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32 <br /> Slide#25 <br /> ■ <br /> OCS Action Items <br /> • Creation of retention focus groups <br /> • Increasing NBCT support for candidates <br /> (from 2 to 18) <br /> • Fall Certified Interns (from 5 to 29) <br /> ENGAGE.CHALLENGE.IN-1 NE. <br /> 99 <br /> Slide #26 <br /> ' • <br /> Commissioner Richards asked what the plan is for employees working under provisional <br /> licensure. <br /> Jeffrey Koweek said they must monitor those employees and provide more support to <br /> make sure that everyone is successful. <br /> Danielle Jones said that when teachers are on a provisional license, there are <br /> requirements from the state on what they must do. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked what the time frame is. <br /> Jeffrey Koweek said that the provisional license timeframe is three years, and the <br /> alternative license is one year but they both have different steps they are required to meet. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked if there is a salary differentiation. <br /> Jeffrey Koweek said they are considered licensed teachers. <br /> Commissioner Richards asked Sheldon Lanier for more information about slide #11. She <br /> asked if Black students are one of the lowest in proficiency. <br /> Sheldon Lanier said that there has been an increase of 2.2% from the previous school <br /> year to 23-24 for Black students. <br /> Commissioner Richards said she is trying to understand the trend. She asked if there was <br /> a dip in COVID. <br /> Sheldon Lanier said that he does not have that information but would be able to provide it <br /> to the Board. <br />