REPRESENTATIVE
COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 2, 2014 at 4 pm
MARCH 2, 2014 at 4 pm
Attending: J. Slonim, T. Mullenax, M. Richardson, A. Campa,
E. Ruebusch, A.Kuhn,
J.
Hunsche, T. Millard, J. Pfeiffer, H. Smith, N. Carpenter, M. Carr, C. Conway
I.
Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 10
will be attended by Mark, Amy and Anne.
II.
Presentation on Warning Signs of Drug
Abuse; March 12, 3-4 pm; MS.
III.
Financial Report (Janine) See addendum
IV.
Luncheon/Fundraiser ideas
a.
Maybe “Central Parcc” idea…celebrating
making it to half-way
b.
Keep thinking of ideas…each building
have a plan for this semester.
V.
Dr. Miles will join us at 4:20 Blue text reflects Dr. Miles’ responses.
a.
Hilary: shared attribution…could we move toward that
even if the state does not go that way?
SLO vs. Standardized Testing causes conflict among staff and internally
with regard to where priorities lie.
i.
Pick
what’s best for the kid always…slo/growth measures should be secondary
1.
When
deciding where to devote time/resources the decision point is in the best
interest of the learner.
2. I believe our kids and our staff will
take on the task of testing from an authentic place.
b.
Terry:
What is the thinking behind the “are we happy” survey?
i.
We
have consistently used the Progess survey.
ii.
Nominated
by a staff member to earn the “Great Place to Work” banner
iii.
We
will get a basic feedback report…similar information to the Are We Making
Progress survey.
iv.
If
recognized, supports our recruiting efforts
c. Ruebusch: parameters for delays?
i.
Data
since 1994
1.
Last
year first time ever closing for cold
2. Real temp -1 to -10=delay, beyond -10=
closed
3. Wind chill -10= delay; -20 sustained for
day= cancellation
4. All buses were ready to go…
5. Use variety of sources…media hype
considered
6. Open to hearing about inconsistency
a. Last year was unprecedented, and we were
not as prepared for extreme cold as we are now, given some experience.
7. Staff member travel is a consideration
8.
Staff appreciate the night before
call.
9. Delay call for temp, will typically come
the night before. Snow, we wait for
confirmation of inclement weather.
d.
Kuhn:
more professional development vs. Late start/early release?
i.
Late
Start/Early Release: not a parent favorite
ii.
Not
the most productive energy level
iii.
Full
day PD is the most beneficial
iv.
Proposed
calendar with extra PD day has had first reading, needs public reading (added
day to Labor Day weekend), It is removing a day of instruction from
children…does the value match? Is the
timing right?
v.
Comparison info with neighboring
districts?
vi.
Any
one open to speaking at Board meeting to inform board members as the value from
our perspective?
vii.
Teacher
voices at the board meeting have great power.
e.
Millard: any sense (superintendent level) on tone of
PARCC expectations?
i.
Many
are discouraged/frustrated.
ii.
We
need to be careful about bashing Public Ed and legislative mandates and ODE
decisions. Parents in our community can
pull out for other educational options.
iii.
There
are so many distractions from our purpose.
iv.
Direction
is coming from Governor’s Office, presidential aspirations. From the outside looks innovative, without
regard for what’s best for learners.
Tale of unintended consequences.
VI.
Reflections on Mid-Year Breakfast
A. Rotate location
i.
Host in every building
B. Dotting seemed to be well
received by the membership
C. PowerPoint? Well received
C. PowerPoint? Well received
D. Speakers?
Enough, thorough
E. Prizes?
E. Prizes?
i. Highlight!
ii. Successful global initiative
VII.
How to proceed with Dot Day results?
a.
High count for HS/MS: faculty bringing
children to IH
i.
Doesn’t seem to be a roadblock type of
issue, Kim Lewis open to conversation
b.
High count for PS/ES: more PD
c.
Tuition reimbursement increase?
i.
Other districts have a max cap shared
by all employees.
d.
Sick leave accumulation comparison to
other districts (see addendum)
VII. Concerns from Buildings
VIII.
Concerns/Updates from Committees
a.
Is the substitute issue improving?
i.
Absence number not decreasing, but not
as many concerns about coverage
b.
Polo shirts
i.
Lightbulb is cost prohibitive.
ii.
Simple IHEPO on collared shirt = $22
