7101678 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 7101678
Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:	DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division:	State Board of Education


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	The Florida Department of Education announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:	May 19, 2009, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE:	Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus, Student Services Building, Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida 33630

Subject:	The meeting agenda will consist of approval of minutes of the State Board meetings held March 17, 2009 and April 22, 2009, and updates on various reports and status of education initiatives by the Chairman and Commissioner. Items for consideration include amendments to the following rules: Rule 6A-1.09441, F.A.C., 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; Rule 6A-1.099822, F.A.C., School Improvement Rating for Alternative Schools; Rule 6A-4.0021, F.A.C., Florida Teacher Certification Examination; New Rule 6A-6.05271, F.A.C., Standards for the Use of Reasonable Force to Maintain a Safe and Orderly Learning Environment; and New Rule of the Commission on Independent Education, Rule 6E-5.001, F.A.C., Religious Institution Letter of Exemption. Other items for consideration include: Charter School Appeals: Excel Academy Charter School and Excel Academy Middle Charter School vs. Miami Dade County School Board, Padah’s Academy vs. Hillsborough County School Board; Indian River State College – Approval to Name Five Facilities Funded through the Community College Facility Enhancement Challenge Grant Program; Approval of Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2009 Series A; and Approval of Brevard County as an Academically High Performing District.


	A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Lynn Abbott at (850)245-9661 or lynn.abbott@fldoe.org or by visiting the Department’s website at: http://www.fldoe.org. Persons wishing to speak on a specific agenda item must submit no later than May 15, 2009, a written request indicating the name of the person wishing to address the Board, the organization represented if any, and the specific agenda item they wish to address. The request should be addressed to: Lynn Abbott, Agency Clerk, Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Room 1520, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400 or via email: lynn.abbott@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 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.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:	5/8/2009 Vol. 35/18


REFERENCE MATERIALS:	No reference(s).

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