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Minutes of the North Carolina State Board of Education

Education Building 301 N. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601-2825

November 3, 2010

The North Carolina State Board of Education met after the Board Committees concluded their work and the following members were present:

William Harrison, Chair Shirley Harris Wayne McDevitt, Vice Chair Tom Speed Melissa Bartlett John Tate Christine Greene Jean Woolard

Also present were:

June St. Clair Atkinson, State Superintendent Jan King, Principal of the Year Advisor George Litton, Local Board Member Advisor Jennifer Facciolini, Teacher of the Year Advisor Jack Hoke, Superintendent Advisor

CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTION

Chairman William Harrison called the Wednesday session of the November State Board of Education meeting to order and declared the Board in official session. In compliance with the requirements of Chapter 138A-15(e) of the State Government Ethics Act, Chair Harrison reminded Board members of their duty to avoid conflicts of interest and appearances of conflicts of interest under Chapter 138A. He asked if members of the Board knew of any conflict of interest or any appearance of conflict with respect to any matters coming before them during this meeting. There were no conflicts of interest communicated at this time. The Chair then requested that if, during the course of the meeting, members became aware of an actual or apparent conflict of interest that they bring the matter to the attention of the Chair. It would then be their duty to abstain from participating in discussion and from voting on the matter. Closed Session Chairman Harrison asked for a motion to convene in closed session.

Education Building, Raleigh Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Board Room, 3:20 PM

Upon motion made by Mr. Wayne McDevitt, and seconded by Mr. Tom Speed, the Board voted unanimously to convene in closed session to consider the handling of the cases of Bear Grass v. Martin County, SBE; North Carolina Marine Sciences High School, Inc. (Cape Lookout) v. SBE (10 EDC 1104); Hurst v. Hammocks Beach Corp., et al. (06 CV 018173), and to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment or conditions of initial employment of a current or prospective public officer or employee. With no other business on the agenda, Chairman Harrison requested a motion to adjourn. Upon motion made by Mr. Tom Speed and seconded by Mr. Wayne McDevitt, the Board voted unanimously to recess the State Board of Education meeting until Thursday, November 4, at 9:30 a.m.

Education Building, Raleigh Thursday, November 4, 2010 Board Room, 9:30 AM

Minutes of the North Carolina State Board of Education

Education Building 301 N. Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601-2825

November 4, 2010

The North Carolina State Board of Education met and the following members were present:

William Harrison, Chair Shirley Harris Wayne McDevitt, Vice Chair Reginald Kenan Walter Dalton, Lieutenant Governor Tom Speed Janet Cowell, State Treasurer John Tate Melissa Bartlett Jean Woolard Christine Greene

Also present were:

June St. Clair Atkinson, State Superintendent Jessica Garner, Teacher of the Year Advisor George Litton, Local Board Member Advisor Jennifer Facciolini, Teacher of the Year Advisor Jack Hoke, Superintendent Advisor Brittney Del Pizzo, Senior Student Advisor Jan King, Principal of the Year Advisor Montrey DeLoatch, Junior Student Advisor

CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTION

Chairman William Harrison called the Thursday session of the November State Board of Education meeting to order and declared the Board in official session. In compliance with the requirements of Chapter 138A-15(e) of the State Government Ethics Act, Chairman Harrison reminded Board members of their duty to avoid conflicts of interest and appearances of conflicts of interest under Chapter 138A. He asked if members of the Board knew of any conflict of interest or any appearance of conflict with respect to any matters coming before them during this meeting. There were no conflicts of interest communicated at this time. The Chairman then requested that if, during the course of the meeting, members became aware of an actual or apparent conflict of interest that they bring the matter to the attention of the Chair. It would then be their duty to abstain from participating in discussion and from voting on the matter. Chairman Harrison noted that Board members Patricia Willoughby and Kevin Howell were not present this month because they are representing the State Board at the International Forum in Jiangsu Province, China. He reminded Board members that the Board has a memorandum of understanding with Jiangsu Province that calls for exchange visits. Some of our public schools this fall are also the beneficiaries of 15 teachers from Jiangsu Province. These teachers are in 15 North Carolina public schools teaching


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Chinese history, culture, and language. A grant from Hanban is funding this trip for Board members Willoughby and Howell and the Board looks forward to additional opportunities for other Board members to travel to Jiangsu. Chairman Harrison instructed SBE Assistant Director Betsy West to forward the names of the LEAs where visiting teachers from Jiangsu are teaching. The Chairman reminded the audience and those listening online that the Board’s Committee meetings were held on Wednesday and that Committee Chairs will report out to the full Board today. Prior to proceeding to the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Harrison recognized and welcomed Dr. Ann Davis of UNC-Greensboro and 12 of her graduate students. Chairman Harrison reported that the Board met with the Governor over breakfast this morning to discuss her Ready, Set, Go! initiative and other education business. Board member Reginald Kenan was recognized to lead the Board with the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Harrison asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the October 6-7, 2010, State Board meetings. Discussion/Comments:

• Board member Bartlett stated that while she was present at the October 6 Board meeting, her name was not noted as being present in the minutes.

• There was no further discussion. Mr. John Tate made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 6-7 meetings. Seconded by Ms. Christine Greene, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 6-7 meetings as amended.

Special Recognition – Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

2009 Awardee in 7-12 Science Ms. Judith Jones, Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools

2009 Awardee in 7-12 Mathematics Ms. Maria Hernandez, NC School of Science and Mathematics

2010 Finalists in K-6 Science Ms. Zebetta King, Wake County Schools Ms. Amanda McLean, Caldwell County Schools

2010 Finalists in K-6 Mathematics Ms. Amanda Northrup, Haywood County Schools Ms. Rebecca Pearce, Guilford County Schools Ms. Penelope Shockley, Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools


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Chairman Harrison noted that the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers the awards program on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. In addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the program is to expand and exemplify the definition of excellent science and math teaching. He noted that the 2010 awards are for teachers in grades K-6 and the 2009 winners are for grades 7-12. The award alternates between elementary (even years) and secondary (odd years). The awardees and finalists were presented with a plaque of recognition from the State Board. The presentations were photographed. Special Report – Office of Early Learning Update and More at Four Effects

Mr. John Pruette, Executive Director, Office of Early Learning

Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Pruette provided a summary report of More at Four (MAF) effects. The MAF Pre-kindergarten Program is a state-funded initiative for at-risk 4-year-olds, designed to help them be more successful when they enter elementary school. Prefacing his report, Mr. Pruette directed Board members to three handouts at their places 1) Summary of Key Findings; 2) Long-term Effects of More at Four; 3) Evaluation of More at Four State Pre-Kindergarten – The First Ten Years. Mr. Pruette stated that since the inception of MAF, a portion of the budget has been used to support rigorous evaluation and closely scrutinize the program. The evaluations have been conducted by independent researchers at the Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. FPG is noted nationally for the quality and un-biased nature of its research. Since year one, three-quarters of the children served in MAF have come from households below 130 percent of the federal poverty level. Around nine in ten children in any one year are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch. The majority of these children have never been served in any early education or care situation. The share of children with a chronic health or identified disability has held steady at around five or six percent while those with developmental needs has increased over the decade, from around ten percent in 2001-02 to over 30 percent in 2009-10. The evaluations have been of four types: measurements of the quality of the learning environment, tracking of learning gains of cohorts of children in pre-k and kindergarten, following MAF students through third grade, and comparing their EOG third grade reading and math scores with that of children who did not attend MAF. Mr. Pruette summarized past evaluations including high quality pre-kindergarten, exceptional learning growth, growth sustained through kindergarten, and significant long-term effects. In terms of significant long-term effects, Mr. Pruette shared the data results through several graphs. The data showed that economically-disadvantaged third graders who attended MAF narrowed the achievement gap with their non-economically disadvantaged peers by up to 40 percent. Also, MAF students who were considered economically disadvantaged in third grade in 2006-07 or 2007-08 and who attended MAF for more than


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70 percent of the 2002-03 or 2003-04 school year achieved significantly higher scores, on average, than their peers who had not had the advantage of MAF. The findings suggest that for poor children (those who qualified for free or reduced-price lunch), participating in the MAF Program during pre-k had longer-term benefits in terms of math and reading skills at the end of third grade. The findings were consistent across all EOG outcomes, indicating a broad positive effect of participation in the MAF Program. Not surprisingly, non-poor children performed better than poor children. This achievement gap in academic skills related to poverty is something that is widespread in our country. However, these effects were greater for the comparison group and substantially reduced for the MAF group. This may indicate that participation in MAF has an ameliorating effect on the negative effects of poverty related to children’s academic achievement. In summary, these findings provide evidence that the MAF Program is helping to lessen the achievement gap for poor children in both math and reading performance, and that such early pre-k experiences can have a lasting effect into the elementary school years. Continuing with the presentation, Mr. Pruette stated that the next FPG evaluation of the effectiveness of MAF will use a rigorous methodology known as a regression discontinuity designed to further investigate the effect of MAF on learning growth. This report is expected to be released in early 2011. In addition, the Office of Early Learning is exploring a randomized assignment or experimental evaluation design for a future MAF evaluation. Such a study would track the academic performance of children who qualified for MAF and who were randomly assigned to the program against those eligible students who were not randomly assigned to MAF. Such a design takes advantage of the current waiting list in many counties caused by an excess of demand for MAF among children who qualify for the program. A randomized assignment design evaluation of a statewide pre-k program has not been conducted in the United States. The Office of Early Learning believes that this kind of evaluation will not only inform continuous improvement of an already high quality and effective state pre-kindergarten program in North Carolina but provide policymakers, stakeholders, parents and communities with valuable data that can inform best education practice through the United States. Noting some difficulty in interpreting the graphs as presented, several Board members suggested framing the data in a different manner to include additional information. Board members encouraged Mr. Pruette to continue to hone these types of results that are scientifically-researched based. Superintendent Atkinson noted that the Department will be working with our Communication’s Office to introduce these data and frame the message about how significant these data are and what it means for our young children. Lt. Governor Dalton stated that the Federal Reserve completed an extensive study in early childhood development. He suggested that staff review the study and perhaps combine that information with the message. KEY INITIATIVES REPORTS AND DISCUSSION

Career College Ready, Set, Go/Race to the Top Update – Mr. Adam Levinson (Director, Policy and Strategic Planning), Mr. Peter Asmar (Chief Information Officer, Technology Services), and Dr. Lynne Johnson (Director, Talent Management and Development)

Prefacing the November 2010 Status Report on Career College Ready, Set, Go/Race to the Top Update, Chairman Harrison reminded Board members and the audience that we are now a recipient of the Race


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to the Top, under the umbrella of Governor Perdue’s Career College Ready, Set, Go! initiative. He recognized Mr. Levinson for the update. Mr. Levinson noted that the update would be a three-part presentation to include the Focus of Work, Connection to the IT Strategic Plan, and the Professional Development Plan. Key deliverables and timelines are as follows:

November 8 - LEA/Charter Detailed Scope of Work plans due to DPI

November 22 - State & LEA/Charter Detailed Scope of Work plans due to U.S. Department of Education

In order to meet those two deadlines a major focus has been on communications; the RttT website is www.ncpublicschools.org/rttt. The Detailed Scope of Work template and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents are included on the website with updates almost daily, according to Mr. Levinson. Since the October State Board meeting, Mr. Levinson noted that the Department conducted 23 separate Race to the Top (RttT) Regional Technical Assistance meetings in eight days connecting with nearly 1,000 of our district leaders to provide assistance in completing their Detailed Scope of Work (DSW) plans for RttT funding. The Department had our first monthly call with U.S. Department of Education and received good feedback about how we are gearing up for this work. Mr. Levinson noted that the USED asked for examples of our work to use as examples for other states. The Department has also established a RttT distribution list; a broad listserv. In addition, Dr. Harrison presented to the Joint Legislative Governmental Operations Commission to officially receive the grant funds. A Governor’s Education Transformation Commission meeting will occur tomorrow, and finally on November 9, the Department is scheduled to present to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee. The Department is also working on State Detailed Scope of Work plan which is directly tied to the approved budget from the U.S. Department of Education. Mr. Levinson directed Board members to a Responsibility Matrix which shows the initiative leads, partners, initiatives and goals. Next, Mr. Asmar (Chief Information Officer, Technology Services) provided the objectives of the NC Education Technology Cloud. Using a PowerPoint slide, Mr. Asmar explained that the diagram illustrates how the proposed NC Education Technology Cloud brings together key statewide information technology components. The Cloud provides a common set of online resources and tools that will ensure that every student and teacher has equitable access to technology resources. A focused set of digital tools and resources used across North Carolina also will facilitate technical assistance professional development and the sharing of resources across classrooms, schools, and districts. In creating the Cloud, the Department aims to improve service reliability, increase efficiency, and decrease long-term IT costs, while re-aligning local technical resources away from supporting and managing infrastructure. The Cloud is a customized opt-in approach, creating capacity. Shared services will save LEAs as much as 50% in technology costs. A total of $34,639,376 million of the RttT funding will be used to support the Learner Management System program and the NC Education Cloud implementation. Dr. Johnson provided an overview of the professional development selection and deployment guiding principles. There are four guiding principles with this initiative:


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1. Employ or adapt existing modules 2. Ensure modules are aligned with national professional development standards 3. Deliver professional development through “blended” approach, with online and face-to-face

opportunities; and 4. Model 21st century learning practices

As the professional development team is looking to create and modify what we have, align it with the national standards, and deliver professional development with a blended approach. Dr. Johnson explained the integration cycle and how to sustain the model. The Department will help LEAs develop a cadre of teacher leaders, administrators and central office staff who will become the experts and facilitators. The model includes professional learning teams, delivery lessons, reflections, online/virtual/wikis, delivery of professional development, practice, demo lessons, coaching and feedback. The Department’s focus is to take the intentional work over the past few years with the Common Core Standards and Essential Standards and make connections to facilitating instruction through the evaluation system. That includes content coaching with content experts and summative assessments, and data for decision-making. Practice for Optimal Impact involve external partners with customized delivery based on need, communities of practice learning teams and systemic planning with professional development cohorts. Dr. Johnson provided a high level snapshot of the timeline for deployment (located in the materials). In summary, the goal of the professional development initiative is to help teachers change their practice to increase student performance in a compelling way that matters and engages students. Chairman Harrison recognized Chris Jones (Budget Analyst, Governor’s Office) who is working with RttT and was present in the audience. The Chairman encouraged Board members to visit the RttT website often. He also noted the importance of understanding the staffing for RttT. He explained that the 115 positions are program specific and time limited. Chairman Harrison announced that the Governor’s Education Transformation Commission meeting will be held at the Friday Institute on Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month from 2:00-4:00 PM after the State Board meetings. Board members are welcome to attend. Mr. Levinson reiterated that the time-limited, project-specific positions come straight from the USED approved DPI budget. The Department is focused on hiring the right staff as quickly as possible. Communication will continue to be a focus and the Department is moving forward with budget and contract management. In conclusion, Mr. Levinson directed Board members to a handout titled NC Race to the Top (RttT) LEA/Charter Detailed Scope of Work (DSW) State & Local Priority Goals (on legal paper). He noted that the shaded areas include revisions to language and targets. Chairman Harrison agreed that this needed to be added as an Action item, and reminded Board members that the Board adopted the targets last year to include in the RttT proposal. The minor adjustments are for the Board’s consideration and approval. He asked for a motion to the recommended revisions. Mr. John Tate made a motion, seconded by Mr. Wayne McDevitt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the revised language and targets as recommended.


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Performance Navigator Update – Mr. Adam Levinson (Director, Policy and Strategic Planning) and Mr. Mike Martin (Policy & Planning Analyst, Policy and Strategic Planning)

Mr. Martin noted that this update is a follow-up to the Board’s planning meeting in October in terms of priority measures for 2010-11. The Performance Navigator will maintain alignment to RttT and Ready, Set, Go! The priority measures include:

• 4-year cohort graduation rate • NAEP scores • Percent of graduates scoring three or above on one or more AP exams (participation rates) • Percent of high school graduates who enroll in postsecondary programs • Average SAT composite (an ACT measure will be added) • Percent of students enrolled in at least one remedial course

Performance Navigator will continue to maintain the State Board’s specific goals that include:

• Percent of LEAs requiring a graduation project • Percent of students completing concentrations in CTE, arts, languages, or JROTC

Mr. Martin presented target adjustment recommendations for the Board’s consideration in the following areas:

• Percent of students passing or excelling in both math and reading in EOG and EOC assessments • Low-performing schools; and • Evaluation data

A brief clarifying discussion occurred regarding the recommendations. Board members asked that this information be in a prominent location on DPI’s website. Mr. Martin will provide a briefing paper within the next two weeks to Board members for their consideration.

BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS INFORMATION AGENDA

GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE STUDENTS

(Ms. Patricia Willoughby, Chair)

Chairman Harrison noted that he chaired the GCS Committee meeting on behalf of Board member Willoughby yesterday; therefore, he would manage the GCS items today as well.

INFORMATION GCS 8 – Diagnostic Assessment Review for the 2009-10 Reading and Math Pilots Policy Implications: N/A


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Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional Support) and Ms. Carolyn Guthrie (Director, Early Childhood/Elementary Projects, Special Assistant to Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional Support)

Description: During the 2009-10 school year, the Department of Public Instruction piloted reading and math diagnostic assessment systems across all regions in North Carolina. There were 27 schools involved in the reading pilots and 13 schools in the math pilots. The reading assessment that was piloted was mClass Reading 3D from Wireless Generation, and the math assessments used were Assessing Math Concepts with Math Perspectives. The pilot schools were trained in the late fall, and teachers began benchmarking students with the Middle of Year (MOY) assessments. Teachers formatively assessed students throughout the spring of the year and used the assessment results to guide their instruction in the classroom. End of Year (EOY) assessments were given in early May. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill conducted an evaluation in the reading pilot schools, and a doctoral candidate from UNC Chapel Hill evaluated the math pilot schools. The reports for the reading and math pilots are attached. Recommendations: There are no recommendations at this time. Discussion/Comments:

• Ms. Guthrie prefaced this report by stating that this is a feature of the Ready, Set, Go! initiative. In the Budget Act of 2009-10, Section 7.18(b) stated that “the State Board of Education shall investigate and pilot a developmentally appropriate diagnostic assessment for students in elementary grades during the 2009-10 school year. This assessment will (i) enable teachers to determine student learning needs and individualize instruction, and (ii) ensure that students are adequately prepared for the next level of coursework as set out by the NC Standard Course of Study.”

• During the 2009-10 school year, the Department piloted reading and math diagnostic assessment systems across all regions in North Carolina. See pages 32-33 for a list of schools involved in reading. Those schools without the asterisks are participating in the pilots; the schools with the asterisks had already bought into the program and the Department used their data. There are 13 schools in the math pilots (See pages 6-7).

• Earlier this summer, the leadership decided to push forward with reading this year. The reading assessment that was piloted this summer was mClass Reading 3D from Wireless Generation for K-1, and 4th grade, and the math assessments used were Assessing Math Concepts with Math Perspectives K-1. Ms. Guthrie provided a comprehensive overview of the process including the evaluation process.

• The evaluation report of the math and reading diagnostic pilots is due to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (JLEOC) by December 1 (see Attachment). Ms. Guthrie shared the summary findings included in the report with Board members.

• There are concerns about time management, technology knowledge, continuing support from consultants and support from leadership, according to Ms. Guthrie.

• Ms. Guthrie introduced Ms. Rebecca Pearce from Guilford County Schools who is one of the teachers in the math pilot and a 2009 Finalist in K-6 Mathematics for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.


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• Ms. Pearce shared her experiences and learning from a practitioner’s perspective. She shared that it drives instruction in the right way and encouraged Board members to move forward with this diagnostic tool to ensure formative instruction and assessment.

• A brief discussion occurred regarding the fiscal note to expand the initiative statewide. Dr. Garland estimated that it would cost approximately $25M.

• There was conversation about demonstrations. Board members were encouraged to talk with Ms. Guthrie about visiting one of the pilot schools in their area.

• There was no further discussion.

This item is presented for information only. (See Attachment GCS 8) INFORMATION GCS 9 – American Diploma Project (ADP) Algebra II Results for Spring 2010 and Consortium

Participation Discussion for 2011 Policy Implications: N/A Presenter(s): Ms. Angela H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology and Accountability Services) and Dr. Louis M. Fabrizio (Director of Accountability Policy & Communications)

Description: At the January 2008 State Board of Education Meeting, the Department was directed to join the consortium of states developing the American Diploma Project (ADP), an initiative of the ADP Network through Achieve, Inc. The ADP Algebra II End-Of-Course serves three main purposes:

• to improve curriculum and instruction, • to help colleges determine if students are ready to do credit-bearing work, and • to compare performance and progress among the participating states.

The ADP Algebra II End-of-Course Exam was administered for the third time. This year, nine of the Consortium states participated in the Algebra II exam—Arkansas, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Rhode Island—administering the exam to over 40,000 students. As with Algebra I, most states are continuing to pilot the exam, allowing districts to choose whether to administer the exam. Since 2008, Arkansas and Hawaii have administered the exam to all students who are enrolled in an Algebra II course. It is important to note that there are no stakes—for students or schools—tied to the results of the exam. In the future, Hawaii plans to use the exam scores as a placement tool in their higher education system. [Taken from page two of the American Diploma Project (ADP) End-of-Course Exams: 2010 Annual Report, September 2010, which can be accessed at http://www.achieve.org/files/AchieveADPEnd-of-CourseExams2010AnnualReport.pdf]

A summary of North Carolina’s Spring 2010 participation and 2011 plans for future participation will be presented to inform SBE members of the status of this initiative. Recommendations: SBE members provide input regarding North Carolina’s continued involvement in this initiative.


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Discussion/Comments: • Dr. Fabrizio spoke briefly about North Carolina’s participation in the Algebra II ADP Project in

order to compare our students to others across the nation. Directing Board members to their materials for the spring 2010 Results At-A-Glance, North Carolina had the highest mean scores. Unfortunately, for the other states that participated, they did not draw random samples of students. They just allowed schools to volunteer, noted Dr. Fabrizio. Therefore, the only states that we can compare our students to are Arkansas and Hawaii. Those were the only states that required every student to take the Algebra II assessment. In addition, North Carolina had the highest percentages of students prepared or well prepared, but again to be able to benchmark against other states it didn’t pan out very well, according to Dr. Fabrizio.

• Dr. Garland reiterated that North Carolina has participated for three years and each year we had the highest mean score. The Department planned to continue with the Algebra II project this year if we do not participate in ACT next year so that we would have some type of national comparison stated Dr. Garland. However, it is a weak comparison, according to the data. The cost to participate is $100,000 and is already included in the budget.

• A brief discussion occurred about the results and the rigor of the standards. Dr. Fabrizio encouraged Board members to review the annual report (website address above) noting that the data on extended constructed response items is eye opening.

• Dr. Garland stated that the Department needs consensus from the Board around the decision of future participation. Board consensus was to continue with future participation at this time.


This item is presented for information only. (See Attachment GCS 9) Prior to the presentation of GCS 10, Chairman Harrison asked for a motion to convene as the State Board of Career and Technical Education. Mr. John Tate made a motion, seconded by Ms. Melissa Bartlett, to convene and operate in the official capacity of the State Board of Career and Technical Education to discuss GCS 10. The motion was approved by unanimous vote.

STATE BOARD OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

INFORMATION GCS 10 – Project Management Credential – New NC Career and Technical Education (CTE) and

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Initiative Policy Implications: SBE Policy # GCS-F-005 Presenter(s): Ms. Angela H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology and Accountability Services) and Ms. Rebecca Payne (Director, Division of Career and Technology Education)


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Description: North Carolina is a member of a 12-state consortium in which each state will develop and exchange a series of four courses in an emerging career-focused field. The courses will embed academic content through project-based instruction. The NC course series is Project Management. Students can earn the Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) and the Microsoft Project software certificate. This instruction and the certifications will lead to careers and post-secondary education. Recommendations: N/A Discussion/Comments:

• Ms. Payne provided a brief overview of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) initiative. North Carolina is a member of a 12-state consortium in which each state will develop and exchange a series of four courses in an emerging career-focused field. By participating, each state will be able to trade courses with the other states. All of the activities will be project-based instruction. Students can earn the Certified Associates in Project Management (CAPM) and the Microsoft Project Software Certificate.

• The Department is developing a new high school sequence of four courses that leads to an industry-recognized national credential in Project Management. Ms. Payne spoke briefly about the development steps in terms of input process, stakeholder involvement, and the timelines for action.


This item is presented for information only. (See Attachment GCS 10)

Chairman Harrison asked for a motion to adjourn the State Board of Career and Technical Education and to reconvene as the North Carolina State Board of Education.

Upon motion by Mr. John Tate, and seconded by Mr. Tom Speed, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the State Board of Career and Technical Education and reconvene as the North Carolina State Board of Education.

21st CENTURY PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT (Ms. Shirley Harris, Chair; Mr. John Tate, Vice Chair)

INFORMATION TCP 3 – 2010 Teacher working Conditions Survey Policy Implications: SBE Policy # TCP-A-004 Presenter(s): Mrs. Carolyn McKinney (Executive Director, NC Professional Teaching Standards

Commission) and Mr. Eric Hirsch (Director of Special Projects, New Teacher Center) Description: The 2010 Teacher Working Conditions Survey was conducted from March 15 through April 16. The responses from the 2010 survey and previous iterations have provided valuable data at the state, district,


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and school level to help policymakers improve teacher retention and student achievement. Information will be presented about the findings from the 2010 survey. Recommendations: N/A Discussion/Comments:

• Mrs. McKinney reported that she conducted sessions on the use of the Teacher Working Conditions Survey at each of the regional training sessions across the state in September. She noted surprise to learn that many of the local board members were unaware of the availability of the data on the website. Since that time, she has been invited to several local Board meetings to present.

• Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Hirsch presented a comprehensive report of findings on the connections and correlations between working conditions and student achievement for 2009-10. He noted a record-breaking response with 89 percent of educators responding and data for every tradition public school in North Carolina.

• The entire report can be found at http://www.ncteachingconditions.org/research2010. • There was no further discussion.

This item is presented for information only. (See Attachment GCS 3)

BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA

Chairman Harrison moved to the Consent Agenda which is reserved for items that generally create little or no debate such as routine appointments, items that come for information purposes only, routine reports, and final approval of reports that the Board has already discussed. Board members have always seen these materials prior to the Board meetings, and may ask that items be removed from the Consent agenda to be discussed on an individual basis. Consent items will be adopted as a whole. Chairman Harrison noted that there are two items on the Consent Agenda and asked if any Board members wanted to remove any of the items from the Consent Agenda. Hearing no objections, Chairman Harrison asked for a motion to approve GCS 11 and TCS 6 under one motion. Upon motion by Ms. Shirley Harris, and seconded by Mr. John Tate, the Board voted unanimously to approve GCS 11 – Title III AMAO Status Report for 2009-10, and TCS 6 – LEA-Wide Calendar Waiver Requests as presented. (See Attachments GCS 11 and TCS 6)


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GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE STUDENTS (Ms. Patricia Willoughby, Chair)

CONSENT GCS 11 – Title III AMAO Status Report for 2009-10 Policy Implications: SBE Policy # GCS-A-012; No Child Left Behind Presenter(s): Ms. Angela H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction,


Description: As a part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), LEAs receiving Title III funds must meet a series of Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs). The three objectives are:

1) the percent of students who demonstrate progress (improve at least one proficiency level) in at least one of the subtests (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) on the required state identified English language proficiency test,

2) an annual increase in the percentage of students identified as limited English proficient who attain English language proficiency on the required state identified English language proficiency test. Effective with the 2008-09 school year and beyond, students must meet the Comprehensive Objective Composite (COC) as set by the state. The COC defines the attainment of English language proficiency by the student reaching an overall composite score of 4.8, with at least a 4.0 on the reading subtest and at least a 4.0 on the writing subtest on the state’s annual English language proficiency test, and

3) percent of students in the LEP subgroup meeting its AYP targets.

In June 2010, the SBE revised GCS-A-012 from "make progress toward meeting the same AMAO" to "meeting AMAOs." This change reflects the USED requirement to be in compliance with the Notice of Final Interpretations of Title III, published in the Federal Register on October 17, 2008. LEAs that do not meet their AMAO targets two years in a row will be required to develop a detailed improvement plan as required by NCLB. Attached is information regarding 2009–10 Title III LEA subgrantee status. Recommendations: N/A

TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SYSTEMS BUSINESS/FINANCE AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT

(Mr. Kevin Howell, Chair; Mr. Tom Speed, Vice Chair) CONSENT TCS 7 – LEA-Wide Calendar Waiver Requests Policy Implications: General Statute § 115C-84.2; SBE Policy # TCS-V-000


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Presenter(s): Mr. Philip Price (Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Business Services) and Mrs. Alexis Schauss (Assistant Director, School Business Division)

Description: Attached is a summary of waivers submitted by local education agencies (LEAs) for the start and end date of the 2011-12 school calendar year, in accordance with G.S. § 115C-84.2 (HB1464, Sec. 1.5(d), 2004). These LEAs meet the criteria of having been closed two or more hours, eight or more days of school in four of the last ten years. (Session Law 2010-114) Recommendations: It is recommended that the SBE approve the report.

COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS ON ACTION ON FIRST READING, ACTION AND DISCUSSION AGENDA

GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE STUDENTS (Ms. Patricia Willoughby, Chair)

ACTION GCS 1 – Future-Ready Occupational Course of Study: Proposed Change to Mathematics

Graduation Requirement Policy Implications: SBE Policy # GCS-N-004; APA # 16 NCAC 6d.0503 Presenter(s): Ms. Angela H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology and Accountability Services) and Mrs. Mary N. Watson (Director, Exceptional Children Division)

Description: The Future-Ready Occupational Course of Study (FR-OCS) is one of two courses of study that students with disabilities may complete to receive a North Carolina diploma. Currently, students participating in the FR-OCS must complete three mathematics courses to graduate. The following three courses are required: OCS Introduction to Mathematics, OCS Algebra I (Math A), and OCS Financial Management. Under current graduation requirements other students participating in the Future-Ready Core are permitted to substitute an applied mathematics course or select career/technical education courses if the school review committee and principal feel the substitution is in the best interest of the student. The Department of Public Instruction recommends that students participating in the FR-OCS be given the opportunity to substitute the mathematics course, Applied Mathematics II or the career/technical education course, Personal Finance (7066), for OCS Financial Management. The Personal Finance course aligns very closely with the OCS Financial Management course, as both are developed from the same national financial literacy standards and were created using Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy. The Applied Mathematics II course, while not created specifically for students with disabilities, was designed to meet the needs of students who require mathematics to be taught using practical applications. In addition, increased flexibility in the FR-OCS mathematics graduation requirements will make it much easier for students participating in the FR-OCS to complete their graduation requirements


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and for high schools to comply with the federal requirement of having a highly qualified teacher in every core content class. Recommendations: The State Board of Education is asked to discuss the recommendation that students participating in the FR-OCS be given the opportunity to substitute the mathematics course, Applied Mathematics II or the career/technical education course, Personal Finance (7066), for OCS Financial Management. Discussion/Comments:

• Chairman Harrison noted good discussion concerning this issue during the GCS Committee meeting on Wednesday and asked for a motion to approve.

• There was no further discussion. Upon motion by Mr. John Tate, and seconded by Mr. Tom Speed, the Board voted unanimously to approve the recommendation that students participating in the FR-OCS be given the opportunity to substitute the mathematics course, Applied Mathematics II or the career/technical education course, Personal Finance (7066), for OCS Financial Management. (See Attachment GCS 1) ACTION GCS 2 – Textbook Evaluation Policies Policy Implications: General Statute § 115C-85-102; SBE Policy # GCS-H-000, GCS-H-002, GCS-H-007; APA # 16 NCAC 6D.0204, 0206 Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca B. Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional

Support) and Ms. Charlotte N. Hughes (Director, Federal Program Monitoring and Support Division)

Description: A recent review of State Board of Education (SBE) textbook policies, GCS-H-000, GCS-H-002, and GCS-H-007 resulted in the identification of the need to amend some of the current language in an effort to streamline policies. Procedural language is removed from current policies and will be included in the Invitation to Submit Textbooks for Evaluation and Adoption when issued. Listed below is the proposed disposition of the amended policies: 1. GCS-H-000, the schedule for the evaluation process, will be removed from the policy and will be

included in the Invitation to Submit Textbooks in North Carolina document; 2. GCS-H-002, procedures for the regional textbook evaluation committees, will be amended to include

generalized schedule language and; 3. GCS-H-007 will be amended to delete much procedural language that will then be included in the

Invitation to Submit Textbooks in North Carolina document. To view the revised Invitation to Submit Textbooks in North Carolina document, please go to http://www.ncpublicschools.org/textbook/publishers/invitation. Any revision to this document will be presented annually for SBE review and approval.

Recommendations: It is recommended that GCS-H-000, GCS-H-002, and GCS-H-007 be amended.


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Discussion/Comments: • There was no further discussion.

Upon motion by Ms. Shirley Harris, and seconded by Ms. Melissa Bartlett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the amendments for SBE Policy # GCS-H-000, GCS-H-002 and GCS-H-007 as recommended. (See Attachment GCS 2) ACTION ON FIRST READING GCS 3 – 2010-11 Invitation to Submit Textbooks for English Language Arts for Evaluation and

Adoption in North Carolina Policy Implications: General Statute § 115C-85-86, 93; SBE Policy # GCS-H-000, GCS-H-001,

GCS-H-006, GCS-H-007; APA #16NCAC 6D.0204, .0205, .0206 Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca B. Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional

Support) and Mrs. Charlotte Hughes (Director, Federal Program Monitoring and Support Division)

Description: The Invitation to Submit Textbooks for Evaluation and Adoption in North Carolina is submitted each year to the State Board of Education for approval. The 2010-11 Invitation contains adoption information for English/Language Arts. The 2010-11 Invitation also includes rules and regulations based on General Statutes, Administrative Code, and State Board Policy that govern the adoption process. As directed by State Board Policy (HSP-H-007), the 2010-11 Invitation has been reviewed by General Counsel to the Board. To view the revised Invitation to Submit Textbooks for Evaluation and Adoption in North Carolina, please go to http://www.ncpublicschools.org/textbook/publishers/invitation/. Recommendations: The Department requests that the Board approve the 2010-11 Invitation to Submit Textbooks for Evaluation and Adoption in North Carolina at its November 2010 meeting for the curriculum as presented. Discussion/Comments:

• There was no discussion. Upon motion by Ms. Melissa Bartlett, and seconded by Ms. Shirley Harris, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2010-11 Invitation to Submit Textbooks for Evaluation and Adoption in North Carolina at its November 2010 meeting for the curriculum as presented. (See Attachment GCS 3) DISCUSSION GCS 4 – Credit Recovery Policy Implications: SBE Policy # GCS-M-001 (“Course for Credit”)


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Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional Support), Dr. Elissa Brown (Director, Secondary Projects, Academic Services and Instructional Support), and Mr. Keith Beamon (Chief Academic Officer, Johnston County Schools)

Description: Defining credit recovery has increasingly become more difficult because of the proliferation of courses and delivery methods over the last few years. Currently, credit recovery refers to both re-covering a full course or partial (sometimes referred to as modular) recovery courses. In an effort to provide clarity and guidance to LEAs a statewide steering committee, with the majority members representing LEAs and selected personnel from the Department of Public Instruction, was formed in April 2010 for the purposes of defining credit recovery, revising GCS-M-001, and providing guidance to LEAs. Recommendations: It is recommended that SBE members review the proposed amended information and provide feedback. Discussion/Comments:

• Chairman Harrison noted extensive discussion on this item during the GCS Committee meeting on Wednesday.


This item is submitted to the State Board of Education for discussion at the November meeting and action at the December meeting. (See Attachment GCS 4) DISCUSSION GCS 5 – Blue Ribbon Task Force Report on Studying the Impacts of Raising the Compulsory

Attendance Age Policy Implications: Senate Bill 900, Section XIV Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional

Support) and Dr. Elissa Brown (Director, Secondary Projects, Academic Services and Instructional Support)

Description: Senate Bill 900, Session Law 2010-152, Section XIV (14.1-14.2), directed the State Board of Education to establish a Blue Ribbon Task Force to study the impacts of raising the compulsory public school attendance age prior to completion of a high school diploma from age 16 to age 17 or 18. The task force is directed to respond to four questions and to report its findings and recommendations no later than November 15, 2010, to the Joint Legislative Commission on Dropout Prevention and High School Graduation and the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee. This report serves as the response. In May 2005, the State Board of Education supported Representative Fisher's HB 779 to raise the compulsory attendance age from 16 to 18. Recommendations: Board members are asked to review the report.


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Discussion/Comments: • Chairman Harrison noted extensive discussion on this item during the GCS Committee meeting

on Wednesday. • There was no further discussion.

This item is presented to the State Board of Education for discussion at the November meeting and returned for action at the December meeting. (See Attachment GCS 5) DISCUSSION GCS 6 – SB66 Arts Education Task Force Recommendations Policy Implications: Senate Bill 66/S.L. 2010-34; SBE Policy # GCS-G-000, GCS-G-003, GCS-N-004 Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional

Support) Description: The State Board of Education appointed a task force of members from the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Cultural Resources to create a Comprehensive Arts Education Development plan for the public schools in North Carolina. In addition to members appointed by the State Board of Education, the task force includes a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker and a member of the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore. The task force is specifically considering policies to implement arts education in the public schools as defined in the existing Basic Education Program under G.S. 115C-81, to include (i) an arts requirement in grades K-5, (ii) availability of all four arts disciplines in grades 6-8, with students required to take at least one arts discipline each school year, and (iii) availability of electives in the arts at the high school level. The task force shall further consider a high school graduation requirement in the arts and the further development of the A+ Schools Program. The task force shall submit its recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee no later than December 1, 2010. A draft copy of the SB66 Arts Education Task Force recommendations will be provided in a mailing to Board members prior to the Board meeting. Recommendations: Board members are requested to review the draft report and provide feedback in preparation for finalization and submission of report to the JLEOC. Discussion/Comments:




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This item is presented to the State Board of Education for discussion at the November meeting and returned for action at the December meeting. (See Attachment GCS 6) DISCUSSION GCS 7 – K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards Policy Implications: SBE Policy # GCS-F-003 Presenter(s): Ms. Angela H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction,

Technology and Accountability Services), Dr. Cindy W. Bennett (Director, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Division) and Ms. Tracey C. Greggs (Section Chief, K-12 Social Studies)

Description: The K-12 Curriculum and Instruction Division, at the direction of the State Board of Education, has developed Essential Standards for K-12 Social Studies. These Essential Standards are the result of analysis of current research, national and international standards, as well as business and labor market standards. Essential Standards are presented by content area and grade level with clarifying objectives. Version 2.0 of the K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards can be found at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/phase2/. These standards are presented to the Board as a draft document for discussion. Feedback will continue to be received until November 10, 2010. Analysis of all feedback will determine if an additional draft is necessary. The State Board of Education will be advised of any policy implications as it relates to the adoption of these standards. Recommendations: State Board of Education members are requested to review and provide feedback on the proposed new K-12 Social Studies Essential Standards. Discussion/Comments:



This item is presented to the State Board of Education for discussion at the November meeting and returned for action at the December meeting. (See Attachment GCS 7)

21ST CENTURY PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT

(Ms. Shirley Harris, Chair; Mr. John Tate, Vice Chair)

ACTION TCP 1 –Revision of Board Policy to Reflect Changes in the Beginning Teacher Support Program Policy Implications: SBE Policy # TCP-A-004 Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional

Support) and Dr. Lynne Johnson (Director, Division of Educator Recruitment and Development)


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Description: Currently each LEA develops a comprehensive program for beginning teachers which is reviewed and monitored. The plan is approved by the local board of education. Revisions to the Beginning Teacher Support Program are proposed to include a five-year formal review, and an annual review process as outlined in the mentor task force report recommendations approved by the State Board of Education in January, 2010. Recommendations: It is recommended that the State Board of Education approve the proposed revision to the Beginning Teacher Support Program. Discussion/Comments:

• There was no discussion.

Upon motion by Ms. Shirley Harris, and seconded by Mr. John Tate, the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed revision to the Beginning Teacher Support Program as presented. (See Attachment TCP 1) ACTION ON FIRST READING TCP 2 – Recommendations from the Advisory Board on Requests for Exception from Teacher

Licensing Requirements Policy Implications: SBE Policy # TCP-A-021, TCP-B-009 Presenter(s): Ms. Shirley Harris (State Board of Education) Description: In April 2006, the Board adopted a policy to allow individuals who have not met licensing requirements due to extenuating circumstances to request an exception from the requirement or an extension of time. The request must include documents from the teacher, the principal, the superintendent, and the chair of the local board of education. In June, a similar policy was approved to allow colleges and universities to submit requests for exception to Praxis I testing requirements on behalf of students seeking admission to teacher education programs. Requests are evaluated by a panel chaired by a member of the State Board. Panel recommendations will be presented in closed session. Recommendations: It is recommended that the actions related to each request be approved. Discussion/Comments:

• TCP Committee Chair Shirley Harris reported that this item was discussed and voted on during closed session. She reported that the Board approved the recommendations from the Advisory Board on Requests for Exception from Teacher Licensing Requirements.


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LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT

(Ms. Melissa Bartlett, Chair; Ms. Christine Greene, Vice Chair) ACTION ON FIRST READING LFI 1 – Final Decision in Contested Case: North Carolina Marine Sciences High School, Inc.

(Cape Lookout) 10 EDC 1104 Policy Implications: General Statute § 150B-36 Presenter(s): Ms. Katie Cornetto (Staff Attorney, State Board of Education) Description: Northern Carolina Marine Sciences High School, Inc. (Cape Lookout) filed a petition with the Office of Administrative Hearing to contest the State Board’s March, 2010 decision to nonrenew the charter for Cape Lookout. The Administrative Law Judge issued a recommended decision to renew Cape Lookout’s charter through June 30, 2012. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §150B-36(a), Respondent has filed exceptions with the State Board of Education. Recommendations: The State Board shall issue a Final Agency Decision in the contested case. Discussion/Comments:

• LFI Committee Chair Melissa Bartlett deferred to Chairman Harrison for a motion. • There was no further discussion.

Upon motion by Chairman Bill Harrison, and seconded by Ms. Melissa Bartlett, the Board voted unanimously to amend the Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as indicated in the State Board of Education Final Decision, reject the ALJ’s Decision and affirm our decision not to renew the charter granted North Carolina Marine Sciences High School, Inc., on grounds that Cape Lookout High School has had excessive dropouts and turnovers. (See Attachment LFI 1) NEW BUSINESS Under New Business, LFI Committee Chair Melissa Bartlett provided a brief overview of the following new business item:

• NCVPS/LEO Director’s Report


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TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SYSTEMS BUSINESS/FINANCE AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORT

(Mr. Kevin Howell, Chair; Mr. Tom Speed, Vice Chair)

ACTION TCS 1 – 2011-13 Biennial Budget Request Policy Implications: General Statute § 115C-12(1a)

Presenter(s): Mr. Philip Price (Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Business Services) and Mrs.

Becky McConkey (Director, Financial Services Division) Description: Expansion budget requests for the 2011-2013 Biennium are due to the Office of State Budget and Management on November 12, 2010. At this meeting there will be discussion of items the State Board of Education members would like to include in their request.

Discussion/Comments:

• TCS Vice Chair Tom Speed recognized Mr. Price to explain the necessary and urgent action needed by the Board.

• Mr. Price stated that the biennial Budget Request is the list of expansion items due to the State Budget Office by November 12. He explained that it must be in priority order. The Board is asked to provide approval, or suggest changes in the order of priority.


Recommendations: It is recommended that the State Board of Education discuss future budget needs and specific budget requests in order to construct the SBE’s 2011-13 Biennial Budget Request at the September and October meetings in preparation for approval at the November meeting.

Upon motion by Mr. Christine Greene, and seconded by Ms. Shirley Harris, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2011-13 Biennial Budget Request as recommended. (See Attachment TCS 1)

ACTION TCS 2 – Revisions to Benefits and Employment Policy Manual 2010-11 for Public School

Employees Policy Implications: SBE Policy # TCP-D-003 Presenter(s): Mr. Jack Stone (Director, Human Resources Division) and Ms. Katie Cornetto (Staff

Attorney) Description: At its June 2010 meeting, the State Board of Education (SBE) approved allowing the staff to incorporate changes to the Benefits and Employment Policy Manual for Public School Employees (SBE Policy # TCP-D-003) with the understanding that new or revised policies would be brought back to the SBE for separate action.


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The revisions to the Benefits and Employment Policy Manual were provided for information and discussion at the October meeting. It is being provided for action at the November SBE meeting. The 2010-11 summary of revisions and the revised manual section are accessible at: www.ncpublicschools.org/personne;/benefits/policymanual.pdf. Discussion/Comments:


Recommendations: It is recommended that the SBE approve the revisions to the Public Schools of North Carolina Benefits and Employment Policy Manual for action at the November meeting. Upon motion by Mr. Tom Speed, and seconded by Ms. Christine Greene, the Board voted unanimously to approve the revisions to the Public Schools of North Carolina Benefits and Employment Policy Manual as presented. (See Attachment TCS 2)

ACTION ON FIRST READING TCS 3 – Schools Selected from Applications for Reading Diagnostic Initiative Policy Implications: N/A Presenter(s): Dr. Rebecca Garland (Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional

Support) and Ms. Carolyn Guthrie (Director, Early Childhood/Elementary Projects, Special Assistant to the Chief Academic Officer, Academic Services and Instructional Support)

Description: There are currently 183 schools participating in Governor Perdue’s Reading Diagnostic initiative. There were 27 pilot schools last year. 156 more schools were added at the beginning of this year which includes 73 Reading First schools and 83 schools that were invited to participate. A list of the 183 schools is attached.

Invitations were sent out to all superintendents, curriculum specialists, and principals at the end of September to invite more schools to become a part of this initiative. Three informational webinars were held over a two-week period for school and central office staff to learn more about the initiative. The deadline for applications was Friday, October 15, 2010. This year the Department of Public Instruction is working in partnership with the North Carolina Teacher Academy to provide support and professional development to all the schools involved. 368 applications were received and the budget allows for approximately 200 more schools to join. The State Management Team which includes members from the Governor’s Office, the Department of Public Instruction, and the North Carolina Teacher Academy selected new schools to join the initiative in November. An effort was made to ensure that the schools chosen represented a diverse group of schools from all across North Carolina. The Management Team reviewed performance composite scores, size of schools, location of schools, Title I status, and other district schools that were currently involved with this initiative. These new schools will train in late November and early December and begin the first benchmark assessments in their schools in mid-


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January for Middle of Year (MOY) assessments. A list of the schools that applied is attached along with the list of schools chosen. Discussion/Comments:

• Board member Reginald Kenan recused himself from discussion and voting on this item. • TCS Committee Vice Chair Tom Speed noted that there are 368 applications and the budget

allows for approximately 200 additional schools to participate in the initiative. • There was no further discussion.

Recommendations: It is recommended that the State Board of Education approve the list of schools that volunteered and were chosen to participate in this initiative. Upon motion by Mr. Tom Speed, and seconded by Ms. Christine Greene, the Board voted to approve the list of schools that volunteered and were chosen to participate in this initiative and the revisions to the allotment as recommended. Mr. Kenan recused himself from the vote. (See Attachment TCS 3) DISCUSSION TCS 4 – Reappointment or Replacement of Compliance Commission Members, Appointment of a

New Chairperson, and Amendments to SBE Policy # TCS-B-000 Policy Implications: SBE Policy # TCS-B-000 Presenter(s): Ms. Angela H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction,


Description: The State Board of Education (SBE) established the Compliance Commission for Accountability in July 1996. This Commission was charged with making recommendations to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education related to ABCs issues. Several members are up for reappointment or replacement since their terms of office will expire on December 31, 2010. A chairperson also is recommended for a two-year term. Attached is the current list of Commission members. The names and resumes of the proposed new members will be provided at the November meeting, if available. In addition, amendments to policy TCS-B-000 are proposed which conform to operating procedures requested by the SBE. Recommendations: It is recommended that the State Board of Education approve the recommendations for reappointments and for the new members of the Compliance Commission for Accountability, and approve amendments to policy TCS-B-000.


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Discussion/Comments: • TCS Committee Vice Chair Tom Speed noted that as a result of the TCS Committee discussion

on Wednesday, Board members were asked to recommend individuals for appointment prior to the December Board meeting.


This item is presented for discussion in November and will be presented for action at the December SBE meeting. (See Attachment TCS 4) DISCUSSION TCS 5 – DHHS Transition Plan for Organizational Structure and Student Instructional Services

at the Residential Schools Policy Implications: Session Law SL 2010-0031 Presenter(s): Mr. Philip Price (Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Business Services), Ms. Angela

H. Quick (Deputy Chief Academic Officer, Curriculum, Instruction, Technology and Accountability Services), Mrs. Mary Watson (Director, Exceptional Children Division), and Mr. John Pruette (Director, Office of Early Learning)

Description: To comply with Section 1021 of Session Law 2010-31, the State Board of Education shall develop and implement a transition plan that addresses, at a minimum, each of the following: 1. Structural adjustments within the NCDPI. (Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4) 2. Proposed staffing and operating requirements for the provision of appropriate oversight.

(Attachments 5, 6, 7, 8) 3. Collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the provision of

student health services, life skills, independent living services, and vocational instruction. 4. Continuation of educational and support services, including curriculum/instructional support;

monitoring/evaluation; and licensure, certification, and teacher evaluation assistance to the remaining educational programs within the DHHS. (Attachment 9)

5. Targets for student achievement and recommended adjustments to the instructional services at the residential schools to improve educational outcomes, including: (Attachment 10) a. End-of-grade (EOG) and end-of-course (EOC) test scores; b. Academic pathway graduation rates; c. Completion of postsecondary education; and d. Postgraduation employment

Recommendations: The State Board of Education is asked to consider and discuss the plans (attached) addressing the requirements, provide feedback and suggestions for a final plan to approve at the December State Board of Education meeting. Discussion/Comments:

• TCS Committee Vice Chair Tom Speed reported a lengthy discussion during the TCS Committee meeting on Wednesday.


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• Chairman Harrison noted that the Search Committee to recommend a superintendent for the schools for the deaf and blind has held its first meeting. All deadlines set in legislation have been met thus far, and we will continue to work to meet or exceed all remaining deadlines. Committee members are providing Mr. Jack Stone with some recommendations to refine further the position description, and the advertisement for the position will be posted by December 1. In late January, the Committee will reconvene to begin the process of identifying a candidate or candidates for the SBE to interview and make final selection for hiring.


This item is presented for discussion in November and will be presented for action at the December SBE meeting. (See Attachment TCS 5) UPDATE ON CONTRACTS (See Attachment in book)

• TCS Committee Vice Chair Tom Speed encouraged Board members to review the contracts listed for information in the Board book.


STATE SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Race to the Top Monthly Highlights Completed Activities:

• Conducted 23 LEA/Charter technical assistance sessions in the field, covering all eight NC educational regions – full DPI senior leadership team on-site for each session, ~1,400 members of LEA/Charter RttT leadership teams attended

• Conducted Charter School technical assistance webinar • Conducted two statewide technical assistance webinars on NC Education Cloud • Conducted individual contacts/visits with all 12 districts and 112 schools identified for the

Turnaround of Lowest-Achieving Schools work to orient them personally to the expectations of the four turnaround models and the RttT process and expectations

Activities Projected for the Month Ahead:

• Complete State Scope of Work and send to USED by 11/22 • Review/Approve LEA/Charter Scopes of Work and send to USED by 11/22

NC DPI Information Technology Plan By general statute, the two-year Information Technology Plan for each agency is due to the State Chief Information Officer on October 1 of each even-numbered year. This plan outlines agency business direction and how the IT strategy supports that business direction. SBE and DPI goals/objectives are key drivers/input into the plan. The plan also lists current technology initiatives, technology organizational structure, and the current application portfolio in production. (see project listing)


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Lenoir County School Teacher Receives the Irena Sendler Award The 2010 Irena Sendler Award “For Repairing the World” has been announced in the United States. The award (a $5,000 monetary gift) goes to Mr. Lee Holder, an educator in the Lenoir County Public School system. Mr. Holder teaches Social Studies at North Lenoir High School. He has to his credit numerous contributions of teaching about the Holocaust and other genocide. His work includes an active part in North Carolina Holocaust Education. He is active with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and presents at many workshops and seminars. His teaching career has been filled with numerous creative programs of teaching about the Holocaust. He has won many teaching awards but sees his mission as sharing about world-wide genocide. The Irena Sendler awards are given annually to one teacher in Poland and one in the United States for their innovative and inspirational teaching of Holocaust education, in a way that reflects Irena Sendler’s respect for all people regardless of background. NC-DPI Employee Recognition At the recent agency meeting, 131 DPI employees were recognized for service to North Carolina. There were 38 employees recognized for having 30-plus years of service. Three performance awards highlighted the event.

Superintendent Atkinson recognized the following employees: State Superintendent’s Award: Mr. Rick Klein (Executive Assistant to Deputy Chief Academic Officer Angela Quick) was recognized for his exemplary dedication to service, excellence, work innovations, and high standards for integrity. Performance Excellence Award: Ms. Sonja Williams (Migrant Education Consultant for Program Monitoring) was recognized for her integrity, dedication to service, high quality of work, and much-deserved reputation as a solution finder. Team Excellence Award: Accountability Services IT Management Team – Faye Atkinson, Ken Barbour, Rhonda Carlyle, Lori Ivey, Phyllis Price, Jim Rhew, Kevin Skelton and George Stubblefield were recognized for their innovative thinking, dedication to both excellence and service, and their ability to build partnerships with their customers. Partnership for 21st Century Skills Award Superintendent Atkinson reported that the Department was recognized in October at the 21st Century Partnership Meeting in recognition of our best practice . . . NC FALCON. Superintendent Atkinson presented the award to Dr. Sarah McManus (Section Chief, Testing Policy and Operations) to receive the award on behalf of the NC FALCON team. Recent Activities of the State Superintendent

Delivered remarks/keynote address at • Read for the Record, Washington Elementary, Wake County • UNC-Pembroke Education Law Class • NC Career-Technical Education Directors’ Fall Conference


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• Univision Teacher Awards Ceremony • Peace College Education Majors Class • RESA Directors’ Quarterly Meeting • Artspace Charter School, Swannanoa

Participated in • NCCAT 25th Anniversary Celebration and Gala

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS Chairman Harrison read the following resolution for the record.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION ON HURST v. HAMMOCKS BEACH CORP., et al.

06 CV 018173 (Wake Co. Sup. Ct., Judgment Entered Oct. 26, 2010)

WHEREAS, in 1950 Dr. Sharpe deeded approximately 810 acres of coastal property in Onslow County known as “The Hammocks” to the nonprofit Hammocks Beach Corporation "in trust” for recreational and educational purposes for the use and benefit of the members of The North Carolina Teachers Association, Inc. and such others as are provided for in the Charter of the Hammocks Beach Corporation, Inc. (the “Trust”); and

WHEREAS, the Trust provides that in the event it becomes impossible or impracticable to use said property and land for the use as herein, the property may be transferred to The North Carolina State Board of Education, to be held in trust for the purpose herein set forth, and if the North Carolina State Board of Education shall refuse to accept such property for the purpose of continuing the trust herein declared all of the property herein conveyed shall be deeded by said Hammocks Beach Corporation, Inc. to Dr. William Sharpe, his heirs, and descendants and to John Hurst and Gertrude Hurst, their heirs, and descendants; and

WHEREAS, a jury has returned a verdict in Hurst v. Hammocks Beach Corp., et al. 06 CV 018173 (Wake Co. Sup. Ct.) finding that it has become impossible or impracticable to use the trust property and land for the purposes specified in the trust; and

WHEREAS, the Wake County Superior Court has entered a judgment on the jury’s verdict removing the

Hammocks Beach Corporation, Inc. as trustee upon appointment of the State Board of Education as substitute trustee; and

WHEREAS, the Wake County Superior Court has entered an order setting a hearing for November 22, 2010,

to formally tender to the State Board of Education appointment as successor trustee of the Trust; and

WHEREAS, the State Board of Education desires to preserve the property which the Trust currently controls for educational and recreational purposes, provided that can be done consistent with the State Board of Education’s constitutional and statutory obligations.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:


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That the State Board of Education accepts appointment as trustee of the Trust, PROVIDED the Council of State approves the transfer of the title to the State Board of Education under G.S. § 146-26.

William E. Harrison November 4, 2010 June St. Clair Atkinson Chairman Date State Superintendent North Carolina State Board of Education North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Chairman Harrison asked for a motion to adopt the resolution. Upon motion by Mr. John Tate, and seconded by Mr. Tom Speed, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the State Board of Education Resolution on Hurst v. Hammocks Beach corp., et al, as presented. Chairman Harrison reported that he and Chairwoman Hilda Pinnix-Ragland of the North Carolina Community College Board received a letter from Governor Perdue last week regarding the GED and students who drop out of high school between the ages of 16 and 18 and take the GED. The Governor is encouraging both Boards to consider the GED Plus for anyone between the ages of 16 and 18 who enrolls in the GED program that they must take a career-skill course to enable them to have marketable skills. He noted that Dr. Atkinson has had communications with President Ralls about this issue. It would be the work of the Community College System and the State Board would endorse such a program. A copy of the letter will be shared with Board members. OLD BUSINESS Board member John Tate noted that Chairman Harrison has been working with Ms. Leslie Winner (Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation) about identification of an RFP process for the last six months, a technical assistance session to help with RFPs for an alternative licensure process for aspiring leaders. Four RFPs were submitted which were to be followed up with site visits with a team consisting of Board member Tate, Ms. Winner, Ms. Judith Rizzo (James B. Hunt Institute) and Dr. Janice Davis who is working contractually with the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation on this project. A conference call is scheduled for Friday, November 5, and we will be coming back to the Board with a recommendation to move forward with two of the RFPs. Chairman Harrison noted that the level of cooperation between the multiple LEAs and higher education has been remarkable. NEW BUSINESS No new business was brought before the Board. ADJOURNMENT Indicating no other business, Chairman Harrison requested a motion to adjourn. Upon motion by Mr. John Tate, and seconded by Ms. Shirley Harris, Board members voted unanimously to adjourn November 4, 2010, meeting of the State Board of Education.

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