On December 11, 2012, the State Board of Education will conduct interviews for the next Commissioner of Education. On December 12, 2012, the meeting agenda will consist of the consideration of candidates for the position of Commissioner of Education and approval of minutes of the State Board of Education meeting held November 6, 2012. Updates will be provided by President Joe Pickens on behalf of the Council of Presidents and Superintendent Mary Ellen Elia on behalf of the Association of District School Superintendents. Updates will also be provided on the Transition to Common Core Standards and Assessments and Digital Implementation. Items for consideration include action relating to the following: Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09422, Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and End-of-Course Assessment Requirements; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09942, State Uniform Transfer of Students in the Middle Grades; Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09981,Implementation of Florida’s System of School Improvement and Accountability; Amendment to Rule 6A-6.020, Granting High School Credits and Diplomas to Adults; Amendment to Rule 6A-6.0981, Provider Approval for Virtual Instruction Program; and New Rule 6A-14.0302, Credit for Military Service. Other items for consideration include: Request for Approval of Baccalaureate Proposal by Brevard Community College for a BAS in Organizational Management; Approval of The Division of Florida Colleges Employment Equity Accountability Program Progress Report for 2010-11 through 2011-12; and Approval of Articulation Coordinating Committee Credit-by-Exam Equivalencies.