May 1, 2024 Special-Called Teleconference Meeting Agenda

Mississippi Board of Education
Special-Called Teleconference Meeting
May 1, 2024
3:30 p.m.
Boardroom
Central High School Building
Mississippi Department of Education (MDE)
359 North West Street
Jackson, Mississippi
(Location available to the public)

Agenda

I.          Call to Order

II.         Opening Remarks

III.        Approval of Agenda

IV.        Discussion and/or Approval of Board Items (All action items require vote)

1. 01. Action: Approval of the recommended cut scores on the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) as end-of-course assessments for English, Mathematics, Biology, and History [Goals 1 and 2 – MDE Strategic Plan] (Paula Vanderford) Back-up material
2. 02. Action: Approval of a sole source contract with The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge acting through its department Cambridge University Press & Assessment for the Corinth School District to administer the High School Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) assessments in place of the end-of-course MAAP assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 [Goals 1 and 2 – MBE Strategic Plan] (Paula Vanderford) Back-up material

V.         Adjournment

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NOTE:           Cellular telephones and pagers that give an audible signal are not permitted during Board meeting.