Commission ratifies seven agreed orders including license relinquishments and a two‑year suspension

Scott DeYoung of the Office of Educator Misconduct Evaluations presented seven agreed orders for ratification, describing breaches of contract and one standard 9 confidentiality matter for commission action.

DeYoung listed respondents and alleged conduct: Latasha Davis (license 187366) — breach of contract with Jackson Public School District (on or about 04/08/2022); Latoya Stewart (license 244479) — breach of contract with Jackson Public School District (on or about 09/14/2022); Elise Nash (license 244731) — breach of contract with Jackson Public School District (on or about 09/26/2023); Tony Roach (license 262456) — breach of contract with Mississippi Achievement School District, Humphreys County (on or about 08/22/2022); Katara Brown (license 26300230) — breach of contract with Mississippi Achievement School District, Humphreys County (on or about 08/03/2022); Thomas Walker (license 312833) — breach of contract with Ocean Springs School District (on or about 07/21/2023); and a Standard 9 confidentiality matter for Sparkle Davis (license 302867), who consented to a two‑calendar‑year suspension and must complete educator ethics coursework and cooperate in an investigation related to statewide student assessment administration in Canton Public School District during the 2022–23 school year.

DeYoung asked the commission to ratify the agreed orders; a motion to approve was made, seconded and the ayes carried. DeYoung noted that relinquished or suspended licenses would be eligible for reinstatement upon conclusion of the suspension period and that petition for reinstatement must follow statutory procedure; the commission retains discretion on reinstatement and may require evidence of rehabilitation.

Ending: Commissioners thanked staff for the work; the motion to ratify the orders carried and the meeting moved to adjournment.