This K-12 Summit was also discussed as a possible FY2001 Initiative. Immediate distribution of the K-12 Summit proposal was requested by the Council. They will relay any concerns or comments that they would have as soon as they have a chance to see it. The Council has given a tentative OK to this proposal subject to their further review. It was expressed that there should be a public library tie-in at a minimum.
Opportunities exist for bringing in other fields and related activities.
Reading literacy was also identified as a gap that needs to be addressed. Karen, Mike and Neel will explore this issue in more detail. John Backes requested that the Council revisit this item later in the agenda as part of the discussion on updating the statewide plan, Designing Our Future. He expressed that large major corporations are getting involved in literacy issues. A chart outlining fiscal year 2000 initiative resourcing was distributed.