This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].
Pursuant t § 2–575 (b)(12), this orientation will be closed to the public for the purpose of training and developing members of a public body and staff.
For all meeting documents, please visit: https://bit.ly/SBOEMeetingDocs
Washington, D.C.—The current social studies standards in the District were last revised in 2006. The revision process, which began in April 2020, presented an opportunity for the District’s social studies standards to be culturally responsive and anti-racist, impart important social studies content in the early grades, strengthen student knowledge of democratic principles and values, and promote civic engagement.
Friday, December 16, 2022
This committee meeting will be an opportunity for members to discuss key issues and focus areas that the State Board has identified as priorities. The discussions will provide members the opportunity to share thoughts, recommendations, and next steps for the SBOE.
Meeting Documents: bit.ly/SBOEMeetingDocs
Washington, D.C.—The District of Columbia State Board of Education (SBOE) welcomes a new Executive Director, Bernice D. Butler. Butler has had an extensive career in the public sector, with over 14 years of experience in local government and education advocacy. She most recently served as the Director of Network and Organizational Effectiveness at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, responsible for coordinating its state policy network, the State Priorities Partnership.
Washington, D.C.—The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly working session on Wednesday, December 7, at 5:00 p.m. The working session will be held in-person; however, in-person attendance will be limited to members and staff of the State Board.
The State Board's testimony for the Committee of the Whole's Hearing on “Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism, and Truancy,” delivered by President and Ward 6 Representative Jessica Sutter.
Resolution passed on November 16, 2022 that nominates Bernice Butler to the position of Executive Director.
Resolution passed on November 16, 2022 that puts approves the District’s Emergency and Proposed Regulation to change the community service graduation requirement in Section, 2203, Chapter 22, Subtitle A, of Title 5, of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) as proposed by the State Superintendent. This resolution is accompanied by its equity statement and Student Advisory Committee (SAC) statement.
Resolution passed on November 16, 2022 that puts forth recommendations related to public safety, accompanied by its equity statement and Student Advisory Committee (SAC) statement.