Site Based Meeting Minutes 11/19/03

Site Based Meeting Minutes 11/19/03
Present: Rae Covey, Roy Dexheimer, Jon Hilton, Jane Koestler, Carol Wilhelm,
Leslie Shakespeare, Pat Karr-Segal, Mary Stein
Absent-Zenon Wasyliw
A condolence card was sent to Zenon from the group.
The group noted that the cookies made by Jon were excellent!
Group agreed to approve prior minutes at the next meeting.
The district feels that some site councils may need some training. Rae was
asked what the training would entail, she will check on that.
Roy remarked that each building has a current plan that works, that councils
are the measuring tools. School teams should work to inspire enthusiasm for
what works in the buildings in terms of family involvement. Councils should
'advertise' what makes their school unique, what can councils do to inspire the
school community to build on what works and identify and strive to improve the
less than successful areas-programs. Site councils have the staff development
plan to work with, to enhance the strategies that work for each stakeholder
group.
It was suggested that perhaps Kim Fontana could address the group regarding
district expectations and the 'way' that everything works.
There was discussion on perhaps redefining performance goals and the
development plan goals. Rae passed out a very detailed breakdown of the School
Development Plan. We need to address the strategies, the means, and the end products,
the successes and failures. We need input from all stakeholders.
Do the goals as written include the family involvement component? How do the
separate components affect school and home connection? Should family
involvement be a goal?
Again it was noted that the school should pat itself on the back more often
in terms of what is working well. Discussion concerning what involvement
really entails.
Rae offered as a starting point for all of us to look at
some successful strategies for family involvement. Look for ways we can support
families, how can we better communicate our goals to families.
Rae will speak to Kim Fontana about coming to us to discuss testing,
strategies, outcomes and outcome tracking. (As a result Kim F. suggested we attend the
next PTA meeting where this topic will be covered)
Pat noted that the meeting was productive and focused. All members
participated in the discussions
The next meeting will cover how to recognize and promote family involvement,
goal setting and strategies.
Carol reminded us that her term expires this month and she is weighing her
options and will let us know if she will continue to serve.
Next meeting date is 12/10/02
Facilitator-Jane
Time keeper-Kim
Minutes-Pat
Process Observer-Leslie
Refreshments-Rae