MINUTES OF THE ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
THE STATE OF ALABAMA
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2009
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
The Alabama State Board of Education met for its meeting of Elementary/Secondary Education matters on
Thursday, April 9, 2009, at 9:35 a.m. in the auditorium of the Gordon Persons Building, Montgomery, Alabama.
The meeting was called by the Vice President of the Board in accordance with Alabama Code (1975), §16-3-7, as
amended.
PRESIDING: MR. RANDY MCKINNEY, VICE PRESIDENT
ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Following the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, Mr. Randy McKinney called the meeting to order. On roll call,
the following members were present:
Mrs. Ella B. Bell
Mrs. Stephanie Bell
Mr. David F. Byers, Jr.
Dr. Mary Jane Caylor, President Pro Tem
Dr. Ethel H. Hall, Vice President Emerita
Mr. Randy McKinney, Vice President
Mrs. Betty Peters
Mr. Gary Warren
Absent
Governor Bob Riley
Dr. Joseph B. Morton, State Superintendent of Education and Secretary and Executive Officer of the Board, was
present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On motion by Dr. Ethel H. Hall and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the Board unanimously approved the agenda.
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Dr. Ethel H. Hall, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
Adopt Proposed Amendments to Rule 290-8-9-.02, Evaluations; Rule 290-8-9-.04, Eligibility and Consent for
Services; Rule 290-8-9-.05, Individualized Education Program (IEP); Rule 290-8-9-.08, Procedural
Safeguards; Rule 290-8-9-.10, Administration; Rule 290-8-9-.12, Gifted
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Mrs. Betty Peters, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
Adopt Proposed Amendments to Rule 290-3-3.02, College and University Requirements; Rule 290-3-3-.44,
Alternative Class A Programs
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Mrs. Betty Peters, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
Adopted Proposed Changes to Alabama Administrative Code, Rule 290-3-1.02, Pertaining to Regulations
Governing Public Schools.
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Dr. Mary Jane Caylor, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
Announce Intent to Amend Alabama Administrative Code, Rules 290-8-9-.02, Evaluations; 290-8-9-.04,
Eligibility and Consent for Services; 290-8-9-.05, Individualized Education Program (IEP); 290-8-9-.08,
Procedural Safeguards; 290-8-9-.10, Administration; 290-8-9-.12, Gifted; 290-3-3.02, College and University
Requirements; and 290-3-3-.44, Alternative Class A Programs
On motion by Mrs. Ella B. Bell and seconded by Dr. Ethel H. Hall, the Board unanimously approved the following:
Announce Intent to Repeal Alabama Administrative Code, Chapter 290-4-3, Leadership Development, and to
Adopt New Alabama Administrative Code, Chapter 290-4-3, Educator Development
Note: Since there was not a quorum for the March 12, 2009, Alabama State Board of Education meeting,
listed below are agenda items that required a vote.
Unfinished Business:
On Motion by Dr. Ethel H. Hall and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
Minutes of February 12, 2009
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Mrs. Betty Peters, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
Announce Intent to Amend Alabama Administrative Code, Rule 290-3-1-.02, Regulations
Governing Public Schools
On motion by Dr. Ethel H. Hall and seconded by Mr. David F. Byers, Jr., the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
RESOLUTION COMMENDING STATE HONOREE OLIVIA CALE, HUFFMAN MIDDLE
SCHOOL, BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM,
2009 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
WHEREAS, State Honoree Olivia Cale, an eighth-grader at Huffman Middle School in the Birmingham
City School System, is among a select group of young Americans recognized as the nation’s top youth volunteers
for 2009 in the 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and
WHEREAS, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are America’s largest youth recognition
program based exclusively on volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created in 1995, in partnership with the
National Association of Secondary School Principals, to honor middle and high school students who exemplify
community spirit, to emphasize the importance our nation places on service to others, and to encourage all young
Americans to contribute to their communities; and
WHEREAS, 14-year-old Olivia Cale volunteered more than 200 hours at the Birmingham Zoo last year,
feeding and caring for animals, assisting with birthday parties and other special events, working at the zoo’s
summer camps, instructing visitors, and helping with a recycling program; and
WHEREAS, to become a zoo volunteer, Olivia Cale, who is dyslexic, successfully completed two days of
training, passed two tests, and took seven “Biofact” classes to learn about different species of animals at the zoo;
and
WHEREAS, when lightning struck the zoo’s primate building, Olivia Cale safely evacuated all visitors
from the building in accordance with zoo procedures; and
WHEREAS, Olivia Cale recruited fellow Girl Scouts and other friends to volunteer at a major fundraising
event, and her goal is to become an animal handler and work in the Children’s Zoo; and
WHEREAS, as a State Honoree, Olivia Cale receives a $1,000 award, an engraved silver
medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in May for national recognition events:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
commend State Honoree Olivia Cale, from Huffman Middle School in the Birmingham City School System, for
initiative and community service and for earning the prestigious Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Mr. Gary Warren and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
RESOLUTION COMMENDING STATE HONOREE GEORGE WILSON,
NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL, TUSCALOOSA CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM,
2009 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
WHEREAS, State Honoree George Wilson, a senior at Northridge High School in the Tuscaloosa City
School System, is among a select group of young Americans recognized as the nation’s top youth volunteers for
2009 in the 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and
WHEREAS, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are America’s largest youth recognition program
based exclusively on volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards were created in 1995, in partnership with the
National Association of Secondary School Principals, to honor middle and high school students who exemplify
community spirit, to emphasize the importance our nation places on service to others, and to encourage all young
Americans to contribute to their communities; and
WHEREAS, 17-year-old George Wilson founded a non-profit organization that is teaching hundreds of
elementary and middle school students in his community about teamwork, creative thinking, deductive reasoning,
public speaking, and community involvement; and
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WHEREAS, George Wilson recruited other high school students to help him develop a semester of lessons
and activities, and then persuaded a local elementary school to let them run a pilot program with two fifth-grade
classes once a month; and
WHEREAS, George Wilson and his partners trained high school students from all over their community
to be instructors and obtained financial support from two local businesses; and
WHEREAS, today, George Wilson’s THINK Organization sends more than 20 high school students to
nine schools and the YMCA after-school programs each month to conduct 90-minute skill-building and servicelearning sessions; and
WHEREAS, as a State Honoree, George Wilson receives a $1,000 award, an engraved silver
medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., in May for national recognition events:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
commend State Honoree George Wilson, from Northridge High School in the Tuscaloosa City School System, for
initiative and community service and for earning the prestigious Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Dr. Mary Jane Caylor and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF SHARON JOHNSON, MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL,
MADISON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM,
ACCESS DISTANCE LEARNING 2008-2009 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
AND
SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD HIGH-QUALITY
ONLINE TEACHER
WHEREAS, the Alabama State Board of Education supports efforts to reward Alabama’s outstanding
educators for their contributions to the educational experiences of Alabama students; and
WHEREAS, ACCESS Distance Learning is a statewide education initiative that provides high-quality
classroom courses and teachers via technology to ensure all Alabama students have opportunities to engage in
advanced, core, and elective courses that might not otherwise be available to them; and
WHEREAS, the vision of ACCESS is to provide equal access to high-quality instruction to improve
student achievement in Alabama through distance learning; and
WHEREAS, ACCESS recognizes the positive impact of outstanding ACCESS teachers on Alabama
students; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) recognizes the crucial contribution of highquality online teachers and has launched an online teacher recognition program for the SREB states; and
WHEREAS, SREB has recognized outstanding online teachers from state virtual schools; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sharon Johnson has demonstrated her content expertise in the area of mathematics, has
used a variety of technologies to support quality learning in her ACCESS online classes, has demonstrated a
willingness to assist her peers and other professionals through presentations on 21 st Century teaching skills at
regional and state conferences, and has displayed her ability to effectively communicate and interact with her
students in the distance learning environment; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sharon Johnson, an ACCESS teacher since the pilot phase and a mathematics teacher at
Madison County High School in the Madison County School System, has been selected as the 2008-2009 ACCESS
Distance Learning Teacher of the Year and one of ten outstanding online teachers named from the SREB region:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
commend Mrs. Sharon Johnson for achieving the prestigious honor of becoming ACCESS’s first Teacher of the
Year, and does hereby express its appreciation to her for her contributions to ACCESS and to the students of
Alabama.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Dr. Mary Jane Caylor and seconded by Dr. Ethel H. Hall, the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
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RESOLUTION
COMMENDING THE MADISON CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM
FOR RECOGNITION BY THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION AND
THE TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP NETWORK
WHEREAS, Madison City Schools is the first school system in Alabama to be selected as host
of a National School Boards Association Technology + Learning (T + L) site visit; and
WHEREAS, Madison City Schools is a fast growing and high performing school system serving
more than 8,400 students in nine schools; and
WHEREAS, Madison City Schools serves as an example of an Alabama school system that
provides students and teachers with open-source computer labs, laptop labs, student workstations in each
classroom, interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and other emerging technologies in a safe
computing environment; and
WHEREAS, Madison City Schools serves as a regional support center for the ACCESS
Distance Learning program, a statewide education initiative that provides high-quality classroom courses
and teachers via technology, to ensure all Alabama students have opportunities to engage in advanced,
core, and elective courses that might not otherwise be available to them; and
WHEREAS, the T + L site visit will highlight not only Madison City Schools but also the ACCESS
Distance Learning program; 21st Century classrooms; the Alabama Virtual Library; the Alabama Reading Initiative;
the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative; the Redstone Arsenal; the NASA Teacher Resource Center;
and the Hudson-Alpha Institute; and
WHEREAS, only three school systems in the United States have been selected for the 2009 Education
Technology Site Visits that will showcase technology innovation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
commend and congratulate Madison City Schools for this national recognition and for its use of technology to
enhance instruction and learning.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Mrs. Betty Peters, the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 1-30, 2009,
AS “ALABAMA TEACH STUDENTS TO SAVE AND INVEST MONTH” A SPECIAL
STATEWIDE CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, the principles of saving and investing are essential to the long-term productivity, growth, and
financial stability of America; and
WHEREAS, Alabama’s students will one day become the leaders of this great nation; and
WHEREAS, Alabama’s students must be prepared to make wise economic decisions – how they will
utilize, save, and invest their incomes and personal assets in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Alabama Securities Commission, Alabama Jump$tart Coalition’s members and partners,
and the Alabama Department of Education have created a new partnership to heighten the awareness of financial
literacy among our state’s students; and
WHEREAS, all of America’s citizens have a responsibility to take charge of their money, realize the
importance of saving for their family’s long-term success, and understand that it is never too late to invest for their
futures; and
WHEREAS, during this special statewide celebration, federal and state securities regulators, financial
institutions, and nationally respected consumer groups will come together to host events in their local communities
that show the true importance of Alabamians taking personal ownership and responsibility for their finances; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of this new partnership is to prepare students for success in all aspects of
their lives:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
proclaim April 1-30, 2009, as “Alabama TEACH Students to Save and Invest Month” and encourages Alabama’s
local boards of education, schools, and local educational organizations to support this special celebration through
activities that demonstrate the importance of financial literacy and the opportunities it provides for students to
achieve their aspirations of fiscal independence, financial stability, personal achievement, and future career success.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
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RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF
HEALTH EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
STATE COURSES OF STUDY
WHEREAS, Title 16, Chapter 35, Section 3, of the Code of Alabama, 1975, requires the State
Courses of Study Committees to prepare the contents of the courses of study for each grade of the elementary
and secondary schools; and
WHEREAS, the reports of the committees’ recommendations with respect to the compulsory
minimum content of courses of study and of recommended revisions of courses, materials, subject content, and
treatment in specific courses in such areas are required; and
WHEREAS, said law requires that the reports be submitted to the State Superintendent of Education
and to members of the State Textbook Committee for separate written recommendations to the Alabama State
Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education has reviewed the State Courses of Study
Committees’ reports on Health Education and Physical Education and recommends their adoption:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the attached reports by the State Course of Study
Committee on Health Education and Physical Education is approved by the Alabama State Board of Education
on April 9, 2009.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
APPOINTMENT, 2009-2010 STATE TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
WHEREAS, the Code of Alabama 1975, §16-36-60, provides for the appointment of a State
Textbook Committee; and
WHEREAS, said law provides that four elementary teachers and four high school teachers are to
be selected to serve on the State Textbook Committee and are to come one from each of the seven
congressional districts of Alabama and one statewide; and
WHEREAS, said law provides that four people who shall be teachers, principals, supervisors, or
superintendents are to be selected from the state-at-large; and
WHEREAS, said law provides that two members of said State Textbook Committee are to be
selected from the institutions of higher learning; and
WHEREAS, said law provides that the fourteen people are to be nominated to the State Board of
Education by the State Superintendent of Education; and
WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education recommends approval:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the people on the attached list are hereby
appointed to the 2009-2010 State Textbook Committee for a term beginning May 1, 2009, and ending on
April 30, 2010; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this Board recognizes that said law provides that the
Governor of Alabama is to appoint nine people not in the field of education to serve on this State
Textbook Committee and welcomes them to full membership; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That State Superintendent of Education Joseph B. Morton is
hereby authorized to fill any vacancy that may occur on this State Textbook Committee until the next
meeting of this State Board of Education after such vacancy occurs and same to be added as ad interim
business.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
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2009-2010 STATE TEXTBOOK COMMITTEE
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH EDUCATION,
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
TERM: MAY 1, 2009 - APRIL 30, 2010
CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT
I
Sherry V. McDade
Secondary
Mobile County
Wendy Weathers
Elementary
Dale County
III
Mary W. Caver
Secondary
Chilton County
IV
Kim Oliver
Elementary
Etowah County
V
Craig Cleveland
Secondary
Morgan County
VI
Jackie Lampley
Elementary
Jefferson County
VII
Frankie Peoples
Secondary
Dallas County
Statewide
Amy B. Marler
Elementary
Henry County
A.
B.
Edith V. Seals
Nakita Dean
Superintendent
Supervisor
C.
Eric Smith
Principal
D.
Steven Ballard
Teacher
II
STATE-AT-LARGE
St. Clair County
Montgomery County
Jasper City
Montgomery County
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
A.
Dr. Steven Pugh
Associate Professor
University of South
Alabama
B.
Dr. Cynthia Petri
Associate Professor
University of Alabama
at Birmingham
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND APPROVAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
WHEREAS, the Alabama State Board of Education approves programs, including the time frame for
approved program status; and
WHEREAS, Samford University’s current approval period for the Instructional Leadership program
will expireon May 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Samford University would benefit from an extension so that adequate time is available to
prepare a self-study and undergo a review process that follows the State’s newly developed protocol; and
WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education concurs:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education hereby extends
approval of the following program at Samford University until August 31, 2009:
Class A Instructional Leadership (P-12)
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ALABAMA SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDATIONS
WHEREAS, the Alabama School of Fine Arts Board of Trustees has submitted nominations for three
positions on the board with terms to commence in July 2009 ; and
WHEREAS, as required by the Code of Alabama, Section 16-26B-4, the names were provided in order
of preference for each position; and
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WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education concurs:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education hereby extends
approval of Mr. D. E. Starnes, Jr., for Position 1 (Visual Arts); Mr. Lawrence B. Voit for Position 2 (At Large); and
Ms. Sheila Jackson for Position 3 (Music).
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Dr. Ethel H. Hall, the Board unanimously approved Mr. Gary
Warren to serve as the Alabama State Board of Education representative on the Alabama Teacher of the Year
Committee.
New Business:
On motion by Mrs. Stephanie Bell and seconded by Mrs. Ella B. Bell, the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROBERT DAVIS
“BARBARA FANNIN MEMORIAL EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER”
APRIL - JUNE 2009
WHEREAS, Robert Davis, of Mail, Files, and Supply, exhibits a positive attitude and is always
cooperative; and
WHEREAS, Robert Davis is a team player and always meets goals and deadlines in a timely and
confidential manner; and
WHEREAS, Robert Davis is always helpful and has a willing attitude, and interacts well with coworkers,
colleagues, superiors, and subordinates, no matter how difficult or detailed the task; and
WHEREAS, Robert Davis is very resourceful and professional, and exhibits total dedication and
cooperation in performing assigned responsibilities and assisting other employees; and
WHEREAS, Robert Davis maintains a positive image, communicates with the public in a professional
manner, and represents the department well:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
commend Robert Davis as the recipient of the “Barbara Fannin Memorial Employee of the Quarter Award” for
April-June 2009, and expresses its appreciation for exemplary service to the Alabama Department of Education, to
this board and, ultimately, to the students and teachers in Alabama’s public schools.
Done this 9th Day of April 2009.
On motion by Dr. Ethel H. Hall and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the Board unanimously adopted the
following:
STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY
MAY 7, 2009
WHEREAS, state employees are public servants and State Employee Recognition Day was initiated in
2001 by the National Association of State Personnel Executives, the Governor of South Carolina, and the National
Governors Association to recognize the important contributions of state employees and to enhance the image of
state public service; and
WHEREAS, State Employee Recognition Week is May 4-8, 2009, and this year’s theme is “State
Employees are the MVPs of Alabama”; and
WHEREAS, during that week, the State Department of Education (SDE) will host Employee Recognition
Day on May 7, 2009, to recognize the professional and civic accomplishments of its MVP employees; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately two million state government employees nationwide and more than
34,000 Alabama state employees, including SDE employees and Disability Determination Services employees in
Birmingham and Mobile; and
WHEREAS, Alabama’s state employees make significant contributions to the well-being and quality of
life for all of our state’s citizens; and
WHEREAS, Alabama’s state employees are doctors, nurses, engineers, law enforcement officers, writers,
photographers, historians, teachers, architects, social workers, dieticians, inspectors, attorneys, and judges; and
WHEREAS, Alabama’s state education employees teach our children to read, nurse our sick children,
counsel our students, prepare our teachers, and develop our K-12 curriculum; and
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WHEREAS, employees thrive in a climate of positive encouragement and recognition contributes to
higher employee morale, increases organizational productivity, and aids in recruitment and retention; and
WHEREAS, SDE employees do a great job for state government and for K-12 public education in
Alabama every day – especially now in these tough economic times by initiating cost and time-saving solutions;
and
WHEREAS, SDE employees strive daily to further the goals of K-12 public education in Alabama and to
use state resources wisely during these challenging budget times; and
WHEREAS, SDE Employee Recognition Day is a time to appreciate the daily dedication of Department
employees and to spotlight their professional successes and civic responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education recommends approval:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
endorse May 7, 2009, as State Department of Education Employee Recognition Day and does hereby express its
appreciation for the dedication and talents of Department employees and for their contributions in the workplace
and in their communities.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Mrs. Ella B. Bell and seconded by Dr. Ethel H. Hall, the Board unanimously adopted the following:
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SCHOOL NURSE DAY IN ALABAMA
WHEREAS, National School Nurse Day is May 6, 2009, and the theme is “School Nurses: Meeting
Needs of Today’s Students”; and
WHEREAS, National School Nurse Day was established in 1972 to recognize school nurses and to foster
a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting; and
WHEREAS, healthy children learn better and by investing in them today, we are ensuring our world for
tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, all students have a right to have their health needs safely met while in the school setting; and
WHEREAS, children today face more complex and life-threatening health problems requiring care in
school; and
WHEREAS, school nurses are professional nurses that advance the well-being, academic success, and
life-long achievements of all students by providing a critical safety net for our nation’s most fragile children; and
WHEREAS, school nurses act as a liaison to the school community, parents, and health care providers on
behalf of children’s health; and
WHEREAS, school nurses support the health and educational success of children and youth by developing
and providing programs and leadership; and
WHEREAS, school nurses understand the link between health and learning and are in a position to make a
positive difference for children every day:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby
proclaim May 6, 2009, as School Nurse Day in Alabama to celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of
school nurses and their efforts of meeting students’ needs by improving the effective delivery of health care in our
schools, and encourages educators, students, families, and communities to participate in this observance, show their
appreciation, and to learn more about the role of school nurses in our schools and communities.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
On motion by Dr. Ethel H. Hall and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the Board unanimously approved the
following:
APPROVE RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE
THE MATHEMATICS STATE COURSE OF STUDY
WHEREAS, Title 16, Chapter 35, Section 3, of the Code of Alabama, 1975, requires the State Courses of
Study Committees to prepare the contents of the courses of study for each grade of the elementary and secondary
schools; and
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WHEREAS, the reports of their recommendations with respect to the compulsory minimum content of
courses of study and of recommended revisions of courses, materials, subject content, and treatment in specific
courses in such areas are required; and
WHEREAS, said law requires that the reports be submitted to the State Superintendent of Education and
to members of the State Textbook Committee for separate written recommendations to the Alabama State Board of
Education; and
WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education has reviewed the State Course of Study Committee’s
report on Mathematics:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the attached reports by the State Course of Study
Committee on Mathematics are received by the Alabama State Board of Education, and said reports will be
considered for adoption on May 14, 2009.
Done this 9th day of April 2009.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Joseph B. Morton informed Board members that the Mathematics Course of Study would be an agenda item
for the work session with a full presentation on April 23, 2009. Adoption is scheduled for the May 14, 2009, Board
meeting. Board members were informed that the work session would be a lengthy one that will also deal with the
budget.
On motion by Mrs. Ella B. Bell and seconded by Mrs. Stephanie Bell, the meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m.
Vice President
Secretary and Executive Officer
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