[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 9444-9445] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5162] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Topics AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior. ACTION: Notice of tribal consultation meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will conduct consultation meetings to obtain oral and written comments concerning potential issues in Indian Education Programs. The potential issues which will be set forth in a tribal consultation booklet to be issued prior to the meetings are as follows: 1. Facilities Operation and Maintenance--Tribal Priority Allocation 2. Facilities Operation and Maintenance Formula Modifications 3. Office of Indian Education Programs Draft Strategic Plan 4. Other Consultation Items 5. Displacement Costs for Schools Converting to Grant Status 6. Indian School Equalization Program: Ongoing Study 7. Office of Indian Education Programs: Draft School Technology Plan 8. Revisions to IASA/Goals 2000 Consolidated State Plan 9. Executive Order 13021 of October 19, 1996--Tribal Colleges and Universities DATES: April 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 1997 for all locations listed. Several dates and locations were scheduled to coincide with meetings of various Indian education organizations. All meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 3:00 p.m. (local time) or until all meeting participants have an opportunity to make comments. Meeting Schedule -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Location Local contact Phone numbers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apr. 10, 1997.......................... New Orleans, LA.................................... LaVonna, Weller........................ (703) 235-3233 Apr. 15, 1997.......................... Phoenix, AZ........................................ Angelita Felix......................... (520) 562-3557 Apr. 16, 1997.......................... Albuquerque, NM.................................... Ben Atencio............................ (505) 766-3034 Apr. 17, 1997.......................... Anchorage, AK...................................... Robert Pringle......................... (907) 271-4115 Apr. 18, 1997.......................... Billings, MT....................................... Larry Parker........................... (406) 247-7953 Apr. 22, 1997.......................... Oklahoma City, OK.................................. Joy Martin............................. (405) 945-6051 Apr. 23, 1997.......................... Gallup, NM......................................... Andrew Tah............................. (520) 283-2221 Apr. 23, 1997.......................... Portland, OR....................................... John Reimer............................ (503) 872-2745 Apr. 24, 1997.......................... Cloquet, MN........................................ Terry Portra........................... (612) 373-1090 Apr. 24, 1997.......................... Rapid City, SD..................................... Cherie Farlee.......................... (605) 964-8722 Apr. 25, 1997.......................... Sacramento, CA..................................... Fayetta Babby.......................... (916) 979-2560 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Written comments should be mailed, to be received, on or before June 2, 1997, to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Indian Education Programs, MS-3512-MIB, OIE-32, 1849 C. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240, Attn: Joann Sebastian Morris: or, may be hand delivered to Room 3512 at the same address. Comments may also be telefaxed to (202) 273-0030. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. James Martin or Goodwin K. Cobb III at [[Page 9445]] the above address or call (202) 208-3550. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meetings are a follow-up to similar meetings conducted by the OIEP/BIA since 1990. The purpose of the consultation, as required by 25 U.S.C. 2010(b), is to provide Indian tribes, school boards, parents, Indian organizations and other interested parties with an opportunity to comment on potential issues raised during previous consultation meetings or being considered by the BIA regarding Indian education programs. A consultation booklet for the April meetings is being distributed to Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Bureau Area and Agency Offices and Bureau-funded schools. The booklets will also be available from local contact persons and at each meeting. Dated: February 24, 1997. Ada E. Deer, Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 97-5162 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-02-P