Notice2023-17840
Regional Advisory Committees
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August 18, 2023
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This notice sets forth the agenda, dates, and times for, and instructions to access, the upcoming virtual meetings of the Regional Advisory Committees (RACs). This notice provides information about the meetings to members of the public who may be interested in attending the meetings or providing written comments related to the work of the RACs. Notice of these meetings is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 159 (Friday, August 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56608-56610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17840]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Regional Advisory Committees
AGENCY: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department
of Education.
ACTION: Notice of open meetings.
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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda, dates, and times for, and
instructions to access, the upcoming virtual meetings of the Regional
Advisory Committees (RACs). This notice provides information about the
meetings to members of the public who may be interested in attending
the meetings or providing written comments related to the work of the
RACs. Notice of these meetings is required under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act.
DATES: The virtual, open meetings for each of the RACs will be held on
the dates and times listed under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
ADDRESSES: The meetings will be conducted virtually. See the ``Public
Participation'' heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this document for instructions on how to access the virtual meetings.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Daley, Group Leader,
Comprehensive Centers Group, Office of Program and Grantee Support
Services, U.S. Department of Education. Telephone: 202-987-1057. Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d29d978197fc80939192b7b6fcb5bda4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a050f190f64180b090a2f2e642d253c">[email protected]</span></a>.
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and
wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7-1-1.
For specific RACs, contact the Designated Federal Official (DFO),
listed below:
Appalachia and West RAC: Muhammad Kara, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#276a524f464a4a4643096c46554667424309404851"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8dc0f8e5ece0e0ece9a3c6ecffeccde8e9a3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a>
Central and Southwest RAC: Rebekka Meyer, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#edbf888f8886868cc3a08894889fad8889c38a829b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="44162126212f2f256a09213d21360421206a232b32">[email protected]</span></a>
Mid-Atlantic RAC: Esley Newton, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#87c2f4ebe2fea9c9e2f0f3e8e9c7e2e3a9e0e8f1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93d6e0fff6eabdddf6e4e7fcfdd3f6f7bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a>
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Midwest and Northwest RAC: Bryan Keohane, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4f0d3d362e2161042a20272e212a0f2a2b61282039"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b7f5c5ced6d999fcd2d8dfd6d9d2f7d2d399d0d8c1">[email protected]</span></a>
Northeast and Islands RAC: Sarah Zevin, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#683b091a090046320d1e0106280d0c460f071e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6132001300094f3b0417080f2104054f060e17">[email protected]</span></a>
Pacific RAC: Erin Kelts, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7530071c1b5b3e101901063510115b121a03"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e9ac9b8087c7a28c859d9aa98c8dc78e869f">[email protected]</span></a>
Southeast RAC: Elisabeth Lembo, email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1d5871746e7c7f786975335178707f725d7879337a726b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cd9f0f5effdfef9e8f4b2d0f9f1fef3dcf9f8b2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Statutory Authority: The RACs are authorized by the Educational
Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (ETAA) (Pub. L. 107-279; 20 U.S.C.
9605). Information on the RACs can be found at <a href="https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/">https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/</a>. The RACs
advise the Secretary of Education (Secretary) regarding the educational
needs of their regions, as described in section 174(b) of the Education
Sciences Reform Act of 2002, in order to assist in making decisions
regarding the regional educational priorities.
The RACs' responsibilities include assessing the educational needs
within their regions (Assessment). In conducting the Assessment, RACs
seek input from chief executive officers of States, chief State school
officers, educators, and parents. The RACs conduct open hearings to
solicit the views and needs of schools (including public charter
schools), teachers, administrators, members of the regional educational
laboratory governing board, parents, local educational agencies,
librarians, businesses, State educational agencies, and other
customers, such as adult education programs, within the region
regarding the need for the activities described in 20 U.S.C. 9564 and
9602, and how those needs would be most effectively addressed. RACs
submit the Assessment to the Secretary and to the Director of the
Institute of Education Sciences, at such time, in such a manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require.
Purpose of Open Meetings: The open meetings are designed to--
(1) Provide members of the 10 RACs an opportunity to participate in
two open virtual meetings to assess the educational needs within the
region served and to deliberate on the findings to prepare their
region's Assessment.
(2) Provide members of the RACs the opportunity to review and
discuss the reports that they will submit to the Secretary in October
2023.
(3) Provide an opportunity for the public to observe and listen to
RAC discussions on the top challenges in each region for improving
student academic achievement and educational outcomes.
(4) Provide an opportunity for the public to observe and listen to
RAC discussions on recommendations on the educational needs of each
region and how those needs may be addressed through technical
assistance activities provided by comprehensive centers described in
section 203 of the Educational Technical Assistance Act (ETAA) that
would help States, districts, and schools successfully address the
critical educational challenges identified by each of the RACs.
(5) Provide an opportunity for the public to observe and listen to
discussions and recommendations from each of the RACs on the priorities
for federally funded technical assistance in their region.
Agenda
Meeting 1: The RACs will (1) review educational data from each
region and public comments received and deliberate and make
recommendations about the critical education needs of the region; and
(2) discuss how those needs can most effectively be addressed through
technical assistance activities.
Meeting 2: The RACs will (1) review additional input received from
stakeholders and public comments received and, based on the information
received, finalize their assessment of the critical educational needs
of each region; and (2) deliberate on the education needs assessment
for their region and finalize recommendations to be included in the
Assessment.
Meeting agendas will be posted on the RAC website: <a href="https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/">https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/</a>.
Meeting Dates and Times: Meeting times are listed in Eastern time
and local time zones for each region.
Appalachia RAC (Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia)
Meeting 1: September 5, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET/12:30
p.m. to 2 p.m. CT.
Meeting 2: September 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET/10
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT.
Northwest RAC (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington)
Meeting 1: September 6, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET/10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. AKT/11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT/12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT.
Meeting 2: September 19, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET/10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. AKT/11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT/12: p.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT.
Central RAC (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South
Dakota, and Wyoming)
Meeting 1: September 6, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET/9 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. MT/10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT.
Meeting 2: September 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET/9 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. MT/10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT.
Southeast RAC (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina,
and South Carolina)
Meeting 1: September 5, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
Meeting 2: September 18, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET.
Mid-Atlantic RAC (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey,
and Pennsylvania)
Meeting 1: September 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
Meeting 2: September 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
Southwest RAC (Arkansas, Bureau of Indian Education, Louisiana, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas)
Meeting 1: September 7, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET/12 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. MT/1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT.
Meeting 2: September 20, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET/12 p.m.
to 1:30 p.m. MT/1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT.
Pacific RAC (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Palau, and
Republic of the Marshall Islands)
Meeting 1: September 7, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. SST/8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ChST/9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PONT/12
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. HST/7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. PWT/10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
MHT.
Meeting 2: September 20, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. SST/8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ChST/9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PONT/12
p.m. to 1:30 p.m. HST/7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. PWT/10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
MHT.
Northeast and Islands RAC (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New
Hampshire, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the Virgin
Islands)
Meeting 1: September 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
Meeting 2: September 22, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET.
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West RAC (Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah)
Meeting 1: September 8, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET/11:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT/12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT.
Meeting 2: September 21, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. PT/12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. MT.
Midwest RAC (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and
Wisconsin)
Meeting 1: September 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET/10 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. CT.
Meeting 2: September 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET/10
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CT.
Public Participation: Members of the public who wish to observe and
listen to RAC discussions and recommendations may access the RAC
meetings via virtual teleconference. Pre-registration is required by
11:59 p.m. ET, two business days before the RAC meeting date.
Information on how to register for and access the RAC meetings is on
the RACs' website at <a href="https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/">https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/</a>.
Public Comments: Members of the public may submit written comments
at <a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/58f2ccc2542a44c9b6f83d567d5aa40b">https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/58f2ccc2542a44c9b6f83d567d5aa40b</a>.
Comments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET, two business days before
the RAC meeting date. Written comments should pertain to the work of
RACs.
Reasonable Accommodations: The virtual RAC meetings are accessible
to individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or
service to participate in the meeting (e.g., interpreting service,
assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format),
notify the contact person listed in this notice no later than 48 hours
before the scheduled meeting date. Although we will attempt to meet a
request received after that date, we cannot guarantee availability of
the requested accommodation because of insufficient time to arrange it.
Access to Records of the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(b), the
public may inspect the meeting materials on the RACs' website, <a href="https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/">https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/program-and-grantee-support-services/comprehensive-centers-program/regional-advisory-committees/</a>. The public may also inspect the meeting materials and
other RAC records at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave
SW, Washington, DC 20202, by emailing the DFO for the RAC to schedule
an appointment. Records of open meetings, including the official
transcripts of the open meetings will be available for public
inspection no later than 10 business days following each meeting and
will be posted on the RACs' website. Requests for an official
transcript may be made via email to the DFO for each RAC.
Accessible Format: On request to the contact person listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, individuals with disabilities can
obtain this document in an accessible format. The Department will
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Authority: Section 206 of the ETAA, as amended (20 U.S.C. 9605).
Adam Schott,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Programs. Delegated the
Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant
Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.
[FR Doc. 2023-17840 Filed 8-17-23; 8:45 am]
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