The State Board of Education met on Thursday, June 8, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., in the Platte Room of the Hampton Inn, 1301 West Bond Circle, in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the purpose of a goal setting retreat. Publicized notice of the meeting was given by delivering copies of the agenda to the press boxes at the State Capitol Building, mailing copies of the agenda to the news media, posting the agenda on the NDE web page, and posting a copy of the agenda in the Office of the Commissioner of Education, which gave the date, time and location of the meeting.

President Bev Peterson called the retreat to order at 2:20 p.m. The following members were present:

Bev Peterson
Kathy Wilmot
Kim Peterson
Rick Savage
Ann Mactier
Stephen Scherr (arrived 2:35 p.m.)
Kathryn Piller (absent)
Fred Meyer



R1.1 Dr. Pat Geary of ESU 3 facilitated the meeting. The agenda for the retreat is attached to these minutes.

R1.2 The State Board reviewed the Mission Statement and proposed the following change:

The primary function of the State Board of Education is to develop and implement statewide education policy in Nebraska.

R1.3 The State Board of Education then proceeded to review the goals. After discussion, the following goals were identified:


To implement the statewide assessment program.

To continue the emphasis on the training of teachers to teach to the reading/writing standards.

To implement policy, plans and procedures which promote a safe, academic and disciplined school environment.

To review data, studies and research on teacher education to address recruitment, renewal, and retention.

To promote the availability and appropriate use of technology for all students.

To improve communication and relationships with policy partners (governor, legislature, feds)

To clarify the role of the SBOE in:
Early childhood programs/services
Career & Technical Education
Native American Education

The following goal statements remain for further discussion:

Alternative certification
Preserve local control of education
Promote P-16 initiative in Nebraska
Develop plan for a AMaster Teacher@ certification process
Prioritize K-12 education



R1.4 The State Board discussed several items with the Commissioner.

President Peterson asked for consent agenda items that Board Members desired additional information before action is taken at the regular Board meeting.

R1.5 The Board briefly discussed the leadership role of the State Board with regard to teacher shortage issues.

At 6:15 p.m., President Peterson called for a dinner break. The Board reconvened at 8:11 p.m.

R1.6 A motion by Ann Mactier, second by Fred Meyer: To go into Executive Session for purposes of discussing personnel matters.

MINUTES OF THE WORKSESSION

The State Board of Education met on Friday, June 9, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., in the State Board Room of the Nebraska Department of Education in the State Office Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the purpose of holding a worksession. Publicized notice of the meeting was given by delivering copies of the agenda to the press boxes at the State Capitol Building, mailing copies of the agenda to the news media, posting the agenda on the NDE web page, and posting a copy of the agenda in the Office of the Commissioner of Education, which gave the date, time and location of the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER - WORKSESSION

President Peterson called the worksession to order at 9:11 a.m. The following members were present:

Bev Peterson
Kathy Wilmot
Kim Peterson
Rick Savage
Ann Mactier
Stephen Scherr
Kathryn Piller (arr. 10:29 a.m.)
Fred Meyer



1.1 A motion by Ann Mactier, second by Kathy Wilmot: To go into executive session for the purpose of discussing the job performance appraisal of the Commissioner of Education.



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	7	0	0	1


Motion passed. At 9:15 a.m., the Board went into Executive Session.

Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Rick Savage: To come out of Executive Session at 10:05 a.m.

The State Board of Education reviewed the draft set of goals and the mission statement from the retreat. Discussion will continue.

President Peterson adjourned the worksession at 10:30 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING:

The State Board of Education met on Friday, June 9, 2000, at 10:30 a.m., in the State Board Room of the Nebraska Department of Education in the State Office Building in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the purpose of holding a meeting. Publicized notice of the meeting was given by delivering copies of the agenda to the press boxes at the State Capitol Building, mailing copies of the agenda to the news media, posting the agenda on the NDE web page, and posting a copy of the agenda in the Office of the Commissioner of Education, which gave the date, time and location of the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER - Business Meeting

President Bev Peterson called the meeting to order at 10:37 a.m. Roll call showed the following members present:

Bev Peterson
Stephen Scherr
Kathryn Piller
Fred Meyer
Rick Savage
Ann Mactier
Kim Peterson
Kathy Wilmot

4. Public participation included comments from:

Doreen Yankovich, teacher, relating to Rule 51
D=Anne Welch, parent, relating to Rule 51
Jay Sears, Nebraska State Education Association, relating to Rule 51



7.1 The Board continued their discussion of goal setting. The following changes were proposed:

To implement the statewide assessment program.

To continue the training of teachers to teach to the standards with a continued emphasis on reading/writing.

To implement policy, plans and procedures which promote a safe, academic and disciplined school environment.

To address teacher recruitment, preparation, certification, (including alternative certification) and retention through discussion of data, studies and research.

To promote the availability and appropriate use of technology for all students.

To improve communication and relationships with policy partners at the state and federal levels.

To clarify the role of the State Board of Education in:

Early childhood programs/services
Education and Career Education
Native American Education
P-16 Initiative
National/Master Certification

Goals still remaining for more discussion include:

Preserve local control of education
Prioritize K-12 education

7.2 Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Ann Mactier: To approve a 6% salary increase in the compensation package for the Commissioner of Education.



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot		1
Rick Savage		1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller		1
Total	5	3	0	0

Motion passed.

7.3 Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Stephen Scherr: To approve the proposed Board Policy for Standards, Assessment and Reporting, with the following change:

Add to end of sentence, first paragraph, 7.3.6: Nor shall individual student data be available for harvesting from any other outside agency.

A copy of the draft policy is attached to the minutes.

At 12:10 p.m., the Board recessed for lunch. The Board reconvened at 1:07 p.m.

Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Ann Mactier: To approve the proposed revisions to Chapter 51, (92 NAC 51), Regulations and Standards for Special Education Programs.

7.6 Motion by Rick Savage, second by Ann Mactier: To approve the hearing draft of proposed revisions to Chapter 89 (92 NAC 89), Regulations and Procedures for the Education Innovation Fund Program, with the deletion of Section 009.03A.1, and including the technical amendments; and authorize the Commissioner to set a hearing date and time, and appoint a hearing official to conduct the hearing on behalf of the Board.

Motion by Stephen Scherr, second by Kathryn Piller: To approve the hearing draft, with the deletion of 009.03A1, and addition of technical amendments, of proposed revisions to Chapter 89 (92 NAC 89), Regulations and Procedures for the Education Innovation Fund Program, and authorize the Commissioner to set a hearing date and time, and appoint a hearing official to conduct the hearing on behalf of the Board.

7.11 Motion by Ann Mactier, second by Kim Peterson: To approve school classification recommendations from the State Accreditation Committee as listed on the sheet attached to these minutes.

BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller	1
Total	8	0	0	0

Motion passed.

Motion by Bev Peterson, second by Stephen Scherr: To approve the payment of dues for membership in the National Association for State Boards of Education (NASBE) for the year 2001.

BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller		1
Total	7	1	0	0

Motion passed.

At 3:00 p.m., Kathryn Piller left the meeting.

8.0 Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 8.4.6, 8.5.1, 8.6.6, 8.6.8, 8.6.9.



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	7	0	0	1


Motion passed.

8.4.6 Motion by Kathy Wilmot, second by Rick Savage: To approve the payment of dues to the Education Commission of the States as required in State Statute 79-1501.





BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	7	0	0	1


Motion passed.

Rick Savage requested the Commissioner to provide the Board with information on the Education Leaders Council.

8.5.1 Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Ann Mactier: To approve application by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the operation of the Nebraska Career Information System (NCIS)



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot		1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	6	1	0	1


Motion passed.

8.6.6 Motion by Rick Savage, second by Ann Mactier: To grant the Commissioner the authority to contract with the University of Nebraska Teachers College Institute to conduct a research project to determine the retention rate of graduates of Teacher Education Programs in all Nebraska colleges and universities.



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	7	0	0	1


Motion passed.

Motion by Rick, second by Ann Mactier: To task the Commissioner at his convenience, to report to the State Board the method used to track the teacher shortage across Nebraska.



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot	1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	7	0	0	1


Motion passed.

8.6.8 Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Stephen Scherr: To grant the Commissioner the authority to contract with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to provide leadership and coordination in implementation of STARS (School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System)



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot		1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	6	1	0	0


Motion passed.

8.6.9 Motion by Fred Meyer, second by Kim Peterson: To grant the Commissioner the authority to contract with an Educational Service Unit for assistance in implementing a system of statewide writing assessment in Nebraska.



BOARD MEMBER	YES	NO	ABSTAIN	ABSENT
Bev Peterson	1
Kathy Wilmot		1
Rick Savage	1
Ann Mactier	1
Kim Peterson	1
Stephen Scherr	1
Fred Meyer	1
Kathryn Piller				1
Total	6	1	0	1


Motion passed.

9.1 Sharon Meyer, Department of Education representative, presented a draft policy statement for Rule 10.

9.2 Commissioner of Education Doug Christensen reported on the meeting of the Native American Education Advisory Council.

President Peterson asked the Board members to review the draft of the Board Mission Statement and Goals for action at the August meeting.

10.3 Rick Savage reported on the NASBE Conference on Special Education: A priority for State Policy makers.

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.