AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

March 12, 2002

MEMBERS
Governor Jeb Bush
Commissioner Charlie Crist
Secretary of State Katherine Harris
Attorney General Bob Butterworth
Comptroller Robert F. Milligan
Treasurer Tom Gallagher
Commissioner Charlie Bronson

Contact: Lynn Abbott 9:00 A.M.
(850) 488-0080 LL-03, The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida

ITEM SUBJECT RECOMMENDATION

Administration

1. Hillsborough Community College Request for a New South Center

Pursuant to Section 240.311(3)(j), Florida Statutes, and Rule 6H-1.040, FAC., for establishing campuses, centers, special purpose centers, and instructional site designations for community colleges, the Florida Board of Education approved the above request on January 18, 2002. This request is subsequently submitted to the State Board of Education for consideration and approval.

(ATTACHMENT 1) FOR ACTION

2. Academic Charter School of Boca Raton West vs. Palm Beach County School Board

On November 20, 2001, the Palm Beach County School Board voted to deny the Academic Charter School of Boca Raton West Application This appeal is brought to the State Board of Education, pursuant to Section 228.056, Florida Statutes, which includes provisions governing the appeal process for charter schools.

(ATTACHMENT 2) FOR ACTION

3. The Polk Charter Foundation - Academy High vs. Polk County School Board

On December 11, 2001, the Polk County School Board voted to deny The Polk Charter Foundation - Academy High Application. This appeal is brought to the State Board of Education, pursuant to Section 228.056, Florida Statutes, which includes provisions governing the appeal process for charter schools.

(ATTACHMENT 3) FOR WITHDRAWAL

4. The Polk Charter Foundation - Bridgefield Academy vs. Polk County School Board

On December 11, 2001, the Polk County School Board voted to deny The Polk Charter Foundation - Bridgefield Academy Application. This appeal is brought to the State Board of Education, pursuant to Section 228.056, Florida Statutes, which includes provisions governing the appeal process for charter schools.

(ATTACHMENT 4) FOR WITHDRAWAL

Rules - AMENDED/NEW

5. 6A-4.0151 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Elementary Education (Grades K-6)-Academic
Class.
6A-4.01793 Specialization Requirements for the Endorsement in Severe or Profound Disabilities -- Academic
Class.
6A-4.01795 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) -
Academic Class.
6A-4.01796 Specialization Requirements for Endorsement in Autism -- Academic Class.
6A-4.0243 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Foreign Language (Grades K-12) -- Academic
Class.
6A-4.0283 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Physical Education (Grades K-12) -- Academic
Class.
6A-4.060 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Industrial Arts Technology Education (Grades
6-12)--Vocational Class.

(ATTACHMENT 5) FOR APPROVAL

6. 6A-4.0232 Specialization Requirements For the Endorsement in Middle Grades -- Academic Class.
6A-4.0281 Specialization Requirements For the Endorsement in Adaptive Physical Education -- Academic Class.
6A-4.030 Specialization Requirements for Certification in School Food Service (Grades PK-12) -
Specialty Class.

(ATTACHMENT 6) FOR APPROVAL

7. 6A-4.01792 Specialization Requirements for the Prekindergarten Disabilities Endorsement - Academic Class.
6A-4.0323 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Science (Grades 6-12) - Academic Class.
6A-4.03321 Specialization Requirements for Certification in Social Science (Grades 6-12)-Academic
Class.

(ATTACHMENT 7) FOR APPROVAL AS AMENDED