The Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) has scheduled two meetings in late August to address unfinished business from its August 16  meeting that was cut shortin response to a  parent-led protest concerning the 2010 state test results.

August 30 meeting

The PEP will meet on Monday, August 30 at 6 p.m. at LaGuardia High School.  The sole topic for this meeting will be to address the city's 2010 state test results in light of the change in state testing standards.  At the August 16 meeting, parent protested that they needed a forum to discuss the city's 2010 test results.

The public will be invited to comment following presentations by Chancellor  Klein and Deputy Chancellor Shael Suransky about the test results.

More information on the Aug 30 PEP meeting here.

August 31 meeting

The PEP will meet again the next morning, Tuesday, August 31 at 10 a.m. at LaGuardia High School. Panel members will vote on all items included on the August 16th meeting agenda, mainly concerning DOE contracts and budget.

More information on the August 31 PEP meeting here.