Illinois State Board of Education*

100 Randolph Street, Suite 14-300
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 814-2220

SCHEDULE AND AGENDA OF MEETINGS
January 21-22, 2004

Wednesday, January 21

• Governmental Relations Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m.
• Education Policy Planning Committee Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
• Board Meeting from 1:15 -5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 22

• Board Meeting from 9:30 - 12:00 noon

Conference Call Access Number for all meetings:
1-866-297-6391

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WEDNESDAY, January 21, 2004

9:30 a.m.

Governmental Relations Committee Meeting
James R. Thompson Center, Suite 14-300 Conference Room

• 2004 Legislative Agenda
  • 2004 Legislative Proposals
  • Summary of 2004 Legislative Proposals
• Cumulative Waiver Report

10:30 a.m.

Education Policy Planning Committee Meeting
James R. Thompson Center, Suite 14-300 Conference Room

• SAELP Draft Recommendations
• Appeals Advisory Committee Recommendations
  • Revised Cover
• English Language Proficiency Standards
• Additional Supplemental Educational Service Providers
• Public School Recognition Status
• Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Models
• Accreditation Status—University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Emergency Rule for Adoption and Ordinary Rule for Initial Review: Part 25 (Certification)

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:15 p.m.

A. Call Meeting to Order/Roll Call
James R. Thompson Center, 9^th Floor, Room 040

B. Presentations

• Hazel Crest SFA Report on financial status of district
  (pp. 1-5)
  • Revised Cover
• Round Lake SFA Report on financial status of district
  (pp. 6-7)

Break

C. Items for Discussion

• 2004 Legislative Agenda
  • 2004 Legislative Proposals
  • Summary of 2004 Legislative Proposals
• 2004 Cumulative Waiver Report (pp. 8-31)
• Appeals Advisory Committee Recommendation (pp. 32-35)
  • Revised Cover
  • English Language Proficiency Standards (pp. 36-134)
• Additional Supplemental Educational Service Providers
  (pp. 135-140)
• Public School Recognition Status (pp. 141-150)
• SAELP Draft Recommendations (pp. 151-163)
• Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Models (pp. 164-172)
• Accreditation Status—University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (pp. 173-175)
• Emergency Rule for Adoption and Ordinary Rule for Initial Review: Part 25 (Certification) (pp. 176-189)
• Rules for Initial Review: Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) (pp. 190-262)
• Rules for Adoption: Part 27 (Standards for Certification in Specific Teaching Fields) (pp. 263-284)
• Rules for Adoption: Part 120 (Pupil Transportation Reimbursement) (pp. 285-290)
• ISBE Monthly Reports: Finance, Audit and Agency Operations Status (pp. 291-306)

6:00 p.m.

Dinner/Closed Session (as needed)

THURSDAY, January 22, 2004

9:30 a.m.

PLENARY BUSINESS MEETING

A. Call Meeting to Order/Roll Call
State of Illinois Building, 160 N. LaSalle, Suite C-500

B. Presentation

• East St. Louis Board of Education and Financial Oversight Panel

C. Public Participation

D. Approval of Minutes

• December 18, 2003 (pp. 307-336)
• January 8, 2004 (pp. 337-345)

E. Action Items

• Acceptance of Hazel Crest School District 152.5 SFA Recommendation (pp. 1-5)
  • Revised Cover
• Approval of submission of the 2004 Cumulative Waiver Report (pp. 8-31)
• Appeals Advisory Committee Recommendation (pp. 32-35)
  • Revised Cover
• Approval of Additional Supplemental Educational Service Providers (pp. 135-140)
• Endorsement of the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Models (pp. 164-172)
• Approval of "Continuing Accreditation" Status to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (pp. 173-175)
• Authorization of Emergency Rule for Adoption and Ordinary Rule for Initial Review: Part 25 (Certification) (pp. 176-189)
• Authorization of Rules for Initial Review: Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision)
  (pp. 190-262)
• Authorization of Rules for Adoption: Part 27 (Standards for Certification in Specific Teaching Fields) (pp. 263-284)
• Authorization of Rules for Adoption: Part 120 (Pupil Transportation Reimbursement) (pp. 285-290)
• Acceptance of ISBE Monthly Reports: Finance, Audit and Agency Operations Status (pp. 291-306)

F. Announcements and Reports

• Superintendent
• Chairman
• Committees
• Members

G. Other Information

• Monthly Status Report on Rulemaking (pp. 346-347)

12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

*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, 100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001.

Phone: 217-782-2221
TTY/TDD: 217-782-1900
Fax: 217-785-3972