The
Policy and Community Engagement Committee of the Board of Education of the
POLICY
TOPICS:
Request
for Waiver of Policy KG – Community Use of School Facilities:
Committee members reviewed a letter from Hilde Will, Vice President of the
Jefferson Cab Committee requesting consideration for a fee waiver for the use
of the auditorium in August. Representatives
of the Jefferson Cab Committee answered committee questions about the event.
A motion to approve the waiver of Policy KG as
it relates to the fee for use of the high school auditorium as requested by the
Jefferson Cab Committee and forward for full Board approval was made by Mr.
Salmon, seconded by Mrs. Saelens. The
motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
The
Policy and Community Engagement Committee moved into recess at 9:05 p.m. in
order to resume the Curriculum & Instruction Committee. The Policy and Community Engagement Committee
reconvened at 9:43 p.m.
Approval
of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the
POLICY
TOPICS:
Second
The committee agreed on one minor language
change for page 30 of the high school handbook as follows:
In
light of recent trends in dress, we, as an educational institution, feel the
need to establish a more specific dress code to limit the definition of
clothing that is appropriate for our educational setting.
A motion to approve the 2005-2006 handbooks for
Sullivan, West, Middle, and High schools - with the one revision to the High
School handbook as noted above - and forward for full Board approval was made
by Mrs. Saelens, seconded by Mr. Koch.
The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT TOPICS:
Public
Relations:
Ø
Update
on Character Education Initiative
Mr. Swartz provided an
update on the various activities planned in conjunction with the Character
Education initiative such as the billboard and community-wide graduation party.
Goals:
Ø
Final
Review of Progress of 2004-05 District and Board Goals
The final
review/update on the progress to date of the 2004-05 goals was postponed until
the next Policy and Community Engagement Committee meeting. This topic deserves more time and attention
than is possible due to the late hour.
Ø
Discussion
of Procedures for the Identification of Board/District/Superintendent Goals for
the
2005-06 School Year
The goal setting
process for the 2005-06 school year was also deferred to a future meeting. There is a need to solidify the strategic
plan process first. When this issue is
discussed, the agenda will allow time for ample discussion, and materials from
a recent seminar attended by Mrs. Saelens will be provided.
Ø
Recap
of Special Board Meeting on Strategic Planning
Mr. Swartz noted that
the administrative team was not impressed with the progress made during the
strategic planning session. Committee
discussion followed on the “right” number of attendees as well as the “optimal”
length of the next meeting. Another
meeting will be scheduled and the process will continue.
Legislative
Updates: Mr. Swartz briefly noted that pending
legislation may affect the timing of any future referendum.
Review/Approval
of 2005-06 Board/Committee Meeting Reports Schedule:
Committee members reviewed the proposed 2005-2006 Board and Committee Reports
schedule.
Discussion
of Possible Topics for Future Meetings:
Board meeting management – (agenda order)
Good news reports
Review of Policy KG
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Saelens, seconded by Mr. Koch. The motion passed on a voice vote.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 p.m.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Secretary,
Pati Fitzgerald