Joint Committee Minutes
March 25, 2004

Minutes - Approved the minutes from January 28, 2004.

Sick Leave - Approved one request for Sick Bank withdrawals totaling 25 days leaving 20 days remaining in the bank.

HIPPA - Approved form with new HIPPA language.

ESEA Committee - Agreed to structure of the committee.  Four ROEA members one representative from each level and one special education representative. Committee will meet prior to May 25. Focus of committee will be on communication, portfolio development and AYP.

TSAs - Teachers may have up to two TSAs.

Evaluations - Sandra and Barb will review the evaluation process and timelines with administrators.

MESSA - Approved MESSA costs

LAB School - Pending Board of Education approval, the district will offer elementary non-tenured teachers an opportunity to participate in a three-week laboratory school.  Teachers will work with small groups of students followed by professional development sessions.  Teachers will be paid for instructing and receive staff development hours.

Summer School – Pending Board of Education approval, both middle schools and the high schools will run summer school programs.  Positions will be posted by mid-April.

Staffing - Staffing was reviewed as it relates to budget, student enrollment and consolidation.

Highly Qualified/Certified -There has been some confusion as to these two categories.  Highly qualified will become effective in the fall of 2006.  Certification issues are currently being worked on.

Seniority - Language was reviewed.

Contract Maintenance - Contract maintenance items were discussed.

TTI Equipment - The district is proceeding with its intent to extend the current TTI agreements under the existing terms and agreements.