Highlights from the March 2018 State Board of Education meeting are below. You can find packet materials through links in the text, or review all meeting and additional materials online. You can also watch videos of the meeting online.
SBE voted on the following business items:
The Board approved of a resolution in commemoration of board member Mona Bailey's service.
The Board adopted a name change from the Washington Achievement Index to the Washington School Improvement Framework.
Presentations and discussions:
Overview and Discussion of Strategic Planning Process - The Board heard from staff regarding a suggested timeline and process for developing a new strategic plan. Additionally, the Board heard from representatives of key partner organizations (part one): EOGOAC, WSAC, and WTECB to inform their planning process.
NGSS Communication Plan - The Board heard from staff and a representative of Ready Washington regarding a recommendation for a NGSS communication plan as well as an update on the work of partners around NGSS communication.
2018 Legislative Update - The Board heard an update from staff on the status of bills aligning with SBE's legislative priorities and other relevant legislation.
Executive Director Update - The Board heard updates from staff regarding BEA waivers, a temporary waiver of 24-credit graduation requirements from a school district, an update on the statewide indicators of educational system health, update on rule amendments for school improvement goals, and an update on OSPI/SBE roles and responsibilities.
