Effective Group Norms for The Council for Continuous Improvement á Regularly use tools from RISC model á Be respectful of everyoneÕs opinion á Communicate honestly á Provide equal opportunity for all voices á Show discretion in the group and communication á Identify jobs of timekeeper, recorder, process
observer, and facilitator á Begin and end on time (flexible with time) á Stay on topic; be attentive to the meeting á Be willing to take risks
Council
for Continuous Improvement
Agenda
Thursday, January 14, 2010 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: GNG High School Library
Agenda Created By: K. Caprio, D. Coleman, Bruce Beasley
Attendance: Karen Caprio, David Coleman, Sherry Levesque, Barb Weed, G. Robbins, Sue Staples, Patti Dudzinski, Donna Beeley, Paul Penna, Diana Doiron, Kelly Thornhill, Kristi Fecteau, Beth Sutherland, Joan Tremberth, Anita Campbell, J. Bagdon, J. Ricardi, S. Propp, V. Burns, J. McKinney
Updates:
High School: Collected and collated all survey data from students, staff and parents. 72-82% of students responded. Several parents and 100% staff. 7-8 teachers atttending winter symposium, 25 students representing the full spectrum of our population. 5 teachers eager to attend Beacon teacher training. We have focused on getting all content areas on board. Some resistance to implementing the tools as a schoolwide agenda item. Some fear seems to be present. Three after school training sessions are planned We are anxious RichÕs visit later in January.
Middle School: 4 teachers attending the training next week. Feel that we are in a holding pattern waiting to hear about parent meeting. We have a date for the staff shared vision.
Dunn School: Class continues, 5 teachers attending winter training. Introduced the toolkit to staff and will do a followup. Beacon Teachers have been using the tools, creating classroom vision and code of conduct. What skills does a successful 3rd grade student need? Students came up with the same reading, writing, math, listening skills. Sue talked with her class about problem solving skills. Seems to have had a positive response at Dunn. Beacon teachers will be observed by RISC staff at the end of January.
Russell: 4 teachers attending symposium. The 2 Beacon teachers have been working together. Kelly has aligned the reading program and the math program standards. Getting a great response from most students. Some students are hesitant about taking on the responsibility. Good feedback from parents. Working on the time issue. Kelly is looking forward to RichÕs visit to help out and clarify some questions. Staff is learning more and using tools building-wide.
Memorial: two teachers going to symposium, three attending Beacon training in March. Staff started the book, Delivering on the Promise, staff book share. Collecting shared vision.
Professional Development: staff and students will be attending the Winter Symposium Jan 20-22., District will sponsor the K-5 workshop on introduction to RISC model. Beacon Teachers will have visitations from RISC staff at the end of the month.
Focus of Today's Meeting:
District Wide Parent Forum: February 11, 2010 All Council Members should be there to help facilitate.
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Qualities of a good school -Everyone recognizes/appreciates individuality -Bully Free and safe -Trust/Communication among stakeholders -Student Centered -High expectations for all -A school that connects the community and the school -Respect -Caring adults -Fun -Collaboration -Comfortable -Low student teach ratio -Structured environment -Quality teachers/staff -Creative curriculum -Quality Academics -Strong morale -Opportunity for leadership -Technology -Well-maintained buildings
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Qualities of a good school
A great school: Bully Free & Safe Trust/ Communication Student Centered High Expectations Connection to Community Caring & Collaborative Staff Shared Vision Organized supports administration Strong Morale Communication & Collaborativew environment Diverse programming Quality teachers Relevant curriculum
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Successful LearnerÉ. Hands on Sleep/health Mobility Time Nice Teachers Supplies Technology Fun Respect Attendance Successful Experience Focus Listening Attention Friends
A great school: Kind Teachers Freedom Health- activities lunch/sleep Physical Outlets Safety- no exclusion Respect Teachers who want to teach Interesting content Engaged peers Good Teachers School Spirit Organized, supportive administration Student centered High Expectations Leadership opportunities Shared vision |
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21st Century Skills -Technology/media skills -Communication -Language (reading/writing) foreign -Math Skills -Interpersonal Skills -Global -Multi-cultural -Science -Arts -Personal Responsibilities -Life Skills -Conflict Resolution
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21st Century Skills Effective communication skills A good work ethic and responsible Problem solver Technology Skills Adaptability and Tolerance Global/Social Awarness Teamwork Financially Savvy Reading/writing/math skills Multi tasker Critical Thinking Self Direction Collaboration Numeracy Skills Vocational Skills Life Skills
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21st Century Skills Technology People Skills Advocacy Communication Health Hope Living Skills budget, financial Core Knowledge Critical Thinking Reading Leadership Information Literacy Self Direction Skills
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Hopes and DreamsÉ. -A love for learning -Opportunities to work to potential -Ability to discover their strengths -Meeting/Mastering grade level standards -Willingness to take risk and learn from the experience -Happy, Health, Compassionate, resilient, confident -Successful -Financially secure -College -Contributing Citizen -Fulfilling job/career -Good Grades -Strong Relationships -Creative thinker -Goal-Oriented
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Hopes and DreamsÉ. Risk Takers Ability to discover strengths Work to potential Love for learning Meeting/mastering standards Healthy Happy Confident Compassionate Productive Citizen Humanitarian Enjoy career Sense of self Achieving happiness Self motivated goal setter Being prepared Post-secondary Ed
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Hopes and DreamsÉ. College Education Career Success Achieving Happiness Financial Security Self-Confidence Travel Self-Sufficient Goal Oriented Prepared for a variety of opportunities Life-Long learner Productive member of society Military/Social Service
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Share out 30 minutes
Community/Business
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Creating A District Perspective: February 11, 2010 Meeting
We discussed how to summarize the data and feedback to parents.
Additional Questions were raised:
Clarification on 80%? Is it for a shared vision or RISC model? Vicky clarified that it is both.
Update on standards, rubrics etc. Diana gave us the following date for release of standards. Feb 2nd to public and March 12th final release.
Summarize Decisions and Recommendations:
Next Agenda: February 11, 2010 Parent Meeting
Adjourn: 7:10 p.m.