T. Willard Fair, Chair
Donna G. Callaway
Akshay Desai
Roberto Martínez
Phoebe Raulerson
Kathleen Shanahan
Linda K. Taylor

December 11, 2007

Tampa Airport Marriott
Pinellas Room
Tampa, Florida

*For any items without a link, please contact (850) 245-9663 for a copy.

• Agenda Item - Minutes (PDF, )
• September 17, 2007, Minutes (PDF, )
• September 18, 2007, Minutes (PDF, )
• October 8, 2007, Minutes (PDF, )
• October 16, 2007, Minutes (PDF, )

• Agenda item - Commissioner's Report (PDF, )
• Press Releases

1. Approval of Delegation of Authority to Newly Appointed Commissioner of Education Eric Smith
   • Agenda Item - Delegation of Authority to Commissioner Eric Smith (PDF, )

2. Approval of Review Schedule and Status Report on the Sunshine State Standards Consistent with Section 1001.03(1), Florida Statutes
   • Agenda Item - Schedule and Status Report on the Sunshine State Standards (PDF, )
   • Report: 21st Century Skills (PDF, )
   • Appendix A (PDF, )
   • Appendix B (PDF, )
   • 21st Century Presentation (PDF, )


3. Approval of Legislative Priorities for 2008
   • Agenda Item - Legislative Priorities for 2008 (PDF, )
   • Legislative Priorities for 2008 (PDF, )
   • 2008 Legislative Priorities Presentation (PDF, )


4. Approval of Proposed New Rule 6A-1.099822, School Improvement Rating for Alternative Schools
   • Agenda Item - Proposed New Rule 6A-1.099822 (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-1.099822, School Improvement Rating for Alternative Schools (PDF, )
   • Section 1003.53, Florida Statutes (PDF, )

5. Approval of Annual District Action Plans and School Improvement Plans. Update on Status of Repeating F Schools and Update on Site Based Literacy Support Services provided by Just Read, Florida!
   • Agenda Item - Assistance Plus (PDF, )
   • Summary of Reviews (PDF, )
   • Repeating F Summary (PDF, )
   • Assistance Plus Presentation (PDF, )
   • Broward Ashe (PDF, )
   • Broward Larkdale (PDF, )
   • Collier Immokalee (PDF, )
   • Dade Allapattah (PDF, )
   • Dade Downtown Miami Charter (PDF, )
   • Dade Homestead (PDF, )
   • Dade Madison MS (PDF, )
   • Dade Merrick Educational (PDF, )
   • Dade Miami Central (PDF, )
   • Duval Raines (PDF, )
   • Duval Ribault (PDF, )
   • Duval School of Success (PDF, )
   • Duval Wayman Academy (PDF, )
   • Escambia O J Semmes (PDF, )
   • Gadsden Chattahoochee (PDF, )
   • Gadsden East Gadsden (PDF, )
   • Hillsborogh Just (PDF, )
   • Hillsborough Potter (PDF, )
   • Orange Evans (PDF, )
   • Orange Oakridge (PDF, )
   • Agenda Item - Just Read, Florida! (PDF, )
   • RFPD Service Levels, RFPD Site-Based Support School District Summary (PDF, )
   • FLaRE Service Levels, FlaRE Site Based Support School District Summary (PDF,)
   • Just Read, Florida! Presentation (PDF, )

6. Consideration of Recommendations for Appointment to the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission
   • Agenda Item - Recommendations for Appointment to the Florida Schools of Excellence Commission (PDF, )
   • *Nominations by Charlie Crist, Governor
   • *Nominations by Marco Rubio, Speaker, House of Representatives

7. Charter School Appeals:
   • Agenda Item - Charter School Appeals (PDF, )
   • City of Palm Bay (Elementary) vs. School Board of Brevard County (PDF, )
   • Technical Assistance Paper - Elementary (PDF, )
   • City of Palm Bay (Middle) vs. School Board of Brevard County (PDF, )
   • Technical Assistance Paper - Middle (PDF, )
   • City of Palm Bay (High) vs. School Board of Brevard County (PDF, )
   • Technical Assistance Paper - High (PDF, )

1. Approval of Amendment to Proposed Rule 6A-1.09421, High School Competency Test Requirements
   • Agenda Item - Amendment to Proposed Rule 6A-1.09421 (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-1.09421, FAC, High School Competency Test Requirements (PDF, )
2. Approval of Amendment to Proposed Rule 6A-1.099821, VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate
   • Agenda Item - Amendment of Proposed Rule 6A-1.099821 (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-1.099821, VPK Provider Kindergarten Readiness Rate (PDF, )
3. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-2.0010, Educational Facilities
   • Agenda Item - Amendment to Rule 6A-2.0010 (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-2.0010, Educational Facilities (PDF, )
4. Approval of Amendment to Proposed Rule 6A-4.0282, Specialization Requirements for the Endorsement in Athletic Coaching
   • Agenda Item - Amendment to Proposed Rule 6A-4.0282 (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-4.0282, Specialization Requirements for the Endorsement in Athletic Coaching – Academic Class (PDF, )
   • Rule 64E-2.038 Cardiopulmonary and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Courses (PDF, )
5. Approval of Amendment to Rules Relating to Exceptional Student Education:
   • Agenda Item - Amendment to Rules Relating to Exceptional Student Education (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-6.03014, Exceptional Student Education Eligibility for Students Who are Visually Impaired (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6A-6.03020, Specially Designed Instruction for Students Who Are Homebound or Hospitalized (PDF, )
6. Approval of Amendment to Rules Relating to the Commission on Independent Education
   • Agenda Item - Amendment to Rules Relating to the Commission to Independent Education (PDF, )
   • Enrollment-Based Fee Revenue Projection (PDF, )
   • Fee Comparison (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6E-2.002, Institutional License (PDF, )
   • Proposed Rule 6E-4.001, Fees and Expenses (PDF, )
7. Approval of Report on the Comparison of Reporting Requirements in Florida Statutes and No Child Left Behind
   • Agenda Item - Report on the Comparison of Reporting Requirments for NCLB (PDF, )
   • Report on the Comparison of Reporting Requirements in Florida Statutes and No Child Left Behind (PDF, )
8. Approval of Request for Site Designation for the Reddoch Special Purpose Center by Chipola College
   • Agenda Item - Site Designation by Chipola College (PDF, )
   • *Letter of request, Board of Trustees Approval
   • SBOE Rule 6A-14.0061, FAC (PDF, )
9. Approval of Request for Site Designation for Clear Springs Special Purpose Center by Polk Community College
   • Agenda Item - Request for Site Designation by Polk Community College (PDF, )
   • *Letter of Request, Proposal, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes and Approval as part of their Capital Improvement Program
   • SBOE Rule 6A-14.0061, FAC (PDF, )
10. Approval of Request for Site Designation for an Allied Health Special Purpose Center by Tallahassee Community College
    • Agenda Item - Request for Site Designation by Tallahassee Community College (PDF, )
    • Letter of request (PDF, )
    • Proposal (PDF, )
    • Board of Trustees Approval as a part of their Capital Improvement Program Summary (PDF, )
    • SBOE Rule 6A-14.0061, FAC (PDF, )
11. Adoption of A Resolution Requesting the Issuance and Sale of Not Exceeding $650,000,000 State of Florida, State Board of Education Lottery Revenue Bonds, Various Series
    • Agenda Item - Adoption of a Resolution of Lottery Revenue Bonds (PDF, )
    • Requesting Resolution (PDF, )

1. Revised Curriculum Review Process as Required by the Career and Professional Education Act, Ch. 2007-216, Laws of Florida
   • Agenda Item - Career and Professional Education Act (PDF, )
   • Section 1003.491, Florda Statutes (PDF, )
   • CAPE Act Presentation (PDF, )

1. Update on Accountability and Assessment System
   • Agenda Item - Accountability and Assessment System (PDF, )
   • *Report from Buros Center for Testing (PDF Available Soon)

2. Florida Schools of Excellence Commission
   • Agenda Item - Florida Schools of Excellence Commission (PDF, )

3. Revised Curriculum Review Process as Required by the Career and Professional Education Act, Ch. 2007-216, Laws of Florida
   • Agenda Item - Community College Update (PDF, )
   • Go Higher Florida Task Force (PDF, )
   • Presentation on Florida Community College System – Regulatory Parameters for Handling Faculty Misconduct and/or Termination for Cause (PDF, )
   • Community College Tuition Policy (PDF, )
   • Baccalaureate Degree Proposal Update (PDF, )
   • Enrollment in Community Colleges) (PDF, )
   • Community College Update (PDF, )