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AIEOC March 2026 Meeting Agenda

American Indian Education Oversight Committee (AIEOC) Public Meeting Agenda for March 27, 2026.

March 27, 2026

1 p.m.– 4 p.m.

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1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA; Room 6304 Conference Room

Members of the public may view the meeting virtually. March 27, 2026, AIEOC meeting will be held at the California Department of Education (CDE), at the address noted above. The CDE building will be open to the public; however, capacity may be limited to allow for physical distancing, and members of the public are strongly encouraged to wear masks.

The order of business may be changed without notice.

Item

Agenda Item

Presenter

I.

Land Acknowledgement

Information

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

II.

Call to order and roll call

Information Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

III.

Approval of Agenda

Information Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

IV.

Welcome from Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction or Designee

Information Item

Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction or Designee

V.

Welcome from Assembly member James Ramos or Designee

Information Item

Assembly member James Ramos or designee

VI.

California State Board of Education Update

Information Item

James J. McQuillen, Yurok Tribal Citizen, State Board of Education

VI.

California Department of Education Update

Information Item

Student Achievement and Support Division Representative CDE

VII.

Native American Studies Model Curriculum Update

Information/Discussion Item

Dr. Staci Block, San Diego County Office of Education and Maggie Peters, Humboldt County Office of Education

VIII.

Governmental Affairs Division

Information/Discussion Item

Legislative Representative, CDE

IX.

California Department of Education Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Implementation and Support

Information/Discussion Item

UPK Representative, CDE

X.

Officer Election Information

Action Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

XI.

Committee Business

  • Minutes review, revision, and approval
  • Data Committee
  • Advocacy Committee
  • Update on CDE Consultation Policy
  • CA Truth and Healing Recommendations
  • Federal Office of Indian Education
  • Update on AIEOC Membership
  • Announcement of matters of general interest
  • Meeting Dates for Remainder of Year

Action Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

XI.

Attendance and Membership Update

Information Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

XII.

Committee Business

  • Minutes review, revision, and approval
  • Updated Student Count Results
  • Federal Office of Indian Education Update
  • Updated AIEOC Membership
  • Use of AI and Potential Harm
  • Models of Education (Tribes and other states)
  • California Department of Education Audit and Expansion of American Indian Education Program
  • Announcement of matters of general interest
  • Officer Election Information

Action Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

XIII.

Public comments and final remarks

Discussion Item

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

IX.

Adjournment

Nicole Lim, Chairperson

Public Notice

Note: Items designated as discussion are items that are appropriate for action by the Committee if Committee members choose to act. Items may be taken out of order.

Public Comment: Members of the public who are attending either in person or via teleconference will be given the opportunity to make comments on each agenda item prior to any Committee action. Additionally, there will be time for public comment at the end of the meeting. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person; however, the Chairperson may decide to shorten or lengthen the public comment period at their discretion.

ADA: The Council complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by ensuring that the meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities, and providing this notice and information given to members of the Council in appropriate alternative formats when requested. If you need assistance, including disability related modifications or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please make your request to the contact person listed on this Notice.

For additional information about the Committee meeting or to request assistance, please contact Amber “Jade” Tyner, Education Programs Consultant, by email at ATyner@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Amber "Jade" Tyner | atyner@cde.ca.gov | 916-319-0506 
Last Reviewed: Friday, March 13, 2026
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