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The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meeting held January 24, 2012, a presentation by the Florida Education Foundation, and updates on education initiatives by the Commissioner. Items for consideration include action relating to the following rules: Amendment of Rule 6A-1.09981, F.A.C., Implementation of Florida’s System of School Improvement and Accountability; Amendment of Rule 6A-1.099821, F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate; Amendment of Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C., School Improvement Rating for Alternative Schools; Amendment of Rule 6A-1.099824, F.A.C., Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Provider Placed on Probation Good Cause Exemption; New Rule 6A-5.0411, F.A.C., Calculations of Student Learning Growth Using Statewide Assessment Data for Use in School Personnel Evaluations; Repeal of Rule 6A-6.0782, F.A.C., Florida Schools of Excellence Commission Cosponsor Application; Repeal of Rule 6A-6.0783, F.A.C., District School Board Exclusive Authority to Sponsor Charter Schools; New Rule 6A-10.0319, F.A.C., Developmental Education Competencies; Amendment of Rule 6A-20.0131, F.A.C., Critical Teacher Shortages; and New Rule 6A-20.028, F.A.C., Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Other action items for consideration include: Approval of Critical Teacher Shortage Areas for 2012-2013; Charter School Appeals: Renaissance Charter School at Orlando vs. Orange County School Board; The Central Florida Virtual Charter School Board, Inc. and the Florida Virtual Academy at Seminole County vs. Seminole County School Board; and The Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board, Inc. and the Florida Virtual Academy at Duval County vs. Duval County School Board; and Approval of Edison State College’s Request to Name a Facility Funded Through the Florida College System Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Program. Updates will be provided by a Representative of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents, President Joe Pickens on behalf of the Council of Presidents, and Chancellor Randy Hanna on the Florida College System.