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IO.B.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM JACQUE WARRIOR REGARDING GOVERNOR <br />SCOTT'S RACE BASED EDUCATIONAL GOALS <br />Jacque Warrior, 4190 East 16th Square, discussed Governor Rick Scott's race -based <br />educational goals. She provided statistics regarding proficiency levels and goals for math and <br />reading; voiced opposition to legislation that lowers expectations for certain students and <br />requested that the Commissioners individually sign a petition of opposition, present a letter of' <br />support to Governor Rick Scott stating that the Commissioners support equal educational goals <br />for all public school students; and support the event sponsored by the Gifford Youth Activity <br />Center called Community Call to Action, scheduled for March 27, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 <br />p.m. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, <br />SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan, to move forward <br />with a letter of support to Governor Rick Scott to support <br />the action of equality by assessment and consideration of <br />all students in equal value. <br />Chairman O'Bryan supported the motion in concept but wanted to give staff time to <br />come back with additional backup and documentation about the program, and reach out to the <br />School District. <br />Vice Chairman Davis stated that he does not know enough about the program to vote on <br />this item today. <br />Commissioner Solari requested more time to review the program. <br />Commissioner Zorc said he was familiar with targeted standards and goals, and believed <br />they are goals to help improve all students. <br />March 11, 2014 13 <br />