Special Meeting/Workshop

1. Convene: 3:30 p.m.
2. Public Comments: None
3. Approval of the FY06-07 Student Progression Plan
   Motions:
   

   I recommend that the School Board approve the FY06-07 Student Progression Plan in compliance with the provisions of House Bill 7087 and Florida State Statutes 1008.25 effective September 7, 2006.	-	PASS
   Minutes: The 2006 Legislature passed House Bill 7087/A++ Act, which put into place secondary school reform. The House Bill changes include: Course requirements for entering sixth graders for promotion from middle school to high school. Requirement of a career and education planning course in seventh or eighth grade resulting in the completion of a personalized career and education plan. Requirement of four credits in a major area of interest to graduate from high school. Weighting of dual enrollment courses for students entering grade nine in FY06-07. Termination of school enrollment prior to graduation with an exit interview. Modification of the Academic Improvement Plan Process. Additional changes to the Student Progression Plan include: Alignment of Exceptional Student Education language to state statutes and School Board Policies Change of name of Limited English Proficient students to English Language Learners. Dr. Robinson questioned the maximum age limit for attendance. Board Members discussed the following topics: A++ Plan; Adult Education; drop-out rate; Progress Monitoring Plan; IDEA; English Language Learner; FCAT; lowering expectations on the NRT; providing information to principals that programs are available; Online Assessment; career night; and computer labs. Mrs. Burdick requested clarification regarding transition services for disabled students.
   Vote Results:
   Motion: Sandra Richmond
   Second: Bill Graham
   Tom Lynch	-	Aye
   Sandra Richmond	-	Aye
   Paulette Burdick	-	Aye
   Monroe Benaim	-	Aye
   Mark Hansen	-	Aye
   Debra Robinson	-	Aye
   Bill Graham	-	Aye

   
   
4. Adjourn: 4:15 p.m.