Indiana State Board of Education


Jo Blacketor, South Bend
Daniel Elsener, Indianapolis
Todd Huston, Fishers

Suellen Reed, Ed.D., Chair
James Edwards, Santa Claus
Stephen Gabet, Grabill
Michael Pettibone, Monroe
Vicki Snyder, Evansville
Edward Eiler, Ed.D.,Lafayette
Dr. Gwendolyn Griffith-Adell, Gary
David Shane, Indianapolis

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

Department of Education
James Whitcomb Riley Conference Room
151 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, Indiana


March 7, 2007

9 a.m.
Discussion Meeting
Business Meeting

1 p.m.
Public Hearing on Potential Rule Modifications
Consolidated Agenda, March 7, 2007

I. Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Approval of Minutes - February 7, 2007

III. Statement of the Chair

IV. Board Member Comments and Reports from Board Member Representatives to Other Groups

V. Committee Reports

A. Strategic Planning

B. Regulatory Review

C. Best Practices

VI. Discussion

A. Digital-Age Learning Plan

B. Assessment and Accountability

C. Legislation

VII. Consent Agenda (VIII, A; VIII, B; X, C; X, D; X, F)

VIII. Adjudications and Hearings

A. Consideration and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Old National Trail Special Services Cooperative.

B. Adoption of final orders in cases where no objections have been filed to the recommended order of the hearing officer.

IX. Public Comments

X. Action

A. Consideration of Freeway School petition for Richmond Academy, Richmond, Indiana.

B. Approval of Adult Education state plan extension and performance measures.

C. Approval of Common School Fund advancements for technology and school construction.

D. Approval of Common School Fund Charter School advancements.

E. Approval of definitions of four categories of expenditures pursuant to Public Law 191-2006 (House Enrolled Act 1006).

F. Approval of Professional Development Grants.

XI. Board Operations

A. NASBE Activities.

B. Future State Board of Education meetings.


All meetings are accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Persons who are hearing impaired or deaf and who will require interpreter services for these meetings should notify Jeffery P. Zaring in writing at Room 229, State House, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2798; by TDD at 317-232-0570; or by telephone at 317-232-6622. Notification must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Posted on February 23, 2007.
Reposted on March 2, 2007.