AIEOC September 2026 Meeting Agenda
American Indian Education Oversight Committee (AIEOC) Public Meeting Agenda for September 18, 2026.September 18, 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. The AIEOC meeting on September 18, 2026, 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 |
VII. |
California Department of Education Update Information Item |
Student Achievement and Support Division Representative, CDE |
VIII. |
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 |
IX. |
Governmental Affairs Division Information/Discussion Item |
Legislative Representative, CDE |
X. |
California Department of Education Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Implementation and Support Information/Discussion Item |
UPK Representative, CDE |
XI. |
Discuss CDE Transition to the Governor’s Office Information Item |
Nicole Lim, Chairperson |
XII. |
Committee Business
Action Item |
Nicole Lim, Chairperson |
XIII. |
Attendance and Membership Update Information Item |
Nicole Lim, Chairperson |
XIV. |
Public comments and final remarks Discussion Item |
Nicole Lim, Chairperson |
XV. |
Adjournment |
Nicole Lim, Chairperson |
Public Notice
Note: Items designated as discussion are appropriate for action by the Committee if Committee members choose to take the action. Items may be taken out of order.
Public Comment: Members of the public attending in person or via teleconference may comment on each agenda item before 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.