MEDIA ADVISORY

Release Date: September 22, 2009

Contact: Pete Smith, Director of Communications, 601-359-1336

Mississippi Board of Education to hold special called meeting

WHO: The Mississippi Board of Education

WHAT: Will hold a special interim called meeting to discuss recommendations regarding the growth model for the 2009 Statewide Accountability System and approval of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2009 edition.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: In the fourth floor boardroom, at the Central High School Building, 359 North West Street, Jackson.