Illinois State Board of Education announces meeting on Wednesday, April 18
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the following meeting for April 18 via video-conference. 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.Â
Chairman Chico may call for a break in the meeting as necessary in order for the Board to go into closed session.Â
State Board of Education Meeting via video conference
Wednesday, April 18, 2012Â
10:30 a.m.
 Chicago Location: ISBE Video Conference Room, James R. Thompson Center, 14th Floor
     100 W. Randolph, Chicago
 Springfield Location: ISBE Video Conference Room, 3rd Floor
100 N. First Street, Springfield
This meeting will also be audio cast on the Internet at:Â www.isbe.net
 AGENDA
   I.Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
A.  Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means
II.Public Participation
III.Resolutions & RecognitionÂ
A. Digital Safety Contest Award Winners
IV.       *Superintendent’s Report – Consent Agenda
All action consideration items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion and vote. Any board member who wishes separate discussion on any item listed on the consent agenda may remove that item from the consent agenda, in which event, the item will be considered in its normal sequence.Â
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A.  *Approval of Minutes: March 21, 2012
B.  *Rules for Adoption
1.  Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision)
2.  Part 575 (School Technology Program)
C.  *Contracts and Grants Over $1 Million
1.  Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement: World-Class Innovations in Developing Assessment (WIDA) Consortium for the ACCESS Assessment for English Language Learners (ELLs)
2.  Request to Release RFSP for 21st CCLC Technical Assistance
3.  Contract Renewal: Illinois State University for Illinois National Board Professional Preparation and Support System
4.  Contract Renewal: Harrisburg Project
5.  Contract Renewal: Illinois Resource Center for ELL Technical Assistance and Professional Development
6.  Contract Renewal: Illinois Migrant Council for Technical Assistance and Professional Development
7.  Continuation Grant Agreement with the University of Illinois for Illinois Early Childhood Asset Map (IECAM)
8.  Grant Agreement Renewal with the University of Illinois for Illinois Early Learning Project
9.  RFP for Grant Agreement for Illinois Early Learning Project.
10. Amendment to FY 12 Intergovernmental Agreement with Northern Illinois University for Illinois Interactive Report Card (IIRC)
11. FY 13 Intergovernmental Agreement with Northern Illinois University for Illinois Interactive Report Card (IIRC)
12. Request to Release RFSP for Local Assessment Support Management Entity
13. Contract Award for Illinois Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS)
D.  *Ratification of Policy for Score Setting Panels for State Testing
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End of Consent Agenda
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E.  2012 and 2013 Board Meeting Dates
F.   Accept Special Education Expenditure & Receipt Report
G.  District Oversight – East St. Louis (Financial Oversight Panel) (as needed)
        V.       Discussion Items
A.   Legislative Update
B.   Budget Update (Linda Mitchell)
C.   District Oversight (verbal update) (Superintendent Koch)
D.   Other Items for Discussion
VI.   Announcements
A.   IBHE Liaison Report (Dr. Proshanta Nandi)
B.   P-20 Council Liaison Report (Joyce Karon)
C.   Superintendent’s/Senior Staff Announcements
D.   Chairman’s Report
E.   Member Reports
VII. Information Items
A.  ISBE Fiscal & Administrative Monthly Reports (available online at http://isbe.net/board/fiscal_admin_rep.htm)
VIII.   Adjourn
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