Recent activity at Mississippi Department of Education
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Jul 1, 2027·Proposed budget
Mississippi Department of Education FY2028 Proposed Budget
The Mississippi Department of Education's proposed (budget request) operating budget for fiscal year 2028, presented to the Mississippi State Board of Education, representing a pre-adoption draft for legislative appropriation.
Nov 21, 2024·Board meeting agenda
Accountability Task Force Meeting
The Accountability Task Force meeting focused on several key policy and system design decisions for the state accountability model under ESSA. Discussions included college and career readiness indicators, with particular attention to assessment thresholds and diploma requirements. The task force reviewed federal accountability designations (CSI, TSI, ATSI) and their potential linkage to state letter grades, as well as criteria for school exit. Additionally, the group examined proposed adjustments to growth point calculations, including the potential addition of a '3C' level in math and ELA, and discussed a transition to a new value table approach for measuring student progress in English Language Proficiency following the adoption of a new test.
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Mississippi Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning
The board meeting agenda included consent items related to various financial matters across different institutions, such as budget escalations, lease agreements, and contract approvals. Regular agenda items covered finance, real estate, administration/policy, and legal matters. Discussions included contract approvals for services and goods, land acquisition, appointments to governing bodies, and legal counsel. The meeting also involved updates on real estate projects, including renovations, expansions, and budget increases for various construction projects across different institutions. Personnel matters, including employment, change of status, and sabbaticals, were also addressed. Finally, the board approved revisions to Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs Accreditation Standards and new academic degree programs.
Sep 19, 2024·Board meeting
Minutes of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
The board meeting involved discussions and approvals related to various financial and real estate matters across multiple state institutions. Key financial decisions included approving service agreements for training programs, budget escalations for veterinary medicine and agricultural research, and a significant lease agreement with NOAA. Real estate actions focused on land acquisition for research purposes and various lease agreements for different university departments and programs. The meeting also included discussions on personnel matters, legal issues, and policy updates, some of which were held in executive session.