AGENDA
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

May 21, 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. Minutes from the March 26, 2002 and April 9, 2002 Cabinet Meetings.

(ATTACHMENT 1 TO FOLLOW) FOR APPROVAL

2. Adoption of a resolution authorizing the competitive sale and delivery of not exceeding $200,000,000 State of Florida, Full Faith and Credit, State Board of Education, Public Education Capital Outlay Bonds, 2001 Series [to be determined].

(ATTACHMENT 2) FOR APPROVAL

Charter School Issues

3. Academic Bridge Charter School vs. Manatee County School Board

On December 17, 2001, the Manatee County School Board voted to deny the original application submitted on October 1, 2001. At the applicant's request, the application deadline was extended at the same meeting to December 21, 2001, and the School Board agreed to consider the applicant's revised application. On January 28, 2002, the Manatee County School Board voted to deny the revised Academic Bridge Charter School 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 ACTION

4. Request from Orange County School District to become a Charter School District - Proposal and Contract.

(ATTACHMENT 4) FOR ACTION

Rule Amendment

5. Amended Rule 6A-6.03019, F.A.C. - Special Instructional Programs for Students Who Are Gifted.

(ATTACHMENT 5 TO FOLLOW) FOR APPROVAL AS AMENDED