MEETING OF THE MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Revised 2/22/10
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building
200 West Baltimore Street – 7th Floor Board Room
Baltimore MD 21201-2595
Artwork in the Board Room is from Harford County
9:00 a.m. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Action Items
9:03 a.m.
1. Consent Agenda Items
a) Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2010 Tab A
b) Personnel Tab B
c) Budget Adjustments for January, 2010 Tab C
d) Permission to Publish:
COMAR 13A.04.06.01 & .02 (New)
Personal Financial Literacy State Curriculum
PERMISSION TO PUBLISH Tab D
COMAR 13A.03.02.05 (Amend)
Graduation Requirements for Public High Schools in Maryland
PERMISSION TO PUBLISH Tab E
Recognition
9:05 a.m.
2. Take 15 for Physical Activity Poster Contest Tab F
Information
9:15 a.m.
3. Race to the Top Update Tab G
Information & Discussion
9:30 a.m.
4. Panel Discussion on Maryland’s Certification Requirements: Local School Superintendents Tab H
Transcript of Panel Discussion
10:15 a.m. BREAK
10:30 a.m.
5. Panel Discussion on Maryland’s Certification Requirements: Approved Alternative Program Providers
11:15 a.m.
6. Panel Discussion on Maryland’s Certification Requirements: Traditional Preparation Programs
Noon ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action Item
2:00 p.m.
7. 13A.03.02.04 Graduation Requirements
ADOPTION Tab I
Information & Discussion
2:10 p.m.
8. Federal Legislative Update Tab J
2:25 p.m.
9. State Legislative & Budget Update Tab K
Action Item
3:10 p.m.
10. School Year Calendar Tab L
3:30 p.m. BREAK
Information & Discussion
3:45 p.m.
11. State Superintendent’s Update
4:15 p.m.
Public Comment*
4:45 p.m.
12. Opinions
4:50 p.m. A D J O U R N
*The State Board of Education is pleased to receive oral public comment at each of its regular monthly meetings. In order to allow the State Board sufficient time for its other business, the total time allotted to public comment will generally be limited to thirty (30) minutes. Individuals seeking to speak to the Board will be given three (3) minutes each. Persons desiring to speak to the State Board, must call (410-767-0467) or e-mail (cnecessary@msde.state.md.us) the Board office no earlier than one week prior to the meeting to register to speak. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. In order to make the limited time available most effective, speakers are urged to provide multiple written copies of their comments or other material amplifying their views.