Illinois State Board of Education Announces Strategic Planning Meeting Schedule for Sept. 17-18 in Utica -

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UTICA, IL â€“ The Illinois State Board of Education announced the following schedule for its annual strategic planning session on Sept. 17-18 at Grizzly Jackâ€™s Grand Bear Resort in Utica.

All State Board of Education meetings listed on this agenda will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons planning to attend who need special accommodations should contact the Board office no later than the date prior to the meeting. Contact the Superintendent’s office at the State Board of Education, Phone: 217-782-2221; TTY/TDD: 217-782-1900; Fax: 217-785-3972.

Chairman Chico may call for a break in the meeting as necessary in order for the Board to go into closed session.

State Board of Education Annual Strategic Planning Meeting

Sept. 17-18, 2014

Location: Grizzly Jackâ€™s Grand Bear Resort, 2643 Illinois Route 178, in Utica

This meeting will also be audio cast on the Internet at: www.isbe.net

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014

10 a.m.

AGENDA

I. Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance

A.Â Â Â Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means

II. Legislative Agenda for 2014 Veto Session and 2015 Session

III. Senate Bill 16 Update and Next Steps

IV. East St. Louis and North Chicago Oversight Updates

Lunch

V. Discussion of Board Goals

VI. NASBE Self-Evaluation and Board Expectations and Responsibilities

VII. Closed Session

VIII. Recess Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014

8:30 a.m.

IX. Reconvene/Roll Call â€“ OPEN SESSION

X. Implementation of Standards, Assessment and Accountability

XI. Retreat Debriefing

A. Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means

XII. Public Participation

A. Southland College Prep Charter High School Graduation

XIII. Resolutions & Recognition

XIV. Presentations and Updates

XV. Superintendentâ€™s Report â€“ Consent Agenda

A. *Approval of Minutes

1. Plenary Minutes: August 20, 2014

B. *Rules for Initial Review

1. Part 425 (Voluntary Registration and Recognition of Nonpublic Schools): Places in rules the requirement for nonpublic schools to submit proof of non-profit status when registering with the State Board; clarifies that only nonpublic schools supported wholly or in part by public funds shall be required to have students recite the Pledge of Allegiance; amends requirements for school employees to show freedom from tuberculosis to conform to changes in the rules for tuberculosis control (Illinois Department of Public Health); and adds the requirement for recognized nonpublic schools to hold an annual meeting for review of their emergency and crisis response plans, to conform the rules to changes in the School Safety Drill Act [105 ILCS 128].

C. *Rules for Adoption

1. Part 25 (Education Licensure): Addresses the transition from the current certificate renewal system to the new license renewal system, which took effect July 1, 2014, including a process to award credit for CPDUs completed before June 30, 2014, and other certain activities before August 31, 2014.Â Two hundred and thirty-four individuals and organizations submitted public comment, and numerous changes in the proposed rulemaking are being recommended in response to the issues raised.

2. Part 51 (Dismissal of Tenured Teachers under Article 24 of the School Code and Dismissal of Tenured Teachers and Principals under Article 34 of the School Code): Places in Part 51 the process to approve entities to conduct training specific to performance evaluations for school board members who wish to use an optional alternative evaluative dismissal process to dismiss a tenured teacher.Â One letter of public comment was received and changes in the proposed rulemaking are recommended in response to the issues raised.

3. Part 650 (Charter Schools): Lists requirements for biennial reporting by charter school authorizers; sets forth the process for monitoring authorizers and withdrawing their power to authorize in certain circumstances; establishes standards for high-quality charter school authorizing; and states the forms that must be provided when a school board submits reports of approved applications, revisions or renewals to the State Board.Â Two entities submitted public comment, and numerous changes in the proposed rulemaking are being recommended in response to the issues raised.

D. *Contracts & Grants Over $1 Million

1. Preschool Expansion Grant

E. *Fall 2014 Waiver Report

End of Consent Agenda

F. Qualified Zone Academy Bond Authorization(s)

G. Appointment of State Charter Commission Members

H. Appointment of State Educator Professional Licensure Board Member

I.Â Approval of Closed Session Minutes

XVI. Discussion Items

A. Items for Discussion

XVII. Announcements & Reports

A. Superintendentâ€™s/Senior Staff Announcements