 76051 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Faltys: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 120410166 Campus: Robert H. Rockenbaugh Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject:


Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject:


Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Mathematics

4. Incident ID: 120509317 Campus: Jack D. Johnson Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Reading

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The Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the above reports and is closing these records with no further action. Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly in the future and that materials are handled appropriately. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Dr. Cathy Friar, District Testing Coordinator


DATE: July 20, 2012 TO: Mike Miles, Superintendent

Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491

FROM: Eric Moore Test Security Manager SUBJECT: Receipt of Documentation

1. Incident ID: 100305162 Campus: Edward Titche Elementary

Administration


Incident Description: A teacher at Edward Titche Elementary School contacted TEA and reported that test administrator Gloria Pegram viewed students’

during the March 2010 TAKS grade test. The reporting teacher collected statements from students and added these to her report. TEA contacted the Dallas ISD district testing coordinator and requested her to investigate the incident and submit her findings to TEA. To date, no report, no statements, and no district determination have been received by TEA. In the absence of this information, TEA cannot determine whether or the extent to which any testing irregularities occurred.

Thank you for your district’s report regarding a possible testing irregularity that occurred during state-mandated testing. The Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator


DATE: September 29, 2011 TO: Alan King, Interim Superintendent


FROM: Eric Moore Director of Test Security SUBJECT: Receipt of Documentation

Incident ID: 100330165 Campus: Adelle Turner Elementary

Allegation: Unauthorized viewing Administration


Incident Description: Dallas ISD investigated an allegation that four teachers had gained unauthorized access to the grade TAKS assessment in advance of the test administration and had reviewed the secure test content with their students. The district subsequently provided TEA with an investigative report, which included findings reflecting that evidence was found to substantiate this allegation. The TEA Student Assessment Division was later notified that Dallas ISD had declined to pursue the involved educators due to the inability to secure sworn student testimony. As a result, TEA is unable to determine the extent to which any testing irregularity occurred and is closing this case with no further action.

Thank you for your district’s report regarding a possible testing irregularity that occurred during state-mandated testing. Test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator


October 14, 2011 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the March 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100622120 Campus: Thomas C. Marsh Middle School Person Responsible: Carlotta Thomas Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator



Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100624128 Campus: W.H. Gaston Middle School Persons Responsible: Felecia Gibbons, Susie Stauss Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100628118 Campus: Cesar Chavez Learning Center Person Responsible: Esmerelda Longoria Violation: Providing unallowable reading assistance Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100628128 Campus: Ewell D. Walker Middle School Person Responsible: Shanna Burton Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100630152 Campus: Thomas J. Rusk Middle School Person Responsible: Andre' Smith Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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DATE: October 14, 2011 TO: Alan King, Interim Superintendent



Incident ID: 100720118 Campus: John Neely Bryan Elementary

Allegation: Deviation from scripted test directions Administration

Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics

Incident Description: Dallas ISD investigated an allegation made by that test administrator Sallie Malvo-Pete, during her April 2010 test session, had directed examinees to exchange grade TAKS mathematics answer documents and to change three test responses. The district reported to TEA that the Evaluation and Accountability Department had identified, through anomalies studies conducted after test results were received, that this classroom had shown unusually high test score gains and merited further investigation. To support the district’s investigation, TEA’s test security staff noted - through a visual inspection of these students’ test materials - evidence supporting that they may have been assisted. TEA sought further information and documentation from Dallas ISD on several occasions, but efforts to secure the district’s cooperation were not successful. Due to non-responsiveness on the district’s part, TEA is unable to make a final determination concerning the severity of this allegation. Through a review of the documentation submitted, TEA test security staff did determine that campus testing coordinator Beverly Lockridge improperly trained test administrators to write students’ names on their test booklets and test booklet numbers on their answer documents. Ms. Lockridge further directed test administrators not to read aloud the section of the required, scripted directions that instruct examinees to perform those tasks. TEA does not discourage districts from implementing local measures designed to reduce or eliminate errors; however, consideration must be given to whether any of these measures contradict existing test procedures. All tests must be administered in strict accordance with the instructions contained in the test administrator manuals, and no individual may change, alter, or modify scripted test directions.

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Thank you for your district’s report regarding a possible testing irregularity that occurred during state-mandated testing. Test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator



Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100722103 Campus: Cesar Chavez Learning Center Person Responsible: Jamie Davis Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Incident Description:

Test administrator Jamie Davis inappropriately recorded notes about the secure content of the grade TAKS mathematics test, then later allowed students in two separate classes to ask her questions about test items they had struggled with on the test. She wrote the items on the board and engaged these classes in conversation about the assessment in a post-test review, solving the test items and asking the students to approximate their scores. In her statement, Ms. Davis confirmed the discussion of at least 40 confidential test items but asserted that she was unaware that she was not permitted to discuss the assessment once the test session had been completed. She further declared that she had failed to thoroughly read her manual and stated that both her teacher’s assistant and a special education teacher were present during the discussions, yet neither individual expressed concern about or attempted to intervene in the activity. The district report did not include statements from these individuals. Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations. Ms. Davis affirmed when she signed the Oath of Test Security that she had undergone training and had read, understood, and complied with the procedures governing this assessment. The contents of secure test booklets and student responses are considered secure materials at all times. Test administration procedures do not permit test administrators to take notes on secure test items during a state-mandated assessment or discuss this confidential test content at any time; doing so can compromise the validity of the test administration and the students’ scores. Ms. Davis’ admitted actions gave her access to confidential test content, including possible field-test items that might appear on future versions of the assessment, and were clearly prohibited.

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Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,



January 9, 2013 Mike Miles, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Receipt of Documentation Dear Mr. Miles: This correspondence acknowledges receipt of the following incident report which was submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA):

Incident ID: 111122101 Campus: Emmett J. Conrad High School

Administration

Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: Multiple

Incident Description: Dallas ISD was notified by TEA in October 2011 of complaint that Campus Testing Coordinator (CTC) [first name unknown] Mayo and District Testing Coordinator (DTC) Evelyn Reed were not responsive to concerns had raised in the summer of 2011 regarding Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills–Alternative (TAKS–Alt) test results. Specifically, had reported to CTC Mayo and DTC Reed belief that the scores noted on Confidential Score Report were not accurate or reflective of abilities and may have been falsified or inflated. further reported that had requested but had not been provided by

teacher/TAKS–Alt test administrator, Connie Gibbs Toczik, the official documentation forms supporting the high observation scores in mathematics and reading that are required to be maintained by the campus. In November 2011, Karen Byers submitted an online incident report form to TEA related to this matter, but it did not include the required statements from the individuals involved or a determination regarding the validity of the TAKS–Alt results attributed to The description in the report indicated only that Ms. Mayo and Ms. Gibbs were now at other schools, Ms. Gibbs was on maternity leave, and the current CTC at Emmett J. Conrad High School affirmed that there were no TAKS-ALT papers/forms from Spring 2011 in classroom or cumulative folders. In December 2011, TEA contacted Ms. Byers to inquire about the required documentation and information that had not been included with the online submission. Ms. Byer responded only that Ms. Gibbs Toczik was still on maternity leave and that two other employees had not yet provided statements. Ms. Byers subsequently sent an email update on 1/31/12 indicating that Ms. Gibbs Toczik had changed names, switched schools, and then taken a long leave of absence, making it difficult to obtain a statement. The email did not include any information regarding the status of the district’s investigation into the alleged inflated or falsified TAKS–Alt results or the statements that were to be obtained from the other involved individuals.

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No other contact or updates from the district were received by TEA, and in October 2012 another follow-up call was placed to Ms. Byers requesting the missing information and documentation. No response was received, and a written request was then sent to DTC Robert Mount asking for a statement from test administrator Connie Gibbs Toczik regarding the required observation forms that would substantiate statements from any other individual involved in or possessing knowledge of this potential irregularity, and the district’s determination in this matter. The request also included a ten-day timeframe to provide the requested information and a notification that the district’s superintendent would be contacted for assistance in the event that a response to this request was not received. On December 18, 2012, an email was received from DTC Mount indicating that, “The Dallas ISD’s Office of Test Security has been unable to obtain a statement from Connie Gibbs Toczik or any other information pertinent to [th]is incident. Therefore, the Office of test security has closed the investigation with a determination of ‘Unfounded Procedural Violation with a lack of supporting evidence.’” As a result of the district’s inability to obtain and provide the requested, required supporting documentation and information, TEA is unable to determine whether or to what extent Connie Gibbs Toczik or Emmett J. Conrad High School personnel participated in any testing irregularity. The documentation provided to TEA did not include sufficient information on which to base any conclusion in this matter beyond the reported absence of required TAKS–Alt observation forms. It is also not known whether the district has resolved this matter with

Thank you for your district’s report regarding a possible testing irregularity that occurred during state-mandated testing. The TEA Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Lisa Cottle Director, Student Assessment Test Administration cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator


December 19, 2012 Mike Miles, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491

Subject: Response to Serious Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Miles: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 120202112 Campus: Highland Meadows Elementary Person Responsible: Araceli Been Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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May 24, 2012 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 120222102 Campus: Skyline High School Person Responsible: Chad Bradford Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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May 24, 2012 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 120222103 Campus: Billy Earl Dade Middle School


The Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the above report and is closing this record with no further action. Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly in the future and that materials are handled appropriately. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,

Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator


A09-0102

DATE: February 1, 2011 TO: Dr. Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent


FROM: Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration SUBJECT: Undocumented Testing Incidents This correspondence acknowledges incidents that may have occurred in your district during the March, April and June 2009 administrations of the state assessment program. They were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as potential testing violations; however, our records indicate that your district did not respond to one or more Student Assessment Security Task Force (STF) requests to provide clarifying information and/or did not fulfill its obligation to submit the required incident reports and documentation as stipulated by assessment procedures. The following incidents were reported by telephone to TEA:

1. Incident ID: S904131109 Campus: Emmett J. Conrad High School


Description of Incident as Reported: A test administrator observed, but didn't prevent, from on the grade

English language arts assessment.

2. Incident ID: S905281533 Campus: Barbara Jordan Elementary


Description of Incident as Reported: Testing documents were returned late to the district testing coordinator.

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3. Incident ID: S905281538 Campus: Ben Milam Elementary



4. Incident ID: S905281542 Campus: Daniel Webster Elementary



5. Incident ID: S906160854 Campus: David G. Burnet Elementary


Description of Incident as Reported: An e-mail was received on 4/13/09, alleging that students had misbehaved during the test but the test administrator had done nothing but read magazines. The principal was notified, but has taken no action.

6. Incident ID: S907011418 Campus: Casa View Elementary

Administration Month: June Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics

Description of Incident as Reported: (

State guidelines for reporting testing irregularities are clearly outlined in the 2009 District and Campus Coordinator Manual. As of the date of this letter, the STF has been unable to obtain compliance from your district through the receipt of written documentation and/or clarification and cannot confirm the occurrence and/or the nature and severity of the above incidents. The STF, therefore, is recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Ms. Evelyn Reed, District Testing Coordinator


A10-2100

DATE: November 21, 2011 TO: Alan King, Interim Superintendent


FROM: Eric Moore Director of Test Security SUBJECT: Unreported Testing Incident Non-Compliance with TEA Request Insufficient Documentation This correspondence acknowledges one or more incidents that may have occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. Information regarding one incident was included in documentation associated with another potential testing violation; however, our records indicate that your district did not fulfill its obligation to submit the required online incident report as stipulated by assessment procedures. Campus: W.W. Samuell High School


Description of Incident as Reported: The district testing coordinator was notified by TEA of an allegation, made in January 2011 by a teacher at W.W. Samuell High School, that associate principal Felicia Johnson had removed TAKS testing materials from the campus during the past three years and had tampered with them. In response, the district coordinator submitted documentation and included an unsigned, undated statement from Michael T-K Dang, who identified himself as an associate principal during the years in question. Mr. Dang asserted that all test materials had been kept in a secure location with limited access and at no time were they removed from the campus. In her statement, Ms. Johnson also denied that any removal of materials or tampering had occurred. She declared that the accusation against her was retaliatory in nature and cited her observation of a mathematics teacher/test administrator as he allegedly viewed a secure test booklet during his 2011 grade 10 TAKS mathematics test session. The accused teacher’s statements and written reprimand were included in support of - TEA assumes - Ms. Johnson’s denial of tampering. However, the mathematics teacher’s statement reflects his assertion that he did not view the booklet. This conflict was not resolved, by way of a clear district determination requested by TEA, in the information forwarded by the district, nor was the required corresponding online incident report form submitted to record the teacher’s alleged viewing of the test booklet. Further, the district testing coordinator did not provide TEA with the requested district determination regarding Felicia Johnson and the original tampering allegation made against her.

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As of the date of this letter, the Student Assessment Division has requested but has been unable to obtain full compliance or additional information from your district. State guidelines for reporting, documenting, and submitting findings concerning known and alleged testing irregularities are clearly outlined in the TEST SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS section of the District and Campus Coordinator Manual. TEA is unable to determine the extent to which any testing irregularity occurred and is closing these cases with no further action. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator


C09-0200

December 22, 2010 Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Hinojosa: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April, May, June and July 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 905181043 Campus: Amelia Earhart Learning Center


2. Incident ID: 904211434 Campus: Annie Webb Blanton Elementary School


3. Incident ID: 906161116 Campus: Bayles Elementary


4. Incident ID: 906030852 Campus: Cesar Chavez Learning Center


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5. Incident ID: 906030836 Campus: Fred F. Florence Middle School


6. Incident ID: 906161107 Campus: Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy


7. Incident ID: 906020847 Campus: Hillcrest High School




9. Incident ID: 905181352 Campus: J.L. Long Middle School


10. Incident ID: 100114151 Campus: James Madison High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple

11. Incident ID: 906040834 Campus: Justin F. Kimball High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: English Language Arts

12. Incident ID: 905191359 Campus: Learning Alternative Center for Empowering Youth


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Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Multiple

14. Incident ID: 905181057 Campus: Lenore Kirk Hall Elementary


15. Incident ID: 905191032 Campus: Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School


16. Incident ID: 906031748 Campus: Martha Turner Reilly Elementary


17. Incident ID: 904211508 Campus: Moises E. Molina High School


18. Incident ID: 905261140 Campus: North Dallas High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: English Language Arts

19. Incident ID: 905181446 Campus: Oliver Wendell Holmes Humanities/Communications


20. Incident ID: 905191015 Campus: Oliver Wendell Holmes Humanities/Communications


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21. Incident ID: 905261229 Campus: Robert T. Hill Middle School


22. Incident ID: 906090906 Campus: Skyline High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAAS Subject: Mathematics

23. Incident ID: 905191100 Campus: Stephen C. Foster Elementary


24. Incident ID: 906021709 Campus: Stevens Park Elementary


25. Incident ID: 906161641 Campus: A Maceo Smith High School


26. Incident ID: 906041604 Campus: Anson Jones Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Multiple

27. Incident ID: 906081614 Campus: Dan D. Rogers Elementary


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28. Incident ID: 906111602 Campus: E.B. Comstock Middle School


29. Incident ID: 906090821 Campus: Franklin D. Roosevelt High School




31. Incident ID: 906090958 Campus: Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary








35. Incident ID: 906090853 Campus: J.W. Ray Learning Center


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36. Incident ID: 906081537 Campus: L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary


37. Incident ID: 904291345 Campus: Nancy Moseley Elementary




39. Incident ID: 906181036 Campus: Onesimo Hernandez Elementary


40. Incident ID: 906081545 Campus: Raul Quintanilla Sr. Middle School


41. Incident ID: 906081520 Campus: Sam Tasby Middle School




43. Incident ID: 905281510 Campus: Stephen C. Foster Elementary


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44. Incident ID: 905281452 Campus: Sudie L. Williams Elementary


45. Incident ID: 906090835 Campus: Thomas J. Rusk Middle School


46. Incident ID: 906091104 Campus: William B. Travis Acdmy/Vngrd for Academically Tag


47. Incident ID: 906041550 Campus: Winnetka Elementary


48. Incident ID: 906081558 Campus: Louise Wolff Kahn Elementary

Administration Month: May Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics

49. Incident ID: 908041550 Campus: Leila P. Cowart Elementary

Administration Month: June Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics

50. Incident ID: 908051118 Campus: Margaret B. Henderson Elementary


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51. Incident ID: 908051127 Campus: Margaret B. Henderson Elementary

Administration Month: July Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading


Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Evelyn Reed, District Testing Coordinator


C09-0807

January 14, 2011 Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Hinojosa: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program. They were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities; however, our records indicate that your district did not respond to one or more requests to provide clarifying information and/or did not fulfill its obligation to submit the required supporting documentation as stipulated by assessment procedures. Therefore, the Student Assessment Division’s Security Task Force is unable to arrive at a final determination concerning the submissions and is closing the below reports with no further action.



2. Incident ID: 906091130 Campus: H. Grady Spruce High School


Districts are required to implement the state-mandated testing program in strict accordance with prescribed procedures, including providing TEA with the requisite documentation and statements when an irregularity has occurred. Please take any steps necessary to make certain that assessments are administered correctly and materials are handled appropriately, and that, in the future, district personnel respond to TEA inquiries and provide the necessary information needed to resolve these matters.

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C10-0260

January 19, 2011 Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Hinojosa: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2009 and January, March, April and May 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 100726116 Campus: Daniel Webster Elementary

Administration Month: October Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Multiple

2. Incident ID: 100726114 Campus: Ewell D. Walker Middle School


3. Incident ID: 100726113 Campus: Harry C. Withers Elementary


4. Incident ID: 100726111 Campus: J.W. Ray Learning Center


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6. Incident ID: 912161425 Campus: Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary


7. Incident ID: 100726112 Campus: R.L. Thornton Elementary


8. Incident ID: 100323110 Campus: Thomas Jefferson High School

Administration Month: October Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics

9. Incident ID: 100430320 Campus: School of Science and Engineering

Administration Month: January Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts

10. Incident ID: 100406113 Campus: Anne Frank Elementary


11. Incident ID: 100521118 Campus: Booker T. Washington SPVA Magnet


12. Incident ID: 100624107 Campus: Charles Rice Learning Center


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13. Incident ID: 100406140 Campus: Clinton P. Russell Elementary


14. Incident ID: 100713110 Campus: Edwin J Kiest Elementary


15. Incident ID: 100503181 Campus: H I Holland El at Lisbon


16. Incident ID: 100407142 Campus: H. Grady Spruce High School




18. Incident ID: 100513195 Campus: Jill Stone El at Vickery Meadow


19. Incident ID: 100713111 Campus: Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary


20. Incident ID: 100427225 Campus: John B. Hood Middle School

Administration Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject:

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21. Incident ID: 100406155 Campus: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary


22. Incident ID: 100427318 Campus: Julian T. Saldivar Elementary


23. Incident ID: 100408155 Campus: L.G. Pinkston High School


24. Incident ID: 100408172 Campus: L.G. Pinkston High School


25. Incident ID: 100521113 Campus: L.O. Donald Elementary






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29. Incident ID: 101026109 Campus: S.S. Conner Elementary




31. Incident ID: 101015101 Campus: Seagoville High School


32. Incident ID: 100622123 Campus: Seagoville Middle School




34. Incident ID: 100622114 Campus: South Oak Cliff High School


35. Incident ID: 101018104 Campus: Sunset High School


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36. Incident ID: 100526152 Campus: Thomas C. Marsh Middle School




38. Incident ID: 100505273 Campus: Trinidad Garza Early College High School at Mountain View


39. Incident ID: 100713109 Campus: W.A. Blair Elementary






42. Incident ID: 100608103 Campus: Adelle Turner Elementary


43. Incident ID: 100430379 Campus: Anne Frank Elementary


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44. Incident ID: 100629134 Campus: B.H. Macon Elementary


45. Incident ID: 100607163 Campus: Benjamin Franklin Middle School


46. Incident ID: 100617103 Campus: Benjamin Franklin Middle School


47. Incident ID: 101014102 Campus: Bryan Adams High School


48. Incident ID: 100608143 Campus: Charles Rice Learning Center

Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Multiple

49. Incident ID: 100617107 Campus: D.A. Hulcy Middle School


50. Incident ID: 100630137 Campus: David W. Carter High School


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51. Incident ID: 100607143 Campus: E.B. Comstock Middle School


52. Incident ID: 100628127 Campus: Ewell D. Walker Middle School


53. Incident ID: 100630159 Campus: F.P. Caillet Elementary




55. Incident ID: 100526117 Campus: Francisco Medrano Middle School


56. Incident ID: 100629116 Campus: Franklin D. Roosevelt High School






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60. Incident ID: 100615106 Campus: George W. Truett Elementary


61. Incident ID: 100607140 Campus: Gilbert Cuellar Sr Elementary


62. Incident ID: 100615102 Campus: Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School






65. Incident ID: 100607145 Campus: Hector P. Garcia Middle School

Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Mathematics

66. Incident ID: 100617105 Campus: Henry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy


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67. Incident ID: 100630136 Campus: Hospital/Homebound


68. Incident ID: 100426112 Campus: Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary






71. Incident ID: 100615108 Campus: John B. Hood Middle School


72. Incident ID: 100607156 Campus: John F. Peeler Elementary


73. Incident ID: 100521151 Campus: John Ireland Elementary


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74. Incident ID: 100607153 Campus: Julius Dorsey Elementary



Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Social Studies



77. Incident ID: 101019112 Campus: L.V. Stockard Middle School


78. Incident ID: 100618105 Campus: Larry G. Smith Elementary


79. Incident ID: 100608150 Campus: Leila P. Cowart Elementary


80. Incident ID: 100629132 Campus: Martha Turner Reilly Elementary


81. Incident ID: 100617122 Campus: Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary


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84. Incident ID: 100614125 Campus: Obadiah Knight Elementary


85. Incident ID: 100608136 Campus: Paul L. Dunbar Learning Center


86. Incident ID: 100521152 Campus: Pleasant Grove Elementary


87. Incident ID: 100615105 Campus: S.S. Conner Elementary




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90. Incident ID: 100607165 Campus: Sarah Zumwalt Middle School






93. Incident ID: 100525138 Campus: Sequoyah Learning Center








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Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Reading

100. Incident ID: 100628132 Campus: T.G. Terry Elementary


101. Incident ID: 100628133 Campus: T.G. Terry Elementary


102. Incident ID: 100503287 Campus: Thomas A. Edison Middle School Learning Center






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Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Science



110. Incident ID: 100628129 Campus: W.H. Adamson High School


111. Incident ID: 100614107 Campus: W.H. Gaston Middle School


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112. Incident ID: 101026111 Campus: W.W. Samuell High School


113. Incident ID: 100526121 Campus: Whitney M. Young Jr. Elementary


114. Incident ID: 100628122 Campus: William L. Cabell Elementary



Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading

116. Incident ID: 101027102 Campus: George W. Truett Elementary

Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Multiple

117. Incident ID: 100622101 Campus: Maria Moreno Elementary


118. Incident ID: 101022103 Campus: William L. Cabell Elementary



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C10-0874

March 11, 2011 Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Hinojosa: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the May and October 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 100614121 Campus: Central Elementary

Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple

2. Incident ID: 101102106 Campus: Robert T. Hill Middle School



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C11-0108

May 5, 2011 Michael Hinojosa, Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Hinojosa: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2009 and March, April, May and July 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:





3. Incident ID: 100624130 Campus: Emmett J. Conrad High School


4. Incident ID: 100624132 Campus: Emmett J. Conrad High School


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5. Incident ID: 100305000 Campus: Pearl C. Anderson Middle School Learning Center








9. Incident ID: 100504000 Campus: School Community Guidance Center





Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: EOC Subject: Multiple

12. Incident ID: 100624000 Campus: William Lipscomb Elementary


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Administration Month: July Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Science


Administration Month: July Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple




C11-0329

September 23, 2011 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the February and April 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110406137 Campus: Sudie L. Williams Elementary

Administration Month: February Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Reading






C11-0889

October 14, 2011 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 100608157 Campus: W.A. Blair Elementary





C11-0962

November 21, 2011 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the October 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 111028117 Campus: Seagoville High School

Administration Month: October Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts




C11-1299

May 24, 2012 Alan King, Interim Superintendent Dallas Independent School District 3700 Ross Avenue Dallas, Texas 75204-5491 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. King: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the April 2012 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 120410201 Campus: Boude Storey Middle School



Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Robert Mount, District Testing Coordinator


Dallas Barbara Jordan Elementary S110224109-057905133 Final Determination: The information/documentation reflects that the accused teacher denies having provided confidential test content to another district employee. According to the DTC, the principal also asserted that there had been no breach at McNair. The test administration director wants us to close this record given the non-responsiveness from the district and that there's nothing left that we can pursue. Record closed.

Dallas Ronald E. McNair Elementary S110228116-057905264 Final Determination: The information/documentation reflects that the accused teacher denies having provided confidential test content to another district employee. According to the DTC, the principal also asserted that there had been no breach at McNair. The test administration director wants us to close this record given the non-responsiveness from the district and that there's nothing left that we can pursue. Record closed.

Dallas Rufus C. Burleson Elementary S110401113-057905117 Final Determination: No response from the district was received by TEA in regards to the anonymous report by Per the test administration director, she does not believe there is enough here to pursue, and she wants us to close this record. Record closed.

Dallas Seagoville Middle School S110511132-057905069 Final Determination: No response from the district was received by TEA in regards to the anonymous report made through the Dallas ISD EP website. The test administration director wants us to close this record since we received no response from the district to our multiple requests for follow-up information. Record closed.

October 21, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the March 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100412150 Campus: Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School Person Responsible: Gayla Dawson Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Mrs. Sara Arispe, District Testing Coordinator



Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the March 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100412155 Campus: Western Hills High School Person Responsible: William Rock Violation: Discussing secure test content Administration Month: March Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100420113 Campus: James Middle School Person Responsible: Trena Guidry-Tuck Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100420179 Campus: Eastern Hills Elementary Person Responsible: William Osborne Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Incident Description:

In April 2010, test administrator William Osborne violated state-mandated testing procedures when he enforced students’ use of testing strategies and may have provided examinees with unallowable assistance during the grade TAKS mathematics and reading assessments. In their statements, students wrote that Mr. Osborne had assisted them by

while statements submitted by other examinees and test session monitors reflect that these individuals did not observe him assist any student. Mr. Osborne confirmed in writing that he had indicated by touching students’ test materials that they were to show evidence of working out their answers to test questions; however, he denied helping any examinee. The TAKS test administrator manual clearly defines the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and Mr. Osborne affirmed when he signed the Oath of Test Security that he had undergone training and had read, understood, and complied with the procedures governing these assessments. Test administration procedures do not permit test administrators to direct students to use strategies during a state-mandated assessment. Doing so can compromise the validity of the test administration and the students’ scores. Further, the contents of secure test booklets and student responses are considered secure materials and may not be viewed at any time without specific authorization. Mr. Osborne’s admitted actions were prohibited and may have led to an appearance of impropriety.


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Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,




Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100514142 Campus: Lowery Road Person Responsible: Lawrence Williams Violation: Providing unallowable reading assistance Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100514158 Campus: Meadowbrook Middle School Person Responsible: Carolyn Dancy Violation: Solving secure test items Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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September 30, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100517106 Campus: Hubbard Elementary Person Responsible: Robert Byrd Violation: Unallowable reading assistance Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the October 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 101110101 Campus: Trimble Technical High School Person Responsible: Kathy Williams Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: October Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the October 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 101110102 Campus: North Side High School Person Responsible: Mary Jian Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: October Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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May 24, 2012 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the March 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110311284 Campus: New Lives School Persons Responsible: Melissa Stripling, Jeretta Henderson, and Maria Bishop Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: March Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Lisa Cottle Director, Student Assessment Test Administration cc: Mrs. Sara Arispe, District Testing Coordinator


November 21, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110420115 Campus: Rosemont Middle School Person Responsible: Tracey Mince Violation: Discussing secure test content Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110428153 Campus: Manuel Jara Elementary Person Responsible: Angela Lee, Matthew Aguirre Violation: Discussing secure test content Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110517140 Campus: Rosemont 6th Grade Person Responsible: Juan Escamilla Violation: Providing unallowable reading assistance Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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December 20, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110517174 Campus: Oaklawn Elementary Person Responsible: Maria Sosa Violations: Unauthorized viewing and discussion of secure test content Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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DATE: November 21, 2011 TO: Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent

Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010


Incident ID: 110601187 Campus: Dunbar High School

Administration

Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple

Incident Description: TEA notified Fort Worth ISD of allegations of assistance made by a former teacher in 2011. The teacher asserted that several individuals had assisted examinees during TAKS mathematics test administrations in several grades in 2010. The district provided to TEA statements and information reflecting its determination that the allegations could not be substantiated.

Thank you for your district’s report regarding a possible testing irregularity that occurred during state-mandated testing. Test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. cc: Mrs. Sara Arispe, District Testing Coordinator


December 19, 2012 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Serious Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 120310205 Campus: Dolores Huerta Elementary Person Responsible: Eddie Arrellano Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Incident Description:

Test administrator Eddie Arrellano was accused in 2012 of assisting the grade students to whom he had administered the April 2011 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) mathematics test by

he denied the allegations. The district subsequently submitted findings that substantiated the allegations based on interviews with the students and a review of their written statements. TEA test security staff conducted a materials inspection of these students’ tests and compared the findings to information and claims in student statements. Specifically,

Test security staff has determined that Eddie Arellano did communicate with students in a way that went beyond what is permitted by stipulated testing procedures and deviated from the required, scripted test directions that are spoken to examinees during a test session. These actions may have given an appearance of assisting students.


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December 6, 2012 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Serious Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the March 2012 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 120404228 Campus: North Side High School Person Responsible: Annie Guadarrama Violations: Unauthorized viewing and discussion of secure test content Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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December 19, 2012 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Receipt of Documentation Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges receipt of the following incident report which was submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA):

Incident ID: 120509321 Campus: Meacham Middle School

Administration

Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject:

Incident Description: The district submitted an incident report with a determination that test administrator Kristen Malabayabas attempted to discuss with two colleagues the grade State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test but that the secure content of the test was not discussed or specifically viewed. In their statements, the two colleagues write that Ms. Malabayabas declared to them that she believed she was able to check completed tests or look them over when students turned them in. In her statement, Ms. Malabayabas denied that she had scrutinized the assessment and asserted that her words had been misinterpreted. Attempting to discuss confidential secure test content is not an irregularity; based on the information provided, TEA cannot determine whether Kristen Malabayabas did or did not engage in unauthorized viewing or discussion or whether any irregularity occurred.



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February 15, 2013 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010

Subject: Response to Serious Testing Irregularity Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2012 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 120515119 Campus: Ridglea Hills Elementary Person Responsible: Ann Rossberg, Jennifer Bass Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Incident Description:

Grade teachers Ann Rossberg and Jennifer Bass inappropriately solicited confidential April 2012 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) grade test information from their students during the week following the administration of this assessment. Specifically, both teachers implemented a lesson plan created by Ms. Rossberg that involved instructing their students to write down from memory the secure STAAR test items that the students believed had been difficult and easy. This error was discovered when Fort Worth ISD investigated the classroom activity after it was reported to the district by TEA assumes that both Ms. Rossberg and Ms. Bass were trained and oathed test administrators who had participated in 2012 STAAR testing. Documentation provided for review reflects that Ann Rossberg’s lesson plan included the topic titled “STAAR testing evaluation” along with instructions to “Write what you thought was hardest and easiest question .” She asserted in her written statement that she had submitted the lesson plan to an unspecified individual and had received no feedback indicating any problems with it. The district report did not include information regarding who reviewed or approved this lesson or failed to recognize its inappropriate nature. Ms. Rossberg further declared that she understood state testing rules and claimed that she did not compromise those rules. Jennifer Bass confirmed in her statement that she followed the lesson plan, but she did not clarify why she believed this activity was permitted. Both individuals wrote that they were trying to prepare future students for

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The test administrator manual clearly stipulates that no person may view, reveal, or discuss the contents of a secure test booklet before, during, or after a test administration unless specifically authorized to do so. The actions of Ann Rossberg and Jennifer Bass in soliciting this information from examinees gave them unauthorized access to secure test content, including field-test items that could appear on future versions of the grade STAAR assessment.

Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,



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December 22, 2010 Melody A. Johnson, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Johnson: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 904101521 Campus: Arlington Heights High School


2. Incident ID: 904101531 Campus: Burton Hill Elementary


3. Incident ID: 904101056 Campus: Carroll Peak Elementary


4. Incident ID: 904101044 Campus: Charles Nash Elementary


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5. Incident ID: 904101526 Campus: Daggett Montessori

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Multiple

6. Incident ID: 904101421 Campus: Detention Center


7. Incident ID: 904101217 Campus: Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School



Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Other

9. Incident ID: 904101224 Campus: Dunbar High School


10. Incident ID: 904101540 Campus: Dunbar Middle School


11. Incident ID: 904101155 Campus: East Handley Elementary


12. Incident ID: 905051058 Campus: Eastern Hills Elementary


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13. Incident ID: 904101518 Campus: Elder Middle School


14. Incident ID: 904101145 Campus: Insights Learning Center


15. Incident ID: 905120900 Campus: Kirkpatrick Middle School


16. Incident ID: 904101019 Campus: Lowery Road


17. Incident ID: 904100946 Campus: Meadowbrook Middle School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Multiple

18. Incident ID: 904101009 Campus: Middle Level Learning Center


19. Incident ID: 904101533 Campus: New Lives School


20. Incident ID: 904101059 Campus: North Side High School


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21. Incident ID: 904220842 Campus: Oscar Dean Wyatt High School






24. Incident ID: 904101214 Campus: Polytechnic High School


25. Incident ID: 904101133 Campus: Riverside Applied Learning Center


26. Incident ID: 904091653 Campus: Rosemont Middle School


27. Incident ID: 904100919 Campus: South Hills Elementary


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28. Incident ID: 904101558 Campus: South Hills High School




30. Incident ID: 904101523 Campus: Stripling Middle School


31. Incident ID: 904101115 Campus: Tier 1 Dunbar 6 DAEP Middle School


32. Incident ID: 904101140 Campus: Tier 1 Dunbar 6 DAEP Middle School


33. Incident ID: 904101515 Campus: Tier 1 Rosemont DAEP Middle School


34. Incident ID: 904101050 Campus: Washington Heights Elementary


35. Incident ID: 905041557 Campus: Western Hills High School


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37. Incident ID: 904101103 Campus: Women's Haven


38. Incident ID: 904101543 Campus: Worth Heights Elementary


39. Incident ID: 904291638 Campus: Bruce Shulkey Elementary


40. Incident ID: 906091553 Campus: Forest Oak Middle School


41. Incident ID: 906091529 Campus: Hubbard Elementary


42. Incident ID: 906091541 Campus: Hubbard Elementary


43. Incident ID: 906091531 Campus: J.T. Stevens Elementary


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44. Incident ID: 906091454 Campus: Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program


45. Incident ID: 906091539 Campus: Leonard 6th Grade


46. Incident ID: 907021750 Campus: Leonard Middle School


47. Incident ID: 906091537 Campus: Meacham Middle School


48. Incident ID: 906091448 Campus: Mitchell Boulevard Elementary


49. Incident ID: 906091458 Campus: Moore M.H. Elementary




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51. Incident ID: 906091527 Campus: Paschal High School




53. Incident ID: 906091534 Campus: Rufino Mendoza Elementary


54. Incident ID: 906091546 Campus: Tier 1 North Side DAEP High School


55. Incident ID: 906091535 Campus: Wedgwood Middle School





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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Mrs. Sara Arispe, District Testing Coordinator


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January 14, 2011 Melody A. Johnson, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Johnson: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program. They were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities; however, our records indicate that your district did not respond to one or more requests to provide clarifying information and/or did not fulfill its obligation to submit the required supporting documentation as stipulated by assessment procedures. Therefore, the Student Assessment Division’s Security Task Force is unable to arrive at a final determination concerning the submissions and is closing the below reports with no further action.



2. Incident ID: 904101208 Campus: Handley Middle School


3. Incident ID: 904101158 Campus: Morningside Middle School


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4. Incident ID: 904101041 Campus: South Hi Mount Elementary


5. Incident ID: 904101123 Campus: Success High School


6. Incident ID: 906091555 Campus: Rosemont 6th Grade





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December 15, 2010 Melody A. Johnson, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Incident Report Dear Dr. Johnson: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April and May 2010 test administrations of the state assessment program. The following incidents were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA):



Incident Description: The campus coordinator did not follow stipulated assessment procedures when she wrote examinees’ names on TAKS test booklets in the space reserved for students to complete this activity as they are administered the tests. Further, the coordinator also wrote and bubbled in the corresponding booklet number on each student’s answer document. TEA does not discourage districts from implementing local policies designed to reduce or eliminate test distribution errors; however, these measures should not conflict with existing, required assessment procedures. Procedures for administering TAKS tests are clearly outlined in the test administration manuals, where scripted instructions specifically direct test administrators to tell examinees that they will write their names on their booklets and their booklet numbers on their answer documents and monitor students as they complete these activities. All tests must be administered in strict accordance with the instructions contained in these manuals, and no individual may change, alter, modify, or circumvent the scripted test directions.

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2. Incident ID: 100602111 Campus: Diamond Hill Elementary


Incident Description: The campus coordinator did not follow stipulated assessment procedures when she wrote examinees’ names on their grade TAKS reading retest booklets and bubbled in the corresponding booklet number on each student’s answer document, activities that are reserved for students as they are administered TAKS assessments. Although requested, a letter from this individual clarifying her actions was not provided to TEA for review. TEA does not discourage districts from implementing local policies designed to reduce or eliminate test distribution errors; however, consideration must be given to whether any of these measures would contradict or deviate from existing assessment procedures. Procedures for administering TAKS tests are clearly outlined in the test administration manuals, where scripted instructions specifically direct test administrators to tell examinees that they will write their names on their booklets and their booklet numbers on their answer documents. All tests must be administered in strict accordance with the instructions contained in the test administrator manuals, and no individual may change, alter, or modify the scripted test directions.

The Student Assessment Security Task Force has completed its review of the above incidents and is recommending no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,



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January 19, 2011 Melody A. Johnson, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Johnson: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2009 and March, April, May and June 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:



2. Incident ID: 100412109 Campus: Eastern Hills High School


3. Incident ID: 100412131 Campus: Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program




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5. Incident ID: 100412129 Campus: Assessment Center


6. Incident ID: 100412133 Campus: Benbrook Elementary


7. Incident ID: 100412153 Campus: Children's Medical Center






10. Incident ID: 100412128 Campus: Harlean Beal Elementary




12. Incident ID: 100412145 Campus: Metro Opportunity School


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21. Incident ID: 100420180 Campus: Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center


22. Incident ID: 100420181 Campus: Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center


23. Incident ID: 100517103 Campus: Amon Carter-Riverside High School


24. Incident ID: 100420117 Campus: Applied Learning Academy


25. Incident ID: 100517108 Campus: Bill J. Elliott Elementary






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28. Incident ID: 100419185 Campus: Daggett Elementary










33. Incident ID: 100514176 Campus: De Zavala Elementary






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36. Incident ID: 100514156 Campus: Edward Briscoe Elementary


37. Incident ID: 100514165 Campus: Glencrest 6th Grade School






40. Incident ID: 100514167 Campus: Harlean Beal Elementary


41. Incident ID: 100514154 Campus: International Newcomer Academy




43. Incident ID: 100419187 Campus: James Middle School


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44. Incident ID: 100514145 Campus: Leonard Middle School


45. Incident ID: 100514170 Campus: Luella Merrett Elementary


46. Incident ID: 100420121 Campus: Meadowbrook Elementary










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51. Incident ID: 100510167 Campus: New Lives School




53. Incident ID: 100514157 Campus: Sam Rosen Elementary


54. Incident ID: 100420115 Campus: Seminary Hills Park Elementary


55. Incident ID: 100514146 Campus: South Hi Mount Elementary




57. Incident ID: 100420118 Campus: Waverly Park Elementary




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62. Incident ID: 100609111 Campus: Bridge Assoc



Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: EOC Subject: Biology

64. Incident ID: 100628121 Campus: Seminary Hills Park Elementary

Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple

65. Incident ID: 100609112 Campus: South Hills Elementary

Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Reading



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68. Incident ID: 100709124 Campus: Greenbriar Elementary

Administration Month: June Year: 2010 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Multiple

69. Incident ID: 100709120 Campus: Westcreek Elementary

Administration Month: June Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple




C10-0886

March 11, 2011 Melody A. Johnson, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Johnson: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2010 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 101110105 Campus: Solutions





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C11-0392

September 23, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April, May, June and July 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:



2. Incident ID: 110311164 Campus: Bridge Assoc




4. Incident ID: 110311134 Campus: David K. Sellars Elementary


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10. Incident ID: 110311130 Campus: Glen Park Elementary






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14. Incident ID: 110311132 Campus: Richard J. Wilson Elementary


15. Incident ID: 110311125 Campus: Riverside Middle School

Administration Month: March Year: 2011 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject:



17. Incident ID: 110311140 Campus: Southwest High School








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22. Incident ID: 110517130 Campus: Applied Learning Academy


23. Incident ID: 110428134 Campus: Carroll Peak Elementary




25. Incident ID: 110517190 Campus: Clifford Davis Elementary


26. Incident ID: 110420109 Campus: Como Elementary


27. Incident ID: 110420112 Campus: Como Elementary


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28. Incident ID: 110516146 Campus: Daggett Middle School






31. Incident ID: 110502116 Campus: Detention Center










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39. Incident ID: 110517138 Campus: Glencrest 6th Grade School




41. Incident ID: 110517165 Campus: Hazel Harvey Peace Elementary


42. Incident ID: 110517114 Campus: James Middle School




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46. Incident ID: 110517157 Campus: McLean 6th Grade


47. Incident ID: 110517166 Campus: McRae Elementary






50. Incident ID: 110517170 Campus: Morningside Elementary


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52. Incident ID: 110420106 Campus: Natha Howell Elementary














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Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Science

63. Incident ID: 110517186 Campus: Tanglewood Elementary






66. Incident ID: 110420103 Campus: Western Hills Elementary


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67. Incident ID: 110517187 Campus: Western Hills Elementary




69. Incident ID: 110720107 Campus: Kirkpatrick Elementary




71. Incident ID: 110720114 Campus: Morningside Elementary



Administration Month: July Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: English Language Arts


Administration Month: July Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: English Language Arts


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October 21, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 100514153 Campus: David K. Sellars Elementary





C11-0970

November 21, 2011 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110517160 Campus: Benbrook Elementary


2. Incident ID: 110420114 Campus: Natha Howell Elementary



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February 17, 2012 Walter Dansby, Interim Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the March 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 110310199 Campus: Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2011 Grade: Test: Multiple Subject: Reading




C11-1362

May 24, 2012 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:


Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Multiple

2. Incident ID: 120419121 Campus: Bonnie Brae Elementary


3. Incident ID: 120430215 Campus: Boulevard Heights


4. Incident ID: 120418139 Campus: Bruce Shulkey Elementary


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5. Incident ID: 120508182 Campus: Burton Hill Elementary


6. Incident ID: 120418122 Campus: Christene C. Moss Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject:






Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Reading







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Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-L Subject: Mathematics



15. Incident ID: 120419108 Campus: George Clarke Elementary


16. Incident ID: 120419104 Campus: I.M. Terrell Elementary


17. Incident ID: 120419105 Campus: Insights Learning Center

Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Mathematics

18. Incident ID: 120418138 Campus: John T. White Elementary






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Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: English I Writing













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29. Incident ID: 120418120 Campus: Paschal High School


30. Incident ID: 120404232 Campus: Polytechnic High School




32. Incident ID: 120418121 Campus: S.S. Dillow Elementary



Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics

34. Incident ID: 120405127 Campus: Trimble Technical High School




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36. Incident ID: 120418142 Campus: Women's Haven




38. Incident ID: 120508178 Campus: Atwood McDonald Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject:

39. Incident ID: 120509314 Campus: Bonnie Brae Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Mathematics

40. Incident ID: 120509291 Campus: Clifford Davis Elementary


41. Incident ID: 120509290 Campus: George Clarke Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject:



43. Incident ID: 120509315 Campus: Helbing Elementary


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44. Incident ID: 120509331 Campus: I.M. Terrell Elementary


45. Incident ID: 120508218 Campus: International Newcomer Academy

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-L Subject: Mathematics











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52. Incident ID: 120508180 Campus: North Hi Mount Elementary



Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject:







57. Incident ID: 120509318 Campus: Rufino Mendoza Elementary


58. Incident ID: 120509305 Campus: Stripling Middle School


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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Mrs. Sara Arispe, District Testing Coordinator


C12-0169

August 31, 2012 Walter Dansby, Superintendent Fort Worth Independent School District 100 North University Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76107-3010 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Dansby: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the April and May 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:








Administration Month: May Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Biology

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Administration Month: May Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-L Subject: Algebra I


Administration Month: May Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: World Geography

7. Incident ID: 120605108 Campus: Trimble Technical High School



Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Mrs. Sara Arispe, District Testing Coordinator


May 24, 2012 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110521191 Campus: Grapevine Middle School Person Responsible: Ruth-Ann Jones Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Mathematics Incident Description:

Non-certified special education aide Alex King, under the supervision of campus testing coordinator Ruth-Ann Jones, inappropriately solved and marked responses to confidential test items contained in the secure booklet he and co-test administrator Judy Balunda were issued to conduct an oral administration of the 2011 grade TAKS Accommodated mathematics assessment. It was further identified through the district’s investigation that Ms. Balunda did not use the test administrator’s booklet for the oral administration and, instead, read directly from

test booklet. Statements reflect that Mr. King's actions were discovered when Ms. Balunda returned to the testing area to retrieve the test administrator’s booklet that she had failed to account for when checking in her materials. The documentation submitted does not address why Ms. Balunda did not notice Mr. King's actions at any time prior to collecting the test administrator’s booklet. Access to secure test content through an oral administration is granted solely to meet the needs of students who qualify for this type of accommodation. Test administrators are provided specific instructions for administering a test in this manner and are not permitted to deviate from these directions unless specifically authorized to do so. The directions do not authorize anyone other than examinees to respond to test items, and they do not permit test administrators to solve, analyze, or score the assessment items they have seen.


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Lisa Cottle Director, Student Assessment Test Administration cc: Dr. Karen Vance, District Testing Coordinator


903300933

November 1, 2010 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897 Subject: Incident Report Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the March 2009 test administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA):

Incident ID: 903300933 Campus: Colleyville Heritage High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Science

Incident Description: The campus coordinator did not issue to a test administrator the required needed to conduct an administration of the TAKS science assessment. According to the district testing coordinator, information pertaining to this irregularity surfaced during an investigation of another alleged impropriety at this campus. The district report indicates that the test administrator attempted to request the but was informed by the campus coordinator that it was not necessary due to the level of

scheduled to receive. The coordinator then inappropriately directed the test administrator to provide any test booklet. No information that addresses this error was included in the campus coordinator’s statement. Assessment procedures clearly stipulate that an must be issued to test administrators conducting

The Student Assessment Security Task Force has completed its review of the above incident and is recommending no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Dr. Karen Vance, District Testing Coordinator


C09-0309

December 22, 2010 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 903091655 Campus: Colleyville Heritage High School








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6. Incident ID: 905211701 Campus: Glenhope Elementary


7. Incident ID: 905121443 Campus: Cannon Elementary








11. Incident ID: 905121430 Campus: Grapevine High School


12. Incident ID: 905121432 Campus: Timberline Elementary


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C10-0364

January 19, 2011 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2009 and March and April 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 910291608 Campus: Grapevine Middle School


2. Incident ID: 100322142 Campus: Cross Timbers Middle School




4. Incident ID: 100322141 Campus: Dove Elementary


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8. Incident ID: 100520163 Campus: Grapevine Middle School


9. Incident ID: 100422127 Campus: Heritage Middle School





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C11-0430

September 23, 2011 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110510247 Campus: Colleyville Middle School


2. Incident ID: 110510245 Campus: Grapevine Elementary


3. Incident ID: 110510246 Campus: Silver Lake Elementary



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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Dr. Karen Vance, District Testing Coordinator


C11-1395

May 24, 2012 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:









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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Dr. Karen Vance, District Testing Coordinator


C12-0415

December 19, 2012 Robin Ryan, Superintendent Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District 3051 Ira East Woods Avenue Grapevine, Texas 76051-3897 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Dr. Ryan: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the December 2012 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 121206115 Campus: Grapevine High School

Administration Month: December Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Multiple


Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Dr. Gayle Smith, District Testing Coordinator


September 7, 2012 Dawson Orr, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75205-1061 Subject: Receipt of Documentation Dear Dr. Orr: This correspondence acknowledges receipt of the following incident report which was submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA):

Incident ID: 110531119 Campus: McCulloch Intermediate School

Administration

Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple


Lisa Cottle Director, Student Assessment Test Administration cc: Ms. Denise Beutel, District Testing Coordinator


November 21, 2011 Dawson Orr, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75205-1061

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Orr: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the May 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110602155 Campus: Highland Park High School Person Responsible: Temple Truax Violation: Discussing secure test content Administration Month: May Year: 2011 Grade: Test: STAAR-EOC Subject: World History Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Ms. Denise Beutel, District Testing Coordinator


C09-0339

December 22, 2010 Dawson Orr, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75205-1061 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Orr: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 903050955 Campus: Highland Park High School


2. Incident ID: 903051038 Campus: Highland Park Middle School




4. Incident ID: 905011218 Campus: Hyer Elementary


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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Ms. Denise Beutel, District Testing Coordinator


C10-0394

January 19, 2011 Dawson Orr, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75205-1061 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Orr: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 100701106 Campus: University Park Elementary





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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Ms. Denise Beutel, District Testing Coordinator


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January 19, 2011 Mike Brown, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District PO Box 30430 Amarillo, Texas 79120-0430 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Brown: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:






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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Ms. Janet Hindman, District Testing Coordinator


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September 23, 2011 Dawson Orr, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75205-1061 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Orr: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:





3. Incident ID: 110505263 Campus: Bradfield Elementary


4. Incident ID: 110505264 Campus: Bradfield Elementary


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5. Incident ID: 110505267 Campus: McCulloch Intermediate School


6. Incident ID: 110505268 Campus: McCulloch Intermediate School





Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Ms. Denise Beutel, District Testing Coordinator


C11-1425

May 24, 2012 Dawson Orr, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District 7015 Westchester Drive Dallas, Texas 75205-1061 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Orr: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March 2012 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 120402188 Campus: Armstrong Elementary








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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Ms. Denise Beutel, District Testing Coordinator


C11-1426

May 24, 2012 Mike Brown, Superintendent Highland Park Independent School District PO Box 30430 Amarillo, Texas 79120-0430 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Brown: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March 2012 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:






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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Ms. Janet Hindman, District Testing Coordinator


October 21, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100407162 Campus: Hurst Junior High Person Responsible: Keri McCarty Violation: Providing unallowable reading assistance Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Ms. Diana Hood, District Testing Coordinator


October 21, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100507165 Campus: Bedford Heights Elementary Person Responsible: Juan Ricoy Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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November 21, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110428262 Campus: Spring Garden Elementary Person Responsible: Traci Childs Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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C09-0355

December 22, 2010 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 903121305 Campus: Harwood Junior High




3. Incident ID: 903051250 Campus: Oakwood Terrace Elementary


4. Incident ID: 903301327 Campus: West Hurst Elementary


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5. Incident ID: 904281004 Campus: Alternative Ed Program


6. Incident ID: 905011050 Campus: Bedford Heights Elementary


7. Incident ID: 905011045 Campus: Meadow Creek Elementary


8. Incident ID: 909021022 Campus: Stonegate Elementary


9. Incident ID: 905211519 Campus: Wilshire Elementary



Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Ms. Diana Hood, District Testing Coordinator


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January 19, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2009 and March, April and July 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 910230916 Campus: Bell High School


2. Incident ID: 100308140 Campus: Euless Junior High


3. Incident ID: 100312132 Campus: Hurst Junior High


4. Incident ID: 100309145 Campus: Trinity High School


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5. Incident ID: 100408093 Campus: Central Junior High






8. Incident ID: 100505216 Campus: Shady Brook Elementary





Administration Month: July Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Mathematics


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Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Ms. Diana Hood, District Testing Coordinator


C11-0474

September 23, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April and May 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110304156 Campus: Bedford Junior High


2. Incident ID: 110321104 Campus: Central Junior High


3. Incident ID: 110329101 Campus: Harrison Lane Elementary



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Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: STAAR-EOC Subject: English I





11. Incident ID: 110413132 Campus: Wilshire Elementary


12. Incident ID: 110519113 Campus: North Euless Elementary


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C11-0978

November 21, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April and October 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110504177 Campus: Lakewood Elementary





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C11-1040

December 20, 2011 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 110503266 Campus: Harwood Junior High





C11-1440

May 24, 2012 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April, and May 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:



2. Incident ID: 120326138 Campus: District Office

Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Multiple


Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Reading



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9. Incident ID: 120425217 Campus: Bellaire Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-S Subject: Mathematics

10. Incident ID: 120425213 Campus: Donna Park


11. Incident ID: 120502177 Campus: Meadow Creek Elementary


12. Incident ID: 120501202 Campus: Oakwood Terrace Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Reading

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13. Incident ID: 120425224 Campus: Spring Garden Elementary



Administration Month: May Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Biology


Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Ms. Diana Hood, District Testing Coordinator


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August 31, 2012 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the March 2012 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 120518128 Campus: Donna Park





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December 19, 2012 Gene Buinger, Superintendent Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District 1849A Central Drive Bedford, Texas 76022-6096 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Buinger: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and October 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 121113101 Campus: Harrison Lane Elementary


2. Incident ID: 121024102 Campus: Keys Center



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October 28, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100507198 Campus: Carpenter Middle School Person Responsible: Betty Young Violation: Unauthorized viewing Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Ms. Lori Perez, District Testing Coordinator


November 21, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100511254 Campus: Wilson Middle School Persons Responsible: Jennifer Beale, Cynthia White, and Robert McKlintock Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Incident Description:

Following the administration the 2010 grade TAKS assessment, test administrators Jennifer Beale, Cynthia White, and Robert McKlintock inappropriately divulged and discussed a specific, secure test item in a public media forum. This irregularity was discovered and reported by a colleague who saw the social media postings made by Ms. Beale, Ms. White, and Mr. McKlintock. Documentation submitted reflects that Ms. Beale posted the initial comment and stated that examinees had during her test session. Both Ms. White and Mr. McKlintock responded with similar posts, and Ms. White then publicly confirmed what the

All three individuals then engaged in further discussion of the and the TAKS test. The TAKS test administrator manual clearly indicates that the contents of secure test booklets are considered to be confidential and that testing personnel are not permitted to discuss or reveal this content at any time – regardless of the manner in which this information may be obtained. Doing so can compromise the validity of the test administration and/or the contents of any items that might appear on future assessments. Ms. Beale, Ms. White, and Mr. McKlintock affirmed when they signed the Oath of Test Security that they had read, understood, and complied with the procedures governing this assessment, and they were responsible for knowing that their actions were clearly prohibited.


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Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures. If you have any questions regarding this report, please contact the Student Assessment Division by phone at (512) 463-9536 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely,



October 28, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100521139 Campus: Wilson Middle School Person Responsible: Darrell Holloway Violations: Unauthorized viewing and discussion of secure test content Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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December 22, 2010 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 911241254 Campus: Daffron Elementary


2. Incident ID: 910081037 Campus: Frankford Middle School


3. Incident ID: 910081053 Campus: Larry D. Guinn Special Programs Center


4. Incident ID: 910081101 Campus: Plano Sr. High School


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5. Incident ID: 910081413 Campus: Rasor Elementary


6. Incident ID: 910081136 Campus: Shepton High School






9. Incident ID: 911231520 Campus: Thomas Elementary


10. Incident ID: 910081319 Campus: Wilson Middle School


11. Incident ID: 910081401 Campus: Wyatt Elementary




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13. Incident ID: 910091035 Campus: Bowman Middle School


14. Incident ID: 910081448 Campus: Haggard Middle School


15. Incident ID: 910091009 Campus: Schimelpfenig Middle School





Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Ms. Lori Perez, District Testing Coordinator


C09-0832

January 14, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2009 administrations of the state assessment program. They were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities; however, our records indicate that your district did not respond to one or more requests to provide clarifying information and/or did not fulfill its obligation to submit the required supporting documentation as stipulated by assessment procedures. Therefore, the Student Assessment Division’s Security Task Force is unable to arrive at a final determination concerning the submissions and is closing the below reports with no further action.

1. Incident ID: 911231513 Campus: Jasper High School






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C10-0606

January 19, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 100608110 Campus: Beverly Elementary




3. Incident ID: 100608115 Campus: Gulledge Elementary


4. Incident ID: 100421117 Campus: Robinson Middle School


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5. Incident ID: 100316093 Campus: Shepard Elementary


6. Incident ID: 100316092 Campus: Thomas Elementary


7. Incident ID: 100316091 Campus: Vines High School


8. Incident ID: 100521165 Campus: Weatherford Elementary


9. Incident ID: 100421108 Campus: Williams High School








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13. Incident ID: 100419123 Campus: Aldridge Elementary






16. Incident ID: 100521141 Campus: Andrews Elementary School


17. Incident ID: 100419131 Campus: Barksdale Elementary


18. Incident ID: 100519139 Campus: Barron Elementary






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21. Incident ID: 100512166 Campus: C.M. Rice Middle School


22. Incident ID: 100507234 Campus: Carpenter Middle School




24. Incident ID: 100519153 Campus: Clark High School


25. Incident ID: 100507186 Campus: Forman Elementary






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28. Incident ID: 100608116 Campus: Hedgcoxe Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Multiple

29. Incident ID: 100507171 Campus: Hickey Elementary School




31. Incident ID: 100512167 Campus: Huffman Elementary


32. Incident ID: 100419132 Campus: Hughston Elementary


33. Incident ID: 100507191 Campus: Mathews Elementary






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38. Incident ID: 100507231 Campus: Renner Middle School




40. Incident ID: 100608112 Campus: Saigling Elementary








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44. Incident ID: 100521168 Campus: Stinson Elementary







C11-0137

May 5, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March 2011 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110309172 Campus: Armstrong Middle School


2. Incident ID: 110303167 Campus: Harrington Elementary


3. Incident ID: 110303143 Campus: Hendrick Middle School




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C11-0668

September 23, 2011 Douglas W. Otto, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Otto: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April and May 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:











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7. Incident ID: 110503190 Campus: Barron Elementary














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17. Incident ID: 110503223 Campus: Otto Middle School






20. Incident ID: 110518137 Campus: Rose Haggar Elementary




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Administration Month: May Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading






C11-1061

December 20, 2011 Richard Matkin, Interim Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. Matkin: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 111121101 Campus: Plano West Senior High School





C11-1118

February 17, 2012 Richard Matkin, Interim Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. Matkin: This correspondence acknowledges an incident that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 110503228 Campus: Otto Middle School





C11-1633

May 24, 2012 Richard Matkin, Interim Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Matkin: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the February, March, and April 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:


Administration Month: February Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-Alt Subject: Multiple



3. Incident ID: 120409161 Campus: Boggess Elementary


4. Incident ID: 120403162 Campus: Clark High School

Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: English I Reading

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5. Incident ID: 120403167 Campus: Daffron Elementary


6. Incident ID: 120405158 Campus: Forman Elementary












12. Incident ID: 120409183 Campus: Mathews Elementary


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18. Incident ID: 120409170 Campus: Sigler Elementary






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21. Incident ID: 120322175 Campus: Vines High School




23. Incident ID: 120327286 Campus: Wells Elementary






26. Incident ID: 120430173 Campus: Allan K. and Carolyn H. Bird Education Center




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Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Multiple





32. Incident ID: 120423146 Campus: Brinker Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-Alt Subject: Reading

33. Incident ID: 120502148 Campus: C.M. Rice Middle School


34. Incident ID: 120425228 Campus: Davis Elementary

Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Mathematics



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Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject:

38. Incident ID: 120425209 Campus: Jasper High School











Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-L Subject: Mathematics

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46. Incident ID: 120430155 Campus: Sigler Elementary









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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Ms. Lori Perez, District Testing Coordinator


C12-0250

August 31, 2012 Richard Matkin, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Mr. Matkin: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the March 2012 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 120718102 Campus: Plano West Senior High School





C12-0465

December 19, 2012 Richard Matkin, Superintendent Plano Independent School District 2700 West 15th Plano, Texas 75075-7524 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Mr. Matkin: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April and May 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:



2. Incident ID: 121207102 Campus: Martha Hunt Elementary



Administration Month: May Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Multiple


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October 28, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100420106 Campus: Math/Science/Tech Magnet Person Responsible: Vanessa Cabral Violation: Providing unallowable reading assistance Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TELPAS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Eric Moore Director of Test Security cc: Sandy Brehm, District Testing Coordinator


December 20, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the May 2010 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 100525143 Campus: Wallace Elementary Person Responsible: Carol Wooten Violations: Unauthorized viewing and assistance Administration Month: May Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Reading Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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November 21, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198

Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110421169 Campus: Skyview Elementary Person Responsible: Amanda Melton Violations: Unauthorized viewing and reinforcing strategies during testing Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Severe Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a severe irregularity that occurred in your district during the April 2011 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 110502224 Campus: Berkner High School Person Responsible: Steve Howell Violations: Unauthorized viewing and discussion of secure test content Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Social Studies Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Certification and Standards for consideration of enforcement actions. However, test security staff have reviewed the documentation provided and are recommending that no further action be taken by the Student Assessment Division. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Subject: Response to Serious Testing Irregularity Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a serious irregularity that occurred in your district during the March 2012 administration of the state assessment program. The following incident was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and required corrective action to be taken at the local level: Incident ID: 120427139 Campus: Richland Elementary Person Responsible: John Sparks Violations: Unauthorized viewing and recording of secure test content Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Test administration manuals clearly define the responsibilities of all testing personnel before, during, and after test administrations, and by signing an Oath of Test Security, individuals acknowledge that they will comply with all the requirements of the testing program. Violations of this nature and severity could result in a referral to the Division of Educator Standards and Certification for consideration of enforcement actions. However, the Student Assessment Division security team has reviewed the documentation provided and is recommending that no further action be taken. Please make certain that all future district and campus training includes comprehensive instruction on proper test administration and the handling of test materials. Districts are required to administer all assessments in strict accordance with prescribed procedures.

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Lisa Cottle Director, Student Assessment Test Administration cc: Kathy Milton, District Testing Coordinator


C09-0600

December 22, 2010 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April and May 2009 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 903271527 Campus: Apollo Junior High


2. Incident ID: 904201415 Campus: Berkner High School




4. Incident ID: 905080940 Campus: Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary

Administration Month: March Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-Alt Subject: Multiple

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5. Incident ID: 903111628 Campus: Forest Meadow Junior High


6. Incident ID: 903111544 Campus: Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet


7. Incident ID: 904141415 Campus: Lake Highlands High School




9. Incident ID: 903111522 Campus: Lake Highlands Junior High


10. Incident ID: 904080659 Campus: Pearce High School


11. Incident ID: 903101025 Campus: Richardson High School




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13. Incident ID: 903091553 Campus: RISD Academy




15. Incident ID: 905190957 Campus: Brentfield Elementary


16. Incident ID: 905080928 Campus: Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary


17. Incident ID: 904221007 Campus: Dover Elementary




19. Incident ID: 904221059 Campus: Lake Highlands Elementary




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24. Incident ID: 906080907 Campus: Richardson West Junior High


25. Incident ID: 905190939 Campus: Skyview Elementary


26. Incident ID: 905191323 Campus: Westwood Junior High


27. Incident ID: 905190852 Campus: Yale Elementary


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Administration Month: May Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Social Studies

29. Incident ID: 906041529 Campus: Canyon Creek Elementary

Administration Month: May Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS (Acc) Subject: Reading


Cathy Kline, Ph.D. Director of Test Administration cc: Sandy Brehm, District Testing Coordinator


C10-0636

January 19, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2009 and March, April, May and July 2010 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:




Administration Month: October Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics




Administration Month: October Year: 2009 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Mathematics

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6. Incident ID: 100325112 Campus: Moss Haven Elementary


7. Incident ID: 100525136 Campus: Parkhill Junior High






10. Incident ID: 100325111 Campus: Richland Elementary


11. Incident ID: 100325105 Campus: Wallace Elementary


12. Incident ID: 100803106 Campus: Aikin Elementary


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14. Incident ID: 100525139 Campus: Dartmouth Elementary














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Administration Month: April Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Other

23. Incident ID: 100512131 Campus: Liberty Junior High






26. Incident ID: 100505265 Campus: Northlake Elementary


27. Incident ID: 100604111 Campus: O. Henry Elementary


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30. Incident ID: 100608152 Campus: Richardson Heights Elementary












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38. Incident ID: 100825102 Campus: Spring Valley Elementary





Administration Month: July Year: 2010 Grade: Test: TAKS Subject: Multiple


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C10-0930

March 11, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2010 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:


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C11-0141

May 5, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March 2011 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:






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C11-0695

September 23, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the March, April and May 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:

1. Incident ID: 110830101 Campus: Audelia Creek Elementary








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5. Incident ID: 110421171 Campus: Skyview Elementary


6. Incident ID: 110428445 Campus: Springridge Elementary





Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: STAAR-EOC Subject: English II


Administration Month: April Year: 2011 Grade: Test: STAAR-EOC Subject: English II







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13. Incident ID: 110505176 Campus: Merriman Park Elementary


14. Incident ID: 110502120 Campus: Northlake Elementary










19. Incident ID: 110506143 Campus: Richardson North Junior High


20. Incident ID: 110419166 Campus: Wallace Elementary


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21. Incident ID: 110523115 Campus: Forestridge Elementary






24. Incident ID: 110523113 Campus: O. Henry Elementary





C11-1001

November 21, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the October 2011 administration of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:






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C11-1064

December 20, 2011 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges incidents that occurred in your district during the April and October 2011 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:






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C11-1665

May 24, 2012 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and April 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:



2. Incident ID: 120417122 Campus: Canyon Creek Elementary


3. Incident ID: 120405309 Campus: Lake Highlands Freshman Center




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Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Multiple










Administration Month: March Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR-M Subject: Reading



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Administration Month: April Year: 2012 Grade: Test: TAKS-M Subject: Science







17. Incident ID: 120425226 Campus: Greenwood Hills Elementary




19. Incident ID: 120507106 Campus: Merriman Park Elementary


20. Incident ID: 120508151 Campus: Moss Haven Elementary


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23. Incident ID: 120417124 Campus: Thurgood Marshall Elementary


24. Incident ID: 120503103 Campus: Thurgood Marshall Elementary



Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Sandy Brehm, District Testing Coordinator


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August 31, 2012 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the March and May 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:






Administration Month: May Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: Algebra I


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Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Sandy Brehm, District Testing Coordinator


C12-0352

November 13, 2012 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the April 2012 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 121012106 Campus: Forest Meadow Junior High



Eric Moore Test Security Manager cc: Kathy Milton, District Testing Coordinator


C12-0470

December 19, 2012 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incidents Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges procedural incidents that occurred in your district during the October and December 2012 administrations of the state assessment program and were reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as testing irregularities. The following incidents were submitted:




Administration Month: December Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR Subject: English I Writing


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C12-0529

January 9, 2013 Kay E. Waggoner, Superintendent Richardson Independent School District 400 South Greenville Avenue Richardson, Texas 75081-4198 Subject: Response to Reported Testing Incident Dear Dr. Waggoner: This correspondence acknowledges a procedural incident that occurred in your district during the December 2012 administration of the state assessment program and was reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a testing irregularity. The following incident was submitted:

Incident ID: 121218104 Campus: Richardson High School

Administration Month: December Year: 2012 Grade: Test: STAAR L Subject: World Geography


