Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

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 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Miami Edison Senior High School, 6161 N.W. 5th Ct., Miami, Florida
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: 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.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lynn Abbott at (850)245-9661, email: lynn.abbott@fldoe.org or by visiting the Department’s website at: 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 at (850)245-9661 or email: 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 at (850)245-9661 or lynn.abbott@fldoe.org.