Appointments would have to reflect a diversity of licensure categories and teaching fields. Members will be appointed by the Governor, who must ask for a list of nominees from the organizations whose membership is represented on the board.
Members receive no pay, but are reimbursed for expenses.
The board may appoint an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure. At the request of the State Educator Standards Board the Department of Education shall provide staff and administrative support for the Board. The Teacher Certification Subcommittee would be made up of the teacher, higher ed. and pupil services members, plus one public member appointed by the Governor. The Administrative Certification Subcommittee would be made up of administrative, higher ed. and pupil services members, plus one public member appointed by the Governor. The board will be funded, including staff salaries, from fees charged to individuals applying for licenses.