The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meeting held January 21, 2009, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Items for consideration include amendments ...

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

The Florida Department of Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: March 17, 2009, 8:30 a.m.
PLACE: Tallahassee Community College, Downtown Capitol Center, 300 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meeting held January 21, 2009, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Items for consideration include amendments to the following rules: Rule 6A-1.039, F.A.C., Supplemental Educational Services in Title I Schools; Rule 6A-1.09432, F.A.C., Assessment of English Language Learners; Rule 6A-1.099, F.A.C., Cooperative Projects and Activities; Rule 6A-4.0244, F.A.C., Specialization Requirements for the Endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages – Academic Class; Rule 6A-4.02451, F.A.C., Performance Standards, Skills, and Competencies for the Endorsement in English for Speakers of Other Languages; Rule 6A-6.05271, F.A.C., Standards for the Use of Reasonable Force; Rule 6A-6.0571, F.A.C., Career and Technical Education and Adult General Education Standards and Industry-Driven Benchmarks; Rule 6A-6.0900, F.A.C., Programs for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.0901, F.A.C., Definitions Which Apply to Programs for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.0904, F.A.C., Equal Access to Appropriate Instruction for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.0905, F.A.C., Requirements for the District English Language Learners Plan; Rule 6A-6.0906, F.A.C., Monitoring of Programs for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.0907, F.A.C., Inservice Requirements for Personnel Serving English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.0908, F.A.C., Equal Access for English Language Learners to Programs Other Than English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Rule 6A-6.0909, F.A.C., Exemptions Provided to English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.09091, F.A.C., Accommodations of the Statewide Assessment Program Instruments and Procedures for English Language Learners; Rule 6A-6.0970, F.A.C., John M. McKay Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Program; Rule 6A-22.001, F.A.C., Definitions; Rule 6A-22.002, F.A.C., Rehabilitation Provider Qualifications; Rule 6A-22.003, F.A.C., Reemployment Status Review; Rule 6A-22.004, F.A.C., Notice Requirements; Rule 6A-22.006, F.A.C., Screening Process; Rule 6A-22.008, F.A.C., Reemployment Services and Programs; Rule 6A-22.009, F.A.C., Employee Responsibilities; Rule 6A-22.010, F.A.C., Reporting Services and Costs: Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities; Rule 6A-22.011, F.A.C., List of Forms; and Rule 6A-22.012, F.A.C., Expenditures from the Workers’ Compensation Administrative Trust Fund. Other items for consideration include: Charter School Appeals: New Alternative Education High School of Hernando County vs. School Board of Hernando County, New Alternative Education High School of Broward County (North, South, and Central) vs. School Board of Broward County; Approval of Request for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, at Manatee Community College; Approval of Request to Restructure the Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Math/Science Teacher Education at Northwest Florida State College; Approval of Amendment Relating to the Life Span of a School Building or Facility to the Orange County School District’s Charter Contract; Approval of Amendment to the Palm Beach County School District’s Charter Contract to provide an Exemption to the Requirements of Section 1001.42(4)(f), Florida Statutes, relating to the 2009-2010 School Calendar; Approval of Designation of Academically High Performing School Districts; Approval of Request by Miami Dade College to Change the Designation of Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Special Purpose Center to Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Center; Approval of Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $185,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Public Education Capital Outlay Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series [to be determined]. Updates and presentations will be provided on the status of Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, the Florida College System Employment Equity Program 2008 Progress Report, and Next Generation Assessments.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lynn Abbott at [phone] or [e-mail] or by visiting the Department’s website at: http://www.fldoe.org.
Persons wishing to speak on a specific agenda item must submit no later than March 13, 2009, a written request indicating the name of the person wishing to address the Board, the organization represented if any, and the specific agenda item they wish to address. The request should be addressed to: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1520, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 or via email: [e-mail].
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Lynn Abbott at [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Lynn Abbott at [phone] or [e-mail].