The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held July 17, August 2, and September 7, 2012, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Commissioner. A presentation will be given on ...

 

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: October 9, 2012, 8:00 a.m.

PLACE: Valencia College, 1800 S. Kirkman Rd., Special Events Center, Building 8, Orlando, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held July 17, August 2, and September 7, 2012, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Commissioner. A presentation will be given on Partnerships with Philanthropic Organizations. Items for consideration include action relating to the following: Amendment to Rule 6A-1.001, F.A.C., District Financial Records; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.004, F.A.C., School District Budget Requirements; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.0071, F.A.C., Fiscal Reporting Dates; Repeal of Rule 6A-1.0941, F.A.C., Minimum Student Performance Standards; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09942, F.A.C., State Uniform Transfer of Students in the Middle Grades; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C., School Improvement Rating for Alternative Schools; New Rule 6A-1.099825, F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Curriculum Approval Process; Repeal of Rule 6A-6.022, F.A.C., Required Instruction in Florida History and Government; New Rule 6A-6.0253, F.A.C., Diabetes Management; New Rule 6A-6.05282, F.A.C., College Reach-Out Program; Repeal of Rule 6A-10.0311, F.A.C., Assessment of Student Attainment of College-Level Communication and Computation Skills; Repeal of Rules for the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind: Rule 6D-1.002, F.A.C., Appointment and Jurisdiction; Rule 6D-1.011, F.A.C., Travel and Per Diem for Board of Trustees; Rule 6D-1.012, F.A.C., Forms and Standard Instructions; Rule 6D-1.013, F.A.C., Naming Facilities; Rule 6D-1.014, F.A.C., School Advisory Council; Rule 6D-2.004, F.A.C., Specific Objectives in the Department for the Deaf; Rule 6D-2.005, F.A.C., Specific Objectives in the Department for the Blind; Rule 6D-3.0021, F.A.C., Individual Educational Plan; Rule 6D-3.0022, F.A.C., Independent Educational Evaluation; Rule 6D-3.0023, F.A.C., Protection in Evaluation Procedures; Rule 6D-3.003, F.A.C., Due Process Procedures; Rule 6D-3.004, F.A.C., Impartial Review and Appeal; Rule 6D-3.005, F.A.C., Assignment of Surrogate Parents; Rule 6D-3.006, F.A.C., Access to and Confidentiality of Student Records; Rule 6D-3.007, F.A.C., Provision of Non-Academic and Extracurricular Services and Activities; Rule 6D-3.008, F.A.C., Discrimination Complaint Procedures for Student Access; Rule 6D-3.010, F.A.C., Confidentiality of Information; Rule 6D-6.021, F.A.C., Implementation of Certification Standards; Rule 6D-6.022, F.A.C., On-Campus Rental Housing Policy for Staff and Administration; Rule 6D-6.024, F.A.C., Assessment of Personnel Performance; Rule 6D-6.025, F.A.C., Employees Infected with the HIV Virus; Rule 6D-7.002, F.A.C., Academic; Rule 6D-7.006, F.A.C., Student Progression Plan and Requirements for Graduation; Rule 6D-7.0072, F.A.C., Grounds for Disciplinary Action; Rule 6D-7.010, F.A.C., Educational Requirements for Application, Suspension, and Reinstatement of a Driver’s License; Rule 6D-8.002, F.A.C., Food Service Staff; Rule 6D-8.003, F.A.C., Food Service Responsibilities; Rule 6D-9.002, F.A.C., Health Care Center Staff; Rule 6D-9.003, F.A.C., Health Care Center Inpatient Services and Outpatient Hospitalization; Rule 6D-9.004, F.A.C., Health Examinations; Rule 6D-9.005, F.A.C., Health Screenings and Immunizations; Rule 6D-9.006, F.A.C., Students Infected with the HIV Virus; Rule 6D-9.007, F.A.C., Health Care Policies; Rule 6D-10.002, F.A.C., Student Residential Care Policies; Rule 6D-11.002, F.A.C., Quality Assurance Plan; Rule 6D-12.002, F.A.C., Campus Police Department; Rule 6D-13.002, F.A.C., Mental Health Standards; Rule 6D-14.002, F.A.C., Transportation Policies and Procedures; Rule 6D-15.002, F.A.C., Maintenance and Construction Department; Rule 6D-15.003, F.A.C., Housekeeping Department; Rule 6D-16.002, F.A.C., Human Resources Management and Development; and Rule 6D-17.002, F.A.C., Purchasing Department. Other items for consideration include: Approval of Delegation of Authority to Commissioner Pam Stewart; Approval of 2013-2014 Legislative Operating and Fixed Capital Outlay Budget Request; Approval of the 2012 Strategic Plan; Approval of Digital Implementation Plan; Approval of Revised 2012 Voluntary Prekindergarten Provider Good Cause Exemption Staff Recommendations to the State Board of Education; and Approval of Request by WXEL Public Broadcasting Corporation in Boynton Beach to Sublease a Portion of the Building to a For-Profit Entity. Updates will be provided by President Joe Pickens on behalf of the Council of Presidents and Chancellor Hanna, Florida College System; the transition to Common Core Assessments in 2014-15 (PARCC). Updates and approval of action on the pending litigation for the following three cases: Ruiz v. Robinson, et al.; Peek v. State Board of Education, et al.; and Citizens for Strong Schools, Inc. v. Haridopolos, et al.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lynn Abbott, [phone] or [e-mail] or by visiting the Department’s website: http://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: Lynn Abbott, [phone] or lynn.abbott@ fldoe.org. 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, [phone] or [e-mail].