All counties in Florida are required to submit a plan to the state for approval of their Principal certification program Level 2. The prepared written document addresses all of the recent changes approved by the State Board of Education in Rules 6A-4.0081, 6A-4.0082, 6A-4.0083 and 6A-4.0084 for certification in Educational Leadership and School Principal.  Under the new rules, the school principal certification program remains a school district level training program but is now under the direction and guidelines from Bureau of Education Recruitment, Development, and Retention.  The school district leadership plan is aligned to the state leadership standards, incorporates elements of the William Cecil Golden School Leadership Program and requires collaboration with the local universities. To be eligible for principal certification, candidates must demonstrate successful performance as an administrator and also proficiency in each of the twelve leadership standards.

That the School Board of Sarasota County's School Principal Preparation Program Plan be approved as presented.