The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the meeting held March 20, 2007, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives. The following items will be presented to the Board for action: Selection of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

The State Board of Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: April 17, 2007, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 325 West Gaines Street, 17th Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the meeting held March 20, 2007, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives. The following items will be presented to the Board for action: Selection of Independent Search Firm to Secure Candidates for the Position of Commissioner of Education, Charter School Appeals: Cornerstone Academy for High Standards vs. Palm Beach County School Board and Imagine Schools, et al vs. Indian River County School Board, Amendment to Rule 6A-2.0010, F.A.C., Educational Facilities, Amendment to Rule 6A-4.0021, F.A.C., Florida Teacher Certification Examination, Amendment to Rule 6A-20.019, F.A.C., Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans or Children of Servicemen Classified as Prisoners of War or Missing in Action Scholarships. In addition updates will be provided on recently passed legislation and the recommendations for implementation.

A copy of the final agenda may be obtained from the Department of Education’s website at http://www.fldoe.org. Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of Equity and Access, [phone] (Voice), at least 7 days in advance, so that their needs can be accommodated.