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Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting

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Performance-Based Funding: The Board will consider changes to its performance-based funding model. Potential changes include new Board of Trustee Choice metrics and a new allocation methodology that replaces the bottom three with a student success plan.

Drugs, Alcohol & Mental Health Task Force: The Board will continue its emphasis on student mental health, hearing updates on several initiatives to enhance student safety and well-being, such as system-wide mental health awareness training for faculty and staff. The Board will also hear a presentation about the relationship between mental health and substance abuse.

Facilities Committee – Following up on the Oct. 16th Workshop, the Board will consider adoption of a Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Priority List for inclusion in the 2019-2020 Fixed Capital Outlay Legislative Budget Request.

Strategic Plans: The Board will consider approval of the Strategic Plans for New College of Florida and Florida Atlantic University as well as a Legislative Budget Request for an “FAU 100” initiative to accelerate the university’s advancement in national rankings.

State University System Business Champion: Jan Bednar, CEO of the shipping and logistics company ShipMonk, will receive the award. Bednar, a recent graduate of FAU’s Tech Runway program, has 220 employees and made the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2018. Recruiting frequently from FAU, he enjoys speaking to classes and working with students to help them succeed. The award is a part of the Think Florida: A Higher Degree for Business initiative.

Recognition of Exemplary Online Student: To promote the impact of online education in the State University System and to recognize the accomplishments of individual online students, the Innovation and Online Committee will recognize Jazmin Campos, a student in the MBA Online program at Florida Atlantic University, who is pursuing an online graduate degree program and is scheduled to graduate this December.

November Is Family Engagement in Education Month

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Focus on the important role parents and
families play in their child’s education

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart today announced November as Family Engagement in Education Month. Family Engagement in Education Month focuses on schools and families working together to support learning for every child.  [Read more…] about November Is Family Engagement in Education Month

Designathon invites local nonprofits to submit design needs

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The Flagler College department of art and design has announced a 24-hour “Designathon” to begin Friday, November 16 at 5 p.m. Event organizers are planning for it to become an annual fixture on the calendar for local nonprofits to have their design needs realized. [Read more…] about Designathon invites local nonprofits to submit design needs

Florida Education Officials and Local Bookstores Partner to Help Hurricane-Impacted Schools Purchase New Books

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The Florida Department of Education, Florida Education Foundation (FEF) and independent booksellers across the state have joined together to host Re-book to Re-build: Hurricane Relief Fundraiser. A portion of sale proceeds on November 3 and 4 at participating bookstores will fund grants that will enable schools impacted by Hurricane Michael to re-stock their libraries and classrooms. [Read more…] about Florida Education Officials and Local Bookstores Partner to Help Hurricane-Impacted Schools Purchase New Books

OneJax Institute Hosts 101st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service

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The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida will celebrate its 101st annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church, 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. A fellowship reception will follow at 7 p.m. [Read more…] about OneJax Institute Hosts 101st Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Gratitude Service

State Board of Education Passes Resolution to Retain Commissioner Pam Stewart to Build on Gains in Student Achievement

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During the State Board of Education meeting, the State Board of Education today unanimously voted to keep Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart in her position for an additional year to help ensure Florida remains on this positive trajectory. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Passes Resolution to Retain Commissioner Pam Stewart to Build on Gains in Student Achievement

Annual Great American Jazz Series Features U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble

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The 31st annual Great American Jazz Series, sponsored by the University of North Florida’s School of Music, will feature the U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, Building 14A, on the UNF campus. [Read more…] about Annual Great American Jazz Series Features U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble

UT To Rebuild Arts Studios into “Maker-Space” to Foster Creativity and Innovation

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Project will include digital fabrication lab (Fab Lab), photography studio and
darkroom, high-tech classrooms and enhancements to Scarfone/Hartley Gallery

The University of Tampa will rebuild part of its Bailey Arts Studios on campus to host one of the most forward-thinking visual arts programs in the country, offering spaces for innovation and creativity amongst student and faculty inventors, designers, entrepreneurs and artists. [Read more…] about UT To Rebuild Arts Studios into “Maker-Space” to Foster Creativity and Innovation

Florida Department of Education Releases Updates on School Reopenings Following Hurricane Michael

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The Florida Department of Education today provided an updated list of schools that have reopened following Hurricane Michael’s landfall October 10. For up-to-date information on closures and to access hurricane-related education documents, visit fldoe.org/hurricaneinfo.

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart said, “As Hurricane Michael barreled toward Florida, many of our state’s schools opened their doors and provided life-saving shelter for Florida families. My team and I remained in contact with superintendents, and once the storm had passed, our focus turned quickly to reopening efforts with the goal of ensuring continuity and providing a desperately needed sense of normalcy for Florida students. I am grateful for Governor Scott’s ongoing leadership as he has traveled the state doing everything he can to get communities fully restored.”

  • The Franklin County School (K-12) reopened today, Tuesday, October 23.
  • All Gadsden County Schools reopened Monday, October 22:
    • Carter-Parramore Academy
    • Chattahoochee Elementary
    • Crossroad Academy Charter
    • Gadsden Central Academy
    • Gadsden County High
    • Gadsden Elementary Magnet
    • George W. Munroe Elementary
    • Greensboro Elementary
    • H.O.P.E. Academy
    • Havana Magnet
    • James A. Shanks Middle
    • Stewart Street Elementary
    • West Gadsden Middle
  • The following Gulf County Schools are reopening this week, with the modifications outlined below, to serve all Gulf County students:
    • Beginning today, Tuesday, October 23, Port St. Joe Elementary is open and serving its students and temporarily Port St. Joe High School’s students. Elementary students’ classes are held in the morning, and junior and high school students’ classes are held in the afternoon.
    • Beginning Thursday, October 25, Wewahitchka Elementary is open and serving its students and temporarily Wewahitchka High School’s students.
  • All Holmes County Schools reopened Monday, October 22:
    • Bethlehem School
    • Bonifay K8 School
    • Holmes County High School
    • Ponce de Leon Elementary School
    • Ponce de Leon High School
    • Poplar Springs School
    • The GAP
  • All Washington County Schools will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24: 
    • Kate M. Smith Elementary
    • Vernon Elementary
    • Roulhac Middle School
    • Vernon Middle School
    • Chipley High School
    • Vernon High School
    • WAVE

For more information about the Florida Department of Education, visit fldoe.org.