The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the meeting held June 19, 2007, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Members of the Proact Search Firm will provide ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Board of Education

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

DATE AND TIMES: August 14, 2007, 8:30 a.m., Overview of Florida’s Assessment and Accountability System; 10:45 a.m.,  State Board of Education Meeting

PLACE: Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1721/25, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The meeting agenda will consist of the approval of minutes of the meeting held June 19, 2007, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Members of the Proact Search Firm will provide recommendations and updates on the search for the Commissioner of Education for the Board’s consideration. Additional action items include: Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09401, Student Performance Standards, Approval of Action Plan for Professional Practices, Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.014, General Requirements for Adult General Education Program, and Approval of Additional Courses for Inclusion on the Dual Enrollment Course – High School Subject Area Equivalency List. In addition, an update will be provided on pending legislative issues relating to Florida’s community colleges.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting www.fldoe.org.

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 the Office of Equity and Access at [phone]. 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 Sonya Morris at [phone].