-- South Jordan Mom <sjordanmom@yahoo.com> wrote:
I'm writing as well. Both the board of education representative and our state government representative. Thanks for the info Kurt.
The State Board of Education posted its agenda for the Sept. 2 meeting on its website this morning. Agenda http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/board/agenda1.htm Agenda Attachment Tab 1 - Further info on the evolution item http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/board/90205tab1.htm "Background: In accordance with Board request, a statement was developed regarding USOEÂs position on teaching evolution in Utah classrooms. The statement was developed with input from science teachers, districts, national documents, and the Board. . . . . [The staff will present the position paper.] Anticipated Action: It is recommended that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee consider the position statement on evolution and recommend acceptance of the full Board." Link to the Utah State School Board: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/board/ Link to "Find your [Utah State Schl. Board] member" web page: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/board/districts.htm (with addresses for your board member) Master address list for Utah State Schl. Board members: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/board/1members.htm The State Superintendent of Education is: Patti Harrington Utah State Office of Education 250 East 500 South P O Box 144200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200 The staff directory for the Utah State Office of Education: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/USOEStaffList.pdf The Utah State Schl. Board meetings are broadcast live over the internet: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/ADMIN/projects/live.htm - Canopus56 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com