The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board of Education meeting held August 23, 2011, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Commissioner. Items for consideration include action relating to the following rules: Rule 6A-1.099823, F.A.C., Performance Standards for Children Participating in the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program; Rule 6A-4.0021, F.A.C., Florida Teacher Certification Examinations; and Repeal of Rules 6A-6.077, F.A.C., Preapprenticeship Programs and 6A-10.0371, F.A.C., Model Non-Instructional Adult Literacy Centers. Other action items for consideration include: Adoption of the Governor’s Ethics Policy; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Florida State College at Jacksonville for a BS in Converged Communications; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposals by State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota for a BAS in Technology Management and a BAS in International Business and Trade; Approval of New Baccalaureate Degree proposal by Santa Fe College for a BS in Nursing; and Approval of the Florida College System Three-Year PECO Project Priority List. Updates will be provided on Issues Relating to Higher Education and Implementation of 2011 Legislation.