12:30pm-12:55pm Update on System Performance Accountability Work – Kris Mayer, Edie Harding Take a look at the PowerPoint available here. >>Questions about the NBPTS bonuses, especially those for teachers in low-performing schools. Dr. Mayer said it may be worth sending in cohorts of National Board certified teachers into struggling schools, to better impact student achievement.<< [...]

9:45am-10:25am SBE Plan for Rules Update and Waiver “Flexible Calendar” Efficiency Pilot – Brad Burnham Some rules up for review largely due to legislation and revised RCW. SBE may grant up to five waivers for the purposes of economy and efficiency in the pilot program. Not much student achievement data available related to shortened school [...]

8:15am-8:20am Update on Process for Appointment of Current Board Vacancy – Warren Smith, SBE Application will be posted online. Applications due August 19th. Committee will then conduct interviews of applicants. New appointee announced by September 3rd. Applications for two seats up for reelection are also due in August. 8:20am-8:25am Nominations to Executive Committee – Amy [...]

Live blogging is back! The State Board of Education is meeting today in Gig Harbor. See the agenda here. I’ll be posting throughout the day so check back for live blog updates.