The minutes of the meeting were approved as distributed. The staff is working with the three review panels for the science standards and a technical advisory committee for the development of school ratings. At this time, all information regarding the report card is considered conceptual and subject to change. Mr. Bennett reported on the March 17 Task Force meeting and reminded members of the June 17 meeting with Dr. Joyce Epstein.
Respondents have one month to submit proposals.
After complimenting Senator Setzler's article expressing appreciation to teachers, Mr. Barnet asked the Public Awareness Subcommittee to continue the effort to acknowledge teacher contributions during this first year of accountability implementation. The Committee approved the manual as presented. He asked if there were questions regarding the Funding Public Education paper. Dr. Anderson briefed the Committee on the status of the Palmetto Business Forum project. He suggested that the issues were adequate notice, confirmation that students had been taught the materials, and opportunity for remediation.