COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON STATE TESTING STANDARDS

Last month the school board passed a resolution recommending the state provide a three-year transition to the new Florida testing standards, with no impact on students, teachers or schools. The district is hosting public meetings to discuss the resolution and has posted an online survey for parents and others to express their opinions and concerns.

Meetings will begin with a short presentation to explain the state’s new school accountability requirements, followed by an opportunity for the public to provide input on the topic. Depending on the number of participants at each meeting, individuals will be limited to one to three minutes for comments.

Note that school district staff will not be able to answer questions at the meetings. The district’s goal is to capture comments and input regarding the state’s new accountability system and provide it to the school board.

Can’t make the meeting? No problem. Participants can also complete an online survey to submit comments online. Click here to learn more about the Florida Standards.

For more information about the community meetings, contact Awilda Ramos at 561-357-1113 or awilda.ramos@palmbeachschools.org.

Meeting Schedule

Monday, Oct. 6, 2014
6:00-7:30 pm
Boynton Beach High School, Auditorium
4975 Park Ridge Blvd., Boynton Beach

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014
6:00-7:30 pm
Palm Beach Lakes High School, Auditorium
3505 Shiloh Dr.West Palm Beach

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014
6:00-7:30 pm
West Tech Academy, Atrium
2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade

Monday, Oct. 13, 2014
6:00-7:30 pm
Royal Palm Beach High School, Auditorium
10600 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014
6:00-7:30 pm
Olympic Heights Community High School, Auditorium
20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton