January 20, 2016

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will hold a meeting via GoToMeeting on January 25, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The SBE will hear reports from the SBE Coordinator and WDE Liaison on topics that include the State System of Support, an update on the WDE strategic plan, and a preview of the 2016 Legislative Session. Updates on the Every Student Succeeds Act and on the National Association of State Boards of Education stipends will also be addressed. Lastly, SBE Committee chairs will report out and information on the Board’s Charter School Process will be given.

The board will receive an update from Superintendent Balow and a presentation from Secretary Murray on Youth and Voter Turnout.

In addition to the above agenda items, two actions items will be presented to the board: a communications plan update from Pascal Public Relations and revisions to the Chapter 31 rules on graduation requirements and the standards review timeline. To find the full agenda please click here: https://wyboardofeducation.org/meeting-materials/

All meetings are open to the public. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at: https://www.gotomeeting.com/join/230090261, or dial in via phone: 1-312- 757-3119, access code: 230-090-261.

For further information or questions, please contact Chelsie Oaks at (307) 777-6213 or Chelsie.Oaks@wyo.gov.

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