State Board of Education to Hold Emergency Meeting
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESS OFFICE
(850) 245-0413
MEDIA ADVISORY
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING
Tallahassee, Fla., September 20, 2012 – The Florida State Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting by conference call to consider extending the deadline for applications for the position of Commissioner of Education beyond September 27, 2012. The call will be webcast live from the department’s website at http://www.fldoe.org.
The meeting agenda may be found at http://www.fldoe.org/board/meetings/.
WHAT: State Board of Education Meeting via Conference Call
WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2012
8:00 a.m.
CALL-IN NUMBER: (866) 372-5781
CONFERENCE ID: 32451122
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About the Florida Department of Education: The department’s mission is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient education system by providing them the chance to expand their knowledge and skills through world-class learning opportunities. Serving more than 3.5 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges, 188,000 teachers, 47,000 college professors and administrators, and 318,000 full-time staff throughout the state, the department enhances the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward college, workforce education, job-specific skills and career development. Florida ranks first in the nation for teacher quality, first in the nation in advanced placement participation, and first in the southern region for graduation rate and degrees awarded by the Florida College System. For more information, visit www.fldoe.org.
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