2018 Annual Business Meeting Cleveland, OH | October 17-18 ...Air Force in Dayton – Purple Star...

2018 Annual Business Meeting

Cleveland, OH | October 17-18, 2018

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CHAIR WELCOME LETTER

HOST WELCOME LETTER

OVERALL ITINERARY

COMMISSIONER INFORMATION SESSION - AGENDA

GENERAL ATTENDEE SESSION – BREAKOUT SESSION SUMMARY

TIER GROUPS – ASSIGNMENT MATRIX

GENERAL SESSION

- Agenda

- 2017 ABM Minutes

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

- Report

- 2018 Mid-Year Survey Results

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

- Report

- Case and Inquiry Summary

GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT

FINANCE

- Report

- FY18 Balance Sheet

- FY18 Revenue and Expenses

- FY19 Dues

- FY19 Balance Sheet – 1st Quarter

- FY19 Revenue and Expenses – 1st Quarter

- FY2020 Dues ($1 & $1.15)

- FY2020 Proposed Budget

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE REPORT

TRAINING COMMITTEE

- Report

- MIC3-MISA Training Article

COMPLIANCE

- Report

- State Coordination Policy

- State Council Meetings

- State Elections

RULES

- Report

- Unique Case Collection Form

LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

- Elections

PUBLIC NOTICE

- Proposed Dues Increase

- State Councils

REFERENCE

STRATEGIC PLAN - GRAPHIC

MIC3 LEADERSHIP HISTORY

2018 ABM – COMMITTEE ROSTER

MIC3 BY-LAWS

MIC3 RULES – REV 2018

MODEL COMPACT LANGUAGE

MILITARY REPRESENTIVE GUIDEBOOK

ABM ATTENDEE ROSTER

October 17, 2018

Dear Commissioners, Designees, and Annual Meeting Attendees:

It is hard to believe that the Military Interstate Compact will be celebrating its tenth year since the first 11 State members joined in 2008. Thirty-One States were part of the Compact in 2010, representing over 75% coverage of our military children. In 2014, we celebrated the 50 States plus the District of Columbia...a monumental accomplishment for our military students and their families! We have had great success in fulfilling our vision “successful educational transitions.”

As MIC3 enters the next phase of organizational growth, we are committed to ensure that our values are aligned in all our decision making and are demonstrated in our actions. These values include:

• Doing the right thing for children • Resolving issues fairly • Respect for all • Transparency in all we do • Committed to making a difference

The upcoming year will also include a review and update of the strategic plan. We are proud of the work our standing committees have done to achieve many of the action steps. These accomplishments are a result of your active involvement on each of the committees. A BIG “thank you” for the time you dedicate to MIC3. Our national office team has been outstanding, working collaboratively with our State Commissioners and ensuring we have the tools in each state to support our military families during transition. Lindsey Dablow was added to the national team in April. She along with Richard Pryor and our Executive Director, Cherise Imai, have created a power team and are the heartbeat of the organization. Their responsiveness and professionalism are notable.

Again, my sincere thanks to all of you for your dedication to our mission. As our former Chair, Kate Wren Gavlak would say, “Doing the RIGHT THING for children”....as a Commissioner, you do this every day!

With warm regards,

Rosemarie K. Kraeger

Commission Chair and Rhode Island Commissioner

October 16, 2018 October 16, 2009 is when The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children took effect in Ohio! MIC3 colleagues & friends: I look forward to welcoming you in person to the Buckeye state – and the city of Cleveland, the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! In addition to the important work of the MIC3 Annual Business Meeting, we hope you can experience some of what Ohio, Lake Erie, the Ohio River, and the region offers to you here in beautiful autumn. The MIC3 Ohio state council proudly welcomes you to the Buckeye state… we are staffed by Andrea, Danny, Julie, Chip, Shari, Dave, Roxanne, Chad, Ken, Sherry, Jason, Susan, Bill, Adreana, Kenny, Sheila, Renardo, Buddy, Natalie, Jared, Terry, Brittnay, Lou, and Michael. A special note of welcome and gratitude by predecessors, friends, and colleagues Tom, Teresa, Karen, Deb plus our state’s Governor, Honorable John Kasich, General Assembly, Department of Education, and Department of Veterans Services. Ohio provides an atmosphere that is supportive to the Military family at-large --- the student, school, parent, educator, counselor, and Veteran. Establishing an annual all-state Military Signing Day for our high school students (some were directly MIC3-supported) choosing to enter into the service of the Armed Forces. Eliminating the Ohio Department of Education teaching & coaching licensure fee for Veterans, service members, spouses of active duty to work in our schools and districts – with the direct and personal support of Honorable John Kasich, 69th Governor of Ohio. Creating the Ohio Network for Military Families and Veterans is a key element of our Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan, approved by United States Department of Education. The Ohio Network for Military Families and Veterans Ohio is a great Military family-friendly state and home to nearly 10,000 active duty Military kids (and 24,000 more Military children with a parent that is in the Reserves or National Guard.) Ohio hosts the National Museum of the United States Air Force. In addition to the Wright Patterson Air Base (the largest single-site employer in the Buckeye state!) – the center of our active duty Military population, near the city of Dayton (Home of The Wright Brothers and the National Aviation Hall of Fame, includes honorees Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Jim Lovell). Additional Armed Forces installations are located across Ohio in Cleveland, Columbus, Lima, Mansfield, Springfield, Toledo, Youngstown.

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Ohio-Network-for-Military-Families-and-Veterans

One last note of pride: Ohio was honored to establish the Purple Star Schools initiative, a designation for Military family-friendly campuses, communities. This initiative has been crucial and effective in helping our State Council and Department of Education bring forward real awareness of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, MIC3. The architects of the criteria for this honor were principals, parents, counselors, students, educators, and Veterans from around Ohio. During Month of the Military Child in 2017, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton – Purple Star was announced by students, parents, educators, Veterans, and the MIC3 Ohio community. As a rising tide lifts all boats – Purple Star truly supports Military and non-Military kids alike, and their educators and families. In the 2017-2018 school year, 85 Schools were honored and awarded the Purple Star. The Buckeye state leads the way in constructive collaboration and public policy for those who serve in uniform, and those who serve in the classroom. In closing, on behalf of our colleagues, the Commissioners from the great States of (Indiana,) Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia… we welcome you from Lake Erie to Appalachia to the Ohio River – and to ABM 2018!

Pete Pete LuPiba, Veteran of The U.S. Navy MIC3 Commissioner of Ohio and

Tom Thomas D. Rutan, Commissioner Emeritus Founding MIC3 Commissioner of Ohio (2009-2012)

2018 Annual Business Meeting Itinerary

Track 1: State Commissioner/Designee Track 2: General AttendeeTime Event Room Event Room

7:00 AM Breakfast Vanda North & South Breakfast Vanda North & South

8:30 AMCommissioner Information Session (Commissioners, Designees, Ex-Officio)

Calypso General Attendee Session #1: Advancing School Relationships Cattleya

9:45 AM Break Orchid Foyer West Break Orchid Foyer West10:00 AM General Session Orchid West General Session Orchid West12:30 PM Meeting Recessed Meeting Recessed12:30 PM Lunch Vanda North & South Lunch Vanda North & South1:30 PM Breakouts Breakouts

1. Duties & Responsibilities of a State Commissioner Stenia

1. Duties & Responsibilities of a State Commissioner Stenia

2. Organization & Structure of a State Council Stelis

2. Organization & Structure of a State Council Stelis

3. Case Studies Ida 3. Case Studies Ida4. Support Systems for Military Families Stanhopea 4. Support Systems for Military Families Stanhopea

2:30 PM Break Orchid Foyer West Break Orchid Foyer West

2:45 PM Breakouts - Same as those listed above

Breakouts - Same as those listed above

3:45 PM Break Orchid Foyer West Break Orchid Foyer West4:00 PM General Session Reconvenes Orchid West General Session Reconvenes Orchid West5:00 PM Meeting Recessed Meeting Recessed

5:30 PMEvening Reception hosted by the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA)

Orchid Foyer Evening Reception hosted by the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA)

Orchid Foyer

Time Commissioner Track Room General - School Liaison Attendee Track

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7:00 AM Breakfast Vanda North & South Breakfast Vanda North & South8:30 AM General Session Reconvenes Orchid West General Session Reconvenes Orchid West9:30 AM Break Orchid Foyer West Break Orchid Foyer West9:45 AM Tier Group Committee Meetings

Tier 1 StanhopeaTier 2 SteniaTier 3 IdaTier 4 Stelis

10:45 AM Break Orchid Foyer West Break Orchid Foyer West11:00 AM Standing Committee Meetings

Finance SteniaCompliance IdaRules StelisTraining StanhopeaCommunications & Outreach Orchis

12:00 PM Lunch Vanda North & South Lunch Vanda North & South1:15 PM General Session Reconvenes Orchid West General Session Reconvenes Orchid West4:00 PM Closing and Adjournment Orchid West Closing and Adjournment Orchid West

General Attendee Session #2: Education Transitions and the Compact

General Attendee Session #3: Advancing the Compact through Relationships

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2018 Annual Business Meeting Commissioner Info Session Agenda

Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 8:30 am - 9:45 am

Westin Cleveland Hotel, Ohio

Room: Calypso

2017 Items updated for 2018 Attire: Business

1. Welcome and Announcements

2. Table Introductions Updates:

3. Commission Compliance – Chair Daron Korte (MN) a. State Responsibilities and Requirements

i. Code of Conduct Forms ii. State Coordination Policy iii. Data collected by the national office:

1. Commissioner Vacancies and Appointments 2. State Council Meeting Dates 3. State Elections

iv. State Statute Comparative v. Executive Director (ED) Update

4. Legal Aspects – Rick Masters, MIC3 General Counsel

a. Legal Advisories and Request Process b. Statutory Language External to the Compact (CA, VA, FL, UT)

5. Compact Rules – Chair Mary Gable (MD)

a. National Office Case Report and Analysis b. Unique Case Collection Form c. Rules Book (2nd ed) d. Promulgation of Rules Guide

6. Communication and Marketing – Chair Shelley Joan Weiss (WI)

a. Marketing resources: New Public Service Announcements b. MIC3 Awards c. Website, Newsletters

Suggested agenda items and/or recommended topics:

• Commissioner/Designee only • Informational • Reminders • Sensitive Discussion items

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7. Training – Chair Don Kaminar (AR) a. New Video b. MIC3-MISA Pilot Training (NE, CA, NJ, KS, TX)

8. Activity - Tabletop Discussion: Discuss compact related issues (moved from

Tier Groups, items from Mid-Year Survey except **) o Smarter Balanced Testing (multiple testing due to move) o Chronic Absenteeism and its application to the rule allowing 10 days off

for a deployment o Athletic Rules and the Compact**

9. Close and Wrap-up

The MIC3 Reception hosted by the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA)

will be held in the Orchid Foyer from 5:30-7:00pm. Attire: Business/Casual

2018 Annual Business Meeting

General Attendee Sessions

Purpose: • Engage participants • Support the implementation of or gain a better understanding of the Compact • Provide the opportunity to share their thoughts and/or experiences

A. Advancing School Relationships

This session focuses on developing strong reciprocal relationships with district and/or school staff and administrators - especially in rural districts or districts with a small number of military dependents. Dr. Keith Mispagel, Superintendent of the Fort Leavenworth School District in Kansas, and Helen Payne, Superintendent of North Hanover Schools in New Jersey will discuss how to connect and build rapport with your greatest asset to insure successful educational transitions, as well as trouble-shoot the most frequently presented concerns.

B. Education Transitions and the Compact

This session allows participants to have a candid discussion with the Commission’s Executive Director, Cherise Imai and General Counsel, Rick Masters, on Compact provisions from a statutory perspective. They will also discuss the related challenges encountered during educational transitions, and how the Compact and/or National Office can assist. The session will also address best practices, necessary resources, and feedback on what works and what doesn’t.

C. Advancing the Compact through Relationships

General Attendee participants will draft a proposal for EXCOM/Commission consideration to advance the compact through relationships and collaboration.

Updated October 2, 2018

MIC3 Tier Groups (by Number of Military Dependents )

TIER RANK STATE COMMISSIONER/DESIGNEE* ARMY NAVY MARINES AF CG USPHS NOAA1 1 VIRGINIA James Lane/Dan Dunham* 16,906 33,696 5,963 9,775 3,545 315 13 70,2131 2 TEXAS Michael Morath/Shelly Ramos* 36,538 4,811 1,856 15,300 1,227 274 0 60,0061 3 CALIFORNIA Kate Wren Gavlak 6,050 28,426 13,145 7,758 2,275 204 5 57,8631 4 N. CAROLINA Alex Erwin 23,549 3,254 11,687 3,657 1,350 173 2 43,6721 5 FLORIDA Bob Buehn 8,078 13,834 1,975 12,508 2,771 103 24 39,2931 6 GEORGIA Vacant 21,016 3,627 882 4,899 311 557 0 31,2921 7 WASHINGTON Greg Lynch 12,926 9,171 367 3,019 1,055 107 11 26,6561 8 MARYLAND Mary Gable 6,735 5,871 1,188 3,968 1,005 1,187 44 19,9981 9 HAWAII Kathleen Berg 9,464 4,704 1,762 2,717 569 24 0 19,2401 10 COLORADO Cheryl Serrano 12,159 782 237 5,484 65 114 1 18,8422 11 S. CAROLINA Molly Spearman/Yolanda Anders 4,923 2,108 1,876 3,913 522 26 0 13,3682 12 TENNESSEE Deanna McLaughlin 8,822 1,723 246 588 164 25 0 11,5682 13 NEW YORK Debra Jackson 7,866 1,169 478 514 540 71 0 10,6382 14 ARIZONA Diane Douglas/Charles Tack 3,168 722 1,400 4,755 50 437 0 10,5322 15 KANSAS R.Watson/Craig Neuenswander 8,251 215 166 1,570 50 35 0 10,2872 16 ALABAMA Douglas Ragland 5,987 580 270 2,106 681 14 0 9,6382 17 OKLAHOMA Pam Deering 4,405 945 254 3,087 51 340 0 9,0822 18 ALASKA Michael Johnson/Marcy Herman 4,189 92 23 3,271 993 269 1 8,8382 19 KENTUCKY Blaine Hedges 7,340 214 164 239 139 63 0 8,1592 20 LOUISIANA Ernise Singleton 3,525 620 398 2,693 672 27 0 7,9352 21 MISSOURI Brian Henry 4,580 451 448 2,052 77 65 3 7,6762 22 ILLINOIS John Price 1,466 1,989 427 3,253 165 44 2 7,3462 23 OHIO Pete LuPiba 1,542 765 401 3,737 364 45 2 6,8563 24 NEVADA Vacant 550 569 137 4,596 31 8 0 5,8913 25 NEW MEXICO Adrianne Salas 630 187 114 4,234 18 198 0 5,3813 26 MISSISSIPPI Jay Ledbetter 851 1,794 179 1,904 193 6 4 4,9313 27 NEW JERSEY Tony Trongone 1,020 522 265 2,053 601 50 0 4,5113 28 PENNSYLVANIA Bob Staver 1,853 871 457 629 204 92 4 4,1103 29 NEBRASKA Brian Halstead 396 438 118 2,847 13 29 0 3,8413 30 UTAH Ben Rasmussen 542 163 130 2,355 23 34 0 3,2473 31 CONNECTICUT Laura Anastasio 276 2,279 82 91 432 12 0 3,1723 32 MICHIGAN Russ Gullett 1,226 567 309 364 632 33 0 3,1313 33 ARKANSAS Don Kaminar 530 171 116 1,703 28 10 0 2,5583 34 MASSACHUSETTSClarke Orzalli 597 318 157 631 706 55 5 2,4693 35 NORTH DAKOTA Davina French 80 20 18 2,269 3 31 0 2,4213 36 INDIANA Patrick McGrew 1,310 400 220 332 65 16 0 2,3433 37 IDAHO Shoni Pegram 320 183 74 1,381 27 29 0 2,0144 38 WISCONSIN Shelley Joan Weiss 812 423 122 232 193 29 0 1,8114 39 DELAWARE Susan Haberstroh 156 85 27 1,355 82 11 0 1,7164 40 OREGON Colt Gill/Cindy Hunt* 460 286 147 233 519 55 3 1,7034 41 SOUTH DAKOTA Alan Kerr 135 32 16 1,321 5 94 0 1,6034 42 MONTANA Hal Stearns 202 68 48 1,139 10 76 0 1,5434 43 RHODE ISLAND Rosemarie Kraeger 193 814 122 97 175 2 2 1,4054 44 WYOMING Gary Hartman/Chad Delbridge* 90 39 18 1,194 4 24 0 1,3694 45 MINNESOTA Brenda Cassilius/Daron Korte 473 184 134 195 71 118 0 1,1754 46 MAINE R.Hassan/S.Forster*/Tyler Backu 223 371 51 96 398 4 0 1,1434 47 IOWA Vacant 568 148 118 188 20 22 0 1,0644 48 DIST OF COLUMBIA Taneka Miller 280 150 60 213 73 38 0 8144 49 NEW HAMPSHIREKathleen Murphy 159 137 58 145 175 24 2 7004 50 WEST VIRGINIA Chris Cmiel 222 123 59 119 69 57 2 6514 51 VERMONT David Young 79 33 14 39 17 3 0 185

233,718 131,144 48,983 132,818 23,428 5,679 130 575,900

Data prepared by the Defense Manpower Data Center on September 7, 2018, DRS# 112420

Source: Active Duty Master Personnel File, Active Duty Family File (Children Ages 5-18)

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2018 Annual Business Meeting General Session Agenda

Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 10:00am – 12:30pm and 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, October 18, 2018, 8:30am – 9:30am and 1:15pm – 4:00pm

Westin Cleveland, Ohio Room: Orchid West

Attire: Business

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Welcome and Opening Remarks a. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Agency Director Paolo DeMaria b. Colonel Chip Tansill (U.S. Army, retired), Director, The Ohio

Department of Veterans Services c. MIC3 - A Year in Review

4. Approval of the Agenda

5. Approval of the 2017 Annual Business Meeting Minutes

6. Public Comment

7. The MIC3 Ohio Panel: K-12 Education & Military Family Transitions – Initiatives

8. Presentations

a. Military Representatives to State Councils by Bill Hampton, Military Community and Family Policy, Defense Liaison Office, U.S. Department of Defense

b. High School Transcripts and University/College Applications by Sara Appel of the Mid-Western Higher Education Compact

c. Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers by Stacy Huisman and Amanda Trimillos

9. Executive Reports

a. Executive Committee – Rosemarie Kraeger, Chair (RI) i. Commissioners Mid-Year Survey Results

b. Executive Director – Cherise Imai c. General Counsel – Rick Masters, Esq.

Action Item: For Commission vote

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10. Standing Committee Reports

a. Finance – Bob Buehn, USN (FL) b. Compliance – Daron Korte (MN) c. Rules – Mary Gable (MD) d. Training – Don Kaminar (AR)

i. Video e. Communication and Outreach – Shelley Joan Weiss (WI)

i. Public Service Announcements

11. Ad Hoc Committee Report a. Leadership Development Committee (LDC) – Kate Wren Gavlak (CA),

Past Chair

12. Ex-Officio Reports a. Department of Defense – Kathy Facon b. Military Impacted School Association – Kyle Fairbairn c. Military Child Education Coalition – David Splitek d. National Military Family Association – Eileen Huck e. National Federation of State High School Associations – Davis Whitfield

13. New Business

a. Elections (http://bit.ly/mic3bylaws, ref Art III, Sec 1 Elections) b. Action Items:

i. FY2020 Proposed Budget ii. Proposed Rules Change on a Dues Formula Increase iii. Proposed Rules Requiring Annual State Council Meetings

14. Future Annual Business Meetings

a. 2019 Colorado Springs, CO (October 23-24) – Cheryl Serrano (CO) b. 2020 Arkansas – Don Kaminar (AR) c. 2021 Nevada – vacant (NV) d. 2022 – seeking proposals

15. Announcements and Closing Comments

16. Adjournment

http://bit.ly/mic3bylaws

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2017 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 26-27, 2017

Call to Order National Commission Chair Rosemarie Kraeger (RI) called the meeting to order on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 8:35AM ET. Roll Call Executive Director (ED) Cherise Imai called the roll and a quorum was established.

IN ATTENDANCE

STATE SAL NAME STATE SAL NAME ALABAMA Dr. Douglas Ragland NEVADA Mr. Scott Bensing ALASKA Ms. Marcy Herman* NEW HAMPSHIRE Dr. Kathleen Murphy ARIZONA Mr. Charles Tack* NEW YORK Dr. Debra Jackson ARKANSAS Mr. John "Don"

Kaminar NORTH CAROLINA Mr. E. Alex Erwin III

CALIFORNIA Ms. Kate Wren Gavlak

NORTH DAKOTA Ms.. Davina French

COLORADO Ms. Cheryl Serrano OHIO Mr. Pete LuPiba CONNECTICUT Ms. Laura Anastasio OREGON Ms. Cindy Hunt* DELAWARE Dr. Susan

Haberstroh PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Robert Staver

FLORIDA Mr. Robert Buehn RHODE ISLAND Ms. Rosemarie Kraeger

GEORGIA Dr. Robin Hines SOUTH CAROLINA Ms. Yolande Anderson*

HAWAII Dr. Kathleen Berg SOUTH DAKOTA Mr. Alan Kerr IDAHO Mr. Pete Koehler TENNESSEE Ms. Deanna

McLaughlin ILLINOIS Mr. Brian Riegler UTAH Mr. Ben Rasmussen IOWA Ms. Margaret Seales VERMONT Mr. David Young KANSAS Mr. C. Neuenswander VIRGINIA Mr. Daniel Dunham KENTUCKY Mr. Blaine Hedges WASHINGTON Mr. Greg Lynch LOUISIANA Dr. Clay Corley WEST VIRGINIA Mr. Christopher P.

Cmiel MAINE Ms. Sarah Forster WISCONSIN Ms. Shelley Joan

Weiss MARYLAND Ms. Mary Gable WYOMING Mr. Gary Hartman MASSACHUSETTS Mr. J Clarke Orzalli DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Ms. Taneka Miller MICHIGAN Mr. Russ Gullett USDOD

REPRESENTATIVE** Ms. Kathleen Facon

MINNESOTA Mr. Daron Korte* MCEC** Dr. David Splitek MISSOURI Dr. Brian Henry MISA** Mr. Kyle Fairbairn MONTANA Mr. Hal Stearns NFHS** Mr. Davis Whitfield NEBRASKA Mr. Brian Halstead NMFA** Ms Eileen Huck

*Designee **Ex-Officio (Non-Voting)

NOT IN ATTENDANCE

STATE SAL NAME STATE SAL NAME INDIANA VACANT NEW MEXICO Mr. Paul Aguilar MISSISSIPPI VACANT OKLAHOMA Dr. Pam Deering NEW JERSEY VACANT TEXAS Mr. Michael Morath

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MIC3 National Office Staff in Attendance:

1. Cherise Imai, Executive Director 2. Richard Pryor, Communications Associate 3. Rick Masters, General Counsel

Welcome Remarks Chair Kraeger (RI), welcomed the membership to the 2017 Annual Business Meeting of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission. She thanked the Commissioners for their engagement and stated the work the Commission does makes a difference. Chair Kraeger thanked the National Office for their support and planning the meeting. Both have stepped up and taken the Commission to a new level. She also expressed appreciation to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) for their dedication and commitment. Opening Remarks The State Commissioner of Education for Rhode Island, Mr. Ken Wagner, addressed the Commission and provided opening remarks. He thanked all for their service to military families and emphasized the importance of providing the support and tools they need to be successful. Public Comment - none Agenda Commissioner Deanna McLaughlin (TN) motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Kate Wren Gavlak (CA). The motion passed. Minutes Commissioner Shelley Joan Weiss (WI) motioned to approve the minutes with corrections, seconded by Commissioner Wren Gavlak (CA). The motion passed. Executive Reports National Chair Report Chair Kraeger expressed appreciation to the EXCOM, who dedicate 6-10 hours a month on average to Commission efforts. On behalf of the EXCOM, they were thrilled with the changes under the leadership of Executive Director (ED) Imai, including the development of the Commission’s first strategic plan in July 2016 to which they are committed and accountable for; the new branding and logo are evident in the new collaterals which have been distributed; as well as the new and updated website. She concluded that under ED Imai’s leadership, she has taken the Commission to the next level which was needed. At the EXCOM Strategic Planning Session two summers ago, the consultant, Fahy Mullaney, talked about the maturity of an organization, and we are seeing that maturity now. The Compact is still young and will continue to grow. Executive Director Report ED Imai expressed appreciation for the Commission’s support and guidance during her first year at the National Office. She has spoken with a majority of the members’ one-on-one over the past year to connect and understand how their state oversees the Compact. She was pleased with the passion and dedication of the members to the Commission and their role. We have been focused on the way ahead to achieve the goals and action items outlined in our strategic plan within our Committees. ED Imai stated that it is important for the National Office to be in sync with the Strategic Plan, and the EXCOM approved aligning the staffing roles. Formerly the Operations Coordinator, Mr. Richard Pryor has a new

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role as the Communications Associate for the Commission. There is currently one vacancy for the Training and Operations Associate which will be filled in the upcoming year. General Counsel General Counsel Rick Masters expressed appreciation for being able to see the Commission grow over past decade. His purpose is to assist states with the compliance under the Compact. One of the critical situations that we have with several states is meeting the requirement to appoint a Commissioner and create a State Council. Both are critical as installations within each state for stakeholders to reach the Compact. These functions are central for military families, education officials and others to contact for assistance. Currently we have several states that have not made their appointments or composed their State Councils to fulfill their obligations under the Compact. Where this is happening, we are challenged to take action. He recommended Commissioners have a succession plan in place if there are new Governor elections, they resign, or there are other transitions taking place – to ensure there is continuity under the Compact. General Counsel Masters reported there were seven Legal Advisories published this year.

1. Proposed By-Laws Change: Separation of the Public Relations and Training Committee into two separate committees.

a. General Counsel Masters reported that at the in-person EXCOM meeting in April, they concluded that the Public Relations (PR) and Communications Committee had a vast workload and it was a large amount for one Committee to oversee.

b. For efficiency and effectiveness, the EXCOM determined that the PR and Communications Committee be separated into two separate Committees: Communications and Outreach, and Training in order to accomplish their Strategic Plan goals. Thus, the By-Laws amendment was necessary, and revised language was drafted.

c. Chair Kraeger added that the EXCOM assessed the workload and agreed that the separation would allow for the Strategic Plan Goals assigned to these Committee’s to be accomplished timely.

d. Commissioner Davina French (ND) motioned for the PR and Communications Committee be separated into two separate Committees: Communications and Outreach, and Training. Seconded by Commissioner Deanna McLaughlin (TN). Motion passed unanimously.

Rhode Island Showcase - Parent Panel Military parents and students attending school in Rhode Island shared their experiences during this session facilitated by Naval Station Newport School Liaison Officer, Pamela Martin. Chair Kraeger expressed appreciation for the panelists and reminded the Commission that the work is all about children, and the Compact has made us better educators for all students. Presentation: Social Media and Making Connections Ms. Corey Lennon, Middle School Technology Coach, South Kingston School Department and Commissioner Shelley Joan Weiss (WI) briefed the Commission on using social media and other best practices to share their story and promote the Compact within their states. MIC3 Communications Associate Richard Pryor expressed his gratitude for Ms. Lennon who assisted Commissioners, during the evening reception, with setting up and using their social media accounts to promote meetings and activities. Chair Kraeger thanked both Commissioner Weiss and Ms. Lennon for sharing their expertise and examples to help the Commission. Tier Groups

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Chair Kraeger encouraged everyone to complete the post-Annual Business Meeting (ABM) survey that is distributed to attendees to obtain feedback, so the event may be improved every year. Last year, there were suggestions on improving training, providing opportunities to talk and network, and more discussion on case studies. The Commissioner Only Session was a prime example of changing the format based on responses received. Another item was providing Commissioners more time during the Tier Groups meetings for discussion. Each Tier Group was asked to highlight three points from their discussion:

1. Group #1 – Commissioner Designee Daniel Dunham (VA) reported a lot is being done in states to educate stakeholders. The group discussed the need to present at state education conferences on the Compact, and that Commissioners need to receive data on where the military students are, and the cases that reach the National Office. This will demonstrate that states are reaching folks at the grassroots level and a majority of the cases are resolved there. The last item is working with institutions of higher learning to reach those working with military connected students and service providers (such as the University of Maryland and John Hopkins University) to educate them on the challenges that military families and students encounter (educating the educator).

2. Group #2 – Commissioner Clarke Orzalli (MA) reported that Tier Group members may or may not have a base/installation located in their state. A majority in this category are widely dispersed students, and their location is unknown. They are hopeful that the Military Identifier will indicate where these students are located. They discussed connecting with the Recruitment Commands and Service Ombudsman to connect with the active duty members as well as spouses.

3. Group #3 – Commissioner Pete LuPiba (OH) reported reaching out to school counselors and having a key point of contact within the State Department of Education was important connections for their states. Also, conducting State Council training and outreach was necessary.

4. Group #4 – Commissioner Weiss (WI) reported that they need the time to meet. They felt it was important to create an MIC3 application to access Compact information.

Breakout Sessions Report Education and Military 101 Commissioner Mary Gable (MD) reported the breakout session a discussion surrounding the importance of knowing your state. For members that are not military affiliated, the military briefing was beneficial. Commissioner Kathleen Murphy (NH) added that it is important to be aware of changes in your state regarding curriculum, assessments, and social emotional learning for students. Effective State Councils Commissioner McLaughlin (TN) reported the first session was composed of primarily Commissioners, and the second was attended by non-Commissioners or School Liaison Officers. Several states do their State Councils differently and there is no one “right” way to form or operate your Council meetings. The key is to be familiar with your state statute requirement regarding public meeting notices, agendas, and appointment of Council members. Managing Compact Cases Commissioner Weiss (WI) thanked Commissioners Robin Hines (GA), Craig Neuenswander (KS), and Designee Dan Dunham (VA) for their teamwork on the facilitation of the discussion, as well as the participants. Attendees walked away with both the similarities and uniqueness of the cases. Areas discussed were placement, housing, athletics, and the importance of Council membership as referrals and assisting with cases and resources. In addition, they shared a copy of Commissioner McLaughlin’s (TN) case management form which will be posted on the website. Overall there was an understanding that there

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is an increased need for accommodating children, whether or not they are under the Compact – and the focus always needs to be on the children. School Liaison Officers (SLO) MCEC Representative Dave Splitek reported several themes: a specific targeted effort by SLOs to build relationships with schools is important in resolving issues; professional development on the Compact for schools. Persistent issues were: transfer of credits and weighted grades; kindergarten age entry and parents’ awareness of the school calendars; transition between different course schedules (for example going from a seven-course schedule to a block schedule). Overall, very committed individuals who try their best to help ensure smooth transitions so kids may graduate on-time. Commissioner Douglas Ragland (AL) added that they discussed the importance of “educating the educator” and for Commissioners to connect with their School Liaison Officers. Leadership Development Committee Commissioner Gavlak (CA) yielded the floor to Commissioner Laura Anastasio (CT) for the Committee report. Commissioner Anastasio (CT) reported the Committee discussed next steps. It was determined that once the Committee has developed a process and plan, they will work with the Rules Committee on proposed language for a By-Laws change at the next ABM to provide guidance for those interested in holding a leadership position. Commissioner Taneka Miller (DC) said she understood that the office terms are two years and asked what prompted the change. Commissioner Anastasio, replied the By-Laws reflect a one-year term though the expectation is that the Chair would serve for two years. Past practice has operated under two- year service. General Counsel Masters said the statute requires annual elections be held. Commissioner Anastasio listed the members of the Committee: Kate Wren Gavlak (CA), Daron Korte (MN), Marcy Herman (AK), Craig Neuenswander (KS), Cheryl Serrano (CO), and Shelley Joan Weiss (WI).

1. Elections and Slate of Candidates – Commissioner Gavlak presented the Slate of Candidates: a. A nomination for Chair was made for Commissioner Kraeger (RI) by

Commissioner Greg Lynch (WA) and seconded by Commissioner Bob Buehn (FL). Motion passed unanimously.

b. A nomination for Treasurer was made by Commissioner Pete LuPiba (OH) for Commissioner Bob Buehn (FL) and seconded by Commissioner Kathleen Berg (HI). Motion passed unanimously.

c. A nomination for Vice Chair was made for Mary Gable (MD) by Commissioner Cheryl Serrano (CO) and seconded by Commissioner Robin Hines (GA). A floor nomination was made by Commissioner Yolande Anderson (SC) for Commissioner Pete LuPiba (OH) for Vice-Chair and seconded by Commissioner Deanna McLaughlin (TN).

i. Two minutes were provided for each candidate to address the Commission. ii. Confidential paper ballots were cast by members present, counted by the

National Office staff, and the results was for Vice Chair, Commissioner LuPiba (OH)

iii. Chair Kraeger thanked Commissioner Gable (MD) for her service and support in the past year as Vice Chair of the Commission, and congratulated Commissioner LuPiba (OH) as the new Vice Chair.

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National Federation of State High School Associations – Representative Davis Whitfield presented on the background of the NFHS and how the organization supports students. Meeting Recess – At approximately 5:30PM ET, Commissioner Berg (HI) motioned to recess the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Murphy (NH). Motion passed unanimously.

Reconvening National Commission Chair Rosemarie Kraeger (RI) reconvened the meeting on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:45AM ET. Standing Committee Reports Finance – Commissioner Buehn (FL) reported that overall, the organization is in good fiscal standing, and the recent audit revealed no findings. However, in the past several years the Compact has recognized a decrease in the number of military dependents.

1. The Commission dues are based upon this number and in the past several years, there has been a decrease due to military downsizing - which has impacted the Commission’s finances. We have been able to weather this due to our strong reserve. The Committee explored options, and this past August, we approved the investment of $350K of our Reserve in Vanguard. We hope going forward, that the potential gains will offset the dues decrease. Dues collections are going well.

2. Commissioner Buehn present the proposed FY2019 Budget, approved by both the Finance and EXCOM, for the Commission’s approval. He projected the Commission would need to pull $15-20K from the reserve to balance the budget. He stated costs have increased and highlighted various points for the members: rising cost of the Kentucky Retirement System for staff; as well as the ABM. Commissioner Serrano (CO) said the intent of the reserve was to have 18 months of operating costs for the organization to ensure continuity. She asked if the Committee is looking at the dues formula and a possible increase. Commissioner Buehn (FL) reflected that some Members may remember that a couple of years ago, the Commission explored reducing dues. The Committee will explore other sources of revenue, including changing the dues structure and ways to increase revenue in the next year. Commissioner Lynch (WA) added that in a lot of states, the Compact is an unfunded mandate which will need to be addressed.

3. Commissioner Lynch (WA) moved to approve the proposed FY2019 Budget, seconded by Commissioner Don Kaminar (AR). Motion passed unanimously.

Compliance – Commissioner LuPiba (OH) reported the Committee along with Vice Chair Laura Anastasio (CT), discussed cases. He thanked the Committee for their support as well as ED Imai and General Counsel Masters for their guidance. Rules – Commissioner Kaminar (AR) thanked the Committee for another year of great work and recognized how much they have accomplished. He recognized the Vice Chair, Commissioner Taneka Miller (DC), and Commissioner Gable (MD) who he succeeded as the Rules Committee Chair. Commissioner Kaminar advised all to read the Legal Advisories available online and referred to the Unique Case Submittal Form which is being developed. Public Relations and Training – Commissioner French (ND) reported that her team has been great in developing the rebranding and new website. She thanked the National Office, ED Imai and Mr. Pryor, for

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their support. Commissioner French expects some growing pains as the committee separates into two new committees, however she expressed her appreciation for all the work done during the past year. Ex-Officio Reports U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) – Representative Kathy Facon reported a resource guide for the Military Representatives has been developed which will be provided to them upon their appointment. Military Impacted School Association (MISA) – Chair Kraeger thanked MISA for sponsoring the evening reception. Executive Director Kyle Fairbairn reported that a new Memorandum of Understanding had been signed with the Commission that will allow the MISA and MIC3 to provide joint training in MISA School Districts. There is no cost affiliated with the training and no funds will be exchanged between the Commission and MISA. As both organizations share the similar missions, ED Fairbairn viewed this as an opportunity to ensure schools are aware of the Compact and its provisions. Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) – David Splitek updated the Commission on the Zuckerberg Foundation grant and a recent report that was released. The information reflects what MCEC already knew and they will continue to research transcripts and credit alignment. National Military Family Association (NMFA) – Eileen Huck explained NMFA is an advocacy organization that supports all military families. She provided an update on its activities, and efforts to address a variety of issues a such as a high quality of education. The recent topic circulated on the Hill has been Vouchers for Military Students. NMFA is happy to be a resource for the Commission and states. Special Guest: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – CAPT Amilynn Adams, Senior Advisor to the Director, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations provided an overview of NOAA, their operations, and activities. Comments on the Commission Elections

• Commissioner Serrano (CO) commented that she felt we did a lot of damage yesterday, and several people approached her afterwards who didn’t understand what happened. A lot of healing will need to take place, she didn’t know how long that would take. Commissioner Serrano (CO) state how hard the Commission works, and that she had been here since the beginning, and if people had issues with how the organization was run they should have addressed it a different way before yesterday. She referred to the docket book and leadership history, and the practice of two-year terms although the Compact holds annual elections. The Compact is about assisting military children. Commissioner Serrano (CO) expressed her feeling that it had become a political entity, which had been avoided up to this point. Going forward a process would be in place to avoid a situation like this in the future. She reiterated that many people did not understand what took place yesterday; however, she felt strongly the need to voice her reflections.

• Commissioner Russ Gullett (MI) said he is an elected member of a local school board and they have annual elections. He was confused by Commissioner Serrano’s statements and asked her to explain why she felt the organization was damaged by an election that followed a democratic process.

• Commissioner Serrano responded that when the meeting began it was assumed individuals would continue in their roles and serve a two-year term, a process that has been followed since day one. Yesterday’s events were different from past elections. We were not expecting a school board elections process. When people have put the time and effort into their positions as they have done,

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then the expectation is they will move into leadership – and continuity is important for the organization. In the beginning, there were only 11 members states, and she was asked to be the Chair. It was just that it was a different process from which Commissioners were used to. It was a different process in previous years. At least 15 Commissioners came to talk to her after yesterday’s events and they said they did not understand what happened.

• Commissioner Sarah Forster (ME) – commented that as someone that has been part of the Commission from the beginning, it was important that those in leadership have the experience necessary to lead the organization. In previous years, the Vice Chair has become the Chair and both have served two years each.

• Chair Kraeger promised that as a Commission, we were going to heal and remain focused on the children, and that we will come out of this stronger.

Military Representatives to State Councils – Bill Hampton, Military Community and Family Policy, Defense Liaison Office, U.S. Department of Defense provided an update regarding Military Representatives. There is an approved Department of Defense Instruction on the Compact, and an established appointment process. Currently there are 33 appointments and efforts continue to fill vacant positions by working with the states. Targeted efforts in the next year: appointment, training, improve feedback to the service members and the Department. He emphasized that continued communication is critical. If Commissioners have transitions in Military Representatives, they should contact Mr. Hampton within 30 days of the departure. Mr. Hampton concluded that the senior military leadership officials appreciate the engagement of the Commission and want to ensure that everything is in place. General Attendee Report –Chair Kraeger explained that last year the survey feedback revealed that general attendees to the ABM wanted more engagement. To address that request three separate sessions were included for General Attendees. Ms. Debbie Patch, School Liaison Officer, Navy Region East – Best Practices and Challenges

• Best practices o Continual professional development for schools o Educating military families o Networking with SLOs across the country to ensure engagement o Briefing at our regional and state meetings o Ensuring MIC3 info is provided for inbound families

• Challenges o Access to school districts o Lack of active MIC3 State Councils o School perception or belief that they do not need to follow the Compact o Variation in education models o Perception of rigor of education in states o Compact flexibility would result in audit issues for districts

Ms. Kelly Frisch, School Liaison Officer, Navy Region Southwest – Compact Needs and Tools

• Creating a tool for reporting at the installation level • Create a standard operating process for data collection (work with national office) • School requirements data for enrollment • Adding a generic SLO email and info on State webpage

Ms. Wendy Nakasone-Kalani, Director, School Support Services, US Army Garrison Hawaii

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• Produced a Parent FAQ for distribution to parents regarding what the Compact does and doesn’t cover.

Future Annual Business Meetings Commissioner LuPiba (OH) encouraged members to attend the 2018 ABM in Cleveland, Ohio. Future Meetings will be held in 2019 Colorado Springs, CO hosted by Commissioner Serrano (CO); and for 2020 Nevada – Commissioner Scott Bensing (NV). Commissioner Kaminar presented for consideration, the State of Arkansas as a locale for the 2021ABM.

Closing Comments Commissioner Gable (MD) thanked the Commission for their support. Chair Kraeger and the Commission expressed deep appreciation for ED Imai and Associate Pryor for their hard work in planning the ABM. Chair Kraeger said feedback provided last year was incorporated into this year’s meeting. Commissioner McLaughlin added that she heard this sentiment from Members as well. The panelists and incorporation of other Commissioners in the program was well received. She encouraged everyone to complete the post-ABM survey as it is crucial for planning the following years’ ABM. Chair Kraeger thanked Commissioners Anastasio (CT), Orzalli (ME), and Murphy (NH) for the donations in the swag bag. She expressed her gratitude everyone for their commitment and support of the Commission and all military students. Adjournment Commissioner Serrano (CO) motioned to adjourn at 11:56AM ET, seconded by Commissioner Gable (MD). Motion passed.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT Annual Business Meeting

Cleveland, OH October 17-18, 2018

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To: Commissioners, Designees and Ex-Officio Members

From: Rosemarie Kraeger (RI), Chair __________________________________________________________________________

The Executive Committee (EXCOM) had an extremely busy year and held twelve meetings since the 2017 Annual Business Meeting (ABM) - including two in-person meetings. Our first order of business was to "build a team" as an EXCOM. In early December we welcomed new members, Shelley Joan Weiss (WI) and Daron Korte (MN), and held a Leadership Retreat in Newport, Rhode Island. The Committee discussed the events of the October ABM which allowed members to: reflect on the organization’s growth of MIC3 over the past 11 years; review our internal processes and procedures; and develop several shared norms and commitments. We each pledged to move forward as a team…this was an important step, as I assured you at that we would heal and keep our eye on the reason we are Commissioners…"doing the right thing for children." In April, the Committee met in Lexington, KY to conduct business and plan for the 2018 ABM. Additionally, we revised the Strategic Plan for the newly formed Training, and Communication and Outreach Committees. We identified the goals and action steps necessary to support successful working groups. Second, the Committee reviewed the survey feedback from the 2017 ABM and incorporated the responses into planning for the 2018 ABM. Over the year, we approved the following:

1. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) which enabled quality training opportunities for school districts on the Compact

2. Two proposed rules changes 3. Three public service announcements and a new training video 4. Litigation in two states 5. Three legal advisories 6. Funding to secure a mediation agency for a Complaint received by the EXCOM

Thirdly, the Committee developed a Mid-Year Commission Survey to: obtain input from member states on the Commission; add value to decision making by the Executive and Standing Committees; and help drive our current strategic plan, targeted areas, and activities. Released to the Commission at the end of June, the results will be briefed at the upcoming ABM.

The Strategic Plan provided a foundation for the Committee’s work, and we achieved 80% of our goals:

1. Goal #1: Create a task force of regional representatives for individual Commissioner mentoring and compliance. A question was included in the Mid-Year Survey to Leadership Development Committee’s Survey of Interest to identify individuals willing to serve as a mentor for new Commissioners.

• Goal #2: Assess and update the Annual Business Meeting to reflect strategic visioning. Develop a tiered training focus. Based on 2016 ABM survey feedback, we revised the itinerary to provide more opportunities for discussion, networking, and information sharing. The same format has been incorporated for 2018. A key component was to utilize and include the Tier (by impaction) Group Committees for smaller and more meaningful discussion. Discussion topics were identified in the survey and incorporated in the ABM this year.

• Goal #3: Establish a succession plan to develop a clear, transparent process to identify mature states to draw from for leadership opportunities. The EXCOM appointed an Ad Hoc Leadership Development Committee prior to the 2016 ABM, which met 8 times in the past year. The LDC’s purpose is to ensure transparency in our election process and succession planning to ensure organizational longevity.

• Goal #4: Support a culture of leadership and mentoring for all Commissioners. ED Cherise Imai and I made an effort over the past year to connect individually with Commissioners. To maintain communications, I instituted a new digital Letter from the Chair to keep Commissioners up-to-date on the work of the Executive Committee. Additionally, under Past Chair Kate Wren Gavlak, a New Commissioner Breakfast was added to the ABM program. The event allows the leadership team to connect with new Commissioners and Designees at the ABM. In addition, our Executive Director continues to connect with Commission members annually to discuss the Compact, identify needs, and how the organization can support their efforts.

In summary, we have accomplished a great deal this past year and I am thankful for the dedication of our leadership team: Commissioners Pete LuPiba (OH), Bob Buehn (FL), Mary Gable (MD), Daron Korte (MN), Don Kaminar (AR), Shelley Joan Weiss (WI), and USDOD Representative Kathy Facon. Also, to all of you for doing the work that enables MIC3 to support our military children and families. As we continue to mature as an organization, we must remain committed to our mission and vision - and not be distracted by adult issues. Thank you again for your support and confidence in me to serve as your National Chair. I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to the new year!

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2018 Mid-Year Survey Results

Overview

• Purpose: • Obtain input from member states• Add value to decision making by the Executive and Standing Committees• Help drive our current strategic plan, targeted areas, and activities

• Release date: June 25• Deadlines: July 13 (13 responses)

August 17 (22 responses)• Responses: 22 of 46 Commissioners (47.8%)

• 23% (5) EXCOM members

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Responses

• Strengths• Good information and feedback• Identifies possible areas of focus• Extended deadlines provided

• Weaknesses• Low response rate• Third of the respondents EXCOM • Indication lack of interest• Summer release

• Recommendation• Share results at ABM• March release date• Reminders

Value of the Compact

#1 - The compact has ______ my states’ support for military families.

Ø 77% Increased

Ø 23% Remained Same

Ø 0% Diminished

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Comments

Value of the Commission#2 - What is the Commission

doing well that we should continue to do?

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Value of the Commission#2 - What is the Commission

doing well that we should continue to do?

What should the Commission Continue to Do?• Strengths• Framework for resolving

transitional issues• Improved Communications

• National office coordination• Education and Resources

• Provides training on Compact terms and requirements• Consistent application and

message• Useful website• Well done materials• Value of the Annual Business

meeting

• Strengths (cont.)• Networking and collaboration• Provide coordination among

member states and other organizations• Open conversations on how

to best support military children• Increase awareness, support

and collaboration

• Recommendation• Continued focus on the mission• Continued support for members

and stakeholders

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Value of the Commission

#3 - Overall, what can be improved?

Value of the Commission

#3 - Overall, what can be improved?

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How can the Commission Improve?• Strengths

• Improved Communications by Leadership and the Executive Director

• Belief that open discussions are taking place, with a focus on students that will make it a more solid organization

• Continue to support inclusion and members on decision making

• Weakness• Infighting among the EXCOM damages

the credibility of the organization• Becoming a political organization• Desire for less focus on elections• Need to focus on kids and families• Some states still feel left out• Connect with Reserve/Guard families

• Weaknesses (cont.)• Need for digital materials for educators• Need for committee partnership with

national/non-profit organizations• Recommendations

• Improve communications w/the field• Strengthen Commissioner training (new

and mature)• Ensure each state has a working Council

and Commissioner• Continued focus on a clear Strategic Plan • Build trust on the leadership team• Continued focus on the mission and vision

of the organization

Member State – What

Can Be Improved

#4 - Overall, what are your state’s challenges and needs in

administering the Compact?

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Can Be Improved

#4 - Overall, what are your state’s challenges and needs in

administering the Compact?

State challenges and needs in administration?• Strengths

• Military impacted school districts do a superb job

• State meets all elements of the Compact• Weakness

• Review impact of the Compact on National Guard and reserve families

• Department of Education (DOE)• Engagement • Case processing (length of time)

• Raising Compact awareness and training• Low impacted or outlying districts• All districts (in a very large state)• Military families• Communicating the Compact’s limitations• Developing online tools and virtual resources

• Weaknesses (cont)• Committees need restructuring/defined

• Lack of participation• Finding people to serve on the State

(Council) and attendance at meetings • States do not provide resources for the

State Council

• Recommendations• Develop a guide for rules

submittals (ongoing)• Build Compact awareness • Provide training for school districts

and military families• Develop virtual resources

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is Going Well?#5 - Overall, what is your state

doing well?


is Going Well?#5 - Overall, what is your state

doing well?

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What is going well?• Strengths• Coordination of State Council

Meetings• Increased awareness of the

Compact• SLOs and the work they do• Improved

communication/collaboration• Building relationships with military

installations, leaders and school districts• Communication with parents and

students to solve problems and perceived issues• Efficiency handling complaints

• Recommendations• Continue to raise awareness of

the Compact• Continue to Improve

Communication

Member State – Case

Load#6 - As a Commissioner,

approximately how many Compact related cases do you

encounter each year?

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Case LoadØ 45.4% 1 to 5 cases Ø 27.2% 6 to 10 casesØ 13.6% 11 to 25 casesØ 4.6% 26 to 49 casesØ 4.6% 50 to 70 casesØ 4.6% Just started

General Comments§ Assistance and referral§ Help even when issue is not Compact related§ Call frequency varies (not consistent)§ Types of cases vary (simple vs multiple

communications for resolution)§ Cases solved at the local level without

Commissioner involvement§ School Liaison Officers

§ Attend State Council meetings & report§ May be engaged in the resolution§ Do a great job, not much comes my way

§ Discussion with Military Representatives

Secondary Point of Contact

Ø 17 out of 22 (77%) respondents provided secondary information which was added to their state webpage.

Ø Over the past three years, the Compliance committee has asked members to identify a secondary point of contact.

#7 - Secondary point of contacts are helpful when Commissioner terms end or suddenly resign. The Commission will contact the individual for assistance with cases and/or new appointments. Please verify and/or provide a secondary point of contact for your MIC3 state webpage on the MIC3 website.

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Standing Committees

#8 - Each Commissioner serves on a standing committee: Training, Finance, Rules, Compliance, and Communications and Outreach. At the Annual Business Meeting, would you prefer to:

Ø 66.6% Serve on the same committee unless you inform the national office (14)

Ø 23.8% Select a new committee annually

Ø 9.5% No preference

Ø 4.7% Other

Tier Group Meetings – Meeting Frequency

#9 - Currently, the four (4) Tier Groups meet annually at the October Business Meeting. They prefer the Tier Groups meet:

Ø 52.3% Annually

Ø 28.5% Twice a year

Ø 19% No preference

Ø 4.7% Did not want to meet

Ø 0% Quarterly

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Tier Group Meetings –

Topics#10 – What topics would you like to discuss at Tier Group Meetings?

Tier Group Meetings –

Topics#10 – What topics would you like to discuss at Tier Group Meetings?

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Tier Group Meeting Topics (by category)Ø State Councils

Ø Sharing state council experiencesØ Best practicesØ General issues and practicesØ Recent cases and resolutionsØ How councils in other states work without resources

Ø Stakeholder communication/engagementØ Ways to better communicate with military bases, SLOs, and assess their needsØ Methods they use to effectively share informationØ Involving folks from all servicesØ Serving those not located near a large city/baseØ Working with state School Liaison Officer (may only be one in the state)Ø Purple up ideasØ Special projects they developedØ Marketing the Compact (in their state)Ø Outreach in small states *included at the 2018 ABM Tier Group

Training Needs#11 - Training on the Compact is conducted in my state ______.

Ø 47.6% Annually

Ø 33.3% Other

Ø 14.2% I do not conduct training in my state

Ø 4.7% Bi-annually

Ø 4.7% I don’t know

Ø 0% Quarterly

Other:

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Training Needs

Ø 68.1% Commissioner (self)

Ø 45.4% School Liaison Officer

Ø 27.2% State Dept. of Educ.

Ø 13.6% None of the above –we do not conduct training in my state

#12 - Who conducts the Compact training in your state? (Check all that apply)

Ø 13.6% Other (MFEL, Military Liaison, schools & counseling organizations

Ø 4.5% Principal

Ø 4.5% Dist. Superintendent

Ø 4.5% I don’t know

Training Needs#13 - What type of training is provided?

Ø 85.7% Face-to-face

Ø 38% Briefing/Presentation

Ø 23.8% Other

Ø 19% Slides

Ø 9.5% Online

Ø 0% Video

Other:

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Training Needs

Ø 57.1% Developing online training resources, webinars, modules, etc)

Ø 28.5% Develop resources like School/Parent, Guide, Brochures, and Posters

Ø 9.5% Providing in-person Compact training in my state

Ø 9.5% Other

#14 - The Commission can improve awareness by:

Communicationsand Outreach

#15 – Describe how information about the Compact is disseminated within your state to your stakeholders:

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Communication and Outreach

#16 – How valuable do you find the following:


#16 – How valuable do you find the following (comments):

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Communication and Outreach#17 – Which social media platforms is your organization/agency connected to? (Check all that apply)

Ø 63.6% (14) FacebookØ 54.5% (12) Twitter’Ø 9.0% (2) InstagramØ 18.1% (4) OtherØ 13.6 (3) I don’t knowØ 4.5% (1) LinkedIn Ø 4.5% (1) Snapchat

Other:

General Feedback

#18 – If there are any concerns, suggestions, or questions you have on how the Commission can better serve your state’s needs on the Compact, please share them here:

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Questions?

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Annual Business Meeting


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From: Cherise Imai, Executive Director __________________________________________________________________________

“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection” – Mark Twain In my second year as your Executive Director, I am amazed at how quickly time has passed and how much we have accomplished. We remain committed to supporting the organization’s transformation in the second year of our first Strategic Plan and building partnerships to support the Commission. Key Milestones:

• Supported 41 Commission Standing Committee Meetings • Attended 8 State Council Meetings • Onboarded 6 New Commissioners and Designees • Training/Briefings:

o NE, CA, NJ, and KS Compact Training in partnership with the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA)

o Military Impacted School Administrators Summit, Nashville, TN o Fort Hood Education Summit, Killeen, TX o Military Impacted Schools Association Summer Meeting (Board of

Directors/General Session), Colorado Springs, CO o National Military Family Association Education Revolution, Washington, DC

(Other Panelists: Commissioner Designee Dan Dunham (VA) and General Counsel Rick Masters)

o Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) National Training Seminar, Washington, DC (Other Panelists: Commissioner Taneka Miller (DC), Commissioner Designee Dan Dunham (VA) and General Counsel Rick Masters))

o NCIC Summit of the States, Las Vegas, NV, Best Practices for Administering Compacts (Panelist)

• Other Connections/Meetings: o World Class Leaders, Johnnie Johnson, CEO o MCEC, Mary Keller, President and CEO and Jack Ballentine, COO o Texas Education Agency, Shelly Ramos, Compact Commissioner

o Interstate Commission on Adult Offender Supervision, Ashley Lippert, Executive Director

o Interstate Commission on Juveniles, Marylee Underwood, Executive Director o National Association of State Technology Directors, Mark McCord, Executive

Director o U.S. Department of Defense, Military Family and Community Policy, Ms. Ann

Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense o U.S. Department of Education, Adam Honeysett and Karen Stratman, National

Engagement and Military Affairs Team o MIC3 is a National Center on Interstate Compacts Advisory Team member

It is important that you feel connected to the National Office and you can count on the team. In the past year, I spoke with many of you to build connectivity and gather feedback to improve customer support, and the delivery of services and information. Enhancing communications was and continues to be a priority. We increased efforts on social media, the website, and digital newsletters to educate on the Compact and inform on our activities. Key Milestones:

• 5 Newsletters • 5 Executive Director Updates (Commissioners Only) • 170 Social Media posts on Facebook and Twitter • Article: A Collaboration of Success: New Partnership Brings National Training

Opportunities for MIC3 • 4 Press Releases

o 2017 Annual Business Meeting (October 2017) o Missouri State Council Meeting (November 30, 2017) o 2018 Month of the Military Child (April 2018) o Lindsey Dablow, New Training and Operations Associate (April10, 2018)

• Website Data (launched in September 2017) o 52,407 total page views o 12,355 unique users (16.7% returning, 82.3% new) o 2:38 average session duration

Since 2017, the Commission supported the Month of the Military Child in April and encouraged members to participate or sponsor a Purple Up! event in their community. We attended events at Fort Knox High and Scott Middle School in Western Kentucky. Additionally, we sponsored the 2nd Annual Giant Jenga Competition at the Council of State Governments headquarters. The staff plays an important role in maintaining the organization. To better align with the new Strategic Plan, former Operations Coordinator Richard Pryor moved into a new role as the Communications Associate. As the staff lead for the Communications and Compliance Committees, he produced the new Training Video and 2 new Public Service Announcements. With an eye for color and design, his exceptional talent is evident throughout our website and materials. In April, Lindsey Dablow joined the team as the new Training and Operations Associate. A quick study, by summer, she assumed the lead of the Rules and Training Committees. Her professional experience and policy skillset enhanced the capabilities of our team, and she has done a phenomenal job planning the ABM! Finally, in addition to the staff, I want to thank Chair Rosemarie Kraeger for her leadership for the past two years, as well as the EXCOM for their commitment. Serving on the leadership team requires dedication, time and effort, of which they have an abundance. Mahalo nui loa for all you do, and I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year.

MIC3 National Office Case and Inquiry Summary

Note: Cases received 9/1/2017-8/30/2018

Requestor # % By Rcvg State # %Parent 5 3% California 5 16%

Military Service (i.e. School Liaison Officer) 9 3% Hawaii 1 3%State 6 3% New Jersey 2 6%

Compact Commissioner 8 3% Texas 2 6%District/School 2 3% DC 2 6%

Student 1 3% Alabama 1 3%TOTAL 31 100% Illinois 1 3%

Kansas 1 3%Type # % Kentucky 1 3%

Compact Related 13 42% Maine 1 3%Not Applicable 18 58% Maryland 1 3%

TOTAL 31 100% New Mexico 1 3%New York 1 3%

Compact Related Case Topics # Article Pennsylvania 1 3%Art III-Applicability 1 1 South Carolina 1 3%Art IV-Educational Records & Enrollment: Immunizations 0 South Dakota 1 3%Art IV-Educational Records & Enrollment: Unoffic/Handcarried Rec 3 Tennessee 1 3%Art IV-Enrollment-Kindergarten Entry 2 Virginia 1 3%Art V-Placement & Attendance: Absence Related to Deployments 0 No state 6 19%Art V-Placement & Attendance: Course Placement 4 TOTAL 31 100%Art V-Placement & Attendance: Educ Program Placement 3Art V-Placement & Attendance: Placement Flexibility 0Art V-Placement & Attendance: SPED 0 # %Art VI-Eligibility for Enrollment 0 Tier 4: 15,001+ 10 19%Art VI-Elgibility for Extracurricular Participation 0 Tier 3: 6,001-15,000 7 13%Art VII-Graduation Req (Sr Yr Transfers) 4 Tier 2: 2,001-6,000 4 8%Art VII-Graduation: Exit/EOY Exams 0 Tier 1: 0-2,000 4 8%

TOTAL 17 17 No state 6 11%TOTAL 31 100%

Not Applicable Case TopicsParent School ChoiceParent Choice Interstate TransferChild CustodyConcern over ClassesSchool District Open EnrollmentCompact Data Collection RequirementsTransfer from non-DODEA overseas school to a U.S. public schoolSeeking course credit for an incomplete Request for a perfect attendance award certificateAthletic rule waiver for private school transferWaiver for charter school enrollment lottery processIs Puerto Rico a member of and covered by the CompactCourse grade calculation

TOTAL

Note: A majority of the compact cases and inquiries are resolved at the state, district, and school levels. This data is not reflective of the actual number of compact related cases that are addressed.

Updated July 3, 2018

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GENERAL COUNSEL REPORT Annual Business Meeting


____________________________________________________________________________


From: Rick Masters, General Counsel

__________________________________________________________________________

The General Counsel provides legal guidance to the Commission and its Committees with respect to legal issues, related to their duties and responsibilities under MIC3 terms, its by-laws and rules.

The provisions of the Compact specifically authorize formal legal opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of the actions of the Interstate Commission which are issued through the Executive Director’s office in consultation with the Office of General Counsel. These advisory opinions are made available to state officials who administer the compact for guidance. The General Counsel’s office also works with the Commission and its member states to promote consistent application of and compliance with its requirements including the coordination and active participation in litigation concerning its enforcement and rule-making responsibilities.

Actively participating in both dispute resolution and litigation matters related to enforcement of the Compact provisions and rules, Counsel also advises the Commission on issues pertaining to investigation, compliance, and enforcement responsibilities.

General Counsel assisted the Executive, Compliance, Rules, and Committees in several matters pertaining to investigation, compliance, and enforcement responsibilities under the Compact, the Finance Committee on Legal Entity and Tax Status on the reserve investment; and Leadership Development on developing a new commission nomination and election process.

Litigation included compliance regarding the States of New Jersey and Indiana on the appointment of a Compact Commissioner for their respective states. Additionally, Counsel is assisting with a Complaint received by the Executive Committee from a State Commissioner regarding a phone call received from a State Commissioner and member of the Executive Committee. Counsel has secured an outside mediator and hopes a resolution is attained by the Annual Business Meeting. Finally, Counsel assisted with training and presentations to Commissioners and other stakeholders involved in implementation of the Compact as to its legal foundation and application to the states.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Annual Business Meeting Cleveland, OH

October 17-18, 2018 _________________________________________________________________________


From: CAPT Bob Buehn (FL) USN (Ret), Chair

___________________________________________________________________

The Committee held four meetings to monitor the Commission’s expenditures and reports to ensure the budget adequately met our ongoing needs. I am pleased to report that 100% of the Fiscal Year 2018 dues were collected from all 50-member states and the District of Columbia. The annual financial audit was conducted in August by Blue & Co., and while there were no significant findings, the auditor recommended the Commission draft a new policy on Investments. The audit concluded the Commission is in excellent financial standing. The Committee’s first strategic plan goal focused on sustainability and identifying impacts to the overall financial outlook. An analysis of the Fiscal Year 2017-2019 reports revealed a decrease in the both the number of active duty military forces and dependent children which has reduced annual state member dues and revenue. The Committee concluded a rule change was necessary to ensure the organization maintained a reserve to support (at minimum) two-years annual operational costs. The Committee drafted a proposal which increases the annual state dues formula from $1.00 to $1.15 per military child. Justification:

• Commission membership has increased from 24 states in 2009 to 50 states plus the District of Columbia. Travel expenses for Commissioners to the Annual Business Meetings are paid by the Commission.

• The Consumer Price Index shows an increase of 14.5% between 2008-2018. • The number of dependents has decreased 2-3% and overall revenue has

decreased about 2% annually. • The demand for support and requests for resources, marketing collaterals, and

training on the Compact has increased.

Approved by the Rules and Executive Committees, the rules change proposal was released in mid-September for consideration at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting. A second focus area was developing an investment strategy for the Commission’s reserve fund. The Committee considered several viable options and proposed that $350,000 be placed in Vanguard short and long-term investments through the Council of State Governments. Approved by the Executive Committee in July 2017, the investment returned 9% or $30,000 in its first year. The third priority focused on opportunities to increase Commission support and sponsorship. The Committee identified organizations with a similar mission and interests (i.e. military student support and education), and the national office drafted a Partnership and Engagement report which was shared with the Committee throughout the year. In summary, the Committee successfully completed 100% of the assigned goals and action items as outlined in the strategic plan. I conclude my report and thank the members of the Committee and the national office staff for their hard work and continued diligence. Our achievement is due to their commitment.

The Council of State Governments8/13/2018 9:58:48AM

Balance Sheet

6/30/2018

520 - Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission

Assets

379,947.52 Long Term Investments

50.01 Accounts Receivable

837,988.40 Cash with CSG

1,217,985.93 Total Assets

Liabilities & Net Assets

Liabilities

3,854.77 Accounts Payable

119,826.00 Deferred Revenue

123,680.77 Total Liabilities

Net Assets

1,094,305.16 Unrestricted Net Assets

1,094,305.16 Total Net Assets

1,217,985.93 Total Liabilities & Net Assets

1,003,478.47 BEGINNING BALANCE WITH CURRENT YEAR ADJUSTMENTS

90,826.69 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

1,094,305.16 ENDING FUND BALANCE

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Income Statement

6/30/2018 Budget Variance Actual Budget Variance

Annual

Budget

Current Month Year to Date

11396 - MIC3 - ADMINISTRATION

Revenues

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-40001 Appropriations 605,580.00 594,645.00 10,935.00 594,645.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-43000 Conference Registration Fees 12,400.00 6,000.00 6,400.00 6,000.00

315.34 0.00 315.34 520-171-10-51000 Interest Income 2,880.41 2,500.00 380.41 2,500.00

960.98 0.00 960.98 520-171-10-51010 Dividend Income 3,988.82 0.00 3,988.82 0.00

872.00 0.00 872.00 520-171-10-51040 Operating Interest Income 8,223.01 0.00 8,223.01 0.00

649.67 0.00 649.67 520-171-10-51080 Unrealized Gains - Equity Index 26,374.10 0.00 26,374.10 0.00

(266.29) 0.00 (266.29) 520-171-10-51090 Unrealized Gains - Bond Index (3,295.81) 0.00 (3,295.81) 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-53030 Refunds 234.10 0.00 234.10 0.00

2,531.70 0.00 2,531.70 656,384.63 603,145.00 53,239.63 603,145.00 Total Revenues

Expenses

15,733.24 0.00 (15,733.24) 520-171-10-60000 Salaries & Wages 168,695.63 202,000.00 33,304.37 202,000.00

1,281.02 0.00 (1,281.02) 520-171-10-61009 Payroll Taxes 12,501.29 17,000.00 4,498.71 17,000.00

8,051.68 0.00 (8,051.68) 520-171-10-61019 Retirement Benefits 81,929.96 105,000.00 23,070.04 105,000.00

2,439.70 0.00 (2,439.70) 520-171-10-61029 Other Benefits 23,001.25 28,000.00 4,998.75 28,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-61059 Continuing Education 2,400.16 4,500.00 2,099.84 4,500.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-61069 Staff Development 142.35 250.00 107.65 250.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-61089 Professional Membership Dues 325.00 255.00 (70.00) 255.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-62000 Supplies 187.39 500.00 312.61 500.00

91.21 0.00 (91.21) 520-171-10-62010 Postage 1,199.49 900.00 (299.49) 900.00

606.00 0.00 (606.00) 520-171-10-62090 Computer Service & Support 5,353.00 7,300.00 1,947.00 7,300.00

29.44 0.00 (29.44) 520-171-10-62110 Internet Access 351.41 425.00 73.59 425.00

527.39 0.00 (527.39) 520-171-10-62140 Software Purchase 2,938.04 2,300.00 (638.04) 2,300.00

144.00 0.00 (144.00) 520-171-10-62280 Insurance 1,272.00 1,750.00 478.00 1,750.00

12.29 0.00 (12.29) 520-171-10-62310 Photocopy 2,612.63 2,400.00 (212.63) 2,400.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-62320 Miscellaneous 25.00 0.00 (25.00) 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-62330 Bank Charges 20.00 0.00 (20.00) 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-62340 Credit Card Merchant Fees 334.22 150.00 (184.22) 150.00

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Budget


0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-62350 Books & Periodicals 2.20 0.00 (2.20) 0.00

393.26 0.00 (393.26) 520-171-10-62360 Direct Telephone Expense 3,264.45 2,000.00 (1,264.45) 2,000.00

53.56 0.00 (53.56) 520-171-10-62370 Cell Phone Expense 642.62 1,100.00 457.38 1,100.00

1,930.35 0.00 (1,930.35) 520-171-10-62410 Advertising/Promotion 9,255.22 8,000.00 (1,255.22) 8,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-62440 Gifts & Awards 0.00 500.00 500.00 500.00

711.98 0.00 (711.98) 520-171-10-66000 Equipment Purchase 3,081.44 1,000.00 (2,081.44) 1,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-68230 Meeting Expenses 113,018.33 90,000.00 (23,018.33) 90,000.00

8,400.00 0.00 (8,400.00) 520-171-10-72000 Consultant Services 25,578.52 20,000.00 (5,578.52) 20,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-72010 Consultant Expense 828.25 2,000.00 1,171.75 2,000.00

2,293.64 0.00 (2,293.64) 520-171-10-74000 Staff Travel 13,639.26 15,000.00 1,360.74 15,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-74020 Participant Travel 1,060.84 0.00 (1,060.84) 0.00

987.48 0.00 (987.48) 520-171-10-74080 Other Travel 2,228.65 10,000.00 7,771.35 10,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-76000 Executive Committee 14,607.31 11,000.00 (3,607.31) 11,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-76010 Executive Committee - Discretion 691.36 0.00 (691.36) 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-76020 Board Member Travel 1,277.65 720.00 (557.65) 720.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-78050 Printing 0.00 300.00 300.00 300.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-78060 Photography 0.00 400.00 400.00 400.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-80000 Legal Services 6,987.22 2,000.00 (4,987.22) 2,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-80020 Audit & Accounting Fees 5,950.00 6,250.00 300.00 6,250.00

2,166.66 0.00 (2,166.66) 520-171-10-85000 Rent 16,778.19 21,000.00 4,221.81 21,000.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 520-171-10-88010 Grantee Contribution 1,000.00 0.00 (1,000.00) 0.00

3,714.08 0.00 (3,714.08) 520-171-10-91010 Indirect Cost - AF 42,377.61 53,000.00 10,622.39 53,000.00

49,566.98 0.00 (49,566.98) 565,557.94 617,000.00 51,442.06 617,000.00 Total Expenses

(47,035.28) 0.00 (47,035.28) 90,826.69 (13,855.00) 104,681.69 (13,855.00)NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

Fiscal Year 2019 Dues

Member State Commissioner Dues Received 1st ReminderAlabama Dr. Douglas RaglandAlaska Marcy Herman 8,980.00$ Arizona Diane DouglasArkansas Don Kaminar 2,709.00$ California Kate Wren GavlakColorado Cheryl Serrano 19,182.00$ Connecticut Laura Anastasio 3,223.00$ Delaware Susan Haberstroh 2,000.00$ Washington DC Taneka Miller 2,000.00$ Florida Robert Buehn 39,748.00$ Georgia Robin Hines 31,385.00$ Hawaii Kathy Berg 8,000.00$ Idaho Pete Kohler 2,082.00$ Illinois Brian ReiglerIndiana VACANT 2,466.00$ Iowa Margaret Seals 2,000.00$ Kansas Craig Neuenswander 10,935.00$ Kentucky Blaine Hedges 8,268.00$ Louisiana Ernise Singleton 8,162.00$ Maine Robert Hassan Jr. 2,000.00$ Maryland Mary GableMassachusetts RADM J. Clarke Orzalli 2,460.00$ Michigan Col Russ GullettMinnesota Daron Korte 2,000.00$ Mississippi Jay W. Ledbetter 5,082.00$ Missouri Brian Henry 7,819.00$ Montana Hal Stearns 2,000.00$ Nebraska Brian Halstead 3,849.00$ Nevada VACANT 5,883.00$ New Hampshire Kathleen Murphy 2,000.00$ New Jersey Tony Trongone 4,663.00$ New Mexico Adrianne Salas 5,341.00$ New York Dr. Debra Jackson 11,057.00$ North Carolina Alex Erwin 44,251.00$ North Dakota Davina French 2,378.00$ Ohio Pete Lupiba 6,814.00$ Oklahoma Pam Deering 9,234.00$ Oregon Cindy Hunt 2,000.00$ Pennsylvania Robert Staver 4,262.00$ Rhode Island Rosemarie Kraeger 2,000.00$ South Carolina Yolande Anderson 13,367.00$ South Dakota Alan Kerr 2,000.00$ Tennessee Deanna McLaughlin 12,117.00$ Texas Shelly RamosUtah Ben Rassmussen 3,213.00$ Vermont David Young

Fiscal Year 2019 Dues

Virginia Dan Dunham 60,000.00$ Washington Greg Lynch 27,499.00$ West Virginia Chris Cmiel 2,000.00$ Wisconsin Shelley Weiss 2,000.00$ Wyoming Gary Hartman 2,000.00$

Total $582,246.00 Total 400,429.00$ Remaining Balance $181,817.00 % Amount Paid ($) 68.77%

States Paid 43 % of States Paid 84.31%States Outstanding 8

As of Sep. 21, 2018

The Council of State Governments9/19/2018 5:14:51PM

Balance Sheet

8/31/2018

520 - Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission

Assets

397,515.74 Long Term Investments

951,406.77 Cash with CSG

1,348,922.51 Total Assets

Liabilities & Net Assets

Net Assets

1,348,922.51 Unrestricted Net Assets

1,348,922.51 Total Net Assets

1,348,922.51 Total Liabilities & Net Assets

1,083,910.16 BEGINNING BALANCE WITH CURRENT YEAR ADJUSTMENTS

265,012.35 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

1,348,922.51 ENDING FUND BALANCE

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Annual

Budget


Revenues

74,985.00 48,495.66 26,489.34 520-171-10-40001 Appropriations 334,603.00 96,991.32 237,611.68 581,948.00

1,110.00 504.33 605.67 520-171-10-43000 Conference Registration Fees 1,110.00 1,008.66 101.34 6,052.00

333.93 166.66 167.27 520-171-10-51000 Interest Income 664.19 333.32 330.87 2,000.00

0.00 250.00 (250.00) 520-171-10-51010 Dividend Income 0.00 500.00 (500.00) 3,000.00

990.02 625.00 365.02 520-171-10-51040 Operating Interest Income 1,951.93 1,250.00 701.93 7,500.00

8,581.88 1,666.66 6,915.22 520-171-10-51080 Unrealized Gains - Equity Index 16,636.18 3,333.32 13,302.86 20,000.00

401.29 (291.67) 692.96 520-171-10-51090 Unrealized Gains - Bond Index 267.85 (583.34) 851.19 (3,500.00)

86,402.12 51,416.64 34,985.48 355,233.15 102,833.28 252,399.87 617,000.00 Total Revenues

Expenses

17,503.78 17,083.33 (420.45) 520-171-10-60000 Salaries & Wages 38,223.29 34,166.66 (4,056.63) 205,000.00

1,203.62 1,666.66 463.04 520-171-10-61009 Payroll Taxes 2,678.37 3,333.32 654.95 20,000.00

8,235.06 8,916.66 681.60 520-171-10-61019 Retirement Benefits 17,936.42 17,833.32 (103.10) 107,000.00

2,441.72 2,250.00 (191.72) 520-171-10-61029 Other Benefits 4,891.10 4,500.00 (391.10) 27,000.00

1,136.29 200.00 (936.29) 520-171-10-61059 Continuing Education 1,136.29 400.00 (736.29) 2,400.00

0.00 25.00 25.00 520-171-10-61069 Staff Development 465.22 50.00 (415.22) 300.00

0.00 29.16 29.16 520-171-10-61089 Professional Membership Dues 15.00 58.32 43.32 350.00

143.42 41.66 (101.76) 520-171-10-62000 Supplies 143.42 83.32 (60.10) 500.00

48.35 91.66 43.31 520-171-10-62010 Postage 139.56 183.32 43.76 1,100.00

606.00 608.33 2.33 520-171-10-62090 Computer Service & Support 1,212.00 1,216.66 4.66 7,300.00

29.27 33.33 4.06 520-171-10-62110 Internet Access 58.54 66.66 8.12 400.00

409.79 250.00 (159.79) 520-171-10-62140 Software Purchase 441.58 500.00 58.42 3,000.00

144.00 145.83 1.83 520-171-10-62280 Insurance 288.00 291.66 3.66 1,750.00

0.20 225.00 224.80 520-171-10-62310 Photocopy 64.16 450.00 385.84 2,700.00

33.09 25.00 (8.09) 520-171-10-62340 Credit Card Merchant Fees 33.09 50.00 16.91 300.00

396.02 375.00 (21.02) 520-171-10-62360 Direct Telephone Expense 762.57 750.00 (12.57) 4,500.00

53.46 91.66 38.20 520-171-10-62370 Cell Phone Expense 106.92 183.32 76.40 1,100.00

1,930.35 666.66 (1,263.69) 520-171-10-62410 Advertising/Promotion 0.00 1,333.32 1,333.32 8,000.00

0.00 41.66 41.66 520-171-10-62440 Gifts & Awards 0.00 83.32 83.32 500.00

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Annual

Budget


0.00 208.33 208.33 520-171-10-66000 Equipment Purchase 0.00 416.66 416.66 2,500.00

800.00 7,916.66 7,116.66 520-171-10-68230 Meeting Expenses 1,096.96 15,833.32 14,736.36 95,000.00

0.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 520-171-10-72000 Consultant Services 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 15,000.00

896.44 166.66 (729.78) 520-171-10-72010 Consultant Expense 896.44 333.32 (563.12) 2,000.00

2,424.65 1,250.00 (1,174.65) 520-171-10-74000 Staff Travel 2,788.25 2,500.00 (288.25) 15,000.00

0.00 833.33 833.33 520-171-10-74080 Other Travel 0.00 1,666.66 1,666.66 10,000.00

0.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 520-171-10-76000 Executive Committee 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 15,000.00

0.00 125.00 125.00 520-171-10-76020 Board Member Travel 0.00 250.00 250.00 1,500.00

0.00 25.00 25.00 520-171-10-78050 Printing 0.00 50.00 50.00 300.00

0.00 41.66 41.66 520-171-10-78060 Photography 0.00 83.32 83.32 500.00

0.00 166.66 166.66 520-171-10-80000 Legal Services 0.00 333.32 333.32 2,000.00

5,750.00 500.00 (5,250.00) 520-171-10-80020 Audit & Accounting Fees 5,750.00 1,000.00 (4,750.00) 6,000.00

2,166.66 1,750.00 (416.66) 520-171-10-85000 Rent 4,333.32 3,500.00 (833.32) 21,000.00

3,754.53 4,416.66 662.13 520-171-10-91010 Indirect Cost - AF 6,760.30 8,833.32 2,073.02 53,000.00

50,106.70 52,666.56 2,559.86 90,220.80 105,333.12 15,112.32 632,000.00 Total Expenses

36,295.42 (1,249.92) 37,545.34 265,012.35 (2,499.84) 267,512.19 (15,000.00)NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

MIC3 FY20 Dues and Active Duty Military Dependents (Ages 5-18)STATE/TERRITORY Army Navy Marines Air Force Coast Guard USPHS NOAA Total Dues1* Dues2**ALASKA 4,189 92 23 3,271 993 269 1 8,838 8,838 10,164ALABAMA 5,987 580 270 2,106 681 14 0 9,638 9,638 11,084ARKANSAS 530 171 116 1,703 28 10 0 2,558 2,558 2,942ARIZONA 3,168 722 1,400 4,755 50 437 0 10,532 10,532 12,112CALIFORNIA 6,050 28,426 13,145 7,758 2,275 204 5 57,863 57,863 66,542COLORADO 12,159 782 237 5,484 65 114 1 18,842 18,842 21,668CONNECTICUT 276 2,279 82 91 432 12 0 3,172 3,172 3,648DIST OF COL 280 150 60 213 73 38 0 814 2,000 2,300DELAWARE 156 85 27 1,355 82 11 0 1,716 2,000 2,300FLORIDA 8,078 13,834 1,975 12,508 2,771 103 24 39,293 39,293 45,187GEORGIA 21,016 3,627 882 4,899 311 557 0 31,292 31,292 35,986HAWAII 9,464 4,704 1,762 2,717 569 24 0 19,240 19,240 22,126IOWA 568 148 118 188 20 22 0 1,064 2,000 2,300IDAHO 320 183 74 1,381 27 29 0 2,014 2,014 2,316ILLINOIS 1,466 1,989 427 3,253 165 44 2 7,346 7,346 8,448INDIANA 1,310 400 220 332 65 16 0 2,343 2,343 2,694KANSAS 8,251 215 166 1,570 50 35 0 10,287 10,287 11,830KENTUCKY 7,340 214 164 239 139 63 0 8,159 8,159 9,383LOUISIANA 3,525 620 398 2,693 672 27 0 7,935 7,935 9,125MASSACHUSETTS 597 318 157 631 706 55 5 2,469 2,469 2,839MARYLAND 6,735 5,871 1,188 3,968 1,005 1,187 44 19,998 19,998 22,998MAINE 223 371 51 96 398 4 0 1,143 2,000 2,300MICHIGAN 1,226 567 309 364 632 33 0 3,131 3,131 3,601MINNESOTA 473 184 134 195 71 118 0 1,175 2,000 2,300MISSOURI 4,580 451 448 2,052 77 65 3 7,676 7,676 8,827MISSISSIPPI 851 1,794 179 1,904 193 6 4 4,931 4,931 5,671MONTANA 202 68 48 1,139 10 76 0 1,543 2,000 2,300NORTH CAROLINA 23,549 3,254 11,687 3,657 1,350 173 2 43,672 43,672 50,223NORTH DAKOTA 80 20 18 2,269 3 31 0 2,421 2,421 2,784NEBRASKA 396 438 118 2,847 13 29 0 3,841 3,841 4,417NEW HAMPSHIRE 159 137 58 145 175 24 2 700 2,000 2,300NEW JERSEY 1,020 522 265 2,053 601 50 0 4,511 4,511 5,188NEW MEXICO 630 187 114 4,234 18 198 0 5,381 5,381 6,188NEVADA 550 569 137 4,596 31 8 0 5,891 5,891 6,775NEW YORK 7,866 1,169 478 514 540 71 0 10,638 10,638 12,234OHIO 1,542 765 401 3,737 364 45 2 6,856 6,856 7,884OKLAHOMA 4,405 945 254 3,087 51 340 0 9,082 9,082 10,444OREGON 460 286 147 233 519 55 3 1,703 2,000 2,300PENNSYLVANIA 1,853 871 457 629 204 92 4 4,110 4,110 4,727RHODE ISLAND 193 814 122 97 175 2 2 1,405 2,000 2,300SOUTH CAROLINA 4,923 2,108 1,876 3,913 522 26 0 13,368 13,368 15,373SOUTH DAKOTA 135 32 16 1,321 5 94 0 1,603 2,000 2,300TENNESSEE 8,822 1,723 246 588 164 25 0 11,568 11,568 13,303TEXAS 36,538 4,811 1,856 15,300 1,227 274 0 60,006 60,000 69,000UTAH 542 163 130 2,355 23 34 0 3,247 3,247 3,734VIRGINIA 16,906 33,696 5,963 9,775 3,545 315 13 70,213 60,000 69,000VERMONT 79 33 14 39 17 3 0 185 2,000 2,300WASHINGTON 12,926 9,171 367 3,019 1,055 107 11 26,656 26,656 30,654WISCONSIN 812 423 122 232 193 29 0 1,811 2,000 2,083WEST VIRGINIA 222 123 59 119 69 57 2 651 2,000 2,300WYOMING 90 39 18 1,194 4 24 0 1,369 2,000 2,300TOTAL 233,718 131,144 48,983 132,818 23,428 5,679 130 575,900 576,799 663,102Data prepared by the Defense Manpower Data Center on September 7, 2018, DRS# 112420 86,303Source: Active Duty Master Personnel File, Active Duty Family File (Children Ages 5-18)Dues1* = Min $2,000 to Max $60,000Dues2** = Min $2,300 to Max $69,000

MIC3 FY20 Budget Proposed

Acct. # Description - Expenses FY19 BudgetFY20 Proposed Notes Item # Description - Revenues FY19 Budget FY20 Proposed

60000 Salaries and wages 205,000$ 210,000$ 3 positions (ED + 2 staff) 40001 Appropriations 582,246$ 576,799$ 61009 Payroll Taxes 20,000$ 20,000$ 43000 Conf regis fees 6,052$ 6,052$ 61019 Retirement Benefits 107,000$ 107,000$ Kentucky Retirement empl contrib=52% (of payroll) 51010 Interest Income 2,000$ 2,000$ 61029 Other Benefits 27,000$ 32,000$ Employer contribution for medical, dental and vision, incr FY19 51040 Dividend Income 3,000$ 3,000$ 61059 Continuing Education 2,400$ 2,400$ Staff higher education (Univ/college) 51080 Operating Interest Income 7,500$ 7,500$ 61069 Staff development 300$ 300$ Staff professional development and skill courses 51090 Unrealized Gains - Equity Inde 20,000$ 20,000$ 61089 Professional membership dues 350$ 350$ Membership for PRSA and other organizations 51080 Unrealized Gains - Bond Index (3,500)$ (3,500)$ 62000 Supplies 500$ 600$ Office supplies Projected Total 617,298$ 611,851$ 62010 Postage 1,100$ 1,500$ ($5,447 decrease fr FY18)62090 Computer service and support * 7,300$ 7,300$ CSG IT charges to MIC3 ($202/mo per staff) Investment (Vanguard)62110 Internet Access* 400$ 400$ For internet 350,000.00$ 62140 Software purchase* 3,000$ 3,000$ Constant Contact, Survey Monkey, Adobe, Muse, Powtoon62280 Insurance * 1,750$ 1,750$ 3 year contract for 2018-2020 Reserve 62310 Photocopy 2,700$ 2,700$ ABM and 2-EXCOM meeting/retreat 1,083,910.16$ 62340 Credit card merchant fee 300$ 300$ ABM online credit card payment fees 265,012.35$ **62360 Direct telephone expense* 4,500$ 4,500$ 3 landlines + long distance calls for committee meetings 1,348,922.51$ 62370 Cell phone expense 1,100$ 1,100$ August 31, 201862410 Advertising promotion 8,000$ 8,000$ Collaterals (2 orders/year), Annual Report w/b digital62440 Gifts and awards 498$ 498$ ABM Awards Notes: Percentage of FY20 proposed budget66000 Equipment purchase 2,500$ 1,000$ 369,000$ (57%) = salaries, benefits, retirement system, KERS68230 Meeting expense 95,000$ 100,000$ For all ABM meeting expenses 107,000$ (16%%) = KERS only, based on 52% of salary72000 Consultant services 15,000$ 15,000$ General Counsel service invoices ($100/hr) 96,950$ (15%) = fixed costs* (rent, indirect cost to CSG, 72010 Consultant expense 2,000$ 2,000$ General Counsel travel (MCEC) audit and accounting fees, insurance and IT fees,74000 Staff travel 18,300$ 18,300$ computer, software service and support)74080 Other Travel 10,000$ 10,000$ Approved by EXCOM for MISA school district training76000 Executive Committee 15,000$ 15,000$ 2 in person meetings/year for 8 members76020 Board member travel 1,500$ 1,500$ Affiliate member liaison to CSG meetings 2/year78050 Printing 300$ 300$ ABM signage Approved by the Finance Committee August 24, 201878060 Photography 500$ 500$ For ABM Approved by the Executive Committee October 4, 201880000 Legal services 2,000$ 2,000$ 80020 Audit & accounting Fees * 6,000$ 6,000$ Fixed cost85000 Rent * 21,000$ 21,000$ Fixed cost - Rent increase over prior years91010 Indirect costs * 53,000$ 53,000$ Management fee to CSG - Fixed cost at 8.1%

Total 635,298$ 649,298$ * Fixed cost

Projected Revenue 617,298$ 611,851$ Total Expenses 635,298$ 649,298$

Projected Revenue vs Expenses (18,000)$ (37,447)$ (From reserve) (From reserve)

Ending fund balance

FY2019 Beginning balance with current year adjustmentsNet surplus (Deficit)

Initial Investment - August 2017

520-171-10-11396 Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission September 20, 2018

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE REPORT

Annual Business Meeting


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From: Shelley Joan Weiss, Chair

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The newly formed Communication and Outreach Committee have been engaged in reviewing and updating their portion of the strategic plan during the past year. Crucially, the committee have been engaged supporting the national office by reviewing, contributing, and supporting their efforts in developing various materials; including:

• Approval of new downloadable 8.5 x 11 information posters on the website

• Contributed greatly to the success of the 2018 ‘Purple Up’ campaign

• The committee approved the script for the new Public Service Announcements by the national office and the Department of Defense (DOD)

• Contributed to the creation of the new video by the Training Committee

This was the first year for the newly formed Communication and Outreach Committee and despite efforts from multiple parties they were unable to attain quorum for any of their meetings. The committee still managed to meet and contribute at every session and we are grateful for the support of those members who gave very valuable feedback and offered their perspective that helped shape many of the achievements this year. This culminated in achieving over 75% of their goals from the strategic plan.

TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT


October 17-18, 2018 ____________________________________________________________________________


From: John Kaminar, Training Committee Chair

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The major focus of the Training Committee since its creation at the 2017 ABM has been the development and delivery of quality materials for breakout sessions for the 2018 ABM. To facilitate this, the Committee surveyed the Commissioners to determine what training they felt would be most useful and beneficial. The Committee used the survey results to develop the four breakout sessions presented at the 2018 ABM. The Committee has partnered with the Military Impacted Schools Association to conduct training for audiences in California, Kansas/Missouri, Nebraska, and New Jersey. Vice Chair Gavlak was the principal trainer. The training materials used and feedback survey results are available from the national office. The Committee hopes to conduct quarterly training sessions in other states during 2019. The Committee has developed a draft training video (for viewing at the 2018 ABM) and assisted with development of a set of public service announcements intended to educate the public about the Commission. The project was managed and much of the work accomplished by Richard Pryor, the Commission’s Communications Associate, with one of the videos being developed by DODEA with the assistance of Kathy Facon (Strategic Plan, Strategy 4, Goal 4). The Committee is currently considering development of a series of podcasts intended to educate newly appointed commissioners and school employees on various functions of the Commission. A basic concept has been developed by Training Associate Lindsey Dablow using feedback from the previously mentioned survey of commissioners for review by the Committee (Strategic Plan, Strategy 4, Goal 5). The Committee Chair wishes to express deep gratitude to Commissioner Davina French (North Dakota), who previously chaired the Public Relations and Training Committee, for assisting with a smooth transition; to Vice Chair Gavlak and the Committee members for their hard work; and to Executive Director Cherise Imai, Communications Associate Richard Pryor, and Training Associate Lindsey Dablow, without whose excellent support this Committee’s many accomplishments would not have been possible.

MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT COMMISSION - AUGUST 2018

“This idea came about when MIC3 was still in its infancy, at this stage only about around 20 states had enacted the Compact,” said Kyle Fairbairn, executive director of MISA.

“As our districts were already covering similar topics to the Compact we felt they would be the perfect schools to host training sessions.”

The first session was hosted at Bellevue Public Schools in Nebraska on October 18, 2017, spearheaded by Kate Wren Gavlak, the MIC3 Commissioner from California and the past chair of the Commission.

Additional training sessions have taken place in California and New Jersey.

“The hosts know the surrounding districts and who to invite, therefore increasing the chances for attendance,” said Gavlak. “The training opportunities provided through the MIC3/MISA partnership have been well attended and we have received very positive feedback from attendees.”

The host state commissioner is invited to co-present at the training allowing them to focus on issues specific to that state.

“The majority of school districts that serve the children of military families attended and the feedback I received is that they all found the training extremely useful,” said Brian Halstead, the MIC3 Commissioner for Nebraska.“Everyone was very appreciative of the assistance from MISA in helping to facilitate this training.”

New Partnership Brings National Training Opportunities for MIC3

A COLLABORATION OF SUCCESS

In 2017, more than 630,000 children had parents on active duty, 75 percent of which were under the age of 12. School-age children in military families often face challenges related to frequent relocation.

The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3), has been working to combat this issue and others by bringing states together to ease school transitions, create awareness and provide training and technical assistance.

When a state joins MIC3, a representative from that state is appointed to a governing commission responsible for enacting rules to implement the compact. The Commissioner guides MIC3’s work nationally and in their respective states. A major focus of the Commission for the last several years has been training, both within the Commission and externally.

MIC3 has made great strides in this area in recent years through Commissioner training at its Annual Business Meeting (ABM), by providing in-state training by state councils and school liaison officers, and holding briefings and presentations at national conferences.

MIC3’s training initiatives were further bolstered last year when they teamed up with the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA), a proven organization championing the cause for military students and their families.

MISA, one of the original ex-officio members of MIC3, approached the Commission with an offer to further expand the scope of its training and support, at no cost, to engage and educate audiences across the country.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was drawn up and approved by the Executive Committee in August 2017.

“Our success has really been based on partnerships from the very beginning.”

– Bill Gates.

“As a high school counselor I learned a lot, thank you so much.”

Curriculum Directors

School Liaison Officer

Military Representatives

Military Officials

TeachersSchool Superintendent

ParentsSchool Counselors

School Principals

*Attendees at the training sessions have included.

By Richard Pryor, Communications Associate

MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT COMMISSION - AUGUST 2018

Following the success in Nebraska, this training model took to the road with the next stop in southern California, one of the most highly military impacted states in the country. Hosted at the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District on February 7, 2018, this session had representation from over 90 percent of schools with military connected children in southern California.

The training was broken down into morning and afternoon sessions; the morning session is directed at school related personnel with the afternoon aimed at military personnel and parents. This format has enabled topics to be more targeted to the audience.

“The training was created to help state commissioners reach schools in specific areas and brief the details of the Compact. The majority of state commissioners have full time jobs and may not necessarily have the time or resources to dedicate to training in their states,” said Fairbairn.

North Hanover Township District, New Jersey on May 1, 2018 was the venue for the third training session. There were 9 schools represented with between 6 and 80 percent military connected students, representing over 90 percent of military connected students in that area.

“Thank you so much for your honest and knowledgeable presentation! This will be extremely helpful with our upcoming move this summer,” said one parent.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

- Helen Keller

There was also a large contingent of military representatives that attended the afternoon session.

“The partnership with MISA has enabled MIC3 to reach more school staff with the consistent message that ensures smooth transitions for our military families.,” said Rosemarie Kraeger, MIC3 Commis-sion Chair. “We appreciate this shared vision and joint training efforts on behalf of our military children.”

Future training sessions are already scheduled for Kansas and Missouri in September and Texas in December. As we move forward with this program we can do so with the knowledge that it will only continue to improve.

*MISA estimates that approximately 90% of school districts with military connected children attended the sessions

CA

NE

NJ

Joint Training Sessions since October 2017

“It was extremely helpful to have another state’s perspective and I loved hearing the presentation from Brian.”

John Kaminar

Richard Pryor

John ‘“Don” Kaminar is the Commissioner for the state of Arkansas and the current chair of the Training Committee. Don is a veteran of 30 years service in the U.S. Army, serving with distinction both at home and abroad.

Richard is the Communications Associate with MIC3. He has worked with MIC3 since August 1, 2010 when the National Office was established. Originally from England, Richard came to the USA in 2010 after serving for 24 years around the globe in the British Army

COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE REPORT


October 17-18, 2018 ____________________________________________________________________________


From: Daron Korte, Chair _____________________________________________________________________

The Compliance Committee continues to prioritize ensuring all 50 states plus D.C. have appointed commissioners and have state councils in place. The commissioners and state councils are the conduits through which information about the benefits of the compact flow so it is essential that vacancies are filled quickly and state councils are in place and effective.

Rather than being a strict enforcement entity, the committee’s vision is to be a supportive group that commissioners, SLOs, and state councils can call on for assistance in effectively implementing the compact and rules. However, when positive support and assistance are not effective in assuring state compliance, the committee does have enforcement mechanisms in place, including and up to federal litigation. In FY2018, the committee approved litigation for states who had not appointed a commissioner for an extended period or whose commissioner was continually non-responsive. In most cases the issues were resolved soon after litigation was filed without the need for prolonged court involvement.

The committee reviewed the strategic plan progress at every meeting. The needs assessment goal was completed and the commissioner education program goal was transferred to the Training Committee to take the lead. The compliance committee will continue to assist in development of the training as needed. The committee also identified a need to develop guidelines for state Governors’ offices and State and Boards and Commissions Offices on the appointment of new commissioners. Once created and approved this would provide both the commissioner and the appointing authority the knowledge and process they need to help quickly identify and appoint a new commissioner when a commissioner vacancy occurs. The committee has also begun developing a checklist for commissioners’ duties and responsibilities. This summary document will provide new commissioners with a “cheat

sheet” they can reference to ensure they are completing their responsibilities assigned by the compact and its rules. The inaugural rollout of the state coordination policy ended this year and the national office received information in various formats from over 30% of states. There are some great examples available of the work that is being completed by states and submission examples can be viewed on the website, on individual state pages. The Compliance Committee also explored whether state councils can effectively meet their state coordination requirements under the compact without meeting at least once annually. As a result, the committee recommended a rule change that would require state councils to meet at least once annually and to provide agendas and minutes to the national office. A majority of the Rules Committee approved forwarding the proposed rule to the full commission for consideration at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting.

As a new chair I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of this committee for supporting me as I learned the inner-workings of the committee, its membership, and its priorities. I thank everyone on the committee for their diligence, attendance and input during this year. I also thank the national office staff for their support in preparing agendas, minutes, reports, and for keeping me on task in general. All of your work is greatly appreciated.

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Policy Number

01-2017

Administrative Policy

STATE COORDINATION POLICY

Issued: March 28, 2017

I. Authority Article VIII, State Coordination, of the model compact language, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, provides for the appointment of a State Commissioner and a State Council for the implementation, administration, and advocacy of the Compact. Through adoption of the Compact, each state may have kept or modified the language of this Article, however the components of the Article remain intact. This policy ensures compliance with the Statute or Code requirements that each member State maintains a State Commissioner and a State Council.

II. Applicability This policy applies to signatory states to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and Commissioners or Designees appointed to represent those states to the National Commission.

III. Policy a. State Commissioner Appointment

i. The appointment of the State Commissioner is governed by Article VIII, State

Coordination, Section C of the model compact language. “The compact commissioner responsible for the administration and management of the state's participation in the compact shall be appointed by the Governor or as otherwise determined by each member state.” Review the version in each State Statute or Code for the appropriate appointing authority.

ii. Upon resignation, the State Commissioner shall notify both the appointing authority and the Executive Director in writing. The Executive Director shall confirm in writing, the resignation, request for an interim point of contact, and notify the member state of the 60-day appointing period.

iii. If the member State has not appointed a new State Commissioner within 60 days, the Executive Director will send by registered mail a delinquency notice to the appointing authority.

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iv. If a member State has not appointed a new State Commissioner within 90 days, the Executive Director may refer the matter to the Compliance Committee for action.

b. State Council

i. The appointment of the State Council is governed by Article VIII, State

Coordination, Section A, of the model compact language. “Each member State shall, through the creation of a State Council or use of an existing body or board, provide for the coordination among its agencies of government, local education agencies and military installations concerning the state’s participation in, and compliance with, this Compact and Interstate Commission activities.” Review the version in each State Statute or Code for the appropriate appointing authority and membership.

ii. Newly appointed State Commissioners shall be given one year from their appointment date to reorganize their State Council, if one has not already been established.

iii. If a member State has not established their State Council within one year, the Executive Director may refer the matter to the Compliance Committee for action.

c. Reporting

i. By June 30 of each year, member States shall submit the following

information regarding their State Council to the national office:

a) State Council membership roster. b) Identify and/or confirm at least two points of contact for the

member state. E.g. State Commissioner, Military Family Education Liaison, State Department of Education, etc.

c) Summary of accomplishments, activities and presentations for the previous year.

ii. If a member State has not submitted the above information within 30 days, the Executive Director will send a written reminder to the State Commissioner.

iii. If a member State has not submitted the above information within 60 days, the Executive Director may refer the matter to the Compliance Committee for review and possible action.

MIC3 State Council Meetings 10/3/2018

State FY2017 (7/1/16-6/30/17) FY2018 (7/1/17-6/30/18) FY2019 (7/1/18-6/30/19)1 Alabama 4/27/2017 7/27/20182 Alaska none reported 10/6/20173 Arizona none reported none reported Diane Douglas4 Arkansas 2/3/2017 8/3, 11/2/175 California 4/25/2017 11/7/2017 11/7/20186 Colorado 10/11/2016 10/2/2017 10/11/20187 Connecticut 4/6/2017 10/5/2017, 5/3/188 Delaware 3/9/2017 3/8/20189 DC 11/22/16; 3/13/17 5/3/2018

10 Florida 7/8, 10/14/16; 1/13, 4/4/17 7/14/17, 10/13, 1/12/18, 4/13 10/13/201811 Georgia 3/21/2017 4/24/201812 Hawaii 1/20/2017 12/8/2017, 1/15/2018 9/10/201813 Idaho none reported none reported New Comm Shoni Pegram By 7/201914 Illinois none reported none reported New Temp Comm John Price By 7/201915 Indiana none reported (Comm vacant) none reported New Comm Patrick McGrew By 6/201916 Iowa none reported (Comm vacant) none reported Comm Vacant as of 7/201817 Kansas 12/15/2016 11/30/201718 Kentucky none reported 9/29/201719 Louisiana none reported 11/15/2017 New Comm Ernise Singleton20 Maine 12/9/2016 11/30/201721 Maryland 11/9/2016 11/7/201722 Massachusetts 4/10/2017 - 10 11/27/201723 Michigan 11/3/2017 11/1/201724 Minnesota 5/25/2017 12/12/17, 2/27/18, 7/525 Mississippi none reported none reported New Comm J. W. Ledbetter By 4/201926 Missouri none reported 11/29/2017. 6/5/2018 10/2/201827 Montana 8/10/2016 5/25/201728 Nebraska 9/13/2016 9/13/2017 9/12/201829 Nevada 9/7/2016 none reported Comm vacant as of 7/201830 New Hampshire 12/8/2016 10/13/201731 New Jersey none reported (Comm vacant) none reported New Comm Tony Trongone by 12/201832 New Mexico none reported none reported New Comm Adrianne Salas by 6/201933 New York 8/11, 11/9/16; 1/31, 4/21/17 9/14/17, 4/17/18 9/19/201834 North Carolina 9/14/2016 4/24/2018 9/26/201835 North Dakota none reported 1/4/2018 12/4/201836 Ohio 5/10/2017 8/23/17, 12/13, 5/14/2018 11/15/201837 Oklahoma 6/28/2017 6/11/201838 Oregon 3/23/2017 9/26/17, 12/739 Pennsylvania none reported none reported Bob Staver40 Rhode Island 12/12/2016 10/24/201841 South Carolina 4/24/2017 4/26/201842 South Dakota 4/1/2017 4/24/201843 Tennessee 4/21/2017 4/16/201844 Texas none reported none reported Michael Morath45 Utah none reported 4/18/201846 Vermont none reported none reported David Young47 Virginia 12/19/16; 6/7/17 10/31/17, 12/14/201748 Washington 10/13/2016 10/11/201749 West Virginia 5/9/2017 6/27/201850 Wisconsin 2/15/2017 2/5/201851 Wyoming 7/12, 10/18/16; 4/11/17 7/11/2017

0 Total 12 states 5052 Vacant

New Commissioner Appointment (1 yr to comply)Priority Lv 2 (Mtg in FY17, none in FY18)

Litigation Priority Lv 1 (No mtg in FY17 or FY18)

Elections 2018Potential Impact on MIC3State MIC3 Commissioner Governor

(Incumbent)Appointing Authority for MIC3 Commissioner

Alabama Dr.. Douglas Ragland Kay Ivey GovernorAlaska Marcy Herman Bill Walker GovernorArizona Dr. Diane Douglas Doug Ducey GovernorArkansas John "Don" Kaminar Asa Hutchinson Commissioner of Education or his or her designeeCalifornia Kate Wren Gavlak Jerry Brown State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall appoint the

compact commissionerColorado Cheryl Serrano John HickenlooperConnecticut Laura Anastasio Dan Malloy GovernorFlorida Bob Buehn Rick Scott GovernorGeorgia Dr. James Robin Hines Nathan Deal GovernorHawaii Kathleen Berg David Ige Superintendent of Education with the approval of the board

of education.Idaho Pete Koehler Butch Otter GovernorIllinois Brian Riegler Bruce Rauner Appointed by the State CouncilIowa Margaret Seals Kim Reynolds GovernorKansas Craig Neuenswander Jeff Colyer GovernorMaine Sarah Foster Paul LePage GovernorMaryland Mary Gable Larry Hogan Governor in consultation with the State Superintendent of

SchoolsMassachusetts J. Clarke Orzalli Charlie Baker GovernorMichigan Russ Gullett Rick Snyder GovernorMinnesota Daron Korte Mark Dayton GovernorNebraska Brian Halstead Pete Ricketts GovernorNevada J. Scott Bensing Brian Sandoval GovernorNew Hampshire Kathleen Murphy Chris Sununu GovernorNew Mexico VACANT Susana Martinez GovernorNew York Dr. Debra Jackson Andrew Cuomo GovernorOhio Pete LuPiba John Kasich GovernorOklahoma Dr. Pam Deering Mary Fallin GovernorOregon Cindy Hunt Kate Brown Governor (The individual appointed to this position must

have experience in the education of military children.)

Pennsylvania Robert F. Staver Tom Wolf GovernorRhode Island Rosemarie Kraeger Gina Raimondo Governor

Elections 2018Potential Impact on MIC3State MIC3 Commissioner Governor

(Incumbent)Appointing Authority for MIC3 Commissioner

South Carolina Yolande Anderson Henry McMaster State Superintendent of Education shall serve as the Compact Commissioner.

South Dakota Alan Kerr Dennis Daugaard GovernorTennessee Deanna McLaughlin Bill Haslam GovernorTexas Shelly Ramos Greg Abbott GovernorVermont David Young Phil Scott GovernorWisconsin Shelley Joan Weiss Scott Walker GovernorWyoming Gary P. Hartman Matt Mead Governor

KeyCommissioner designated by state statuteUnable to seek re-election (term limit)Not running for re-election

RULES COMMITTEE REPORT


October 17-18, 2018 ____________________________________________________________________________


From: Mary Gable, Chair _____________________________________________________________________

In 2018, the Rules Committee completed several tasks that provided information and clarification to the Commission and stakeholders. The Committee approved for publication the 2nd edition rules book that is user-friendly and available digitally on MIC3’s website. In collaboration with General Counsel, the Committee reviewed three legal advisory requests for rules interpretation:

1. Local Education Authority (LEA) Sharing Student Information with State Commissioners - Does the Compact allow for districts and schools to share student information with a State Commissioner as they work cases?

2. Waiving State Graduation Credits - Does the Compact allow a Local Education

Authority (LEA) to waive state graduation credit requirements under Article VII?

3. Charter School Admissions - Does the Compact require a Charter School which ordinarily requires families to apply through a school lottery, to make preferences for children of military families for admission to such charter schools?

This year, the Committee released the online Case Submission Form, which allows both State Commissioners and the U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) representative to submit unique cases pertaining to the Compact that can be used by the Commission for training purposes. The form encourages sharing information and best practices as outlined in MIC3’s strategic plan. The form was piloted in the 2nd and 3rd quarter of the fiscal year and released in July to the field. The Committee is currently reviewing the 12 submissions received from 6 states and the USDOD.

Two rules change proposals were reviewed and passed out of committee this year. The first, originating from the Finance Committee, proposes increasing membership dues to maintain the Compact’s financial stability. The second, proposed by the Compliance Committee, requires member states to hold (at minimum) an annual state council meeting. Both proposed changes will be considered by the Commission at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting (ABM). In conclusion, the Rules Committee is looking forward to 2019 with an eye on the Compact’s strategic plan. Members are currently developing the procedure for rule proposals to make the process straightforward and transparent. As ever, this Committee seeks to ensure successful educational transitions through development of the Compact’s Rules.

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“Successful Educational Transitions”

Commission Annual Elections

Leadership Development Committee


COMMISSION BY-LAWS (as amended Oct 17, 2017)

Article III Officers, Section 1. Election and Succession:

“The officers of the Commission shall include a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer and the past chair. The officers shall be duly appointed Commission Members, except that if the Commission appoints an Executive Director, then the Executive Director shall serve as the secretary. Officers shall be elected annually by the Commission at any meeting at which a quorum is present, and shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected by the Commission. The officers so elected shall serve without compensation or remuneration, except as provided by the Compact.”

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HISTORY


THE PAST PROCESS

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THE 2016 STRATEGIC PLANStrategy 5: Establish a sustainable culture that supports members and ensures organizational continuity

Goal 1 - Establish a succession plan to:a. develop a clear, transparent process to identify mature

states to draw from for leadership opportunitiesb. Support a culture of leadership and mentoring for all

Commissioners Note: would be accomplished between 2016-2019.

Leadership Development Committee (LDC)


LDC MEETINGS1. Eight meetings: 10/25/2017(2017 ABM); 2/26/2018;

3/26/2018; 5/21/2018; 6/21/2018; 7/16/2018; 8/27/2018; 10/3/2018

2. Chair: Kate Wren Gavlak (CA), as Past Chair of the Commission

3. Members: • Laura Anastasio (Connecticut)• Sarah Forster (Maine)*• Gary Hartman (Wyoming)*• Marcy Herman (Alaska)• Craig Neuenswander (Kansas)• Cheryl Serrano (Colorado)

* Note: Commissioners Daron Korte (MN) and Shelley Joan Weiss (WI) were original members . They were replaced upon their appointment to the EXCOM as Chairs for the Compliance and Communications & Outreach Committees.

Note: Rick Masters, General Counsel, advised the Committee

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THE LDC COMMITTEE DESIRES TO:1. Make the leadership development nomination process more

deliberate

2. Make the entire process highly visible for all Commissioners who

are interested in pursuing leadership positions

3. Provide more opportunity for purposeful planning for future leaders

4. Provide more clarity on the job requirements and the commitment

required for elected positions

5. Involve diverse representation on the leadership development and

nominations committee

6. Elected positions include:

7. Chair, Vice, Chair and Treasurer has a two-year term limit (Chair

would have the expectation to serve two one-year terms)

(Ref LDC Minutes 10/25/2018)


KEY STEPS1. Create a survey to identify folks who are interested in

various positions2. Identify criteria for applying3. Develop and maintain timelines for completing surveys,

the application process, and the nomination slate4. Share detailed job descriptions so that interested

parties know what is involved, time commitment, support of employers for each elected positiona. Develop a group of individuals who are in the

pipeline to move into leadership positions

(Ref LDC Minutes 10/25/2018)

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THE NEW PROCESS1. Survey of Interest: identify persons interested in

serving beyond regular commission duties. Deadline: June 26th

2. Nominations Application: for interested persons to submit a nomination form for an elected position Deadline: August 22nd

3. LDC review of applications. All nominations received by the national office and the Committee were included in the Slate of Candidates Book.

4. The Slate of Candidates Book was released on September 24th


THE ELECTIONSWednesday, October 17Ø Slate of Candidates presented to the Commission

Ø Nominations from the floor accepted and closed

Ø Each candidate will have 3 minutes each to address the Commission

Ø Evening Reception – Opportunity to interact with the candidates

Thursday, October 18

Ø Secret Ballot Vote between 7:00-8:30am

Ø Sign-out ballot next to state name

Ø Complete ballot

Ø Sign-in ballot and drop in sealed container

Ø MIC3 staff will tally ballots and give results to the Commission Chair

Obtain your paper ballot at the

Registration Table from the MIC3 staff

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QUESTIONS?


SLATE OF CANDIDATESChair1. John “Don” Kaminar

(AK)2. Pete LuPiba (OH)

Vice-Chair1. Laura Anastasio (CT)2. Pam Deering (OK)

Treasurer1. Kathleen Berg (CA)2. Bob Buehn (FL)

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THE ELECTIONSWednesday, October 17Ø Slate of Candidates presented to the Commission

Ø Nominations from the floor accepted and closed

Ø Each candidate will have 3 minutes each to address the Commission

Ø Evening Reception – Opportunity to interact with the candidates

Thursday, October 18

Ø Secret Ballot Vote between 7:00-8:30am

Ø Sign-out ballot next to state name

Ø Complete ballot

Ø Sign-in ballot and drop in sealed container

Ø MIC3 staff will tally ballots and give results to the Commission Chair

Obtain your paper ballot at the

Registration Table from the MIC3 staff

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAWS CHANGE In accordance with MIC3 Rules, Article X, Adoption and Amendment of By-laws, “any By-law may be adopted, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Members, provided that written notice and the full text of the proposed action is provided to all Commission Members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the action is to be considered.” A change to Chapter 200 – GENERAL PROVISIONS - SEC. 2.104 Dues formula is scheduled for vote at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting on October 17-18, 2018. Members will be asked to vote on the proposed By-laws amendment during the Commission’s Annual Business Meeting scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM EDT Location: The Westin Cleveland Hotel Address: 777 St. Clair Avenue NE Cleveland, OH 44114 Room: Orchid East

The full text of the proposed By-laws amendment may be found below. Questions may be submitted to:

Cherise Imai, Executive Director Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission 1776 Avenue of the States Lexington, KY 40511 Email: [email protected] Phone (859) 244-8069

PROPOSED AMENDMENT MIC 3 Rules: Chapter 200- General Provisions SEC. 2.104 Dues formula

(a) The commission shall determine the formula to be used in calculating the annual assessments to be paid by states. Public notice of any proposed revision to the approved dues formula shall be given at least 30 days prior to the Commission meeting at which the proposed revision will be considered. (b) The Commission may consider the population of the states, the number of students subject to the compact within each state, and the volume of student transfers between states in determining and adjusting the assessment formula. (c) The approved formula and resulting assessments for all member states shall be distributed by the commission to each member state annually. (d) Beginning with FY 2020, tThe dues formula shall be based on the figure of one dollar and fifteen cents per child of military families eligible for transfer under this compact, and beginning in FY 2014 this calculation shall be based upon the State in which each military family resides, except that effective FY 2013, and each year thereafter, except that no state dues assessment shall exceed the sum of

sixty-nine thousand dollars ($69,000.00 60,000.00) per year and effective FY 2014, and each year thereafter, no state dues assessment or shall be less than two thousand three hundred dollars ($2,300.00 2,000.00).

LEGAL RATIONALE Pursuant to MIC3 Rules, Section 2.104(a), the dues formula may be revised by the Commission upon public notice given at least thirty (30) days prior to the Commission meeting at which the proposed revision will be considered. Under Section 2.104(b), variables that may be considered when revising the dues formula include:

(1) The population of the states; (2) The number of students subject to the compact within each state; and (3) The volume of student transfers between states.

Based on the most recent information available to staff, the number of students subject to the compact within each state is steadily decreasing. An analysis of MIC3 dues from fiscal years 2017, 2018 and 2019 indicate that the number of dependents has decreased 2-3% annually. This results in a 2-3% decrease in the Commission’s overall revenue during those years. While revenue has decreased, the Commission membership has more than doubled and the requests for support have increased. In 2009, the Commission had twenty-four (24) member states. By 2014, the Commission membership increased to all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. The Commission also now includes five Ex-Officio (non-voting) members. Travel expenses for Commissioners to the Annual Business Meetings are paid by the Commission. Requests for resources, marketing collaterals, and training costs have also increased. At the same time, the Consumer Price Index indicates an increase of 14.5% from 2008 to 2018, reducing the purchasing power of Commission funds during the same period.

MIC3 FY19 Dues and Active Duty Military Dependents (Ages 5-18) 4/1/2018

STATE #Mil A N M AF CG N TOTAL 19 DUES PROP 1 PROP 2 PROP 3 PROP 4 PROP 51 ALABAMA 15 6,248 618 290 2,251 664 0 10,071 10,071 11,078.10 11,078.10 11,581.65 11,581.65 11,581.652 ALASKA 18 4,345 76 27 3,479 1,046 7 8,980 8,980 9,878.00 9,878.00 10,327.00 10,327.00 10,327.003 ARIZONA 16 3,213 672 1,391 4,742 40 0 10,058 10,058 11,063.80 11,063.80 11,566.70 11,566.70 11,566.704 ARKANSAS 33 576 168 138 1,803 24 0 2,709 2,709 2,979.90 2,979.90 3,115.35 3,115.35 3,115.355 CALIFORNIA 3 6,190 28,194 13,452 7,901 2,268 25 58,030 58,030 63,833.00 63,833.00 60,000.00 66,734.50 66,734.506 COLORADO 9 12,657 749 244 5,461 68 3 19,182 19,182 21,100.20 21,100.20 22,059.30 22,059.30 22,059.307 CONNECTICUT 30 305 2,303 92 101 418 4 3,223 3,223 3,545.30 3,545.30 3,706.45 3,706.45 3,706.458 DELAWARE 39 140 70 27 1,325 68 0 1,630 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.009 DIST OF COL 48 268 173 52 234 73 9 809 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.00

10 FLORIDA 5 8,444 13,743 2,077 12,723 2,699 62 39,748 39,748 43,722.80 43,722.80 45,710.20 45,710.20 45,710.2011 GEORGIA 6 21,598 3,613 894 4,967 312 1 31,385 31,385 34,523.50 34,523.50 36,092.75 36,092.75 36,092.7512 HAWAII 8 10,038 4,982 1,714 2,707 551 29 20,021 20,021 22,023.10 22,023.10 23,024.15 23,024.15 23,024.1513 IDAHO 37 367 190 90 1,406 29 0 2,082 2,082 2,290.20 2,290.20 2,394.30 2,394.30 2,394.3014 ILLINOIS 22 1,515 1,994 443 3,339 175 0 7,466 7,466 8,212.60 8,212.60 8,585.90 8,585.90 8,585.9015 INDIANA 34 1,381 410 245 357 73 0 2,466 2,466 2,712.60 2,712.60 2,835.90 2,835.90 2,835.9016 IOWA 46 590 172 105 177 19 0 1,063 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0017 KANSAS 14 8,895 206 169 1,605 60 0 10,935 10,935 12,028.50 12,028.50 12,575.25 12,575.25 12,575.2518 KENTUCKY 19 7,516 232 167 214 139 0 8,268 8,268 9,094.80 9,094.80 9,508.20 9,508.20 9,508.2019 LOUISIANA 20 3,685 649 375 2,777 676 0 8,162 8,162 8,978.20 8,978.20 9,386.30 9,386.30 9,386.3020 MAINE 45 228 412 55 108 392 0 1,195 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0021 MARYLAND 10 6,853 5,797 1,143 4,072 985 100 18,950 18,950 20,845.00 20,845.00 21,792.50 21,792.50 21,792.5022 MASSACHUSETTS35 646 337 158 591 720 8 2,460 2,460 2,706.00 2,706.00 2,829.00 2,829.00 2,829.0023 MICHIGAN 31 1,310 620 298 341 652 0 3,221 3,221 3,543.10 3,543.10 3,704.15 3,704.15 3,704.1524 MINNESOTA 47 420 176 133 194 80 0 1,003 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0025 MISSISSIPPI 26 901 1,782 186 2,003 184 26 5,082 5,082 5,590.20 5,590.20 5,844.30 5,844.30 5,844.3026 MISSOURI 21 4,610 485 501 2,137 82 4 7,819 7,819 8,600.90 8,600.90 8,991.85 8,991.85 8,991.8527 MONTANA 43 180 93 31 1,158 9 0 1,471 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0028 NEBRASKA 29 387 472 145 2,830 15 0 3,849 3,849 4,233.90 4,233.90 4,426.35 4,426.35 4,426.3529 NEVADA 24 573 604 129 4,546 31 0 5,883 5,883 6,471.30 6,471.30 6,765.45 6,765.45 6,765.4530 NEW HAMPSHIRE 49 167 139 65 132 158 7 668 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0031 NEW JERSEY 27 1,120 551 274 2,100 618 0 4,663 4,663 5,129.30 5,129.30 5,362.45 5,362.45 5,362.4532 NEW MEXICO 25 652 185 128 4,360 16 0 5,341 5,341 5,875.10 5,875.10 6,142.15 6,142.15 6,142.1533 NEW YORK 13 8,279 1,232 511 503 532 0 11,057 11,057 12,162.70 12,162.70 12,715.55 12,715.55 12,715.5534 NORTH CAROLINA4 23,983 3,278 11,924 3,729 1,337 0 44,251 44,251 48,676.10 48,676.10 50,888.65 50,888.65 50,888.6535 NORTH DAKOTA 36 84 25 12 2,253 4 0 2,378 2,378 2,615.80 2,615.80 2,734.70 2,734.70 2,734.7036 OHIO 23 1,599 768 403 3,670 373 1 6,814 6,814 7,495.40 7,495.40 7,836.10 7,836.10 7,836.1037 OKLAHOMA 17 4,668 985 235 3,308 38 0 9,234 9,234 10,157.40 10,157.40 10,619.10 10,619.10 10,619.1038 OREGON 40 476 267 130 192 494 41 1,600 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0039 PENNSYLVANIA 28 2,002 887 495 656 222 0 4,262 4,262 4,688.20 4,688.20 4,901.30 4,901.30 4,901.3040 RHODE ISLAND 41 207 902 142 120 185 13 1,569 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0041 SOUTH CAROLINA11 5,169 1,994 1,903 3,791 499 11 13,367 13,367 14,703.70 14,703.70 15,372.05 15,372.05 15,372.0542 SOUTH DAKOTA 42 148 34 10 1,344 1 0 1,537 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0043 TENNESSEE 12 9,474 1,636 259 587 161 0 12,117 12,117 13,328.70 13,328.70 13,934.55 13,934.55 13,934.5544 TEXAS 2 38,910 4,807 1,917 15,461 1,273 0 62,368 60,000 66,000.00 68,604.80 60,000.00 69,000.00 71,723.2045 UTAH 32 536 180 126 2,344 27 0 3,213 3,213 3,534.30 3,534.30 3,694.95 3,694.95 3,694.95

MIC3 FY19 Dues and Active Duty Military Dependents (Ages 5-18) 4/1/2018

STATE #Mil A N M AF CG N TOTAL 19 DUES PROP 1 PROP 2 PROP 3 PROP 4 PROP 546 VERMONT 51 84 28 13 29 11 0 165 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0047 VIRGINIA 1 17,072 33,673 6,116 9,988 3,531 18 70,398 60,000 66,000.00 77,437.80 60,000.00 69,000.00 80,957.7048 WASHINGTON 7 13,764 9,179 389 3,143 1,007 17 27,499 27,499 30,248.90 30,248.90 31,623.85 31,623.85 31,623.8549 WEST VIRGINIA 50 247 121 71 117 67 0 623 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0050 WISCONSIN 38 809 439 139 254 212 0 1,853 2,000 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.0051 WYOMING 44 87 43 21 1,147 3 0 1,301 2,000 2,038.30 2,200.00 2,000.00 2,300.00 2,300.00

TOTAL 260,181 141,558 54,218 151,721 23,752 386 583,499 582,246 640,308.90 654,513.20 640,648.40 669,582.90 684,263.80Data provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center on 8/22/17, DRS # 112420; NOAA 11/7/2017

DUES HISTORY 2017 2018 2019 PROP 1#MIL DEPEND 620,028 600,686 583,499 583,499TOTAL DUES 608,387 594,645 582,246 640,308.90

15%+curr cap 15%+incr cap 15%+no capDUES FORMULA PROP 1 PROP 2 PROP 3 PROP 4

Per child $1.10 $1.10 $1.15 $1.15 CPI 2008 ->2018 = 14.5%Min dues $2,200 $2,200 $2,000 $2,300Max dues $66,000 none $60,000 $69,000

10% 10% 15% 15%

$1.00$2,000$60,000

PROP 2583,499654,513.20

$1.15$2,300none

CURRENT PROP 5

684,263.80

PROP 5583,499

15%

PROP 3 PROP 4583,499 583,499640,648.40 669,582.90

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES CHANGE

In accordance with MIC3 Rules, Article X, Adoption and Amendment of By-laws, “any By-law may be adopted, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Members, provided that written notice and the full text of the proposed action is provided to all Commission Members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the action is to be considered.”

A change to Chapter 100 – DEFINITIONS - SEC. 1.101 Definitions is scheduled for vote at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting on October 17-18, 2018.

Members will be asked to vote on the proposed Rules change amendment during the Commission’s Annual Business Meeting scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM EDT Location: The Westin Cleveland Hotel Address: 777 St. Clair Avenue NE

Cleveland, OH 44114 Room: Orchid East

The full text of the proposed By-laws amendment may be found below.

Questions may be submitted to:


PROPOSED RULES CHANGE

MIC 3 Rules: Chapter 100- Definitions SEC. 1.101 Definitions

R. “State Council” means: the council in each member state established under Article VIII of thiscompact or the existing body or board designated by the member state to provide for multi-agency coordination of the Compact activities.

mailto:[email protected]

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULES CHANGE In accordance with MIC3 Rules, Article X, Adoption and Amendment of By-laws, “any By-law may be adopted, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Members, provided that written notice and the full text of the proposed action is provided to all Commission Members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the action is to be considered.” A change to Chapter 200 – GENERAL PROVISIONS - SEC. 2.106 State Councils is scheduled for vote at the 2018 Annual Business Meeting on October 17-18, 2018. Members will be asked to vote on the proposed Rules change amendment during the Commission’s Annual Business Meeting scheduled for:

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM EDT Location: The Westin Cleveland Hotel Address: 777 St. Clair Avenue NE Cleveland, OH 44114 Room: Orchid East

The full text of the proposed By-laws amendment may be found below. Questions may be submitted to:


PROPOSED RULES CHANGE MIC 3 Rules: Chapter 200- General Provisions SEC. 2.106 State Councils

a) Each State Council shall meet at least once per fiscal year. The state compact commissioner shall provide the state council meeting dates, agendas, and minutes to the Interstate Commission office within 60 days following each state council meeting. State council meetings may be conducted electronically or by telephone.

b) If a state’s statute delegates the duties of the State Council to another entity, the state compact commissioner shall annually by July 1 submit appropriate documentation to the Interstate Commission office demonstrating that the delegated entity is fulfilling the duties of the State Council required under Article VIII of this Compact. The Interstate Commission office may request additional documentation if the Compliance Committee determines the submitted documentation is insufficient to demonstrate compliance with Article VIII of this compact.

mailto:[email protected]

LEGAL RATIONALE Article VIII, Paragraph A of the model compact language requires each state to establish a State Counsel to, “provide for the coordination among its agencies of government, local education agencies, and military installations concerning the state’s participation in, and compliance with, this compact and Interstate Commission activities.” Article IX, Paragraph E states, “The executive committee shall oversee the day-to-day activities of the administration of the compact, including enforcement and compliance with the provision of the compact, its bylaws and rules, and other such duties as deemed necessary.” The Executive Committee concludes a state cannot be in compliance with its coordination obligations under Article VIII, Paragraph A without its State Council meeting at least once annually. At the request of the Compliance Committee, the majority of the Rules Committee voted to send the proposed rule to the full Commission for a more thorough discussion and consideration. Based on the best and latest data gathered by the Commission, a total of ten states (three of which had vacancies in their commissioner roles) have not held a meeting of their state council in the last two fiscal years.

MIC3 State Council Meetings 10/3/2018

State FY2017 (7/1/16-6/30/17) FY2018 (7/1/17-6/30/18) FY2019 (7/1/18-6/30/19)1 Alabama 4/27/2017 7/27/20182 Alaska none reported 10/6/20173 Arizona none reported none reported Diane Douglas4 Arkansas 2/3/2017 8/3, 11/2/175 California 4/25/2017 11/7/2017 11/7/20186 Colorado 10/11/2016 10/2/2017 10/11/20187 Connecticut 4/6/2017 10/5/2017, 5/3/188 Delaware 3/9/2017 3/8/20189 DC 11/22/16; 3/13/17 5/3/2018

10 Florida 7/8, 10/14/16; 1/13, 4/4/17 7/14/17, 10/13, 1/12/18, 4/13 10/13/201811 Georgia 3/21/2017 4/24/201812 Hawaii 1/20/2017 12/8/2017, 1/15/2018 9/10/201813 Idaho none reported none reported New Comm Shoni Pegram By 7/201914 Illinois none reported none reported New Temp Comm John Price By 7/201915 Indiana none reported (Comm vacant) none reported New Comm Patrick McGrew By 6/201916 Iowa none reported (Comm vacant) none reported Comm Vacant as of 7/201817 Kansas 12/15/2016 11/30/201718 Kentucky none reported 9/29/201719 Louisiana none reported 11/15/2017 New Comm Ernise Singleton20 Maine 12/9/2016 11/30/201721 Maryland 11/9/2016 11/7/201722 Massachusetts 4/10/2017 - 10 11/27/201723 Michigan 11/3/2017 11/1/201724 Minnesota 5/25/2017 12/12/17, 2/27/18, 7/525 Mississippi none reported none reported New Comm J. W. Ledbetter By 4/201926 Missouri none reported 11/29/2017. 6/5/2018 10/2/201827 Montana 8/10/2016 5/25/201728 Nebraska 9/13/2016 9/13/2017 9/12/201829 Nevada 9/7/2016 none reported Comm vacant as of 7/201830 New Hampshire 12/8/2016 10/13/201731 New Jersey none reported (Comm vacant) none reported New Comm Tony Trongone by 12/201832 New Mexico none reported none reported New Comm Adrianne Salas by 6/201933 New York 8/11, 11/9/16; 1/31, 4/21/17 9/14/17, 4/17/18 9/19/201834 North Carolina 9/14/2016 4/24/2018 9/26/201835 North Dakota none reported 1/4/2018 12/4/201836 Ohio 5/10/2017 8/23/17, 12/13, 5/14/2018 11/15/201837 Oklahoma 6/28/2017 6/11/201838 Oregon 3/23/2017 9/26/17, 12/739 Pennsylvania none reported none reported Bob Staver40 Rhode Island 12/12/2016 10/24/201841 South Carolina 4/24/2017 4/26/201842 South Dakota 4/1/2017 4/24/201843 Tennessee 4/21/2017 4/16/201844 Texas none reported none reported Michael Morath45 Utah none reported 4/18/201846 Vermont none reported none reported David Young47 Virginia 12/19/16; 6/7/17 10/31/17, 12/14/201748 Washington 10/13/2016 10/11/201749 West Virginia 5/9/2017 6/27/201850 Wisconsin 2/15/2017 2/5/201851 Wyoming 7/12, 10/18/16; 4/11/17 7/11/2017

0 Total 12 states 5052 Vacant

New Commissioner Appointment (1 yr to comply)Priority Lv 2 (Mtg in FY17, none in FY18)

Litigation Priority Lv 1 (No mtg in FY17 or FY18)

The goals are numbered according to the first strategic plan, adopted in 2016. Gaps appear where goals have been completed, are no longer deemed appropriate, or have been moved to another committee.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEStrategy 2: Assess and focus the education and outreach programs to develop Commissioners and implement 50+1 State Councils.G OA L

4 Create a task force of regional representatives for individual Commissioner mentoring and compliance.

5 Assess and update the annual business meeting to reflect strategic visioning. Develop a tiered training focus.

Strategy 5: Establish a sustainable culture that supports members and ensures organizational continuity G OA L

1 Establish a succession plan to:

Develop a clear, transparent process to identify mature states to draw from for leadership opportunities.

Support a culture of leadership and mentoring for all Commissioners.

COMPLIANCE COMMITTEEStrategy 1: Develop a data collection system to fulfill Commission requirements and to improve operation effectiveness and efficiency

G O A L

1 Design info and archive collection system for historical continuity and transparency for the national office.

3 Conduct a needs assessment by state.

Strategy 2: Assess and focus the education and outreach programs to develop Commissioners and implement 50 + 1 State Councils.G OA L

1 Develop a Commissioner education program to:

a. Assess individual states as to level of training needed, and equip Commissioners with appropriate tools and technologies.

2 Assess each State Council for regulatory compliance.

a. Conduct joint assessment of councils,

b. Identify roles of SLOs and interaction on State Councils, and Conduct council reassessment when key changes occur.

3 Develop key measures of effectiveness for Commissioners and councils.

a. Develop a checklist for Commissioners and councils.

FINANCE COMMITTEEStrategy 5: Establish a sustainable culture that supports members and ensures organizational continuityG OA L

2 Ensure sustainability to:

a. Identify external impacts on the MIC3 mission and fiscal outlook. (e.g. ESSA, BRAC)

b. Identify opportunities to increase support and sponsorship of MIC3 (e.g. vendors, supporters, affiliates, associations and states).

TRAINING COMMITTEEStrategy 2: Assess and focus the education and outreach programs to develop Commissioners and implement 50+1 State Councils.G OA L

1 Develop a Commissioner education program to:

a. Assess individual states as to level of training needed, and

b. Equip Commissioners with appropriate tools and technologies.

Strategy 4: Increase and improve communication resourcesG OA L

1 Refresh and rebrand MIC3 resources—logo, newsletter, and publications.

2 Completely revamp the website by updating and making it more user friendly to serve as a resource for both internal and external users.

3 Develop MIC3 annual report and state profiles to provide accountability and transparency

4 Update MIC3 Video—Professional production

5 Update/create webinar program.

S T R AT E G I C P L A N

S T R AT E G I C P L A N

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEEStrategy 2: Assess and focus the education and outreach programs to develop Commissioners and implement 50+1 State Councils. G OA L

2 Clearly identify the scope and range of the Communications and Outreach Committee

Strategy 3: Establish and cultivate strategic partnerships that leverage the vision of MIC3G OA L

2 Develop a communication mechanism for dissemination of information through partnership changes to convey our message and promote our vision.

Strategy 4: Increase and improve communication resourcesG OA L

4 Produce new public service announcement (PSA).

6 Develop social media strategy (e.g. Facebook party)

RULES COMMITTEEStrategy 3: Establish and cultivate strategic partnerships that leverage the vision of MIC3

G OA L

1 Identify partners (current and future) at the national, federal, state and local levels that have mutual interests and common goals.

a. Engage key representatives and identify opportunities to partner.

b. Formalize partnerships through memorandum of agreement or understanding with mutual goals and objectives.

“My oldest will graduate in 2 years from his 8th school. Being a military kid is hard work and MIC3 is helping

to make it easier.”

11years

O r g a n i z a t i o n T i m e l i n e

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2 0 0 8

2 0 1 0

2 0 1 4

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Initial discussions began in 2006 and drafting of the early Compact began

in 2007.

Compact adopted by 11 states and the first Commission meeting was held in

Phoenix, Arizona

MIC3 celebrates the adoption of the Compact by all 50 states and D.C.

The adoption of the first official strategic plan for MIC3

Adopted by 31 states and coverage surpassed 75% of military children.

A National Office was set up in Lexington, KY

2008-2010

2008-2010

2008-2010

MIC3 LeadershipCHAIR VICE CHAIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2008-2010 Cheryl Serrano (CO)

2010-2011 Mark Needham (KY)

2011-2014 Brig Gen (ret) Kathy Berg (HI)

2014-2016 Kate Wren Gavlak (CA)

2016-Present Rosemarie Kraeger (RI)

2008-2009 Mark Needham (KY)

2009-2011 Brig Gen (ret) Kathy Berg (HI)

2012-2014 Kate Wren Gavlak (CA) 2014-2016 Rosemarie Kraeger (RI)

2016-2017 Mary Gable (MD)

2017-Present Pete LuPiba (OH)

2010-2013 BG(R) Norman Arflack

2013-2015 BG(R) Stephen Hogan

2016-Present Cherise Imai

Daron Korte (MN) - Chair

Laura Anastasio (CT) - Vice Chair

Davina French (ND)

Russ Gullett (MI)

Sarah Forster (ME)

Gary Hartman (WY)

Shelly Ramos (TX)

Ben Rasmussen (UT)

Cheryl Serrano (CO)

Compliance

Mary Gable (MD) - Chair

Taneka Miller (D.C.) - Vice Chair

Kathleen Berg (HI)

Dan Dunham (VA)

Alex Erwin (NC)

Douglas Ragland (AL)

Robert Staver (PA)

Diane Douglas (AZ)

Rules

Bob Buehn - Chair

Pam Deering (OK) - Vice Chair

Chris Cmiel (WV)

Brian Halstead (NE)

Debra Jackson (NY)

Alan Kerr (SD)

Greg Lynch (WA)

Craig Neuenswander (KS)

Clarke Orzalli (MA)

Hal Stearns (MT)

Kyle Fairbairn (MISA)

Davis Whitefield (NFHS)

Finance

John Kaminar (AR) - Chair

Kate Wren Gavlak (CA) - Vice Chair

Yolande Anderson (SC)

Ernise Singleton (LA)

Marcy Herman (AK)

Kathleen Murphy (NH)

David Young (VT)

Kathy Facon (DoD Rep)

Eileen Huck (NMFA)

Training

MIC3 COMMITTEE ROSTER

Shelley Joan Weiss (WI) - Chair

Deanna McLaughlin (TN) - Vice Chair

Susan Haberstroh (DE)

Blaine Hedges (KY)

Brian Henry (MO)

Cindy Hunt (OR)

David Splitek (MCEC)


Kate Wren Gavlak (CA) - Chair

Laura Anastasio (CT) - Vice Chair

Craig Neuenswander (KS)

Marcy Herman (AK)

Cheryl Serrano (CO)

Gary Hartman (WY)

Sarah Forster (ME)

Leadership and Development

*states not represented - NV, IL, ID, MS, IA, NM, IN

INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

-- Bylaws (as amended, Oct. 2017) --

Article I Commission Purpose, Function and By-laws

Section 1. Purpose. Pursuant to the terms of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children , (the “Compact”), the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (the “Commission”) is established to fulfill the objectives of the Compact, through a means of joint cooperative action among the Compacting States: to promote, develop and facilitate a uniform standard that eases the state-to-state transition of military personnel, their spouses and primarily their children as these children transfer from one state to another and from one school system to another as a direct result of the military parent’s frequent reassignments.

Section 2. Functions. In pursuit of the fundamental objectives set forth in the Compact, the Commission shall, as necessary or required, exercise all of the powers and fulfill all of the duties delegated to it by the Compacting States. The Commission’s activities shall include, but are not limited to, the following: the promulgation of binding rules and operating procedures; equitable distribution of the costs, benefits and obligations of the Compact among the Compacting States; enforcement of Commission Rules, Operating Procedures and Bylaws; provision of dispute resolution; Coordination of training and education; and the collection and dissemination of information concerning the activities of the Compact, as provided by the Compact, or as determined by the Commission to be warranted by, and consistent with, the objectives and provisions of the Compact.

Section 3. Bylaws. As required by the Compact, these By-laws shall govern the management and operations of the Commission. As adopted and subsequently amended, these By-laws shall remain at all times subject to, and limited by, the terms of the Compact.

Article II

Membership Section 1. Purpose. The Commission Membership shall be comprised as provided by the Compact.

Section 2. Commissioners. Each Compacting State shall have and be limited to one Member. A Member shall be the Commissioner of the Compacting State. Each Compacting State shall forward the name of its Commissioner to the national office of the Commission, who will advise the Commission chairperson. The national office of the Commission shall promptly advise the appropriate appointing authority of the

Compacting State of the need to appoint a new Commissioner upon the expiration of a designated term or the occurrence of mid-term vacancies. If a resignation of a Commissioner occurs or a change is made by the state appointing authority, it is the responsibility of the member state to inform the Commission of the vacancy or change.

Section 3. Ex-Officio Members. The Commission will include ex-officio, non-voting representatives who are members of interested organizations. Military-oriented, military family, education-oriented, and parent and teacher organizations are welcome to petition the Commission for inclusion as an ex-officio member. Commission members may also petition on behalf of a group for ex-officio membership. All petitions must be approved by a simple majority vote of the Commission membership.

Section 4. Membership. Organizations that are ex-officio members of the Commission are:

U. S. Department of Defense (DOD) Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA) National Military Family Association (NMFA) National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

Article III Officers

Section 1. Election and Succession. The officers of the Commission shall include a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer and the past chair. The officers shall be duly appointed Commission Members, except that if the Commission appoints an Executive Director, then the Executive Director shall serve as the secretary. Officers shall be elected annually by the Commission at any meeting at which a quorum is present, and shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected by the Commission. The officers so elected shall serve without compensation or remuneration, except as provided by the Compact.

Section 2. Duties. The officers shall perform all duties of their respective offices as provided by the Compact and these By-laws. Such duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Chairperson. The chairperson shall call and preside at all meetings of the Commission and in conjunction with the Executive Committee shall prepare agendas for such meetings, shall make appointments to all committees of the Commission, and, in accordance with the Commission’s directions, or subject to ratification by the Commission, shall act on the Commission’s behalf during the interims between Commission meetings.

b. Vice Chairperson. The vice chairperson shall, in the absence or at the direction of the chairperson, perform any or all of the duties of the chairperson. In the event of a vacancy in the office of chairperson, the vice chairperson shall serve as acting

until a new chairperson is elected by the Commission.

c. Secretary. The secretary shall keep minutes of all Commission meetings and shall act as the custodian of all documents and records pertaining to the status of the Compact and the business of the Commission.

d. Treasurer. The treasurer, with the assistance of the Commission’s executive director, shall act as custodian of all Commission funds and shall be responsible for monitoring the administration of all fiscal policies and procedures set forth in the Compact or adopted by the Commission. Pursuant to the Compact, the treasurer shall execute such bond as may be required by the Commission covering the treasurer, the executive director and any other officers, Commission Members and Commission personnel, as determined by the Commission, who may be responsible for the receipt, disbursement, or management of Commission funds.

e. Past Chair. The past chair is the most recent previous chair who is still serving as a Commission member and shall perform such duties as may be requested by the Commission.

Section 3. Costs and Expense Reimbursement. Subject to the availability of budgeted funds, the officers shall be reimbursed for any actual and necessary costs and expenses incurred by the officers in the performance of their duties and responsibilities as officers of the Commission.

Article IV

Commission Personnel Section 1. Commission Staff and Offices. The Commission may by a majority of its Members, or through its executive committee appoint or retain an executive director, who shall serve at its pleasure and who shall act as secretary to the Commission, but shall not be a Member of the Commission. The executive director shall hire and supervise such other staff as may be authorized by the Commission. The executive director shall establish and manage the Commission’s office or offices, which shall be located in one or more of the Compacting States as determined by the Commission.

Section 2. Duties of the Executive Director. As the Commission’s principal administrator, the executive director shall also perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Commission or required by the Compact and these By-laws, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Recommend general policies and program initiatives for the Commission’s consideration;

b. Recommend for the Commission’s consideration administrative personnel

policies governing the recruitment, hiring, management, compensation and dismissal of Commission staff;

c. Implement and monitor administration of all policies, programs, and initiatives adopted by the Commission;

d. Prepare draft annual budgets for the Commission’s consideration;

e. Monitor all Commission expenditures for compliance with approved budgets, and maintain accurate records of the Commission’s financial account(s);

f. Assist Commission Members as directed in securing required assessments from the Compacting States;

g. Execute contracts on behalf of the Commission as directed;

h. Receive service of process on behalf of the Commission;

i. Prepare and disseminate all required reports and notices directed by the Commission; and

j. Otherwise assist the Commission’s officers in the performance of their duties under Article III herein.

Article V Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification

Section 1. Immunity. The Commission, its Members, officers, executive director, and employees shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that any such person shall not be protected from suit or liability, or both, for any damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of any such person.

Section 2. Defense Subject to the provisions of the Compact and rules promulgated thereunder, the Commission shall defend the Commissioner of a Compacting State, his or her representatives or -employees, or the Commission, and its representatives or employees in any civil action seeking to impose liability against such person arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities or that such person had a reasonable

basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities; provided, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing on the part of such person.

Section 3. Indemnification. The Commission shall indemnify and hold the Commissioner of a Compacting State, his or her representatives or employees, or the Commission, and its representatives or employees harmless in the amount of any settlement or judgment obtained against such person arising out of or relating to any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities; provided, that the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing on the part of such person.

Article VI Meetings of the Commission

Section 1. Meetings and Notice. The Commission shall meet at least once each calendar year at a time and place to be determined by the Commission. Additional meetings may be scheduled at the discretion of the chairperson, and must be called upon the request of a majority of Commission Members, as provided by the Compact. All Commission Members shall be given written notice of Commission meetings at least thirty (30) days prior to their scheduled dates. Final agendas shall be provided to all Commission Members no later than ten (10) days prior to any meeting of the Commission. Thereafter, additional agenda items requiring Commission action may not be added to the final agenda, except by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members. All Commission meetings shall be open to the public, except as set forth in Commission Rules or as otherwise provided by the Compact. Prior public notice shall be provided in a manner consistent with the federal Government in Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552b, including, but not limited to, the following: publication of notice of the meeting at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting in a nationally distributed newspaper or an official newsletter regularly published by or on behalf of the Commission and distribution to interested parties who have requested in writing to receive such notices. A meeting may be closed to the public where the Commission determines by two-thirds (2/3rds) vote of its Members that there exists at least one of the conditions for closing a meeting, as provided by the Compact or Commission Rules.

Section 2. Quorum. Commission Members representing a majority of the Compacting States shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except as otherwise required in these By-laws. The participation of a Commission Member from a Compacting State in a meeting is sufficient to constitute the presence of that state for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum, provided the Member present is entitled to vote on behalf of the

Compacting State represented. The presence of a quorum must be established before any vote of the Commission can be taken.

Section 3. Voting. Each Compacting State represented at any meeting of the Commission by its Member is entitled to one vote. A Member shall vote himself or herself and shall not delegate his or her vote to another Member. Members may participate in meetings by telephone or other means of telecommunication or electronic communication. Except as otherwise required by the Compact or these By-laws, any question submitted to a vote of the Commission shall be determined by a simple majority.

Section 4. Procedure. Matters of parliamentary procedure not covered by these By-laws shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.

Article VII Committees

Section 1. Executive Committee. The Commission may establish an executive committee, which shall be empowered to act on behalf of the Commission during the interim between Commission meetings, except for rulemaking or amendment of the Compact. The Committee shall be composed of all officers of the Interstate Commission and the chairpersons of each committee. The procedures, duties, budget, and tenure of such an executive committee shall be determined by the Commission. The power of such an executive committee to act on behalf of the Commission shall at all times be subject to any limitations imposed by the Commission, the Compact or these By-laws.

Section 2. Other Committees. The Commission may establish such other committees as it deems necessary to carry out its objectives, which shall include, but not be limited to Finance Committee, Rules Committee, Compliance Committee, Training Committee and Communications and Outreach Committee. The composition, procedures, duties, budget and tenure of such committees shall be determined by the Commission.

Article VIII Finance

Section 1. Fiscal Year. The Commission’s fiscal year shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30.

Section 2. Budget. The Commission shall operate on an annual budget cycle and shall, in any given year, adopt budgets for the following fiscal year or years only after notice and comment as

provided by the Compact. Section 3. Accounting and Audit. The Commission, with the assistance of the executive director, shall keep accurate and timely accounts of its internal receipts and disbursements of the Commission funds, other than receivership assets. The treasurer, through the executive director, shall cause the Commission’s financial accounts and reports including the Commission’s system of internal controls and procedures to be audited annually by an independent certified or licensed public accountant. As required by the Compact, upon the determination of the Commission, but no less frequently than once each year, the report of such independent audit shall be made available to the public and shall be included in and become part of the annual report to the Governors, legislatures, and judiciary of the Compacting States. The Commission’s internal accounts, any workpapers related to any internal audit, and any workpapers related the independent audit shall be confidential; provided, that such materials shall be made available: 1) in compliance with the order of any court of competent jurisdiction; ii) pursuant to such reasonable rules as the Commission shall promulgate; and iii) to any Commissioner of a Compacting State, or their duly authorized representatives.

Section 4. Public Participation in Meetings. Upon prior written request to the Commission, any person who desires to present a statement on a matter that is on the agenda shall be afforded an opportunity to present an oral statement to the Commission at an open meeting. The chairperson may, depending on the circumstances, afford any person who desires to present a statement on a matter that is on the agenda an opportunity to be heard absent a prior written request to the Commission. The chairperson may limit the time and manner of any such statements at any open meeting.

Section 5. Debt Limitations. The Commission shall monitor its own and its committees’ affairs for compliance with all provisions of the Compact its rules and these By-laws governing the incursion of debt and the pledging of credit.

Section 6. Travel Reimbursements. Subject to the availability of budgeted funds and unless otherwise provided by the Commission, Commission Members shall be reimbursed for any actual and necessary expenses incurred pursuant to their attendance at all duly convened meetings of the Commission or its committees as provided by the Compact.

Article IX Withdrawal, Default, and Termination

Compacting States may withdraw from the Compact only as provided by the Compact. The Commission may terminate a Compacting State as provided by the Compact.

Article X Adoption and Amendment of By-laws

Any By-law may be adopted, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Members, provided that written notice and the full text of the proposed action is provided to all Commission Members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the action is to be considered. Failing the required notice, a two-third (2/3rds) majority vote of the Members shall be required for such action.

Article XI

Dissolution of the Compact The Compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or the termination by default of a Compacting State which reduces Membership in the Compact to one Compacting State as provided by the Compact.

Upon dissolution of the Compact, the Compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Commission shall be concluded in an orderly manner and according to applicable law. Each Compacting State in good standing at the time of the Compact’s dissolution shall receive a pro rata distribution of surplus funds based upon a ratio, the numerator of which shall be the amount of its last paid annual assessment, and the denominator of which shall be the sum of the last paid annual assessments of all Compacting States in good standing at the time of the Compact’s dissolution. A Compacting State is in good standing if it has paid its assessments timely.

INTERSTATE COMPACT ONEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

COMPACT RULESAdopted November 2009, amended November 16, 2012

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)

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Introduction

The goal of the Compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students. The Compact leverages consistency. It uses a comprehensive approach that provides a consistent policy in every school district and in every state that chooses to join.

The Compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation.

Children of active duty members of the uniformed services, National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders, and, for one year after leaving service, members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired are eligible for assistance under the Compact.

The Commission Rules were approved and adopted at the annual business meeting in November 2009. The Rules complement the language of the Interstate Compact and may not conflict with it. These rules are not designed to address every issue arising under the Compact but allow room for flexibility to make reasonable changes or clarification as the need arises through amendment, advisory opinions, and training opportunities.

Rule 2.104(d) governing the “Dues Formula,” was amended by the Commission at the 2011 MIC3 Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.

Rule 3.102(b) defining “Kindergarten enrollment,” was amended by the Commission at the 2012 MIC3 Annual Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina.

www.mic3.net e-mail: [email protected]

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Table of Contents

Chapter - 100 DEFINITIONS 4SEC.1.101 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Chapter 200 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 6SEC. 2.102 Adoption of Rules; Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SEC. 2.103 Data Collection and Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SEC. 2.104 Dues Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SEC. 2.105 Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Chapter 300 - TRANSFER OF EDUCATION RECORDS AND ENROLLMENT 9SEC. 3.101 Eligibility for Transfer and Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SEC. 3.102 Application for Transfer of Student Records and Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Chapter 400 - GRADUATION 10

Chapter 500 - PLACEMENT & ATTENDANCE 11SEC. 5.101 Course Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SEC. 5.102 Educational Program Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SEC. 5.103 Special Education Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SEC. 5.104 Placement Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SEC. 5.105 Absence as Related to Deployment Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 600 - ELIGIBILITY 12SEC. 6.101 Eligibility for Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SEC. 6.102 Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Chapter 700 - OVERSIGHT, ENFORCEMENT, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 13SEC. 7.101 Informal Communication to Resolve Disputes or Controversies. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SEC. 7.102 Formal Resolution of Disputes and Controversies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SEC. 7.103 Enforcement Actions Against a Defaulting State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SEC 7.104 Judicial Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15


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Chapter - 100 DEFINITIONS

SEC.1.101 Definitions

As used in these rules, unless the context clearly requires a different construction.

A. “Active duty” means: full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Section 1209 and 1211.

B. “By-laws” means: those by-laws established by the Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children for its governance, or for directing or controlling the Interstate Commission’s actions or conduct.

C. “Children of military families” means: a school-aged child(ren), enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade, in the household of an active duty member.

D. “Compact commissioner” means: the voting representative of each compacting state, appointed pursuant to Article VIII of this compact.

E. “Days” means: business days, unless otherwise noted.

F. “Deployment” means: the period one (1) month prior to the service members’ departure from their home station on military orders though six (6) months after return to their home station.

G. “Education(al) records” means: those official records, files, and data directly related to a student and maintained by the school or local education agency (LEA), including but not limited to records encompassing all the material kept in the student’s cumulative folder such as general identifying data, records of attendance and of academic work completed, records of achievement and results of evaluative tests, health data, disciplinary status, test protocols, and individualized education programs.

H. “Extracurricular activities” means: a voluntary activity sponsored by the school or LEA or an organization sanctioned by the LEA. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, preparation for and involvement in public performances, contests, athletic competitions, demonstrations, displays, and club activities.

I. “Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children” means: the commission that is created under Article IX of this compact, which is generally referred to as Interstate Commission.

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J. “Local education agency” means: a public authority legally constituted by the state as an administrative agency to provide control of and direction for kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade public educational institutions.

K. “Member state” means: a state that has enacted this compact.

L. “Military installation” means: a base, camp, post, station, yard, center, homeport facility for any ship, or other activity under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, including any leased facility, which is located within any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas Islands and any other U.S. territory. Such term does not include any facility used primarily for civil works, rivers and harbors projects, or flood control projects.

M. “Non-member state” means: a state that has not enacted this compact.

N. “Receiving state” means: the state to which a child of a military family is sent, brought, or caused to be sent or brought.

O. “Rule” means: a written statement by the Interstate Commission promulgated pursuant to Article XII of this compact that is of general applicability, implements, interprets or prescribes a policy or provision of the compact, or an organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the Interstate Commission, and has the force and effect of statutory law in a member state, and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.

P. “Sending state” means: the state from which a child of a military family is sent, brought, or caused to be sent or brought.

Q. “State” means: a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas Islands and any other U.S. territory.

R. “Student” means: the child of a military family for whom the LEA receives public funding and who is formally enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth (12th) grade.

S. “Transition” means: 1) the formal and physical process of transferring from school to school or 2) the period of time in which a student moves from one school in the sending state to another school in the receiving state.

T. “Uniformed service(s)” means: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Services.

U. “Veteran” means: a person who served in the uniformed services and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.


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Chapter 200 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 2.102 Adoption of Rules; Amendment

Proposed rules or amendments to the rules shall be adopted by majority vote of the members of the Interstate Commission in the following manner:

(a) Proposed new rules and amendments to existing rules shall be submitted to the Interstate Commission office for referral to the Rules Committee as follows:

(1) Any Commissioner may submit a proposed rule or rule amendment for referral to the Rules Committee during the annual Commission meeting. This proposal must be made in the form of a motion and approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the Commission members present at the meeting;

(2) Standing Committees of the Commission may propose rules or rule amendments by majority vote of that Committee;

(3) Any regional group of states as may be subsequently recognized by the Commission may propose rules or rules amendments by a majority vote of members of that region;

(b) The Rules Committee shall prepare a draft of all proposed rules and provide the draft to all Commissioners for review and comments. All written comments received by the Rules Committee on proposed rules shall be posted on the Commission’s website upon receipt. Based upon the comments made by the Commissioners, the Rules Committee shall prepare a final draft of the proposed rule(s) or amendments for consideration by the Commission no later than the next annual meeting falling in an odd-numbered year.

(c) Prior to promulgation and adoption of a final rule by the Interstate Commission, the text of the proposed rule or amendment shall be published by the Rules Committee no later than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which the vote is scheduled, on the official web site of the Interstate Commission and in any other official publication that may be designated by the Interstate Commission for the publication of its rules. In addition to the text of the proposed rule or amendment, the reason for the proposed rule shall be provided.

(d) Each administrative rule or amendment shall state:

(e) The place, time, and date of the scheduled public hearing;

(f) The manner in which interested persons may submit notice to the Interstate Commission of their intention to attend the public hearing and any written comments; and

(g) The name, position, physical and electronic mail address, telephone, and telefax number of the person to whom interested persons may respond with notice of their attendance and written comments.

(h) Every public hearing shall be conducted in a manner guaranteeing each person who wishes to comment a fair and reasonable opportunity to comment. No transcript of the

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public hearing is required, unless a written request for a transcript is made, which case the person or entity making the request shall pay for the transcript. A recording maybe made in lieu of a transcript under the same terms and conditions as a transcript. This subsection shall not preclude the Commission from making a transcript or recording of the public hearing if it chooses to do so.

(i) Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a separate hearing on each rule. Rules may be grouped for the convenience of the Interstate Commission at hearings required by this section.

(j) Following the scheduled hearing date, or by the close of business on the scheduled hearing date if the hearing was not held, the Interstate Commission shall consider all written and oral comments received.

(k) The Interstate Commission shall, by majority vote of a quorum of the commissioners, take final action on the proposed rule and shall determine the effective date of the rule, if any, based on the rulemaking record and the full text of the rule.

(l) Not later than sixty (60) days after a rule is adopted, any interested person may file a petition for judicial review of the rule in the United States district court of the Districtof Columbia or in the federal district court where the Interstate Commission’s principal office is located. If the court finds that the Interstate Commission’s action is not supported by substantial evidence, as defined in the federal Administrative Procedures Act, in the rulemaking record, the court shall hold the rule unlawful and set it aside.

(m) Upon determination that an emergency exists, the Interstate Commission may promulgate an emergency rule that shall become effective immediately upon adoption, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided in the compact and in this section shall be retroactively applied to the rule as soon as reasonably possible, in no event later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of the rule. An emergency rule is one that must be made effective immediately in order to:

(1) Meet an imminent threat to public health, safety, orwelfare;

(2) Prevent a loss of federal or state funds;

(3) Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule that is established by federal law or rule; or

(4) Protect human health and the environment.


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SEC. 2.103 Data Collection and Reporting(a) As required by the compact, and as specified by the operational procedures and forms

approved by the commission, the states shall gather, maintain and report data regarding the transfer and enrollment of students who transfer from one state LEA to another state LEA under this compact.

(b) Each state shall report to the commission annually the number of students transferred to a LEA from another state and received from another state’s LEA in the previous year.

(c) Reports required under sec. 2.103 (a) and (b) shall be received by the Commission no later than June 30 of each year.

SEC. 2.104 Dues FormulaThe commission shall determine the formula to be used in calculating the annual assessments to be paid by states. Public notice of any proposed revision to the approved dues formula shall be given at least 30 days prior to the Commission meeting at which the proposed revision will be considered.

(a) The Commission may consider the population of the states, the number of students subject to the compact within each state, and the volume of student transfers between states in determining and adjusting the assessment formula.

(b) The approved formula and resulting assessments for all member states shall be distributed by the commission to each member state annually.

(c) The dues formula shall be based on the figure of one dollar per child of military families eligible for transfer under this compact, and beginning in FY 2014 this calculation shall be based upon the State in which each military family resides, except that effective FY 2013, and each year thereafter, no state dues assessment shall exceed the sum of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) per year and effective FY 2014, and each year thereafter, no state dues assessment shall be less than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).

SEC. 2.105 Forms(a) States may use the forms or electronic information system authorized by the commission

for communication regarding transfers of students subject to this compact between or among states.

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Chapter 300 - TRANSFER OF EDUCATION RECORDS AND ENROLLMENT

SEC. 3.101 Eligibility for Transfer and Enrollment(a) Unofficial or “hand-carried” education records – In the event that official education

records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer, the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform information as determined by the Interstate Commission. Upon receipt of the unofficial education records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in the unofficial records pending validation by the official records, as quickly as possible. In the event a state or LEA charges a fee for copies of educational records, such a fee shall not exceed the reasonable cost of reproduction.

(b) Official education records/transcripts—Simultaneous with the enrollment and conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall request the student’s official education record from the school in the sending state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state will process and furnish the official education records to the school in the receiving state within ten (10) business days except for a designated school staff break including, but not limited to, spring, summer, or holiday. Records should be furnished as soon as possible following the return of staff from a school staff break; however, the time shall not exceed ten (10) days after the return of staff.

SEC. 3.102 Application for Transfer of Student Records and EnrollmentAn application for transfer of educational records of students subject to this compact shall contain the following:

(a) Immunizations – Compacting states shall give thirty (30) calendar days from the date of enrollment. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within thirty (30) calendar days.

(b) Kindergarten and First grade entrance age – Students shall be allowed to continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate with their grade level (including Kindergarten) from a LEA in the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. In the case of a Kindergarten student, the student must have been enrolled and attended class in the sending state in order to assure continued attendance in Kindergarten in the receiving state. A student that has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency in the sending state shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level in the receiving state, regardless of age. A student transferring after the start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the receiving state on their validated level from an accredited school in the sending state.


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(1) Any student who transfers from an out-of-state public school and who does not meet regular age requirements for admission to the school of the state being transferred into shall be admitted upon presentation of the data required in subsection (3).

(2) Any student who transfers from an out-of-state non public school and who does not meet regular age requirements for admission to a public school in the state being transferred, shall be admitted if the student meets age requirements for public schools within the state from which he or she is transferring, and if the transfer of the student’s academic credit is acceptable under rules of the school board. Prior to admission, the parent or guardian must also provide the data required in subsection (3).

(3) In order to be admitted into a school of the state being transferred, such a student transferring from an out-of-state school must provide the following data:

(i) Official documentation that the parent(s) or guardian(s) were resident(s) of the state in which the child was previously enrolled in school;

(ii) An official letter or transcript from the proper school authority which shows a record of attendance, academic information, and grade placement of the student;

(iii) Documented evidence of immunization against communicable diseases; and

(iv) Evidence of date of birth.

Chapter 400 - GRADUATION(a) Waiver requirements – LEA administrative officials shall waive specific courses required

for graduation if similar course work has been satisfactorily completed in another LEA or shall provide reasonable justification for denial. Should a waiver not be granted to a student who would qualify to graduate from the sending school, the LEA shall provide an alternative means of acquiring required coursework so that graduation may occur on time. If the receiving LEA requires a graduation project, volunteer community service hours, or other state or LEA specific requirements, the receiving LEA may waive those requirements.

(b) Exit exams – States shall accept: 1) exit or end-of-course exams required for graduation from the sending state; or 2) national norm-referenced achievement tests or 3) alternative testing, in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in the receiving state. In the event the above alternatives cannot be accommodated by the receiving state for a student transferring in his or her senior year, then the provisions of Article VII, Section C shall apply.

(c) Transfers during senior year – There may be cases in which a military student transferring at the beginning or during his or her senior year is ineligible to graduate from the receiving LEA after all alternatives have been considered. In such cases the sending and receiving LEA’s shall ensure the receipt of a diploma from the sending LEA, if the student meets the graduation requirements of the sending LEA. In the event that one of the states in question is not a member of this compact, the member state shall use best efforts to facilitate the on-time graduation of the student in accordance

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Chapter 500 - PLACEMENT & ATTENDANCE

SEC. 5.101 Course Placement(a) The receiving school shall initially place a student who transfers before or during the

school year in educational courses based on the student’s enrollment in the sending state school and/or educational assessments conducted at the school in the sending state to the extent the educational courses are provided by the receiving school. Course placement includes but is not limited to Honors, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, vocational, technical and career pathways courses. The receiving school may perform subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement and continued enrollment of the student in the course(s). The receiving school may allow the student to attend similar educational courses in other schools within the LEA if the receiving school does not offer such educational courses.

SEC. 5.102 Educational Program Placement(a) The receiving state school shall initially honor placement of the student in educational

programs based on current educational assessments conducted at the school in the sending state or participation/placement in like programs in the sending state. Such programs include, but are not limited to: 1) gifted and talented programs; and 2) English as a second language (ESL). The receiving school may perform subsequent evaluationsto ensure appropriate placement and continued enrollment of the student in the course(s). The receiving school may allow the student to attend similar educational courses in other schools within the LEA if the receiving school does not offer such programs.

SEC. 5.103 Special Education Services(a) In compliance with the federal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education

Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400 et seq, the receiving state shall initially provide comparable services to a student with disabilities based onhis/her current Individualized Education Program (IEP); and

(b) In compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,29U.S.C.A. Section 794, and with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C.A. Sections 12131-12165, the receiving state shall make reasonable accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students with disabilities, subject to an existing 504 or Title II Plan, to provide the student with equal access to education.

(c) The receiving school may perform subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement and appropriate services. The receiving school shall follow any current regulations the receiving state has in place in order to comply with federal or state law.

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SEC. 5.104 Placement Flexibility(a) LEA officials shall have flexibility in waiving course/program prerequisites, or other

preconditions for placement in courses/programs offered under the jurisdiction of the LEA.

SEC. 5.105 Absence as Related to Deployment Activities(a) A student whose parent or legal guardian is an active duty member of the uniformed

services, as defined by the Compact, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, shall be granted additional excused absences at the discretion of the LEA superintendent or head of school to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian relative to such leave or deployment of the parent or guardian. Notwithstanding the above, the LEA superintendent or head of school may provide a maximum number of additional excused absences.

Chapter 600 - ELIGIBILITY SEC. 6.101 Eligibility for Enrollment

(a) A custody order, special power of attorney, or other applicable document relative to the guardianship of a child of a military family and executed under the applicable law of each member state shall be sufficient for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring parental participation and consent. A special power of attorney form, which is acceptable in some jurisdictions, can be obtained through the JAG offices pursuant to Military Family Care Plan regulations.

(1) A local education agency shall be prohibited from charging local tuition to a transitioning military child placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that ofthe custodial parent. Tuition may be charged for optional programs offered by the LEA.

(2) A transitioning military child, placed in the care of a non-custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent, may continue to attend the school in which he/she was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent.

(3) The local education agency shall not charge tuition. In addition, transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the non-custodial parent or other persons standing in loco parentis.

SEC. 6.102 Eligibility for Extracurricular Participation (a) State and local education agencies shall facilitate the opportunity for transitioning

military children’s inclusion in extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, with consultation with the state high school athletic association, to the extent they are otherwise qualified. Application deadlines include tryouts, summer conditioning and other coach or district pre-requisites.

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Chapter 700 - OVERSIGHT, ENFORCEMENT, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTIONSEC. 7.101 Informal Communication to Resolve Disputes or Controversies

(a) States shall attempt to resolve disputes or controversies by communicating with each other by telephone, telefax, or electronic mail

(b) Failure to resolve dispute or controversy:

(1) Following an unsuccessful attempt to resolve controversies or disputes arising under this compact, its by-laws or its rules as required under sec. 7.101 (a), states shall pursue one or more of the informal dispute resolution processes set forth in sec. 7.101(b) (2) prior to resorting to formal dispute resolution alternatives.

(2) Parties shall submit a written request to the executive director for assistance in resolving the controversy or dispute. The executive director shall provide a written response to the parties within ten (10) days and may, at the executive director’s discretion, seek the assistance of legal counsel or the executive committee in resolving the dispute. The executive committee may authorize its standing committees or the executive director to assist in resolving the dispute or controversy.

SEC. 7.102 Formal Resolution of Disputes and Controversies(a) Alternative dispute resolution – Any controversy or dispute between or among

compacting states that arises from or relates to this compact that is not resolved under sec. 7.101 may be resolved by alternative dispute resolution processes. These shall consist of mediation and arbitration.

(b) Mediation and arbitration:

(1) Mediation

(i) A state that is party to a dispute may request, or the executive committee may require, the submission of a matter in controversy tomediation.

(ii) Mediation shall be conducted by a mediator appointed by the executive committee from a list of mediators approved by the national organization responsible for setting standards for mediators and pursuant to procedures customarily used in mediation proceedings.

(2) Arbitration

(i) Arbitration may be recommended by the executive committee in any dispute regardless of the parties’ previous submission of the dispute to mediation.

(ii) Arbitration shall be administered by at least one neutral arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators not to exceed three members. These arbitrators shall be selected from a list of arbitrators maintained by the commission staff.

(iii) The arbitration may be administered pursuant to procedures customarily used in arbitration proceedings and at the direction of the arbitrator.

(iv) Upon the demand of any party to a dispute arising under the compact, the dispute shall be referred to the American Arbitration Association and shall be administered pursuant to its commercial arbitration rules.


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(v) (a) The arbitrator in all cases shall assess all costs of arbitration, including fees of the arbitrator* and reasonable attorney fees of the prevailing party, against the party that did not prevail.

(b) The arbitrator* shall have the power to impose any sanction permitted by this compact and other laws of the state or the federal district in which the commission has its principal offices.

(vi) Judgment on any award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

SEC. 7.103 Enforcement Actions Against a Defaulting State(a) If the Interstate Commission determines that any state has at any time defaulted

(“defaulting state”) in the performance of any of its obligations or responsibilities under this Compact, the by-laws or any duly promulgated rules the Interstate Commission may impose any or all of the following penalties:

(1) Damages or costs in such amounts as are deemed to be reasonable as fixed by the Interstate Commission;

(2) Remedial training and technical assistance as directed by the Interstate Commission;

(3) Suspension and termination of membership in the compact. Suspension shall be imposed only after all other reasonable means of securing compliance under the by-laws and rules have been exhausted. Immediate notice of suspension shall be given by the Interstate Commission to the governor, the chief justice or chief judicial officer of the state, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, and the state council.

(b) The grounds for default include, but are not limited to, failure of a Compacting State to perform such obligations or responsibilities imposed upon it by this compact, Interstate Commission by-laws, or duly promulgated rules. The Interstate Commission shall immediately notify the defaulting state in writing of the penalty imposed by the Interstate Commission on the defaulting state pending a cure of the default. The Interstate Commission shall stipulate the conditions and the time period within which the defaulting state must cure its default. If the defaulting state fails to cure the default within the time period specified by the Interstate Commission, in addition to any other penalties imposed herein, the defaulting state may be terminated from the Compact upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the compacting states and all rights, privileges, and benefits conferred by this Compact shall be terminated from the effective date of suspension.

(c) Within sixty (60) calendar days of the effective date of termination of a defaulting state, the Interstate Commission shall notify the governor, the chief justice or chief judicial officer, the majority and minority leaders of the defaulting state’s legislature, and the state council of such termination.

(d) The defaulting state is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilitiesincurred through the effective date of termination including any obligations, the performance of which extends beyond the effective date of termination.

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(e) The Interstate Commission shall not bear any costs relating to the defaulting state unless otherwise mutually agreed upon between the Interstate Commission and the defaulting state.

(f) Reinstatement following termination of any compacting state requires both areenactment of the Compact by the defaulting state and the approval of the Interstate Commission pursuant to the rules.

SEC 7.104 Judicial Enforcement(a) The Interstate Commission may, by majority vote of the members, initiate legal action

in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion of the Interstate Commission, in the federal district where the Interstate Commission has its offices to enforce compliance with the provisions of the Compact, its duly promulgated rules and by-laws, against any compacting state in default. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

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MilitaryInteratateChildren’sCompactCommission(MIC3)

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission

1776 Avenue of the States

Lexington, Kentucky 40511

APPENDIX IV.

INTERSTATE COMPACT ON

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

-- Model Compact Language --

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Interstate Compact

on

Educational Opportunity for Military Children

ARTICLE I

PURPOSE

It is the purpose of this compact to remove barriers to educational success imposed on

children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents

by:

A. Facilitating the timely enrollment of children of military families and ensuring that

they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty in the transfer of

education records from the previous school district(s) or variations in

entrance/age requirements.

This is the original model langauge, please refer to the language adopted in your state which may vary

B. Facilitating the student placement process through which children of military

families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements,

scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content or assessment.

C. Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs,

and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic, and social activities.

D. Facilitating the on-time graduation of children of military families.

E. Providing for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules

implementing the provisions of this compact.

F. Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and

among member states, schools and military families under this compact.

G. Promoting coordination between this compact and other compacts affecting

military children.

H. Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents

and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student.

ARTICLE II

DEFINITIONS

As used in this compact, unless the context clearly requires a different construction:

A. “Active duty” means: full-time duty status in the active uniformed service of the

United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active

duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Section 1209 and 1211.

B. “Children of military families” means: a school-aged child(ren), enrolled in

Kindergarten through Twelfth (12th) grade, in the household of an active duty

member.

C. "Compact commissioner” means: the voting representative of each compacting

state appointed pursuant to Article VIII of this compact.

D. “Deployment” means: the period one (1) month prior to the service members’

departure from their home station on military orders though six (6) months after

return to their home station.

E. “Education(al) records” means: those official records, files, and data directly

related to a student and maintained by the school or local education agency,

including but not limited to records encompassing all the material kept in the

student's cumulative folder such as general identifying data, records of

attendance and of academic work completed, records of achievement and results

of evaluative tests, health data, disciplinary status, test protocols, and

individualized education programs.

F. “Extracurricular activities” means: a voluntary activity sponsored by the school

or local education agency or an organization sanctioned by the local education

agency. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, preparation for

and involvement in public performances, contests, athletic competitions,

demonstrations, displays, and club activities.

G. “Interstate Commission on Educational Opportunity for Military Children”

means: the commission that is created under Article IX of this compact, which is

generally referred to as Interstate Commission.

H. “Local education agency” means: a public authority legally constituted by the

state as an administrative agency to provide control of and direction for

Kindergarten through Twelfth (12th) grade public educational institutions.

I. “Member state” means: a state that has enacted this compact.

J. “Military installation” means: means a base, camp, post, station, yard, center,

homeport facility for any ship, or other activity under the jurisdiction of the

Department of Defense, including any leased facility, which is located within any

of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto

Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas

Islands and any other U.S. Territory. Such term does not include any facility

used primarily for civil works, rivers and harbors projects, or flood control

projects.

K. “Non-member state” means: a state that has not enacted this compact.

L. “Receiving state” means: the state to which a child of a military family is sent,

brought, or caused to be sent or brought.

M. “Rule” means: a written statement by the Interstate Commission promulgated

pursuant to Article XII of this compact that is of general applicability,

implements, interprets or prescribes a policy or provision of the Compact, or an

organizational, procedural, or practice requirement of the Interstate

Commission, and has the force and effect of statutory law in a member state,

and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.

N. “Sending state” means: the state from which a child of a military family is sent,

brought, or caused to be sent or brought.

O. “State” means: a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa,

the Northern Marianas Islands and any other U.S. Territory.

P. “Student” means: the child of a military family for whom the local education

agency receives public funding and who is formally enrolled in Kindergarten

through Twelfth (12th) grade.

Q. “Transition” means: 1) the formal and physical process of transferring from

school to school or 2) the period of time in which a student moves from one

school in the sending state to another school in the receiving state.

R. “Uniformed service(s)” means: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast

Guard as well as the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Services.

S. “Veteran” means: a person who served in the uniformed services and who was

discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable.

ARTICLE III

APPLICABILITY

A. Except as otherwise provided in Section B, this compact shall apply to the

children of:

1. active duty members of the uniformed services as defined in this

compact, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on

active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. Section 1209 and 1211;

2. members or veterans of the uniformed services who are severely injured

and medically discharged or retired for a period of one (1) year after

medical discharge or retirement; and

3. members of the uniformed services who die on active duty or as a result

of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of one (1) year after

death.

B. The provisions of this interstate compact shall only apply to local education

agencies as defined in this compact.

C. The provisions of this compact shall not apply to the children of:

1. inactive members of the national guard and military reserves;

2. members of the uniformed services now retired, except as provided in

Section A;

3. veterans of the uniformed services, except as provided in Section A;

and

4. other U.S. Dept. of Defense personnel and other federal agency civilian

and contract employees not defined as active duty members of the

uniformed services.

ARTICLE IV

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS & ENROLLMENT

A. Unofficial or “hand-carried” education records – In the event that official

education records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer,

the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the

parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform

information as determined by the Interstate Commission. Upon receipt of the

unofficial education records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall

enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in

the unofficial records pending validation by the official records, as quickly as

possible.

B. Official education records/transcripts - Simultaneous with the enrollment and

conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall

request the student’s official education record from the school in the sending

state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state will process

and furnish the official education records to the school in the receiving state

within ten (10) days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the

rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission.

C. Immunizations – Compacting states shall give thirty (30) days from the date of

enrollment or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules

promulgated by the Interstate Commission, for students to obtain any

immunization(s) required by the receiving state. For a series of immunizations,

initial vaccinations must be obtained within thirty (30) days or within such time

as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate

Commission.

D. Kindergarten and First grade entrance age – Students shall be allowed to

continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate

with their grade level (including Kindergarten) from a local education agency in

the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. A student that has

satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency

in the sending state shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade

level in the receiving state, regardless of age. A student transferring after the

start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the

receiving state on their validated level from an accredited school in the sending

state.

ARTICLE V

PLACEMENT & ATTENDANCE

A. Course placement - When the student transfers before or during the school year,

the receiving state school shall initially honor placement of the student in

educational courses based on the student’s enrollment in the sending state school

and/or educational assessments conducted at the school in the sending state if

the courses are offered. Course placement includes but is not limited to Honors,

International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, vocational, technical and career

pathways courses. Continuing the student’s academic program from the previous

school and promoting placement in academically and career challenging courses

should be paramount when considering placement. This does not preclude the

school in the receiving state from performing subsequent evaluations to ensure

appropriate placement and continued enrollment of the student in the course(s).

B. Educational program placement – The receiving state school shall initially honor

placement of the student in educational programs based on current educational

assessments conducted at the school in the sending state or

participation/placement in like programs in the sending state. Such programs

include, but are not limited to: 1) gifted and talented programs; and 2) English as a

second language (ESL). This does not preclude the school in the receiving state from

performing subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement of the student.

C. Special education services – 1) In compliance with the federal requirements of the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C.A. Section 1400 et

seq, the receiving state shall initially provide comparable services to a student with

disabilities based on his/her current Individualized Education Program (IEP); and

2) In compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29

U.S.C.A. Section 794, and with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42

U.S.C.A. Sections 12131-12165, the receiving state shall make reasonable

accommodations and modifications to address the needs of incoming students

with disabilities, subject to an existing 504 or Title II Plan, to provide the student

with equal access to education. This does not preclude the school in the receiving

state from performing subsequent evaluations to ensure appropriate placement of

the student.

D. Placement flexibility – Local education agency administrative officials shall have

flexibility in waiving course/program prerequisites, or other preconditions for

placement in courses/programs offered under the jurisdiction of the local education

agency.

E. Absence as related to deployment activities – A student whose parent or legal

guardian is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined by the

compact, and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or immediately

returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, shall be

granted additional excused absences at the discretion of the local education

agency superintendent to visit with his or her parent or legal guardian relative to

such leave or deployment of the parent or guardian.

ARTICLE VI

ELIGIBILITY

A. Eligibility for enrollment

1. Special power of attorney, relative to the guardianship of a child of a

military family and executed under applicable law shall be sufficient

for the purposes of enrollment and all other actions requiring parental

participation and consent.

2. A local education agency shall be prohibited from charging local

tuition to a transitioning military child placed in the care of a non-

custodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in

a jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent.

3. A transitioning military child, placed in the care of a non-custodial

parent or other person standing in loco parentis who lives in a

jurisdiction other than that of the custodial parent, may continue to

attend the school in which he/she was enrolled while residing with the

custodial parent.

B. Eligibility for extracurricular participation - State and local education agencies

shall facilitate the opportunity for transitioning military children’s inclusion in

extracurricular activities, regardless of application deadlines, to the extent they

are otherwise qualified.

ARTICLE VII

GRADUATION

In order to facilitate the on-time graduation of children of military families states and local

education agencies shall incorporate the following procedures:

A. Waiver requirements – Local education agency administrative officials shall waive

specific courses required for graduation if similar course work has been

satisfactorily completed in another local education agency or shall provide

reasonable justification for denial. Should a waiver not be granted to a student

who would qualify to graduate from the sending school, the local education

agency shall provide an alternative means of acquiring required coursework so

that graduation may occur on time.

B. Exit exams - States shall accept: 1) exit or end-of-course exams required for

graduation from the sending state; or 2) national norm-referenced achievement

tests or 3) alternative testing, in lieu of testing requirements for graduation in

the receiving state. In the event the above alternatives cannot be accommodated

by the receiving state for a student transferring in his or her Senior year, then

the provisions of Article VII, Section C shall apply.

C. Transfers during Senior year – Should a military student transferring at the

beginning or during his or her Senior year be ineligible to graduate from the

receiving local education agency after all alternatives have been considered, the

sending and receiving local education agencies shall ensure the receipt of a

diploma from the sending local education agency, if the student meets the

graduation requirements of the sending local education agency. In the event that

one of the states in question is not a member of this compact, the member state

shall use best efforts to facilitate the on-time graduation of the student in

accordance with Sections A and B of this Article.

ARTICLE VIII

STATE COORDINATION

A. Each member state shall, through the creation of a State Council or use of an

existing body or board, provide for the coordination among its agencies of

government, local education agencies and military installations concerning the

state’s participation in, and compliance with, this compact and Interstate

Commission activities. While each member state may determine the membership

of its own State Council, its membership must include at least: the state

superintendent of education, superintendent of a school district with a high

concentration of military children, representative from a military installation, one

representative each from the legislative and executive branches of government, and

other offices and stakeholder groups the State Council deems appropriate. A

member state that does not have a school district deemed to contain a high

concentration of military children may appoint a superintendent from another

school district to represent local education agencies on the State Council.

B. The State Council of each member state shall appoint or designate a military

family education liaison to assist military families and the state in facilitating the

implementation of this compact.

C. The compact commissioner responsible for the administration and management

of the state's participation in the compact shall be appointed by the Governor or

as otherwise determined by each member state.

D. The compact commissioner and the military family education liaison designated

herein shall be ex-officio members of the State Council, unless either is already a

full voting member of the State Council.

ARTICLE IX

INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL

OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

The member states hereby create the “Interstate Commission on Educational

Opportunity for Military Children.” The activities of the Interstate Commission are the

formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function. The Interstate

Commission shall:

A. Be a body corporate and joint agency of the member states and shall have all the

responsibilities, powers and duties set forth herein, and such additional powers

as may be conferred upon it by a subsequent concurrent action of the respective

legislatures of the member states in accordance with the terms of this compact.

B. Consist of one Interstate Commission voting representative from each member

state who shall be that state’s compact commissioner.

1. Each member state represented at a meeting of the Interstate

Commission is entitled to one vote.

2. A majority of the total member states shall constitute a quorum for the

transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the

bylaws of the Interstate Commission.

3. A representative shall not delegate a vote to another member state. In

the event the compact commissioner is unable to attend a meeting of

the Interstate Commission, the Governor or State Council may

delegate voting authority to another person from their state for a

specified meeting.

4. The bylaws may provide for meetings of the Interstate Commission to

be conducted by telecommunication or electronic communication.

C. Consist of ex-officio, non-voting representatives who are members of interested

organizations. Such ex-officio members, as defined in the bylaws, may include

but not be limited to, members of the representative organizations of military

family advocates, local education agency officials, parent and teacher groups, the

U.S. Department of Defense, the Education Commission of the States, the

Interstate Agreement on the Qualification of Educational Personnel and other

interstate compacts affecting the education of children of military members.

D. Meet at least once each calendar year. The chairperson may call additional

meetings and, upon the request of a simple majority of the member states, shall

call additional meetings.

E. Establish an executive committee, whose members shall include the officers of

the Interstate Commission and such other members of the Interstate

Commission as determined by the bylaws. Members of the executive committee

shall serve a one year term. Members of the executive committee shall be entitled

to one vote each. The executive committee shall have the power to act on behalf

of the Interstate Commission, with the exception of rulemaking, during periods

when the Interstate Commission is not in session. The executive committee shall

oversee the day-to-day activities of the administration of the compact including

enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the compact, its bylaws and

rules, and other such duties as deemed necessary. The U.S. Dept. of Defense,

shall serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the executive committee.

F. Establish bylaws and rules that provide for conditions and procedures under

which the Interstate Commission shall make its information and official records

available to the public for inspection or copying. The Interstate Commission may

exempt from disclosure information or official records to the extent they would

adversely affect personal privacy rights or proprietary interests.

G. Public notice shall be given by the Interstate Commission of all meetings and all

meetings shall be open to the public, except as set forth in the rules or as

otherwise provided in the compact. The Interstate Commission and its

committees may close a meeting, or portion thereof, where it determines by two-

thirds vote that an open meeting would be likely to:

1. Relate solely to the Interstate Commission’s internal personnel

practices and procedures;

2. Disclose matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal and

state statute;

3. Disclose trade secrets or commercial or financial information which is

privileged or confidential;

4. Involve accusing a person of a crime, or formally censuring a person;

5. Disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would

constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

6. Disclose investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes;

or

7. Specifically relate to the Interstate Commission’s participation in a civil

action or other legal proceeding.

H. For a meeting, or portion of a meeting, closed pursuant to this provision, the

Interstate Commission’s legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting

may be closed and shall reference each relevant exemptible provision. The

Interstate Commission shall keep minutes which shall fully and clearly describe

all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate

summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of

the views expressed and the record of a roll call vote. All documents considered

in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All minutes and

documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a

majority vote of the Interstate Commission.

I. The Interstate Commission shall collect standardized data concerning the

educational transition of the children of military families under this compact as

directed through its rules which shall specify the data to be collected, the means

of collection and data exchange and reporting requirements. Such methods of

data collection, exchange and reporting shall, in so far as is reasonably possible,

conform to current technology and coordinate its information functions with the

appropriate custodian of records as identified in the bylaws and rules.

J. The Interstate Commission shall create a process that permits military officials,

education officials and parents to inform the Interstate Commission if and when

there are alleged violations of the compact or its rules or when issues subject to

the jurisdiction of the compact or its rules are not addressed by the state or local

education agency. This section shall not be construed to create a private right of

action against the Interstate Commission or any member state.

ARTICLE X

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers:

A. To provide for dispute resolution among member states.

B. To promulgate rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes

and obligations as enumerated in this compact. The rules shall have the force

and effect of statutory law and shall be binding in the compact states to the

extent and in the manner provided in this compact.

C. To issue, upon request of a member state, advisory opinions concerning the

meaning or interpretation of the interstate compact, its bylaws, rules and

actions.

D. To enforce compliance with the compact provisions, the rules promulgated by

the Interstate Commission, and the bylaws, using all necessary and proper

means, including but not limited to the use of judicial process.

E. To establish and maintain offices which shall be located within one or more of

the member states.

F. To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.

G. To borrow, accept, hire or contract for services of personnel.

H. To establish and appoint committees including, but not limited to, an executive

committee as required by Article IX, Section E, which shall have the power to act

on behalf of the Interstate Commission in carrying out its powers and duties

hereunder.

I. To elect or appoint such officers, attorneys, employees, agents, or consultants,

and to fix their compensation, define their duties and determine their

qualifications; and to establish the Interstate Commission’s personnel policies

and programs relating to conflicts of interest, rates of compensation, and

qualifications of personnel.

J. To accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies,

materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose of it.

K. To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own,

hold, improve or use any property, real, personal, or mixed.

L. To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise

dispose of any property, real, personal or mixed.

M. To establish a budget and make expenditures.

N. To adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the

Interstate Commission.

O. To report annually to the legislatures, governors, judiciary, and state councils of

the member states concerning the activities of the Interstate Commission during

the preceding year. Such reports shall also include any recommendations that

may have been adopted by the Interstate Commission.

P. To coordinate education, training and public awareness regarding the compact,

its implementation and operation for officials and parents involved in such

activity.

Q. To establish uniform standards for the reporting, collecting and exchanging of

data.

R. To maintain corporate books and records in accordance with the bylaws.

S. To perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the

purposes of this compact.

T. To provide for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and

among member states, schools and military families under this compact.

ARTICLE XI

ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

A. The Interstate Commission shall, by a majority of the members present and

voting, within 12 months after the first Interstate Commission meeting, adopt

bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the

purposes of the compact, including, but not limited to:

1. Establishing the fiscal year of the Interstate Commission;

2. Establishing an executive committee, and such other committees as

may be necessary;

3. Providing for the establishment of committees and for governing any

general or specific delegation of authority or function of the Interstate

Commission;

4. Providing reasonable procedures for calling and conducting meetings

of the Interstate Commission, and ensuring reasonable notice of each

such meeting;

5. Establishing the titles and responsibilities of the officers and staff of

the Interstate Commission;

6. Providing a mechanism for concluding the operations of the Interstate

Commission and the return of surplus funds that may exist upon the

termination of the compact after the payment and reserving of all of its

debts and obligations.

7. Providing "start up" rules for initial administration of the compact.

B. The Interstate Commission shall, by a majority of the members, elect annually

from among its members a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a treasurer,

each of whom shall have such authority and duties as may be specified in the

bylaws. The chairperson or, in the chairperson’s absence or disability, the vice-

chairperson, shall preside at all meetings of the Interstate Commission. The

officers so elected shall serve without compensation or remuneration from the

Interstate Commission; provided that, subject to the availability of budgeted

funds, the officers shall be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary costs and

expenses incurred by them in the performance of their responsibilities as officers

of the Interstate Commission.

C. Executive Committee, Officers and Personnel

1. The executive committee shall have such authority and duties as

may be set forth in the bylaws, including but not limited to:

a. Managing the affairs of the Interstate Commission in a

manner consistent with the bylaws and purposes of the

Interstate Commission;

b. Overseeing an organizational structure within, and

appropriate procedures for the Interstate Commission to

provide for the creation of rules, operating procedures, and

administrative and technical support functions; and

c. Planning, implementing, and coordinating communications

and activities with other state, federal and local government

organizations in order to advance the goals of the Interstate

Commission.

3. The executive committee may, subject to the approval of the Interstate

Commission, appoint or retain an executive director for such period,

upon such terms and conditions and for such compensation, as the

Interstate Commission may deem appropriate. The executive director

shall serve as secretary to the Interstate Commission, but shall not be

a Member of the Interstate Commission. The executive director shall

hire and supervise such other persons as may be authorized by the

Interstate Commission.

D. The Interstate Commission’s executive director and its employees shall be

immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for a

claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability

caused or arising out of or relating to an actual or alleged act, error, or omission

that occurred, or that such person had a reasonable basis for believing

occurred, within the scope of Interstate Commission employment, duties, or

responsibilities; provided, that such person shall not be protected from suit or

liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by the intentional or willful

and wanton misconduct of such person.

1. The liability of the Interstate Commission’s executive director and

employees or Interstate Commission representatives, acting within the

scope of such person's employment or duties for acts, errors, or

omissions occurring within such person’s state may not exceed the

limits of liability set forth under the Constitution and laws of that state

for state officials, employees, and agents. The Interstate Commission is

considered to be an instrumentality of the states for the purposes of

any such action. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to

protect such person from suit or liability for damage, loss, injury, or

liability caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of

such person.

2. The Interstate Commission shall defend the executive director and its

employees and, subject to the approval of the Attorney General or

other appropriate legal counsel of the member state represented by an

Interstate Commission representative, shall defend such Interstate

Commission representative in any civil action seeking to impose

liability arising out of an actual or alleged act, error or omission that

occurred within the scope of Interstate Commission employment,

duties or responsibilities, or that the defendant had a reasonable basis

for believing occurred within the scope of Interstate Commission

employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or

alleged act, error, or omission did not result from intentional or willful

and wanton misconduct on the part of such person.

3. To the extent not covered by the state involved, member state, or the

Interstate Commission, the representatives or employees of the

Interstate Commission shall be held harmless in the amount of a

settlement or judgment, including attorney’s fees and costs, obtained

against such persons arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or

omission that occurred within the scope of Interstate Commission

employment, duties, or responsibilities, or that such persons had a

reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Interstate

Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the

actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from intentional

or willful and wanton misconduct on the part of such persons.

ARTICLE XII

RULEMAKING FUNCTIONS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

A. Rulemaking Authority - The Interstate Commission shall promulgate

reasonable rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of

this Compact. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Interstate

Commission exercises its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the

scope of the purposes of this Act, or the powers granted hereunder, then such

an action by the Interstate Commission shall be invalid and have no force or

effect.

B. Rulemaking Procedure - Rules shall be made pursuant to a rulemaking

process that substantially conforms to the “Model State Administrative

Procedure Act,” of 1981 Act, Uniform Laws Annotated, Vol. 15, p.1 (2000) as

amended, as may be appropriate to the operations of the Interstate

Commission.

C. Not later than thirty (30) days after a rule is promulgated, any person may file

a petition for judicial review of the rule; provided, that the filing of such a

petition shall not stay or otherwise prevent the rule from becoming effective

unless the court finds that the petitioner has a substantial likelihood of

success. The court shall give deference to the actions of the Interstate

Commission consistent with applicable law and shall not find the rule to be

unlawful if the rule represents a reasonable exercise of the Interstate

Commission's authority.

D. If a majority of the legislatures of the compacting states rejects a Rule by

enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the

compact, then such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compacting

state.

ARTICLE XIII

OVERSIGHT, ENFORCEMENT, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

A. Oversight

1. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government in

each member state shall enforce this compact and shall take all

actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact’s

purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules

promulgated hereunder shall have standing as statutory law.

2. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any

judicial or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to

the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers,

responsibilities or actions of the Interstate Commission.

3. The Interstate Commission shall be entitled to receive all service of

process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene

in the proceeding for all purposes. Failure to provide service of process

to the Interstate Commission shall render a judgment or order void as

to the Interstate Commission, this compact or promulgated rules.

B. Default, Technical Assistance, Suspension and Termination - If the Interstate

Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the performance of

its obligations or responsibilities under this compact, or the bylaws or

promulgated rules, the Interstate Commission shall:

1. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states,

of the nature of the default, the means of curing the default and any

action taken by the Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission

shall specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its

default.

2. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance regarding

the default.

3. If the defaulting state fails to cure the default, the defaulting state

shall be terminated from the compact upon an affirmative vote of a

majority of the member states and all rights, privileges and benefits

conferred by this compact shall be terminated from the effective date of

termination. A cure of the default does not relieve the offending state of

obligations or liabilities incurred during the period of the default.

4. Suspension or termination of membership in the compact shall be

imposed only after all other means of securing compliance have been

exhausted. Notice of intent to suspend or terminate shall be given by

the Interstate Commission to the Governor, the majority and minority

leaders of the defaulting state's legislature, and each of the member

states.

5. The state which has been suspended or terminated is responsible for

all assessments, obligations and liabilities incurred through the

effective date of suspension or termination including obligations, the

performance of which extends beyond the effective date of suspension

or termination.

6. The Interstate Commission shall not bear any costs relating to any

state that has been found to be in default or which has been

suspended or terminated from the compact, unless otherwise mutually

agreed upon in writing between the Interstate Commission and the

defaulting state.

7. The defaulting state may appeal the action of the Interstate

Commission by petitioning the U.S. District Court for the District of

Columbia or the federal district where the Interstate Commission has

its principal offices. The prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of

such litigation including reasonable attorney’s fees.

C. Dispute Resolution

1. The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a

member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact

and which may arise among member states and between member and

non-member states.

2. The Interstate Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both

mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.

D. Enforcement

1. The Interstate Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion,

shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.

2. The Interstate Commission, may by majority vote of the members,

initiate legal action in the United State District Court for the District of

Columbia or, at the discretion of the Interstate Commission, in the

federal district where the Interstate Commission has its principal

offices, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, its

promulgated rules and bylaws, against a member state in default. The

relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the

event judicial enforcement is necessary the prevailing party shall be

awarded all costs of such litigation including reasonable attorney’s

fees.

3. The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the

Interstate Commission. The Interstate Commission may avail itself of

any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of a

profession.

ARTICLE XIV

FINANCING OF THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION

A. The Interstate Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of the

reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities.

B. The Interstate Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from

each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the

Interstate Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to

cover the Interstate Commission’s annual budget as approved each year. The

aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to

be determined by the Interstate Commission, which shall promulgate a rule

binding upon all member states.

C. The Interstate Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to

securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Interstate

Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with

the authority of the member state.

D. The Interstate Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and

disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Interstate Commission

shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its

bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the

Interstate Commission shall by audited yearly by a certified or licensed public

accountant and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of

the annual report of the Interstate Commission.

ARTICLE XV

MEMBER STATES, EFFECTIVE DATE AND AMENDMENT

A. Any state is eligible to become a member state.

B. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of

the compact into law by no less than ten (10) of the states. The effective date

shall be no earlier than December 1, 2007. Thereafter it shall become effective

and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact into

law by that state. The governors of non-member states or their designees shall

be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a non-

voting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.

C. The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the compact for

enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and

binding upon the Interstate Commission and the member states unless and until

it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states.

ARTICLE XVI

WITHDRAWAL AND DISSOLUTION

A. Withdrawal

1. Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding

upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may

withdraw from the compact specifically repealing the statute, which

enacted the compact into law.

2. Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute

repealing the same, but shall not take effect until one (1) year after the

effective date of such statute and until written notice of the withdrawal

has been given by the withdrawing state to the Governor of each other

member jurisdiction.

3. The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the chairperson of the

Interstate Commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation

repealing this compact in the withdrawing state. The Interstate

Commission shall notify the other member states of the withdrawing

state’s intent to withdraw within sixty (60) days of its receipt thereof.

4. The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations

and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal,

including obligations, the performance of which extend beyond the

effective date of withdrawal.

5. Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur

upon the withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later

date as determined by the Interstate Commission.

B. Dissolution of Compact

1. This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal

or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the

compact to one (1) member state.

2. Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and

void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and

affairs of the Interstate Commission shall be concluded and surplus

funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.

ARTICLE XVII

SEVERABILITY AND CONSTRUCTION

A. The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause,

sentence or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the

compact shall be enforceable.

B. The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its

purposes.

C. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prohibit the applicability of other

interstate compacts to which the states are members.

ARTICLE XVIII

BINDING EFFECT OF COMPACT AND OTHER LAWS

A. Other Laws

1. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member

state that is not inconsistent with this compact.

2. All member states' laws conflicting with this compact are superseded to

the extent of the conflict.

B. Binding Effect of the Compact

1. All lawful actions of the Interstate Commission, including all rules and

bylaws promulgated by the Interstate Commission, are binding upon

the member states.

2. All agreements between the Interstate Commission and the member

states are binding in accordance with their terms.

3. In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional

limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision

shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict with the constitutional

provision in question in that member state.

Military Representative to State Council of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Resource Guide

Publication: October 16, 2017

MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE TO STATE COUNCIL OF THE MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT RESOURCE GUIDE

PARTNERSHIP & RESOURCES DIVISION | Page 2

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT .................................................................... 3

ELIGIBILITY .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 APPLICABILITY................................................................................................................................................................ 4 GOVERNANCE ................................................................................................................................................................ 4 STATE COMPACT COMMISSIONER...................................................................................................................................... 4 MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT COMMISSION (MIC3) ....................................................................................... 4 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................................................... 5 MIC3 STANDING COMMITTEES ........................................................................................................................................ 5

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ROLE IN MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT ................................................. 6

DOD EX-OFFICIO MEMBER TO THE MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT COMMISSION (MIC3) ........................................ 6 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) ................................................................................................... 6 DEFENSE STATE LIAISON OFFICE (DSLO) ............................................................................................................................ 6 MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE TO STATE COUNCIL OF THE MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT............................................. 7

Designation of Military Representative to State Council ...................................................................................... 7 School Liaison Officers (SLO) ................................................................................................................................. 7

STATE COORDINATION ................................................................................................................................................. 8

STATE COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP .......................................................................................................................................... 8 STATE COUNCIL MEETINGS .............................................................................................................................................. 8

MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................ 9

MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE ROLE ...................................................................................................................................... 9 MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................................... 10 SCHOOL LIAISON ROLE AND SUPPORT TO THE MILITARY REPRESENTATIVE ............................................................................... 11

RESOURCES.................................................................................................................................................................. 12



Introduction to the Military Interstate Children’s Compact An interstate compact is a legal agreement between two or more states. The Military Interstate Children’s Compact provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states.

It was developed by The Council of State Governments' National Center for Interstate Compacts, the Department of Defense, national associations, federal and state officials, school administrators and military families.

States adopt the Compact through their legislative process, participation is voluntary. Since 2014, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Compact. The schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), to the extent permissible by law, are committed to ensuring that school policies and procedures mirror those in the Compact’s guidelines and related rules.

The goal of the Compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students. The Compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation.

Each state based their statute on the model compact language; however, the State may have added other clauses or information to tailor it to their needs (i.e. appointment of Commissioners or state council composition). It is important to review the individual state statute to understand how the compact is administered and understand any differences in the language. The state statutes can be found at http://www.mic3.net/state-statutes.html.

Additionally, the MIC3 website includes state profiles with detailed information regarding the state and the contacts. The MIC3 website can be found at https://www.mic3.net/state-profiles.html.

The Military Interstate Children’s Compact, or Compact, is not exhaustive in its coverage. It does provide guidance for schools on topics related to:

Transfer of Education Records

& Enrollment

Placement & Attendance Eligibility Graduation

Oversight, Enforcement, &

Dispute Resolution

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http://www.mic3.net/state-statutes.html

https://www.mic3.net/state-profiles.html



Eligibility Children of active duty members of the uniformed services, National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders, commissioned officers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) are eligible for assistance under the Compact when tied to a permanent change of station (PCS) between states on the PCS orders.

Additionally, members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired are eligible during the first year for assistance under the Compact.

Applicability The Compact applies to public schools, not private, home or virtual educational options. It is for transitions between two states (interstate) and not within a state (intrastate).

All member states are aware that they are required to extend the provisions of the Compact to children entering from a school operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), although this is not a requirement of the Compact.

Governance The Compact provides for a governance structure at both the state and national levels for enforcement and compliance.

State Compact Commissioner Member states appoint a Compact Commissioner to a national governing commission, which includes a representative from every member state. Each Compact Commissioner is a voting representative of that member state, appointed pursuant to Article VIII of the Compact.

Compact commissioners are responsible for overall Compact implementation within each state and oversight of the state council. The appointment authority and process is based on the requirements of their state legislation; however, in most states, the appointing authority is within the Executive Branch of the State Government. Appointment terms may vary.

Each participating state also creates a state council based on the requirements of their state legislation.

Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission is a national governing body responsible for enacting rules to implementation and oversight of the Compact. The commission is comprised of appointed Commissioners from each member state who serve as a representative on behalf of their state. The commission is funded through an annual assessment of member states.

The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, or MIC3, is a national organization. The Commission meets at least annually. The MIC3 national office is led by an Executive Director and staff members who provide guidance, support, and assist with compliance.



Executive Committee The executive committee is comprised of members from the commissioners from member states and such other members of the Interstate Commission as determined by the bylaws. Members of the executive committee serve a one-year term. Members of the executive committee are entitled to one vote each.

The executive committee has the power to act on behalf of the Commission, with the exception of rulemaking during periods when the Commission is not in session. The executive committee oversees the day-to-day activities of the administration of the Executive Director and staff to include enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the Compact, its bylaws and rules and other such duties as deemed necessary.

The Department of Defense has appointed a representative from the Department of Defense Education Activity to serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of the executive committee.

MIC3 Standing Committees The standing committees include the following:

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance

Responsible for monitoring the commission’s budget and financial practices, including the collection and expenditure of commission revenues, and for developing recommendations for the commission’s consideration as appropriate.

Rules

Responsible for administering the commission’s rulemaking procedures and for developing proposed rules for the commission’s consideration as appropriate.

Compliance

Responsible for administering the commission’s rulemaking procedures and for developing proposed rules for the commission’s consideration as appropriate.

Training, Education and Public Relations

Responsible for developing educational resources and training materials for use in the member states to help ensure awareness of and compliance with the terms of the compact and the commission’s rules.



Department of Defense Role in Military Interstate Children’s Compact Department of Defense Role in Military Interstate Children’s Compact Department of Defense policy (Department of Defense Instruction 1342.29 Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) supports the intent of the Compact to reduce the difficulty faced by children of military families when transferring between school systems.

The DoD supports the Compact by:

• Designating the ex-officio member to the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3).

• Designating a military representative, by position, to State Councils of member States.

• Ensuring Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) compliance with provisions of the Compact including establishing a committee similar to State Councils and designating a military representative to the DODEA Compact Committee.

DoD Ex-Officio Member to the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) To ensure DoD remains in concert with Compact member states to assist in making the Compact an effective vehicle for all military children, DoDEA has been designated to represent DoD as an ex- officio member to the Interstate Commission in accordance with Article IX (C) and (E) of the Compact.

The DoD ex-officio member to the Commission is a civilian employee of the DoD who has a direct interface with DoDEA and the U.S. public education system as part of their official duties. The DoD ex- officio member attends meetings of MIC3, its Executive Committee, and other standing committees where requested by the Commission.

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) To the extent permissible by law, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) adjusts policies to implement the provisions of the Compact and addresses disputes over provisions of the Compact between member States and DoDEA.

DoDEA complies with the Compact provisions and school-level officials inform student/parents of the benefits extended by receiving States under the Compact. DoDEA has established a committee (similar to a State Council) to review compliance with the provisions of the Compact and to address issues raised concerning the implementation of such provisions.

Defense State Liaison Office (DSLO) The Defense State Liaison Office coordinates written requests from State Commissioners for designation of military representatives to State Councils. The DSLO coordinates the request with the appropriate Service Department for nomination of a representative and then forwards the nomination to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy official for approval/designation.



Military Representative to State Council of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Incumbents of positions designated as Military Representatives to act as liaisons to State Councils are military members or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense who has interface with the State education system as part of official duties or has supervisory responsibility for those that do.

Designation of Military Representative to State Council State commissioners may request 1) one representative for all military children in the State, 2) one representative for each military service in the State or 3) one representative from each military installation in the State.

While a state council may have more than one military representative, it can only have one lead military representative, which is approved/designated by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy. The designated military representative is considered the official military representative; however, he or she may be augmented by additional military representatives from other Service departments and/or installations in the particular State.

DoD Instruction 1342.29 outlines the areas of authority for nominating a single military representative to serve on the State Council. Term of appointment for military representatives is at least two years.

MILITARY DEPARTMENT AREAS OF AUTHORITY

ARMY

Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

NAVY

American Samoa, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Northern Marianas, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Virgin Islands

AIR FORCE

Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

School Liaison Officers (SLO) School Liaison Officers are civilian employees employed by the respective military service who serve as military installation/region subject matter expert on local K-12 education issues.

They advocate for educational needs of military-connected students in a variety of educational settings. School liaison officers assist in the implementation of the Compact by providing open communication between Installations, schools, families, and the State Councils.



State Coordination Each member state shall, through the creation of a State Council or use of an existing body or board, provide for the coordination among its agencies of government, local education agencies and military installations concerning the state’s participation in, and compliance with, the compact and Interstate Commission activities.

State Council Membership While each member state may determine the membership of its own State Council, its membership must include at least:

• State superintendent of education • Superintendent of a school district with a high concentration of military children • Representative from a military community • One representative each from the legislative and executive branches of government • Other offices and stakeholder groups the State Council deems appropriate

State Council Meetings State Commissioners or their designees, will hold meetings at least once per calendar year. The meetings may be conducted face- to- face or virtually.

All MIC3 State Council (per respective State Law) meetings are public and their local state Department of Education should send out the notice ahead of time to the news media, offices of the Governor and state legislative leadership, bases/installations, and/or potential subject matter participants.

The purpose of the meetings is generally is to report on cases, progress of the year's work in the State, items to come in the year ahead. Members of the State Council report out on relevant issues.

The Commission at the 2016 MIC3 Annual Meeting in Orlando; Source: MIC3 Facebook.



Military Representative Roles and Responsibilities

Military Representative Role The Military Representative, acting as a liaison, is vital to the Council's understanding of educational transition issues facing children of service members. As the face of the Armed Forces across the state, the Council will turn to the Military Representative for guidance and advice on matters involving military family relations and support.

Military Representatives may benefit from attending national, state and local events whose aim it is to draw attention and support for military families, giving priority to those focusing especially on education and educational policy.

Military Representatives acting as liaisons to State Councils shall:

• Only represent DoD interests (not the interests of the State Council) and, consequently, may not: o Engage in management or control of the State Council (therefore, may not vote or make

decisions on daily administration of Council); o Endorse or allow the appearance of DoD endorsement of the State Council or its events,

products, services, or enterprises; o Represent the State Council to third parties; or o Represent the State Council to the U.S. Government, as prohibited by federal criminal

statutes. • Make clear to the State Council that:

o The opinions expressed by the representatives do not bind the DoD, or any DoD components to any action.

o If included on State Council websites, all references to the representative by name or title must indicate that they are the “DoD Military Representative” as opposed to a Council member.

o Notify the chain of command of issues requiring policy decisions or actions requested of the military community within the State.

• When called upon to act as the spokesperson for more than one installation: o Obtain feedback from the designated points of contact at each military installation within his

or her responsibility. o Coordinate proposed input to the State Council with the appropriate points of contact for

each military installation within his or her responsibility. o Act as a conduit for information between the State Council and each military installation

within his or her responsibility. o Provide direct feedback through the chain of command to the applicable Service Assistant

Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and to the appropriate points of contact for each military installation within his or her responsibility.

As a reminder, DoD Joint Ethics Regulations apply to the role of the Military Representative to include:

• Represents DoD Interests (not the interests of the Council). • Makes clear that opinions expressed do not bind DoD or an DoD component. • Does not engage in management or control or endorsement of the State Council, including voting or

make decisions on administration of the Council. • If name or title is included on State Council website, all references shall indicate that it is the role of

the military representative as opposed to a council member.



Military Representative Responsibilities Military Representatives should be routinely informed of successes and challenges facing military families and their school age children. Information should be sought from those at military installations/commands throughout the State who routinely engage with military families and the school districts they attend.

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Military School Liaison Officers (SLO) • Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinators (EFMP) • Family Program Directors • Child and Youth Service Directors • Department of Defense Education Activity • State appointed military educational specialists from the state departments of Veterans and

Defense Affairs



School Liaison Role and Support to the Military Representative School Liaisons play an important role in keeping Military Representatives informed of matters related to student transitions, educational outreach and local education policy. The nature of their position affords them opportunities to routinely engage local school division leaders and state leaders thereby sustaining the relationship that local Commands have with schools.

A suggested best practice is to have the lead service branch within the state identify a School Liaison to gather information on educational matters affecting military connected students and their families throughout the state, and routinely share information with the Military Representative.



Resources The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) at http://www.mic3.net/

DoDI 1342.29, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children at http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/134229_dodi_2017.pdf

School Liaison Officer (SLO) Listings at http://www.dodea.edu/Partnership/schoolLiaisonOfficers.cfm

The Pennsylvania State University, Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness Module: Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children at http://schoolresources.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/

http://www.mic3.net/

http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/134229_dodi_2017.pdf

http://www.dodea.edu/Partnership/schoolLiaisonOfficers.cfm

http://schoolresources.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/



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2018 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING - ATTENDEES

First Name Last Name State Appointment Phone Email AddressLaura Anastasio Connecticut State Commissioner 860-713-6512 [email protected] Anderson South Carolina State Commissioner 803-734-1598 [email protected] Appel Minnesota Programs Manager 765-586-6512 [email protected] Backus Maine State Commissioner Designee 207-624-6635 [email protected] Berg Hawaii State Commissioner 808-778-2157 [email protected] Bissonnette District of Columbia Director of Policy & Advocacy [email protected] Buehn Florida State Commissioner 904-327-9986 [email protected] Campbell Alaska School Liaison Officer 907-353-9377 [email protected] Chapman Rhode Island School Liaison Officer 860-694-3772 [email protected] Clymer District of Columbia Child & Youth Education Services (CYES), Prgm Mgr. 202-433-0519 [email protected] Dablow Kentucky MIC3 Training and Operations Associate 859-244-8067 [email protected] Dailey-Perkins Virginia DODEA Grant Program Manager 571-372-5861 [email protected] Davenport Texas School Liaison Officer 254-288-7946 [email protected] Deering Oklahoma State Commissioner 405-524-1191 [email protected] Delbridge Wyoming State Commissioner Designee 307-221-0036 [email protected] Doil Illinois School Liaison Officer 618-256-9595 [email protected] Dunham Virginia State Commissioner 804-225-2157 [email protected] Farris AlaskaPatricia Ewen Virginia Education Policy Advisor [email protected] Facon Virginia DoD Representative 571-263-1621 [email protected] Fairbairn Nevada Executive Director, MISA 402-305-6468 [email protected] Ferenczhalmy New Mexico Executive Assistant 575-551-2287 [email protected] Ferullo New Hampshire School Liaison Officer 207-438-2466 [email protected] Franklin District of Columbia Regional School Liaison Officer 210-279-3802 [email protected] French North Dakota State Commissioner 701-226-1777 [email protected] Frisch California Regional SLO 619-532-1034 [email protected] Fuller New Mexico Executive Assistant 575-437-4889 [email protected] Gable Maryland State Commissioner 410-767-0472 [email protected] Gavlak California State Commissioner 661-972-4890 [email protected] Goodier New Mexico School Liaison Officer 575-495-5608 [email protected]

As of October 2, 2018


Angela Green Texas School Liason Officer [email protected] Gullett Michigan State Commissioner 517-927-4880 [email protected] Haberstroh Delaware State Commissioner 302-857-3382 [email protected] Halstead Nebraska State Commissioner [email protected] Hedges Kentucky State Commissioner 502-234-8825 [email protected] Hendrix Florida School Liaison Officer 850-501-5427 [email protected] Henry Missouri State Commissioner 573-842-2097 [email protected] Herman Alaska State Commissioner 907-465-2803 [email protected] Huck Virginia Government Relations Deputy Director, NMFA 703-931-6632 [email protected] Huisman Florida Author, Air Force spouse, & mother of two [email protected] Hunt Oregon State Commissioner 503-947-5801 [email protected] Imai Kentucky MIC3 Executive Director 859-244-8000 [email protected] Jackson New York State Commissioner 845-392-6333 [email protected] Jenkins Florida School Counseling Consultant [email protected] Johnson Hawaii School Liaison Officer 703-268-8834 [email protected] Kaminar Arkansas State Commissioner 501-683-5188 [email protected] Kiehl Pennsylvania State Commissioner Designee 717-580-5070 [email protected] Korte Minnesota State Commissioner 651-582-8215 [email protected] Kraeger Rhode Island State Commissioner 401-849-2122 [email protected] Lehfeld Illinois School Liaison Officer 847-489-4231 [email protected] Lewis Ohio Teacher & Military Family Liaison 740-657-5400 [email protected] Lingenfelter Pennsylvania SVP, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships 202-734-8713 [email protected] Loftis North Carolina State Commissioner Designee 704-747-0340 [email protected] LuPiba Ohio State Commissioner 614-728-7728 [email protected] Lynch Washington State Commissioner 360-478-6880 [email protected] Mann New Mexico School Liaison Officer 505-453-0379 [email protected] Martin Rhode Island School Liaison Officer 401-480-2184 [email protected] Masters Kentucky MIC3 General Counsel 502-262-5881 [email protected] McLaughlin Tennessee State Commissioner 931-801-1354 [email protected] Mellace West Virginia Coordinator 304-550-7771 [email protected] Miller District of Columbia State Commissioner 202-724-6567 [email protected]



Keith Mispagel Kansas Fort Leavenworth USD 207 Superintendent 913-290-0588 [email protected] Murphy New Hampshire State Commissioner 603-926-4560 [email protected] Neuenswander Kansas State Commissioner 785-296-3872 [email protected] Niksich Idaho School Liaison Officer 208-598-1619 [email protected] O'Brien Ohio Hamilton Township High School 614-599-0250 [email protected] Odom Mississippi School Liaison Officer 254-466-2831 [email protected] Clarke Orzalli Massachusetts State Commissioner 206-459-3222 [email protected] Patch Virginia Regional School Liaison Officer 757-735-4417 [email protected] Payne New Jersey Superintendent 609-752-6904 [email protected] Pegram Idaho State Commissioner Designee [email protected] Phipps Texas School Liaison Officer 210-831-5923 [email protected] Pigg Texas School Program Manager 210-846-2894 [email protected] Price Illinois State Commissioner Designee 224-808-0747 [email protected] Pryor Kentucky MIC3 Communications Associate 859-244-8000 [email protected] Ragland Alabama State Commissioner 205-815-8000 [email protected] Rasmussen Utah State Commissioner 801-538-7835 [email protected] Rodriguez Texas State Coordinator for Military Connected Students 512-463-9502 [email protected] Romero Colorado Deputy Superintendent 719-382-1300 [email protected] Ross Georgia State Commissioner Designee 757-645-7687 [email protected] Scheese Washington Regional School Liaison Officer 360-396-4860 [email protected] Serrano Colorado State Commissioner 719-382-3758 [email protected] Singleton Louisiana State Commissioner 225-342-3358 [email protected] Splitek Texas Program Manager, MCEC 210-279-1183 [email protected] Stearns Montana State Commissioner 406-461-4471 [email protected] Sykes Idaho Mayor of Mountain Home, ID [email protected] Tack Arizona State Commissioner Designee 602-364-0764 [email protected] Trimillos New York Author, Air Force spouse, & mother of four [email protected] Trongone New Jersey State Commissioner 609-893-8141 [email protected] Twedt Ohio Teacher and Military Liaison Officer 419-494-9017 [email protected] Joan Weiss Wisconsin State Commissioner 608-698-2409 [email protected] Whitfield Indiana Chief Operating Officer, NFHS 336-337-4898 [email protected]



David Young Vermont State Commissioner 802-316-0530 [email protected] Young Maryland Deputy Chief 240-612-4933 [email protected]


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