Created : January 02, 2013 at 02:05 PM
July 24, 2012
Status:
Approve support of the Florida School Boards Association's Resolution on High Stakes Testing.
On June 13, 2012, the Florida School Boards Association Board of Directors approved a Resolution on High Stakes Testing. This Resolution was presented to the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) General membership meeting for approval. After some minor amendments the FSBA Resolution on High Stakes Testing was approved by the FSBA membership on June 14, 2012.
On May 30, 2012, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, unanimously approved a "Resolution Opposing Overemphasis on High-Stakes Testing."
The FSBA Resolution does not contradict the School Board Resolution. The FSBA chose to adopt a Resolution that was more detailed and Florida-specific.
School Districts throughout Florida are in the process of adopting the FSBA Resolution.
There is no financial impact to the district.
Requested Action
Approve support of the Florida School Boards Association's Resolution on High Stakes Testing.
Summary
On June 13, 2012 the Florida School Boards Association Board of Directors approved a Resolution on High Stakes Testing. This Resolution was presented to the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) General membership meeting for approval. After some minor amendments the FSBA Resolution on High Stakes Testing was approved by the FSBA membership on June 14, 2012.
On May 30, 2012 The School Board of Broward County, Florida, unanimously approved a "Resolution Opposing Overemphasis on High-Stakes Testing."
The FSBA Resolution does not contradict the School Board Resolution. The FSBA chose to adopt a Resolution that was more detailed and Florida-specific.
School Districts throughout Florida are in the process of adopting the FSBA resolution.
School Board Goals
| Goal Five: Employee Excellence (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Two: Wellness (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal Six: Parents, Business and Community Partnerships (2008-2011) | ||
| Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) |
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the district.
Source of Additional Information
Maureen Dinnen 754 321-2003
Associated File Attachments
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FSBAResolution (Files) | |
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SBBCResolution (Files) | |
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ExecutedARF (Files) |