JOINT COMMITTEE IN
ATTENDANCE: S. Gaynor, S.
Standel, R. Wood, K. Cornell, L. Flynn, K. Pino, S. Kardon 1.
MINUTES:
Minutes from March 5, 2001 were approved as written. 2.
SICK BANK: Approved
one request for Sick Bank for 8 days, leaving a balance
of 108 sick days. 3.
CHARLOTTE
DANIELSON WORKSHOP: This
will be held May 31 for Evaluation Committee members as well as
mentors. 4.
TEACHERS AS PROFESSIONALS:
Discussion of teacher attendance at the March 15 Professional
Development Day. It would
be helpful if this could be addressed with ROEA members.
5.
JOB FAIR: There
will be a Job Fair on May 16, 2001 at Churchill.
A pamphlet with information was distributed.
There will be openings in several areas. 6.
LAYOFFS AND NEW HIRES: There
will be a need for a minimal
number of layoffs, primarily due for teachers returning from leave. 7.
TTI OPTIONS: Discussion
of options available to teachers.
People who have questions should contact Rick Wood. 8.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT—2001-02;
A total of 5 days is mandated by the State
next year. They will be as
follows:
First 2 days of school = 1 P.D. Day 2
full release days
= 2 “ 2nd
and 3rd Tuesdays =
1 “ 2
half days
= 1
“ A plan is being developed for
Professional Development. Send
ideas/suggestions to a member of Curriculum Sub-Committee or to the
Instruction Office. 9. NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS: Special Education staff has requested in-service as soon as the rules are approved by the State. This will be shared with Mike Dombrowski. 10.
CALENDAR: Discussion
of conflict within the county, especially for Winter Break. This may
be of concern to the ROEA membership. 11.
ESL: Discussion of
issues regarding ESL students and staff.
There was a question about a student who transferred from
Lamphere. This was a
Superintendents’ agreement. Discussion of the ESL
program at Addams. A
formal response will be sent to the ROEA regarding the situation. 12.
Kimball has a number of ESL students.
Kay Cornell will talk with the administration to address needs. 13.
CLASS SIZE RELIEF: Approved
one Class Size Relief request for Dondero. 14.
CHEATING POLICY: Discussion
of some teachers’ feelings that the district policy needs to
be stronger. A few ROEA
members will meet with Dr. Gaynor to discuss this further. 15.
SCHOOLS OF CHOICE: Buildings
are to assess achievement needs and to collaboratively design a plan
that is sent to Kay Cornell for approval. 16.
REMOVAL OF DISCIPLINARY LETTER FROM PERSONNEL FILE:
Sandra Standel will notify people about the procedure to notify
Personnel that he/she would like something removed from a file. 17.
SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITION:
Questions were raised about a position that has been increased
without the job being posted. Sid
will discuss this with Michael Dombrowski. RECORDER:
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