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National Title I Associationa National Association of State Title I Directors

Strategic Planning Board Meeting 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT � Friday, October 20, 2017

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT � Saturday, October 21, 2017 Hotel Monaco � Baltimore, MD Meeting Room: Athens North

Next Meeting: On Line on November 21, 2017 2:00 PM EST • 1:00 PM CST • 12:00 PM MST • 11:00 AM PST

Please plan for a 1 ½ hour meeting

Agenda

Friday, October 20 7:30 – 8:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 – 10:00 AM Bylaws Revision Review Karen Campbell 10:00 – 10:15 AM Break 10:15 – 11:30 AM Bylaws Revision Review continued Karen Campbell 11:30 – 12:00 PM Association Name Change Karen Campbell 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 PM Government Relations Report Steve Spillan 2:00 – 3:30 PM Strategic Plan Bob Harmon

Marcus Cheeks 3:30 – 3:45 PM Break 3:45 – 4:30 PM Association Name Change Karen Campbell 5:15 PM Meet in hotel lobby for walk to Sotto Sopra

for dinner

Saturday, October 21 7:30 – 8:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 – 11:00 AM Business Meeting

ACTION ITEMS

1. Association Name Change Karen Campbell • Action Requested: Approve the newAssociation name

2. Bylaws Revisions Karen Campbell • Action Requested: Approve Revised Bylaws

3. Future Conference Finalist Cities Lisa Brandes • Action Requested: Approve final cities list,

site visits, board representation on site visitteam, and contracting with selected cities.

4. November & December Board Meeting Dates Bob Harmon• Action Requested: Review dates and

change, if necessary

Next Meeting: On Line on November 21, 2017 2:00 PM EDT • 1:00 PM CDT • 12:00 PM MDT • 11:00 AM MST & PDT

Please plan for a 1 ½ hour meeting

5. Minutes• Action Requested: Motion to Approve September Minutes

6. Finance Report• Action Requested: None-information only

7. Other

INFORMATION ITEMS o LEA survey regarding OSS 2018 Conference breakout sessionso Association Members survey on OSS portion of February 7, 2018

Membership meetingo Consider use of Consent Agenda for routine action itemso Future Informal Board & Committee Leadership conference calls

11:00 AM Adjourn

Meeting Materials Association Name Change Government Relations Report 2017 Strategic Plan Bylaws Revision (membership for states only) Bylaws Revision (membership for LEAs) Future Conference Finalist Cities Minutes of the September 2017 Board MeetingSeptember Treasurer's Report Information Items Report

Choosing a New Nonprofit Name – 4 Key Areas to Consider

Center on Nonprofit Management, November 2015

Changing a nonprofit’s name is one of the most invigorating efforts an organization’s leaders can undertake. When a name no longer serves your organization—or worse, leads to confusion—a change absolutely must be made.

Naming is hard. It requires reflection and commitment from a nonprofit’s

leadership team. That said, nothing offers greater opportunity for breathing new life into an established organization or cementing the vision of a new one.

Below are four key areas you’ll want to consider when choosing your nonprofit’s new name.

Strategic Criteria • Meaningful: Does the name support the positioning and reflect the essence of your

organization/brand? • Relevant: Is the name relevant to the key audiences you are trying to reach (group

served, donors, volunteers, etc)? • Distinctive: Does the name stand out from the names of other organizations in your

community? On the web? • Sustainable: Does it position the company for growth, change and success or does it box

you in? • Visual: Lends itself well to both graphic and text presentation. • (Bonus) Modular: Lets you build brand extensions in the future. Think FedEx Ground,

FedEx Express, FedEx Office.

Functional Criteria • Proper Context: Does the name work within the context of what is being

communicated? • Contextual/Suggestive/Evocative: Does it describes something like the location or

sector (contextual)? Suggest an idea like multi-cultural or changing the world (Suggestive)? Generates a feeling or emotion like grace or hope (Evocative)?

• Domain Available: Are there any available web domains that could be used with the name? Ideally while keeping it under 12 characters.

Linguistic Criteria • Understandable: Is the name easy to understand and explain • Pronounceable: Can people easily pronounce it? • Positive: It should have a positive tone and be free from inappropriate connotations in

both yours and other languages and cultures.

Legal Criteria • Unique: Is it available for use (i.e. not already taken) and protectable as a trademark in

all relevant classes? • Designator?: In around 50% of states it is required that you to end your legal name with

a designator, such as “Corp”, “Inc.”, or “Ltd.” We recommend leaving this out of your logo and regular brand usage though.

Steps For Choosing a Nonprofit Name 1. Brainstorm: Generate multiple name ideas and pick one to 3 favorites based on the

above criteria) 2. Check name availability: You can usually find this info (or a phone number) on your

secretary of state’s website. 3. Check domain availability: Perform preliminary search for website domain availability

as well as social media accounts 4. Perform a name search: Just because it isn’t on file with your state doesn’t mean it isn’t

being used elsewhere 5. Reserve your corporate name: Again via your secretary of state’s website.

Stats from Names of the Top 100 Nonprofits

• Average characters in name (excluding spaces): 18.2 characters • Average words in name length: 2.9 words • Average root domain length (excluding http:// and .org etc.): 8.3 characters

Note: A handful of organizations that almost exclusively go by their acronym version of their names (UNICEF, ASPCA, etc) were counted as one word acronyms.

https://topnonprofits.com/lists/best-nonprofits-on-the-web/

Brustein&ManasevitGovernmentRelationsReport

October2017ByKellyChristiansen([email protected])

I. Congressionalupdatesa. Appropriations/debtceilingupdates

i. Housebudget1. PassedoutofCommitteeinJuly2. DebateandvoteonHousefloorlastweek3. Callsforsignificantcutstomandatoryspendingoverthenext10years,

butlanguageisnotbinding1. Mainpurposeofthisbudgetistoserveasavehicletopush

throughtaxreformii. Senatebudget

1. SenateBudgetCommitteetomarkupitsbudgetresolutionon10/5iii. AfterHouseandSenatehavepassedtheirownbudgets,lawmakerswillgoto

conferencetohammeroutdifferencesb. Agendaforremainderoftheyear

i. Disasterrelief1. LegislationexpectednextweekforareasaffectedbyHurricaneMaria

ii. Taxproposal?1. GOPfocusonpassingtaxreformafterfailedattemptstorepeal

AffordableCareAct2. Sofar,taxproposalssilentontax-creditforschoolchoice(i.e.“florida

model”oftax-deductiblevoucherfund)3. PotentialforchangestoState/localtaxrevenuesiffederaltaxcreditis

eliminated(wouldputdownwardpressureonStates/municipalitiestolowerratestokeepoveralltaxburdendown)

iii. DACA?1. BothDemocratsandRepublicanshopingtoextendtheprogram

1. Potentialareasofdebate:bordersecurity,President’sborderwallrequest

iv. Appropriations/debtceiling1. Continuingresolution/debtceilingdealexpireonDec.8thsettingupfor

“cliffmas”

II. AdministrationUpdatesa. ESSAStateplanapprovalprocess

i. MostofremainingStatessubmittedplanson9/181. HandfulreceivedextensionsduetoHurricanes2. 14StatesandD.C.havebeenapproved;onlyColoradoandMichigan

awaitingapprovalfromfirstbatchb. TitleIXinterimguidance

i. EDissuedDearColleagueletterandQ&Adocumenton9/221. Rescindsthe2011DearColleagueletteronTitleIX

2. Offersinterimguidance–mostsignificantchangeisallowinguseofhigherevidencestandard

ii. EDplanstoengageinrulemakingprocesstorewriteguidelines,whichwillincludepubliccommentperiod

c. NewEDstaffi. SomemomentumrecentlywithfillingpositionsatEDii. NominationsforDeputySecretaryandAssistantSecretariesforPlanning,

Evaluation,andPolicyAnalysis;andCareer,Technical,andAdultEducation1. SubjecttoSenateapproval

iii. HiringofDeputyAssistantSecretaryforOCTAEandaSeniorAdvisertotheSecretary

III. Questions?

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NATIONAL TITLE I ASSOCIATION (a National Association of State Title I Directors)

2017 Strategic Plan

with Committee Projects

Approved by the Board of Directors December 8, 2016

Association Mission

Building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education

12/08/2016

Goal1:Toadvanceeducationalpolicyintheserviceofdisadvantagedchildrenandyouth

Strategy1:ServeastheprimarynongovernmentalresourceaboutTitleIforallaudiencesCOMMITTEE PROJECTGovernmentRelations ReviewthemostrecentversionofGuidingPrinciplesatleastannuallyandupdateas

needed.

EffectivePrograms&QualityOutcomes

Develop,conduct,orparticipateinresearchrelatedtothesuccessofTitleIschools.Grant-and/orpartner-dependent

MemberDevelopment Conductanongoing(butatleastannual)reviewoftheAssociationwebsitewithemphasisonproviding/solicitingcontent.

NationalConferencePlanning Providehigh-qualityinformationpresentationsandworkshopsattheNationalTitleIConferenceforattendeesattheclassroom,building,district,andstatelevels.

Strategy2:Collaboratewithotherorganizations;developnetworksandcoalitionsCOMMITTEE PROJECTGovernmentRelations Buildstrategicpartnershipswitheducationassociationswithrelevantgovernment

relationsfocusareasandstrengthstoinformcollaborationefforts.


Develop,conduct,orparticipateinresearchrelatedtothesuccessofTitleIschools(e.g.,IndianaUniversity’sresourceequityresearchproject.Grant-and/orpartner-dependent

SupportingStudentAchievement:EarlyChildhood

Identifyatleastoneprojectforjointworkwithotherlike-mindedassociationsorgroups.

SupportingStudentAchievement:EnglishLearners

Identifyatleastoneprojectforjointworkwithotherlike-mindedassociationsorgroups(e.g.,NationalCouncilofStateTitleIIIDirectors(NCSTIIID))focusedonidentificationof(andsupportfor)EnglishLearners.

SupportingStudentAchievement:Mathematics

ContinuetheconversationwithNationalCouncilofTeachersofMathematics(NCTM)orotherlike-mindedassociationsorgroupstostrengthenpartnershipanddevelopactivitiesofmutualbenefit.

SupportingStudentAchievement:Reading

PartnerwithInternationalLiteracyAssociation(ILA)inguidingtheRead&FeedProjectandcontinuejointbreakoutsessionsateachothers’conferences.

12/08/2016

SupportingStudentAchievement:SpecialEducation

Identifyatleastoneprojectforjointworkwithotherlike-mindedassociationsorgroups(e.g.,NationalAssociationofStateDirectorsofSpecialEducation(NASDSE))focusedoncohesiveprogrammingforSpecialEducationandTitleIstudents.

SupportingStudentAchievement:Technology

ContinuetheconversationwithStateEducationTechnologyDirectorsAssociation(SETDA)orotherlike-mindedassociationsorgroupstostrengthenpartnershipanddevelopactivitiesofmutualbenefit.

Strategy3:CollaboratewiththeDepartmentofEducation(ED),theOfficeofStateSupport(OSS)andotherofficesCOMMITTEE PROJECTBoardofDirectors ContinuetocollaboratewithED,OSS,andotherofficestoensuretheiractive

involvementinthenationalconference(throughbreakoutsessions)andthewinterandsummermembershipmeetings.

BoardofDirectors HoldregularconferencecallsbetweenAssociationExecutiveBoardandOSS.

GovernmentRelations DevelopandrespondtotheU.S.DepartmentofEducationandotheragenciesonproposedregulationsandguidance.

Strategy4:ProviderecommendationsandinformationtoCongressandothers.COMMITTEE PROJECTGovernmentRelations UsethemostrecentversionofGuidingPrinciplestodevelopmessaging,composeletters

andresponsestoCongressandotherinterestedparties,anddeveloporsign-ontopositionpapers,asappropriate.

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Goal2:Toadvanceevidence-basededucationalpracticesintheeffectiveservice,andultimatesuccess,ofdisadvantagedchildrenandyouth

Strategy1:BuildthecapacityofStateTitleIDirectorstosupportmoreeffectiveTitleIprogramsintheirstatesCOMMITTEE PROJECTMemberDevelopment

Expandstate-levelresourcesavailableonmembers-onlysectionofthewebsite.

MemberDevelopment Provideuptoafull-daymeaningfulprofessionaldevelopmentoffering(akanewdirectorstraining)whichincorporatesidentifiedESEAprogramstoincludeatleast:TitleIbasicprogramming,fiscalandmanagementinformation,andusefulresources.

Strategy2:BuildthecapacityoflocalTitleIdirectorstosupportmoreeffectiveTitleIprogramsintheirdistrictsCOMMITTEE PROJECTSupportingStudentAchievement:EnglishLearners

WorkwithNationalCouncilofStateTitleIIIDirectors(NCSTIIID)aroundguidanceforcohesiveprogrammingforEnglishLearnersandTitleI.

SupportingStudentAchievement:EarlyChildhood

DevelopabraidedfundingtemplateforusebyotherstatesbasedontheMissouridocument(andotherstates’work,asappropriate).

SupportingStudentAchievement:Technology

Identifyatleastoneprojectwithlike-mindedassociationsorgroupsonhowtechnologycansupportstudentachievement.

SupportingStudentAchievement:Reading Continueandexpand“Read&Feed”projectincooperationwithInternationalLiteracyAssociation(ILA).



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Strategy3:BuildthecapacityofotherTitleIstakeholders,withafocusoneffectiveprogramsCOMMITTEE PROJECTEffectivePrograms&QualityOutcomes ProduceTitleIDistinguishedSchoolsaudiopodcastsandvideosfortheAssociation

website,ifdeemedusefulandcosteffective.



NationalConferencePlanning ProvidecontinuingeducationcreditstoparticipantsinappropriateNASTIDprogramming.

NationalConferencePlanning Providehigh-qualityinformationpresentationsattheNationalTitleIConferenceforattendeesattheclassroom,building,districtandstatelevels.

NationalConferencePlanning ProvidevideoaccesstoNationalTitleIConferencepresentations,andotherprogrammingasavailable,throughTitleIOnDemand.

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Goal3:TobuildinternalcapacitytoprovideleadershipineducationalpolicyandpracticeacrossESEAprograms

Strategy1:ObtaineffectiveContractorsupportfortheAssociationCOMMITTEE PROJECTBoardofDirectors SupervisetheworkoftheAssociationManagementContractor(AMC)insupportingall

aspectsoftheorganization.

BoardofDirectors SupervisetheAMCtodevelopand/orrevisedocuments(e.g.,Bylaws,membershipmaterials,communicationplan,etc.)toaccommodateAssociationreorganization.

Strategy2:ProvideeffectiveBoardsupporttotheAssociationCOMMITTEE PROJECTBoardofDirectors:RegionalRepresentativesandAlternates

Coordinatenetworkingwithinregionstoestablishatwo-waycommunicationtowelcomenewmembers,aswellastogaugeinterestandgatherinputandfeedbackonAssociationreorganizationplan.

BoardofDirectors Continuemulti-dayfallboardmeetingtofacilitateface-to-faceplanningandreview/revisionofannualstrategicplan.

BoardofDirectors Buildandimplementaleadershipdevelopmentplan.

BoardofDirectors ReviewandrevisetheBylaws(e.g.,Mission,Vision,Purpose,Membership,Governance).

BoardofDirectors FacilitatethesmoothongoingoperationoftheAssociation.

Strategy3:BuildeffectivemembershipsupportoftheAssociationCOMMITTEE PROJECTBoardofDirectors Provideaninformation-richsemiannualmembershipmeetings(toinclude

opportunitiesfornetworking)andincreasememberattendanceatboth.

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BoardofDirectors:RegionalRepresentativesandAlternates

ConductcallsandotheroutreachtopotentialmemberstofurthermemberrecruitmentandretentionandtoextendthereachoftheAssociationtotheterritoriesandall50states.

BoardofDirectors:AssociationReorganizationCommittee

RemovetheadhocstatusoftheMembershipCommitteeandestablishitonanongoingbasis.

BoardofDirectors:AssociationReorganizationCommittee

ServeasthelinkbetweenmembersandtheBoardincoordinatingtheefforttogatherinputandfeedbackregardingAssociationreorganizationviasurveys,conferencecalls,orothermeans.

Strategy4:ProvideadequateresourcestoeffectivelysupporttheAssociationCOMMITTEE PROJECTBoardofDirectors:ConferencePlanning

ContinuetoholdanationalconferencetoensuretheprimarysourceofAssociationfundingtoincludethesearchforfutureyearconferencesites(2020andbeyond).

BoardofDirectors ManageAssociationfinanceswithfidelityandcaution.

BoardofDirectors Diversifycurrentrevenuestreamthroughmembershiporotherprograms.

BoardofDirectors Diversifycurrentrevenuestreamthroughcorporatesponsorships.

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Bylaws of the NAME TBD MISSION Building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education. ARTICLE I - THE ORGANIZATION

SECTION 1 – NAME The name of this organization shall be the TBD, hereinafter referred to in these Bylaws as the Association.

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE The purpose of this Association shall be to study, strengthen, and promote the leadership role of education professionals working with disadvantaged children and youth including, but not restricted to, such means as:

a.) Exchanging ideas and information among members, b.) Building leadership capacity for Association membership c.) Collaborating with professional organizations involved with and interested in the improvement of education for disadvantaged children, youth and families, d.) Planning and partnership with the United States Department of Education (ED) in mutual efforts to strengthen federal education programs, and e.) Advocating for economically and educationally disadvantaged children and youth and their families.

SECTION 3 – MEMBERSHIP There shall be two classes of membership: Voting and Honorary.

a.) Voting Members Any individual working at a State Education Agency (SEA) with responsibility for federal programs affecting disadvantaged children is eligible for membership. These Voting Members shall be entitled to hold office, participate in discussion, participate in and chair committees, receive publications, and other services of the Association on behalf of their SEAs. When voting occurs during a membership meeting (whether in person or electronically), each member shall be entitled to one vote. b.) Honorary Members By action of the Board of Directors, honorary memberships may be conferred upon individuals who have contributed significantly to the work of the Association and the area of programs for disadvantaged children but who are not otherwise eligible for membership. Honorary members shall be exempt from dues and fees, may not run for or hold office or participate on committees, may not vote on Association business, but may otherwise participate in the same activities as other members. c.) Dues The Board of Directors shall annually set the amount of dues for each category of membership. Nonpayment of dues by a member in a dues-paying category shall terminate the membership and all corresponding benefits. d.) Transfer of Membership When a member vacates a membership-eligible position within the SEA, the membership is retained by the SEA and transferred to the successor or other eligible position. Individuals unaffiliated with an SEA are not eligible for membership, unless an Honorary membership has been conferred by the Board of Directors. e.) Period of Membership The period of membership of each person who joins the Association in any membership category shall be 365 days from the payment of dues or granting of a non dues-paying status.

ARTICLE II - OFFICERS SECTION 1 – OFFICERS The officers of the Association shall be a President, a President-elect, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Each Officer must represent a different state. All voting members are eligible to run for, and may nominate themselves or others to, open offices during the nomination period available at least 45 days in advance of the election. All officers will be elected prior to the annual meeting of the Association by an electronic ballot



by a majority vote of the ballots cast by voting members. The term of office shall begin on January 1, following ratification of election results. In conjunction with Association Management, all documents and records of the office shall be made available to the office successor. SECTION 2 – PRESIDENT The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors, the annual meeting, and all special meetings of the Association; shall appoint all committees not otherwise provided for in the Bylaws; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Association; and shall represent and act in the name of the Association. The term of this office is for one year. Upon completion of the term of office, the President will become the Past President (see Section 8 of this Article).

SECTION 3 – PRESIDENT-ELECT The President-elect shall preside over meetings in the absence of the President and shall assist the President in the administrative work of the Association. The President-elect shall serve as chair of the national conference planning committee during his/her term of office as President-elect. The term of this office is for one year. Upon completion of the term of office, the President-elect will become the President (see Section 2 of this Article).

SECTION 4 – VICE PRESIDENT The Vice President shall assist the President and President-elect in the administrative work of the Association. The Vice President shall serve as chair of the member development committee during his/her term of office as Vice President. The term of this office is for one year. Upon completion of the term of office, the Vice President will become the President–elect (see Section 3 of this Article). SECTION 5 – SECRETARY The Secretary shall take and keep minutes of all Association and Board of Directors’ meetings. In conjunction with Association Management (see Article V), the Secretary shall preserve documents and records of the Association; transmit them to the successor; keep a record of membership; issue notices of meetings, etc. The Secretary shall perform other duties assigned by the President and/or Board of Directors. The term of this office is for two years, elected in even numbered years.

SECTION 6 – TREASURER The Treasurer shall, in conjunction with Association Management (see Article V), receive monies of the Association and provide for their safekeeping; pay all authorized bills and keep an accurate and current record of all receipts and expenditures of Association funds; make reports at the Association's meetings and at other times requested by the President; prepare a written yearly financial statement at the Association's annual meeting; and present a written budget at an Association meeting to be adopted, amended, or rejected by the Association, as requested by the Board of Directors. The term of this office is for two years, elected in odd numbered years. SECTION 7 – REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES The Board of Directors will determine five regions. The regional representative and alternate shall be the liaisons for the members in their region and each must represent a different state within the region. The responsibilities are communication, coordination, training, and outreach. Regional representatives will be elected by the members of their respective region. Alternate regional representatives shall act in place of regional representatives when necessary because of absence, or resignation. The person receiving the most votes for a regional representative will be elected as the regional representative. The person receiving the second most votes for a region will be elected as the alternate.

The term of these offices is for two years. Regions 1, 3 and 5 are elected in even numbered years and Regions 2 and 4 are elected in odd numbered years.



SECTION 8 – PAST PRESIDENT The Past President shall serve in non-voting advisory capacity as a resource for the officers, Association Management, the standing committees and the general membership. The term of this advisory office is for one year.

SECTION 9 – RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES Resignations shall be made by written statement and submitted to the Board of Directors. In the case of any vacancy, the Board of Directors shall make an interim appointment to serve the balance of the term.

ARTICLE III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1 – MEMBERSHIP The voting members of the Board of Directors shall consist of the President, President-elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one representative elected from each of five regions. The immediate Past President, regional alternates, and committee chairs shall serve as nonvoting advisory members of the Board.

SECTION 2 – DUTIES It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to carry out the general policies and Strategic Plan of the Association in a manner consistent with the mission of the Association and the directions of the active membership as expressed at the annual and special meetings. The Board of Directors shall foster open and ongoing communication with the membership and shall keep the membership informed of its actions.

SECTION 3 – MEETINGS The Board of Directors shall meet monthly, or at the call of the President or a majority of the members of the Board. A quorum shall consist of six members.

ARTICLE IV - COMMITTEES

SECTION 1 – NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE The President-elect shall be the committee chair and shall appoint the Planning Committee which shall be responsible for planning the annual conference.

SECTION 2 – GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Government Relations Committee and chair shall be appointed by the President. The Committee shall be responsible for monitoring pertinent legislation and regulations and amendments. On behalf of the Committee, the chair will act as legislative advisor to the President, Board of Directors, and the Association.

SECTION 3 – MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Vice President shall be the committee chair and shall appoint the Membership Development Committee which shall be responsible for creating professional development opportunities for the members. SECTION 4 – OTHER COMMITTEES The President shall appoint such other committees as are required to further the purpose of the Association.

ARTICLE V – ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

SECTION 1 – CONTRACTED MANAGEMENT The Association contracts with an Association Management Company (AMC) to provide all necessary staffing, technology, facilities and other components needed for efficient management of its annual operations. The Board shall establish a performance agreement with deliverables and shall evaluate the specified deliverables on an annual basis.

SECTION 2 – KEY PERSONNEL The AMC will provide one of their staff members to serve as CEO of the Association, with the approval of the Association Board of Directors. Annually, the CEO shall report on the status of deliverables and make suggestions for the following year. The Secretary shall include this report or a summary thereof in the official minutes of the Association’s annual meeting.



The AMC will notify the Board of all AMC staff or contractor assignments to other key Association leadership roles, including administration, finance, and government relations. The Board may approve or reject each such leadership appointment.

ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS Attendance by one-third of the voting members of the Association at a general meeting shall constitute a quorum. Robert's Rules of Orders, Revised, shall govern the meetings of the Association in all cases except as otherwise stated in the Bylaws. The President may designate an individual to serve as Parliamentarian to assist him/her in the conduct of official meetings.

SECTION 1 – ANNUAL MEETINGS Meetings of the Association shall be held at least once a year on dates to be approved by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2 – OTHER MEETINGS Other meetings may be held at the call of the Board of Directors or the President.

ARTICLE VII - MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 1 – BYLAWS The Bylaws of the Association are to be made, altered or rescinded by a two-thirds vote of the ballots cast by voting members. Voting members shall be provided any proposed amendments to the Bylaws in writing 30 days prior to the start of the voting period. SECTION 2 - BALLOT VOTING Any action which may be taken by the Association, Board of Directors, or any committee or subcommittee of the Association which requires formal voting by the membership, may be taken by electronic ballot with a specified 15-day deadline placed for response.

Membership-LEAsIncluded


Bylaws of the NAME TBD MISSION Building the capacity of education professionals to provide disadvantaged children with a high quality education. ARTICLE I - THE ORGANIZATION

SECTION 1 – NAME The name of this organization shall be the TBD, hereinafter referred to in these Bylaws as the Association.

SECTION 2 – PURPOSE The purpose of this Association shall be to study, strengthen, and promote the leadership role of education professionals working with disadvantaged children and youth including, but not restricted to, such means as:

a.) Exchanging ideas and information among members, b.) Building leadership capacity for Association membership c.) Collaborating with professional organizations involved with and interested in the improvement of education for disadvantaged children, youth and families, d.) Planning and partnership with the United States Department of Education (ED) in mutual efforts to strengthen federal education programs, and e.) Advocating for economically and educationally disadvantaged children and youth and their families.

SECTION 3 – MEMBERSHIP There shall be three classes of membership: SEA, LEA, and Honorary.

a.) SEA Members Any individual working at a State Education Agency (SEA) with responsibility for federal programs affecting disadvantaged children is eligible for membership. These SEA Members shall be entitled to hold office, participate in discussion, participate in and chair committees, receive publications, and other services of the Association on behalf of their SEAs. When voting occurs during a membership meeting (whether in person or electronically), each member shall be entitled to one vote. b.) LEA Members While not currently active, the membership may vote in the future to allow LEA practitioners within federal programs serving the needs of disadvantaged children to participate in the Association on behalf of their LEAs as LEA Members. This category of membership may serve on advisory committees, but may not vote or hold office. They shall receive special LEA-focused information, updates and training opportunities not available to nonmembers. c.) Honorary Members By action of the Board of Directors, honorary memberships may be conferred upon individuals who have contributed significantly to the work of the Association and the area of programs for disadvantaged children but who are not otherwise eligible for membership. Honorary members shall be exempt from dues and fees, may not run for or hold office or participate on committees, may not vote on Association business, but may otherwise participate in the same activities as the SEA members. d.) Dues The Board of Directors shall annually set the amount of dues for each category of membership. Nonpayment of dues by a member in a dues-paying category shall terminate the membership and all corresponding benefits. e.) Transfer of Membership When a member vacates a membership-eligible position within the SEA or LEA, the membership is retained by the SEA or LEA and transferred to the successor or other eligible



position. Individuals unaffiliated with either an SEA or LEA are not eligible for membership, unless an Honorary membership has been conferred by the Board of Directors. f.) Period of Membership The period of membership of each person who joins the Association in any membership category shall be 365 days from the payment of dues or granting of a non dues-paying status.

ARTICLE II - OFFICERS SECTION 1 – OFFICERS The officers of the Association shall be a President, a President-elect, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Each Officer must represent a different state. All voting members are eligible to run for, and may nominate themselves or others to, open offices during the nomination period available at least 45 days in advance of the election. All officers will be elected prior to the annual meeting of the Association by an electronic ballot by a majority vote of the ballots cast by voting members. The term of office shall begin on January 1, following ratification of election results. In conjunction with Association Management, all documents and records of the office shall be made available to the office successor. SECTION 2 – PRESIDENT The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors, the annual meeting, and all special meetings of the Association; shall appoint all committees not otherwise provided for in the Bylaws; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees of the Association; and shall represent and act in the name of the Association. The term of this office is for one year. Upon completion of the term of office, the President will become the Past President (see Section 8 of this Article).

SECTION 3 – PRESIDENT-ELECT The President-elect shall preside over meetings in the absence of the President and shall assist the President in the administrative work of the Association. The President-elect shall serve as chair of the national conference planning committee during his/her term of office as President-elect. The term of this office is for one year. Upon completion of the term of office, the President-elect will become the President (see Section 2 of this Article).

SECTION 4 – VICE PRESIDENT The Vice President shall assist the President and President-elect in the administrative work of the Association. The Vice President shall serve as chair of the member development committee during his/her term of office as Vice President. The term of this office is for one year. Upon completion of the term of office, the Vice President will become the President–elect (see Section 3 of this Article). SECTION 5 – SECRETARY The Secretary shall take and keep minutes of all Association and Board of Directors’ meetings. In conjunction with Association Management (see Article V), the Secretary shall preserve documents and records of the Association; transmit them to the successor; keep a record of membership; issue notices of meetings, etc. The Secretary shall perform other duties assigned by the President and/or Board of Directors. The term of this office is for two years, elected in even numbered years.

SECTION 6 – TREASURER The Treasurer shall, in conjunction with Association Management (see Article V), receive monies of the Association and provide for their safekeeping; pay all authorized bills and keep an accurate and current record of all receipts and expenditures of Association funds; make reports at the Association's meetings



and at other times requested by the President; prepare a written yearly financial statement at the Association's annual meeting; and present a written budget at an Association meeting to be adopted, amended, or rejected by the Association, as requested by the Board of Directors. The term of this office is for two years, elected in odd numbered years.

SECTION 7 – REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES The Board of Directors will determine five regions. The regional representative and alternate shall be the liaisons for the state members for their region and each must represent a different state within the region. The responsibilities are communication, coordination, training, and outreach. Regional representatives will be elected by the members of their respective region. Alternate regional representatives shall act in place of regional representatives when necessary because of absence, or resignation. The person receiving the most votes for a regional representative will be elected as the regional representative. The person receiving the second most votes for a region will be elected as the alternate.

The term of these offices is for two years. Regions 1, 3 and 5 are elected in even numbered years and Regions 2 and 4 are elected in odd numbered years.

SECTION 8 – PAST PRESIDENT The Past President shall serve in non-voting advisory capacity as a resource for the officers, Association Management, the standing committees and the general membership. The term of this advisory office is for one year.

SECTION 9 – RESIGNATIONS AND VACANCIES Resignations shall be made by written statement and submitted to the Board of Directors. In the case of any vacancy, the Board of Directors shall make an interim appointment to serve the balance of the term.

ARTICLE III - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1 – MEMBERSHIP The voting members of the Board of Directors shall consist of the President, President-elect, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one representative elected from each of five regions. The immediate Past President, regional alternates, and committee chairs shall serve as nonvoting advisory members of the Board.

SECTION 2 – DUTIES It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to carry out the general policies and Strategic Plan of the Association in a manner consistent with the mission of the Association and the directions of the active membership as expressed at the annual and special meetings. The Board of Directors shall foster open and ongoing communication with the membership and shall keep the membership informed of its actions.

SECTION 3 – MEETINGS The Board of Directors shall meet monthly, or at the call of the President or a majority of the members of the Board. A quorum shall consist of six members.

ARTICLE IV - COMMITTEES

SECTION 1 – NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE The President-elect shall be the committee chair and shall appoint the Planning Committee which shall be responsible for planning the annual conference.

SECTION 2 – GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Government Relations Committee and chair shall be appointed by the President. The Committee shall be responsible for monitoring pertinent legislation and regulations and amendments. On behalf of the Committee, the chair will act as legislative advisor to the President, Board of Directors, and the Association.



SECTION 3 – MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The Vice President shall be the committee chair and shall appoint the Membership Development Committee which shall be responsible for creating professional development opportunities for the members.

SECTION 4 – OTHER COMMITTEES The President shall appoint such other committees as are required to further the purpose of the Association.

ARTICLE V – ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SECTION 1 – CONTRACTED MANAGEMENT The Association contracts with an Association Management Company (AMC) to provide all necessary staffing, technology, facilities and other components needed for efficient management of its annual operations. The Board shall establish a performance agreement with deliverables and shall evaluate the specified deliverables on an annual basis.

SECTION 2 – KEY PERSONNEL The AMC will provide one of their staff members to serve as CEO of the Association, with the approval of the Association Board of Directors. Annually, the CEO shall report on the status of deliverables and make suggestions for the following year. The Secretary shall include this report or a summary thereof in the official minutes of the Association’s annual meeting.

The AMC will notify the Board of all AMC staff or contractor assignments to other key Association leadership roles, including administration, finance, and government relations. The Board may approve or reject each such leadership appointment.

ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS Attendance by one-third of the voting members of the Association at a general meeting shall constitute a quorum. Robert's Rules of Orders, Revised, shall govern the meetings of the Association in all cases except as otherwise stated in the Bylaws. The President may designate an individual to serve as Parliamentarian to assist him/her in the conduct of official meetings.

SECTION 1 – ANNUAL MEETINGS Meetings of the Association shall be held at least once a year on dates to be approved by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2 – OTHER MEETINGS Other meetings may be held at the call of the Board of Directors or the President.

ARTICLE VII - MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 1 – BYLAWS The Bylaws of the Association are to be made, altered or rescinded by a two-thirds vote of the ballots cast by voting members. Voting members shall be provided any proposed amendments to the Bylaws in writing 30 days prior to the start of the voting period.

SECTION 2 - BALLOT VOTING Any action which may be taken by the Association, Board of Directors, or any committee or subcommittee of the Association which requires formal voting by the membership, may be taken by electronic ballot with a specified 15-day deadline placed for response.

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National Title I Associationa National Association of State Title I Directors

Minutes Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

ATTENDING Officers President: Mike Radke (MI) Secretary: Beth Wooster (NE) President-Elect: Karen Campbell (NJ) Treasurer: Bernell Cook (LA) Vice President: Sonya Morris (FL)

Regional Representatives Region 2: Edmund Moore (AL) Region 4: Bobby Lester (AR) Region 3: Jonas Zuckerman (WI) Region 5: Gayle Pauley (WA) Region 3 Alternate: Paula Daniels (MI) Region 5 Alternate: Jack O’Connor (MT)

Committee Chairs (Nonvoting Attendees) Rebecca Donaldson (UT): Reading Subcommittee Chair Kathy Gauby (ID): Mathematics Subcommittee Chair

Guests Lynn Sodat (VA): Incoming Region 3 Alternate Representative

Association Management Bob Harmon, CEO Lisa Brandes, COO Marcus Cheeks, DOO Jeri Erickson, Member Services Director Julia Martin, Brustein & Manasevit

ABSENT Regional Representatives Region 1: Matthew Pakos (MA) Region 2 Alternate: Roy Stehle (SC) Region 1 Alternate: Janette Kirk (ME) Region 4 Alternate: Gloria Bayouth (OK)

Committee Chairs (Nonvoting Attendees) Wes Sherrell (GA): Technology Subcommittee Chair Shereen Tabrizi (MI): English Learners Subcommittee Chair

Meeting was called to order at 2:01 PM EDT by President Mike Radke - MI

MINUTES Minutes of August 15 Board Meeting

• Moved by Karen Campbell (NJ) and seconded by Jonas Zuckerman (WI) to approvethe August 15 Board Meeting minutes as presented. Approved by a vote of 8 to 0.

FINANCE REPORT Bernell Cook, Treasurer (LA)

• Report: Bob Harmon, CEO shared the August finance report on behalf of Treasurer, Bernell Cook.

ACTION ITEMS Previously Discussed

1. Reorganization Committee Update (Jack O’Connor - MT) • Report: Association Reorganization Committee met and recommends that individuals

who work within Special Education programs would be eligible to join the reorganized Association.

• Action: Moved by Edmund Moore (AL) and seconded by Gayle Pauley (WA) to accept the revised committee recommendation. Approved by a vote of 8 to 0.

2. Preview of Bylaws Changes (Lisa Brandes, COO)

• Report: Overview of likely Bylaws changes were shared with the board. • Action: Moved by Beth Wooster (NE) and seconded by Jonas Zuckerman (WI) to give

staff authorization to finalize Bylaws changes based on outline provided and have legal review prior to October board meeting. Approved by a vote of 8 to 0.

New Items

3. Region 1 Alternate Representative Appointment (Mike Radke—MI) • Report: Region 1 Representative, Matthew Pakos (MA) has resigned from the

Association. The Region 1 Alternate is Janette Kirk (ME) and, according to the Bylaws, she will serve out the remaining term as Representative. This leaves an opening for the Alternate and the Board should appoint a member to serve in this role.

• Action: President Mike Radke (MI) approved the appointment of Jason Harmon (NY) to serve in this role.

4. Region 3 Alternate Representative Appointment (Mike Radke—MI)

• Report: Region 3 Representative, Jonas Zuckerman (WI) was elected as the Association Vice President for a term beginning January 1, 2018. The Region 3 Alternate is Paula Daniels (MI) and, according to the Bylaws, she will serve out the remaining term as Representative. This leaves an opening for the Alternate and the Board should appoint a member to serve in this role.

• Action: President Mike Radke (MI) approved the appointment of Tara Rodriguez (KY) to serve in this role.

5. Member Reimbursement Policy (Lisa Brandes—COO)

• Report: This policy outlines the guidelines for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in conducting Association business by its members.

• Action: Moved by Bernell Cook (LA) and seconded by Bobby Lester (AR) to accept the Member Reimbursement Policy as shared with the board. Approved by a vote of 7 to 0.

INFORMATION 1. Preview of Future Year Conference Site Selection (Lisa Brandes, COO)

• Report: A request for proposals was sent to 42 cities. The proposals that were received back are being scored at this time using a rubric. The process and the rubric used for grading the proposals were shared with the board. The site finalists will be shared at the Strategic Planning meeting in October. Site visits to the top choices will be planned for December.

2. Summer Meeting Attrition Update (Lisa Brandes—COO)

• Report: Due to the smaller than anticipated attendance at the summer meeting, penalties were due for not selling all of the contracted hotel rooms and for not meeting the food & beverage minimum requirements. Staff worked with the hotel to reduce the original estimate from more than $106,000 to just over $91,000. The plan is to under estimate the number of rooms in the future, and when the rooms are full people will have to find rooms elsewhere in order to avoid this happening again.

3. Update 2018 National Title I Conference (Karen Campbell—NJ, Conference Chair)

• Report: Karen provided an update on confirmed keynotes for the conference. A Philadelphia site visit to view the convention center is planned for October 19. After the choices for session topics are finalized for the OSS/ED presentations at the National Conference, a survey will be submitted to LEA’s for their feedback, since they represent the majority of those in attendance.

4. OSS – Association Executive Board Conference Call (Bob Harmon—CEO)

• Report: Four times per year, the Association Executive Board members meet via conference call with leaders and key staff members from the Office of State Support (OSS). The next call is Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM EDT.

5. Informal Board Members and Committee Leaders Conference Call (Bob Harmon—CEO)

• Report: As needed, informal conference calls are scheduled for Board members and committee leaders. Topics are identified for candid discussion and no notes are taken. The next scheduled call is Monday, September 25, 2017 at 3PM EDT.

6. Association Membership Update (Marcus Cheeks—Deputy COO)

• Report: Current Membership Statistics: 84 Active and 78 Associate.

7. Strategic Plan Update (Marcus Cheeks—Deputy COO) • Report: Committee/Subcommittee work continues during the month of September.

Will talk about 2018 Strategic Plan at October planning meeting. The Strategic Planning Meeting will be in Baltimore on October 20th – 21st

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS REPORT Julia Martin, Government Relations Consultant

I. Congressional updates a. Appropriations

i. Temporary appropriations bill (CR) passes House and Senate 1. Include Hurricane Harvey/Irma aid ($15.2 billion)

2. Funds federal government through December 8th at current levels 1. Any sequestration adjustments retroactive to advance

appropriations (including ED funding going out October 1) 3. Raises debt ceiling through December 8th

ii. Setting up “Cliffmas” for mid- to late-December 1. Need to renegotiate appropriations, debt ceiling 2. Potential negotiation over DACA? 3. Potential negotiation over border wall?

iii. Regular FY 2018 appropriations progress 1. Senate Committee passed Labor-HHS-ED appropriations bill on 9/7

1. Funds most programs at current levels 1. Level funding for 21st Century 2. Level funding for Title IIA 3. Increase to Title IVA ($50 million) 4. Increase to Title I ($25 million)

2. No movement on administration’s proposed school choice programs

1. Increase to Education Innovation and Research, but report specifically says ED needs permission of Congress to explore vouchers

II. Administration Updates a. ESSA State plan approval process

i. Remaining approvals for April-May submissions ii. New plans to be submitted this month

1. Question on waivers: 1. Florida

1. Subgroup accountability 2. Native-language testing

2. AZ, NH 1. Assessment consistency

2. John Kline speaks out against waivers b. DACA

i. Response to allegations that program involved executive overreach 1. Threat of lawsuits from a number of States

ii. Will repeal program 1. Will continue to renew permits (2-year renewal cycle) for anyone whose

permit expires in the next 6 months 2. Turns issue over to Congress, pending lawsuits

iii. States/districts/schools must continue to offer free public education to all students regardless of status

1. ED/DOJ 2014 guidance on immigration status remains in place 2. Requesting information may have “chilling” effect

c. Title IX action to come i. Will see public notice and comment on existing guidance ii. Likely focused on post-secondary education

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201405.pdf

OTHERBUSINESS• Association President, Mike Radke (MI), will be retiring in October. Board members

wished him well in his retirement. ADVANCE REVIEW

• Strategic Planning Meeting materials will be sent one week prior to the October 20-21 meeting to allow ample time for advance review.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:32 PM EDT Respectfully submitted by Beth Wooster, Secretary

Current Month Year to Date Budget % of BudgetIncome Conferences and Meetings 9,892.20 164,557.08 272,500.00 60.39%

Dues 2,691.00 19,958.25 34,983.00 57.05%

Flood Relief Fund 0.00 0.00 0.00

Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00

Interest Earned 196.72 1,677.00 1,000.00 167.70%

Services 0.00 0.00 0.00

Sponsorships 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00%

Subscriptions 100.80 3,808.80 5,000.00 76.18%

Total Income $ 12,880.72 $ 190,001.13 $ 323,483.00 58.74%

Gross Profit $ 12,880.72 $ 190,001.13 $ 323,483.00 58.74%

Expenses Advertising 0.00 0.00 0.00

Awards and Gifts 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00%

Bank Charges 0.00 0.00 50.00 0.00%

Conferences & Meetings 91,820.00 190,510.13 122,000.00 156.16%

Contracted Services 13,385.00 119,685.00 160,125.00 74.74%

Dues & Subscriptions 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 100.00%

Flood Relief Expenditures 0.00 145.35 0.00

Insurance 0.00 2,769.00 3,500.00 79.11%

Legal & Professional Fees 0.00 1,039.00 2,500.00 41.56%

Office Expenses 0.00 0.00 1,200.00 0.00%

Printing 0.00 0.00 0.00

Supplies 0.00 0.00 9,500.00 0.00%

Taxes & Licenses 0.00 35.00 75.00 46.67%

Travel 0.00 1,343.83 21,500.00 6.25%

Total Expenses $ 105,205.00 $ 316,527.31 $ 321,950.00 98.32%

Net Operating Income -$ 92,324.28 -$ 126,526.18 $ 1,533.00 -8253.50%

National Title I AssociationFinance Report

September 2017

Current Month Prior Month ChangeASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Accounts

California Business Bank 13,259.88 747.72 12,512.16

First Internet Bank of Indiana 130,270.12 235,106.56 -104,836.44

TOTAL ASSETS $ 143,530.00 $ 235,854.28 -$ 92,324.28

National Title I AssociationBalance Sheet

As of September 30, 2017

INFORMATION ITEMS National Title I Association Board Meeting October 21, 2017

LEA survey regarding OSS 2018 Conference breakout sessions—On behalf of the US Department of Education’s (ED’s) Office of State Support (OSS), staff crafted and distributed a survey to some 12,000 Association website users who have indicated a Local Education Agency (LEA or school district) affiliation within their account profile. Since almost 80% of conference goers are school and district administrators, it made abundant sense to provide these potential attendees with the opportunity to influence the content of the seven breakout sessions to be presented by ED and OSS staff. Respondents indicated greatest interest in the following topics:

• School Improvement Under ESSA• Identifying and Selecting Evidence-Based Interventions• Implementation of ESSA State Plans• Resource Allocation Methodologies• Promoting Equity for School Improvement• Serving All Students: ELS and SWDs• Consolidated Federal Funds• Inclusive Education Improvement Strategies for Serving Students with Disabilities

Less interest was expressed in Equitable Services / New Role of State Ombudsman; and Report Cards. While interesting, the respondent size was extremely low – just 30 individuals.

Association Members survey on OSS portion of February 7, 2018 Membership meeting—In order to ensure that the information which OSS will share with Association members in the afternoon prior to the Conference answers the questions and meets the needs of members, a survey will be developed and distributed to all Active and Association members. The results will be shared with the Board and emailed to OSS leadership.

Consider use of Consent Agenda for routine action items—It is an ongoing goal to organize monthly Board of Directors meeting agenda in such a way as to optimize our time on the conference call. One such effort will be to utilize a consent agenda approach for routine, non-controversial action items (e.g., meeting minutes, annual policy reviews, etc.). At any point, a particular item may be removed from the consent agenda and placed in the action portion of the meeting for open discussion and decision.

Future Informal Board & Committee Leadership conference calls— As needed, informal conference calls are scheduled as an option for Board members and committee leaders. Topics are identified for candid discussion and no notes are taken. Topics generated for the September call—which conflicted with a CCSSO meeting in Washington, DC attended by many of our members—are listed below:

1. ESSA implementation of state plans – what guidance are you providing districts?(Gayle Pauley—WA)

2. How are you facilitating outreach of the components of the plan to families and community members, so they know their rights? (Gayle Pauley—WA)

3. What kinds of issues are being raised with your Private School Ombudsman? (Gayle Pauley—WA)

4. What guidance are you providing on the blending of state and federal fund sources? (Gayle Pauley—WA)

5. I’m still wondering how (some) states are going to come up with funding for Distinguished Schools Awards. As a state, we are working on not having a lot of funds to reallocate, and may have some other priorities for any Title I-A funds available for reallocation. Not sure where to get the money for our Distinguished Schools to attend the National Title I Conference unless they present a session. (Plus, it’s not realistic to have a large number of states’ Distinguished School present at National Title I Conference.) (Kathy Gauby—ID)

6. SEA Plans for ESSA Waivers (Karen Campbell—NJ) 7. SEA Plans for guidance documents (Karen Campbell—NJ) 8. As we move into the implementation of ESSA under the new state plans, I would be

interested to hear how the implementation process is going in the different states including; successes, challenges, and ponderings experienced to date. If states have recommendations regarding implementation strategies that have been working…or not working, during this initial state, it could be helpful. (Paula Daniels—MI)

9. Supplement not supplant guidance examples and roll out protocols. (Bernell Cook— LA)

10. Any schoolwide planning guidance available. (Bernell Cook—LA)

Although the next scheduled call is Monday, November 27, 2017 at 3PM EST (2:00PM CST, 1:00PM MST, 12:00PM PDT), there are these questions: • Have these meetings outlasted their usefulness and benefit? • If there is still a desire and need for these conversations, would every other month or

quarterly meetings serve you better? • Are there other considerations?

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