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

April 15, 2008

Room 1703, Turlington Building
Tallahassee, Florida

• Recognition of Senator Stephen Wise
• Recognition of Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp
• Approval (PDF, 13KB)
• Minutes of February 19, 2008 (PDF, 39KB)

• Announcement of School Related Employee of the Year
• FCAT Writing+ Recommendation (PDF, 77KB)
• Update on Status of Repeating F Schools (PDF, 350KB)
  • Update on Status of Repeating F Schools presentation (PDF, 58KB)
• Update on Orange County Opportunity Scholarships
• Presentation on New Assessments in Reading and Math/Early Learning Success Initiative (PDF, 213KB)
  • Florida Reading Assessments PreK-Grade 12 (PDF, 12KB)

1. Approval of Revised Schedule for Review and Adoption of Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (PDF, 23KB)
   • Next Generation Sunshine State Standards Timeline (PDF, 25KB)
   • Next Generation Sunshine State Standards presentation (PDF, 18KB)
2. Approval of Differentiated Accountability-Florida's Proposal (PDF, 19KB)
   • Differentiated Accountability presentation (PDF, 41KB)
3. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09981, Implementation of Florida’s System of School Improvement and Accountability (PDF, 18KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-1.09981 (PDF, 28KB)
4. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.0902, Requirements for Identification, Assessment and Programmatic Assessment of Limited English Proficient Students (PDF, 17KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.0902 (PDF, 57KB)
5. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.0903, Requirement for Classification, Reclassification, and Post Reclassification of English Language Learners (PDF, 23KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.0903 (PDF, 35KB)

1. Approval of Repeal of Rule 6A-1.0011, Data Collection Activities, Instruments, Forms and Instructions (PDF, 14KB)
• Repeal of Rule 6A-1.0011 (PDF, 163KB)
2. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-1.09441, Requirements for Programs and Courses Which are Funded Through the Florida Education Finance Program and for Which the Student May Earn Credit Toward High School Graduation (PDF, 24KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-1.09441 (PDF, 23KB)
3. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-4.0021, Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-4.0021 (PDF, 21KB)
4. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-4.00821, Florida Educational Leadership Examination (PDF, 19KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-4.00821 (PDF, 19KB)
5. Approval of New Rule 6A-4.0163, Reading Endorsement Competencies (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-4.0163 (PDF, 21KB)
6. Approval of New Rule 6A-5.090, Content Area Reading Professional Development (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-5.090 (PDF, 18KB)
7. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.021, State of Florida High School Diplomas (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.021 (PDF, 28KB)
8. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.040, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Director Credential for Private Providers (PDF, 24KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.040 (PDF, 26KB)
9. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.05281, Educational Programs for Youth in Department of Juvenile Justice Detention, Commitment, Day Treatment, or Early Delinquency Intervention Programs (PDF, 23KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.05281 (PDF, 23KB)
10. Approval of New Rule 6A-6.053, K-12 Comprehensive Reading Plan Implementation (PDF, 15KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.053 (PDF, 52KB)
11. Approval of New Rule 6A-6.054, K-12 Student Reading Intervention Requirements (PDF, 15KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.054 (PDF, 63KB)
12. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-6.0783, District School Board Exclusive Authority to Sponsor Charter Schools (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-6.0783 (PDF, 28KB)
• Exclusive Authority Application (PDF, 125KB)
• Instructions (PDF, 53KB)
13. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-20.002, Postsecondary Educational Institution Administrative Responsibilities for State Student Aid Programs (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-20.002 (PDF, 22KB)
14. Approval of Amendment to Rule 6A-20.0021, Program Compliance Audits of State Student Financial Aid and the Florida Resident Access Grant Program (PDF, 16KB)
• Proposed Rule 6A-20.0021 (PDF, 30KB)
15. Florida Keys Community College: Request Site Designation Approval for an Allied Health Education Special Purpose Center at Key Largo, North Monroe County, Florida. (PDF, 16KB)
• Letter of Request (PDF, 239KB)
• Proposal (PDF, 107KB)
• BOT Approval (PDF, 336KB)
• Rule 6A-14.0061 (PDF, 19KB)
16. Hillsborough Community College: Request Site Designation Approval for the Advantage Special Purpose Center at Riverview, Florida (PDF, 16KB)
• Letter of Request/Proposal (PDF, 39KB)
• BOT Approval (PDF, 100KB)
• Rule 6A-14.0061 (PDF, 19KB)
17. St. Petersburg College: Request Site Designation Approval for a Veterinary Technology Special Purpose Center at Seminole, Florida (PDF, 17KB)
• Letter of Request (PDF, 161KB)
• Proposal (PDF, 43KB)
• BOT Approval (PDF, 196KB)
• Rule 6A-14.0061 (PDF, 19KB)
18. Designation of Academically High Performing School Districts Brevard, Calhoun, Charlotte, Gilchrist, Martin, Nassau, St. Johns, Sarasota, Seminole, Wakulla, and Walton Counties (PDF, 14KB)
• Section 1003.621, Florida Statutes (PDF, 22KB)
• Eligibility Status 2007-2008 table (PDF, 33KB)
19. Approval of Appointments to the Education Practices Commission (PDF, 14KB)
• Section 1012.79, Florida Statutes (PDF, 15KB)
• Chris Buckley resume (PDF, 54KB)
• Linda Dancy resume (PDF, 44KB)
• Dennis Griffin resume (PDF, 38KB)
• Present Education Practices Commission Members (PDF, 12KB)

1. Revision of 2005 VPK Education Standards (PDF, 23KB)
   • Proposed Prekindergarten Education Standards (PDF, 121KB)

1. Merit Pay (PDF, 14KB)
• Section 1012.225, Florida Statutes (PDF, 21KB)
• Merit Pay presentation (PDF, 15KB)
2. Florida Schools of Excellence Commission Activities (PDF, 100KB)
   • Florida Schools of Excellence Draft Two-Year Strategic Plan (RTF, 664KB)