MINUTES OF MEETING: April 10, 2012 4-6 Grade Level
Date : April 10, 2012
Members present: Lee Helmer, Sheila Remenar, Karyn Tuma, Brooke Wooley, Pat Wilson, Roxanne Baumgrass, Jason Tokar, Lynn Eichenberg, Carol Blink, Gina Viselli, Cindy Thelen, Amanda VanKuiken, Traci Coldiron, Sue Palen, Erin Sweet
Minutes reported by: Karyn Tuma
| Issues | Action Step | Person(s) Responsible | Time Frame | Resolution |
| Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Student Retention, Homework, Grading Policy | Completed Draft with suggested revisions to be submitted to Kris Kirby and Instructional Council | Jason Tokar, Karyn Tuma | April 23, 2012 | |
| IPAD schedule | Distribute and discuss the schedule to maximize use of IPADS with intervention groups. | Jason Tokar, Teachers, Para Professionals | Ongoing | |
| Accelerated Reader Program | Discuss expectation for the program in 2012-2013. Continued discussion will be needed. | Jason Tokar, Classroom Teachers | Ongoing | |
| NCA Visit | Review Live Binders and expectations for NCA visit. Staff members needed to meet with team | Jason Tokar, All Staff | NCA Visit May 8, 2012 | |
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Next meeting date: May 1, 2012
MINUTES OF MEETING: March 6, 2012 4-6 Grade Level
Date : March 6, 2012
Members present: Erin Sweet, Jason Tokar, Brian Powell, Craig Thelen, Lynn Eichenberg, Carol Blink, Amy Travis, Sheila Remenar,
Amanda VanKuiken, Heather Cunningham, Lee Helmer, Traci Coldiron, Pat Wilson, Sue Palen, Lori Acre, Craig Thelen, Kath Schiffer, Dave Collins
Minutes reported by: Karyn Tuma
| Issues | Action Step | Person(s) Responsible | Time Frame | Resolution |
| MEAP 2011 Comparison/Trend Data | School, State, County averages presented as well as grade level trends. Available on F drive for further review. | Jason Tokar | On Going | |
| Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Proposed Student Retention Process | Meet as grade level to review and provide feedback for presentation at Instructional Council | Grade Level Teachers | To be completed by April 10, 2012 all staff meeting. To be presented at April, 16, 2012 I.C. Meeting | |
| Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Proposed Grading and Reporting Philosophy, Guidelines, and Practices | Meet as grade level to review and provide feedback for presentation at Instructional Council | Grade Level Teachers | To be completed by April 10, 2012 all staff meeting. To be presented at April, 16, 2012 I.C. Meeting | |
| Ovid-Elsie Area Schools Proposed Homework Philosophy, Guidelines, and Practices | Meet as grade level to review and provide feedback for presentation at Instructional Council | Grade Level Teachers | To be completed by April 10, 2012 all staff meeting. To be presented at April, 16, 2012 I.C. Meeting | |
| E.E. Knight Elementary School Staff Handbook Revisions | Meet as grade level teams to review Staff Handbook and provide revision suggestions. (Daily Announcements, Pledge of Allegiance, Recess Supervision Expectations, Lesson Plans Expectations, Staff Dress Code) | Grade Level Teachers and Support Staff | Suggested revisions to be submitted to Mr. Tokar by March 21, 2012. | |
Next meeting date: April 10, 2012
MINUTES OF MEETING _____Elementary____Department/_____4-6______Grade Level
Date : November 3, 2011
Members present:Tracy Somers, Amanda VanKuiken, Sheila Remenar, Elaine Sheedlo, Erin Sweet, Amy Travis, Jason Tokar, Heather Cunningham, Traci Coldiron, Stacy Doubrava, Brian Powell, Sue Palen, Eric Wooley, Craig Thelen, Carol Blink, Amber Vogt, Lee Helmer, Kath Schiffer, Lynn Eichenberg, Cindy Thelen, Lori Acre,Pat Wilson, Karyn Tuma Minutes reported by: Karyn Tuma
| Issues | Action Step | Person(s) Responsible | Time Frame | Resolution |
| Reports to send home with Report Cards each Trimester | Dibels Parent Report, Dibels Parent Letter, STAR Math, STAR Reading, AMP, ARP | Classroom Teachers | End of each Trimester | On going |
| NCA-Math | CompleteD Social Studies and Science Cross-Curricular Graphs. (4 graphs each) | Team has completed grade level graphs and distributed to Social Studies and Science teachers for implementation | Complete one graph monthly for 11-12 school year | Graphs completed. Implementation- Ongoing |
| NCA- Writing | Writing Across the Curriculum plan was finalized and distributed to teachers with Building-Wide Expectations and Documentation requirements | Team has completed the plan and distributed to classroom teachers for implementation | 11-12 school year | Plan completed. Implementation- Ongoing |
Next meeting date:__December 1, 2011
MINUTES OF MEETING _____Elementary____Department/_____4-6______Grade Level
Date : October, 6 2011
Members present:Tracy Somers, Amanda VanKuiken, Sheila Remenar, Elaine Sheedlo, Erin Sweet, Amy Travis, Jason Tokar, Heather Cunningham, Traci Coldiron, Stacy Doubrava, Brian Powell, Sue Palen, Eric Wooley, Craig Thelen, Carol Blink, Amber Vogt, Lee Helmer, Kath Schiffer, Lynn Eichenberg, Cindy Thelen, Lisa Brown, Karyn Tuma Minutes reported by: Karyn Tuma
| Issues | Action Step | Person(s) Responsible | Time Frame | Resolution |
| MEAP | Discuss Schedule and Testing Procedures | Jason Tokar Heather Cunningham | | Completed |
| Journeys Reading Series | Benchmark Assessment to be completed following Lesson 5, 15, and 25. This is used to measure growth and not meant to be used for a grade. Please document scores for tracking purposes. | Classroom Teachers | To be given when teachers complete Lessons 5, 15 and 25. | On Going |
| Journeys Reading Series Professional Development | November 18, 2011 is our next PD with representatives from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Please keep a list of questions you have. | Classroom Teachers | 11/18/11 | |
| Math NCA | Implement Fun Fact Fridays and cross-curricular graphs in science and social studies | Math, Science, Social Studies Teachers | 11-12 school year | On Going |
| Math Credentialing | Redo credentialing assessments to align with Common Core Standards and to include more written response questions | Math Teachers | Two teachers from each grade level met on Friday, October 14, 2011 to begin creating assessments. | Progress was made and assessment will be ready for each trimester |
| Writing NCA-Rubrics | All teachers will review the EEK writing rubric before beginning writing prompts. Please record this activity in your lesson plans. | Classroom Teachers | 11-12 school year | On Going |
| Writing NCA- Writing Across the Curriculum | New trimester sheets were developed for Writing Across the curriculum plan. Building wide expectations as well as documentation/accountability were completed. | Classroom Teacher | 11-12 school year | On Going |
Next meeting date:__November 3, 2011_____________________________________