11-06219

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE AND NOTICE OF ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF RULES AND HEARING
The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: October 17, 2011; Board meeting commencing at 8:30 a.m. (The meeting, which was previously scheduled to be held on October 18, 2011 at the same time and location, has been canceled.)
PLACE: The meeting will be held at the EpiCenter of St. Petersburg College, Conference Room 1-453, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, Florida.
PURPOSE: The meeting will be held for the purpose of considering routine business and such other matters that come before the Board including adopting or amending rules of the Board of Trustees pursuant to its rule-making authority. The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College will also meet as the Governing Board of the St. Petersburg Collegiate High School immediately following.

A copy of the agendas may be obtained within seven (7) days of the meeting on the Board of Trustees website at www.spcollege.edu or by calling the Board Clerk at (727) 341-3260.

The proposed rules and/or amendments, together with the purpose and effect and specific legal authority, will be posted no later than Friday, September 16, 2011, on the official bulletin boards as follows: at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs and Clearwater Campuses in the entrance to the libraries; at the Tarpon Springs Campus in the Lyceum Building across from Room LY 104; at the EpiCenter—Services Building, in the north corridor across from Room 168; at the EpiCenter, in the hall near Room 1-108; in Work Room 147 at the EpiCenter—District Office; on the south wall, across from the waiting area under the stairs, at the Health Education Center; outside Room UP 156 at the Seminole Campus; outside the Florida Room at the Allstate Center; in the lobby across from the admissions and registration desk of the SPC Downtown Center; on the wall adjacent to Room 105 at SPC Midtown and advertised in a newspaper of general circulation and in the Blue and White Faculty and Staff Announcements.

The Notice(s) of Rule Development on the foregoing rule(s) appeared in the Blue & White Faculty & Staff Announcements and were posted on each of the College's official bulletin boards on August 26, 2011. Said Notice(s) also appeared in the Gulf Coast Business Review on August 26, 2011.

Please note that the proposed changes to the rules attached do not reflect changes (if any) which are pending or have recently been approved by the Board of Trustees.

Any person wishing to be heard on the proposed rule(s) and/or amendments will be provided an opportunity to do so by appearing before the Board at said meeting.

If requested within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice, a hearing on the proposed rule(s) or amendments thereto will be held at 8:30 a.m. or soon thereafter on October 17, 2011, at the EpiCenter of St. Petersburg College, Conference Room 1-453, 13805 58th Street North, Largo, Florida. See Section 120.54(3)(c), Florida Statutes.

Any person who is substantially affected by the above rules may seek an administrative determination of the invalidity of any proposed rule on the ground that proposed rule is an invalid exercise of the Board's delegated legislative authority. Such request shall be by Petition in writing and filed within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice. See Section 120.56(2), Florida Statutes.

Any person who wishes to provide the Board with information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative as provided by Section 120.541(1), Florida Statutes, must do so in writing within 21 days after the date of publication of this notice.

If any person wishes to appeal a decision made with respect to any matter considered by the Board, he or she will need a record of the proceedings. It is the obligation of such person to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. See Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/hearing/meeting is asked to advise the agency five business days before the workshop/hearing/meeting by contacting the Board Clerk at 727-341-3260. If you are planning to attend the workshop/hearing/meeting and are hearing impaired, please contact the agency five business days before the workshop/hearing/meeting by calling 727-791-2422 (V/TTY) or 727-474-1907 (VP).

Information regarding the proposed rule(s) and/or amendments for consideration and intended action is attached to this Notice.

NAME OF AGENCY: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

RULES NOTICE DATE: September 16, 2011

PROPOSED DATE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE: Upon Board Approval

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The proposed changes to the following Rules will affect the College administration, students and/or employees. There is no cost to the College associated with these amendments. There is no anticipated adverse effect on state or local government. There are no transactional costs associated with these amendments. There is no anticipated adverse impact on small business.

1. RULE TITLE: ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 6A-14 FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 6Hx23-1.021

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this change is to repeal this Rule as it is unnecessary.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

2. RULE TITLE: MEETINGS OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6Hx23-1.04

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will update the Rule title and add provisions related to trustees' participation at meetings telephonically.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 1001.61, F.S.

3. RULE TITLE: BOARD MEMBERS' PARTICIPATION BY TELEPHONE IN SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6Hx23-1.041

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this change is to repeal this Rule and move the streamlined provision to the Board's Rule 6Hx23-1.04 regarding meetings of the Board.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

4. RULE TITLE: DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION 6Hx23-1.08

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline and update the Rule on agency organization.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, 28-101.001 F.A.C.

5. RULE TITLE: INDEXING, MANAGEMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF FINAL ORDERS 6Hx23-1.101

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal this Rule and move its provisions to a procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 120.53, F.S.

6. RULE TITLE: REQUIREMENTS FOR RULEMAKING 6Hx23-1.11

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will streamline the Rule and move procedural provisions to a College procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 1001.65, Chapter 120, F.S., Chapter 28, F.A.C.

7. RULE TITLE: APPROVED FORMS 6Hx23-1.12

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the Board authorizes the President to establish a process for reviewing and approving College forms.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.65, 1001.64(4)(a) & (b), (8), F.S.

8. RULE TITLE: ADVERTISING 6Hx23-1.14

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the Board authorizes the President to establish policies regarding advertising.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64, 1001.65, F.S.

9. RULE TITLE: COLLECTION OF MONEY FROM STUDENTS 6Hx23-1.17

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the President shall establish and implement procedures regarding the collection of money from students.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(4) F.S.

10. RULE TITLE: STUDENT AND STAFF CONTACT 6Hx23-1.18

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal the Rule.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

11. RULE TITLE: COLLEGE FACILITIES 6Hx23-1.21

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the Board shall authorize the President to establish and implement policies and procedures related to the use of College facilities.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(2) & (5) F.S.

12. RULE TITLE: ACCREDITATION 6Hx23-1.31

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the College shall maintain accreditation and the President is authorized to establish procedures regarding specialized accreditation.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64 F.S.; SBE Rule 6A-14.060 F.A.C.

13. RULE TITLE: SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION 6Hx23-1.32

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will repeal this Rule and move the streamlined provision to the Rule on Accreditation.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.

14. RULE TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS 6Hx23-1.33

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the President shall be authorized to implement policy and procedures related to the establishment of direct support organizations and certification of compliance.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(39), 1004.70, F.S.

15. RULE TITLE: DISCRIMINATION GRIEVANCE 6Hx23-1.34

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to provide that the College shall establish procedures for seeking resolution of grievances.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1000.64, 1001.64(18), 1012.855, F.S.; SBE Rules 6A-19.001, 6A-19.002, 6A-19.009, F.A.C.

16. RULE TITLE: COPYRIGHT AND PATENT 6Hx23-1.35

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will revise the Rule to add policies related to trademarks, and to delete and shift procedural provisions to a procedure.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(33), F.S.; Copyright Act of 1976, as amended

17. RULE TITLE: ACADEMIC AVERAGE AND REPEATED COURSES 6Hx23-4.15

SUMMARY, PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed change will authorize the President to implement policy and procedures related to academic averages and repeated courses and shift procedural provisions to College procedures.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 1001.64(2) & (4), F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1001.64(8), 1004.68, 1001.02, 1001.03, 1009.28, 1009.285, 1004.93, F.S

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