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REVISED Meeting Notice: Waiver Workgroup

Friday, December 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m.

State Board of Education Conference Room
California State Board of Education Office
1430 “N” Street, Room 5111
Sacramento, California
916-319-0827

Additional Locations:

Westwood High School
4th & Greenwood, Westwood CA 96137

Poway Unified School District
13626 Twin Peaks Rd.
Poway, CA 92064-3034

Newport-Mesa USD
2985-A Bear Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

The purpose of this meeting is to begin the process of identifying particular elements of the Education Code (EC) that are consistent impediments to the success of schools and districts and particular elements of the EC that are helpful and important. The product of this workgroup will help the Board as it considers future waiver policies and engages in  discussions with the legislature regarding potential revisions of the EC.

Agenda

1. Call to order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Overview of Bagley Keene
4. Charge of the Waiver Work Group
5. Discussion regarding:
   1. Particular elements of the EC that are consistent impediments to the success of schools and districts
   2. Particular elements of the EC that are helpful and important
6. Adjournment

ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE

Persons wishing to address the State Board of Education on a subject to be considered at this meeting, including any matter that may be designated for public hearing, are asked to notify the State Board of Education Office (see telephone/fax numbers below) by noon of the third working day before the scheduled meeting/hearing, stating the subject they wish to address, the organization they represent (if any), and the nature of their testimony. Time is set aside for individuals so desiring to speak on any topic NOT otherwise on the agenda (please see the detailed agenda for the Public Session). In all cases, the presiding officer reserves the right to impose time limits on presentations as may be necessary to ensure that the agenda is completed.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting or function of the California State Board of Education (SBE), may request assistance by contacting the SBE Office, 1430 N Street, Room 5111, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone, (916) 319-0705; fax, (916) 319-0175.

For more information concerning this agenda, please contact Kathy Sumida, Office Technician, California State Board of Education, at 1430 N Street, Room 5111, Sacramento, CA, 95814; telephone (916) 319-0826; fax (916) 319-0175. To be added to the speaker's list, please fax or mail your written request to the above-referenced address/fax number. This agenda is posted on the State Board of Education's Web site [http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/].