Dr. Patricia Mullinix, Coordinator of Research, Evaluation and Information, presented Board Policy 344.1 and Administrative Procedure 344.11 Test Security and Data Reporting . The policy and procedure revision is an effort to become compliant with the new guidelines. Dr. Teets noted that the normal procedure would be to wait until the next meeting to take action on the revised policy, but recommended that the Board take action now since the policy and procedure are consistent with current state policy. Mr. Martin Green, Director of Secondary Education 9-12, and Dr. McCartney reported that there was no community response written during the previous month while the proposed Spanish textbooks were on display for public review and comment. Accordingly, Dr. Teets recommended the texts be approved.
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Mrs. Sebold expressed her appreciation for the participation of the current student Board member, Stephanie Forman, and presented her with a leather briefcase on behalf of the Board. Miss Forman accepted the gift and commented on the great opportunity her year of service on the Board has been. Mrs. Sebold thanked her for disseminating minutes to the student council representatives after every Board meeting, and for bringing the concerns of students to the attention of staff and the Board. Upon a motion by Mrs. Sebold, seconded by Mrs. Collins, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Amanda Pagenhardt as the student Board member for the 2000-2001 school year, with Laura Hollingsworth to serve as alternate. Additionally, Mrs. Sebold stated that each interviewee was a very knowledgeable, interested candidate.