MINUTES – 10/6/2011 MEETING
Present: Dana Besch, Peter Bellanti, Joe Borgisi, Rosemary Conley, Lynne Crawford, Elizabeth Dunne, Sue Ellis, Cheryl Keller, Nancy Lalley, Teresa Lawrence, Cesar Marchioli, Heidi Salva
Absent: David Cantaffa, David Hall, Jamie Pernick
Meeting was called to order at 8:14 am by Dana Besch.
Minutes: Motion made by Joe Borgisi, 2nd by Lynn Fisher to accept the May 5, 2011 minutes. Motion to accept was unanimous.
Dana Besch introduced and welcomed Peter Bellanti the new Director of the WNYTeacherCenter.
No new members and size of board has changed. Will need to modify the Policy Board Committees due to number on each. Motion made by Joe Borgisi, 2nd by Lynn Fisher. Motion to accept was unanimous.
Budget: As of this date budget balance is not available. Peter should have an updated budget for next meeting once all figures have been attained. Grant monies should be around $52,000.00. Mentor grant is being reviewed.
Old Business
Policy Board Meeting Dates – Discussion by all members – Clarification on time to start meetings. Everyone agreed that the morning meetings should start at 8:30 am and the afternoon meetings at 12:30 pm. During the meetings the members will break into there committees for a short session and then report back to board before the conclusion of meetings. Motion made by Cheryl Keller, 2nd by Sue Ellis. Motion to accept was unanimous.
Goals for 2011 – 2012 - Short discussionon these goals. Nothing new to add.
New Business
TeacherCenter Policy Board Committees: Changes noted for 2011-2012.
Budget will stay the same
Evaluation/Grant – Three members – Teresa Lawrence, Nancy Lalley & Cesar Marchioli
Program/Needs Assessment – Four members – Dana Besch, Cheryl Keller, Dave Hall & Jamie Pernick.
Strategic Planning – Sue Ellis, David Cantaffa & Rosemary Conley.
Motion made by Cheryl Keller, 2nd by Joe Borgisi. Motion to accept wasunanimous.
If a board member cannot make a meeting it has been asked that they send someone in their place. If a vote is needed can their replacement vote or not? Should they take the information back to board members and then an electronic vote be taken?
Grant Research – Peter Bellanti is looking into different grants and will keep the board informed of what is being offered.
All members were given an update of the Class Listing for the rest of the fall season. Peter will be providing the members with a monthly update of this list.
Winter Courses – RFP’s should be going out around October 17th to districts with a November 23 deadline.
Catalog should be out early December. Cheryl Keller asked that some Curriculum Mapping Courses be added to catalog. There may also be some interest in having someone one from area colleges teaching/offering courses.
Marketing of TeacherCenter was discussed. Adding of building liaison, could ask building representatives but this would be a district determination on whom this would be. Brochures and posters sent to schools to be put up in building lounges.
Business Rep. and Parent Rep are still needed for the board. A business rep may be difficult to recruit but idea’s were given and board members will follow up with some of there idea’s. Same with Parent Rep discussion by board members who will follow up with some of there idea’s. We will be continuing to seek out a parent for this spot.
Far West Network Conference has a tentative November Date. More information is to come on this conference. NYSUIT website should also be carrying this information.
Meeting closed at 9:40 am with a motion by Sue Ellis, 2nd by Nancy Lalley. Motion to accept was unanimous.
Next meeting – Tuesday, November 8, 2011
12:30 PM. –
Clarence – Rm. TBA