August 2016 Meeting Agenda

AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA

Friday, August 12, 2016
10 a.m.–5 p.m.

The order of business may be changed without notice.

Item 1

Subject: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Office Update
Presenter: Cindy A. Quiralte, Executive Office Manager, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, California Department of Education (CDE)

• American Indian Education Oversight Committee (AIEOC) membership

• Current and future Indian education projects

Item 2

Subject: Region IX Equity Assistance Center (EAC), Update
Presenter: Rose Owens-West, Director, Region IX EAC, WestEd

• The Region IX EAC at WestEd is one of 10 EACs funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide technical assistance and training in the areas of civil rights, equity, and school reform. Serving schools and communities in Arizona, California, and Nevada, the Region IX EAC at WestEd ensures that equitable education opportunities are available and accessible for all children.

Item 3

Subject: CDE Updates
Presenter: Judy Delgado, American Indian Education Consultant, CDE

Including but not limited to:

• American Indian Education Center (AIEC) Program update, including but not limited to:
  • Reauthorization of the AIEC Program

Item 4

Subject: Public Comment

Public Comment is invited on any matter not included on the printed agenda. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the AIEOC, the presiding officer may establish specific time limits on presentations.

Item 5

Subject: Committee Business

Including, but not limited to, future meeting plans, future agenda items, officer nominations and/or elections, declaratory and commendatory resolutions, bylaw review and revision, Board policy, approval of minutes, Board liaison reports, training of Board members, and announcement of matters of general interest.

Statute for American Indian Education Oversight Committee

California Education Code Section 33370(g) states:

The Superintendent, with input from existing center directors, shall appoint an American Indian Education Oversight Committee by January 30, 2007, composed of at least seven educators, four of whom shall be American Indian education center directors. All members shall possess proven knowledge of current educational policies relating to, and issues faced by, American Indian communities in California. This committee shall provide input and advice to the Superintendent on all aspects of American Indian education programs established by the state.

All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only. The order of business may be changed without notice. Anyone interested in a particular matter should plan on being in attendance. The AIEOC will commence, recess, and reconvene as necessary throughout the meeting. Time is set aside for individuals to speak on any topic not otherwise on the agenda. In all cases, the presiding officer reserves the right to impose time limits on presentations as necessary to ensure that the agenda is completed.

Reasonable Accommodation: Pursuant to state and federal statutes, individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in the American Indian Education Oversight Committee Meeting on August 12, 2016. Requests for Sign Language Interpreters should be directed to the Department's Office of Equal Opportunity no later than three business days prior to the scheduled event. Mailing address: 1430 N Street, Suite 4206; telephone: 916-445-9174; fax: 916-324-9818.

For more information concerning this agenda, please contact the Educational Options, Student Support, and American Indian Education Office at 916-323-2183. This agenda is posted on the CDE AIEOC Web page.