12-13-07 AT 2 MINUTES

Focus Team #2 Log

Focus Team: #2 ˆ Professional Development Subcommittee
Date: 12/13/07
Meeting Location: Room 126_______Start time: 2:30__End time: 3:10
Chair: Joint Leadership between all subcommittee members  Secretary: Ben Kirgan    
Members Present: Ben Kirgan, Andy Campbell, Scott Dyer, Jesse Adams, Jennifer Page,  Nancy Glass, Sue Magerkeurth, Mike Hawley, Lori Anderson.

1.    Topics of Discussion:
a.    Time requirements for professional development

2.    Actions Taken:
a.    Andy had discussed the survey results with Georgia, who suggested that we have supplemental professional development programs that either occur outside of the regular school day or during teacher prep times.
b.    Possible options for creating reasonable time are listed:
i.    Having sessions during prep times
ii.    Early release twice a month for HSTW / Prof. Develop.
iii.    Condensing the meeting time that already exists.

3.    Key Findings:
a.    Our purpose is to come up with some kind of supplemental Professional Development opportunity.
b.    With the existing constraints that are put on our prep time, we feel that it is already desperately needed and utilized by all staff.

4.    To Do Before Next Meeting:
a.    Continue discussion about time allotment for professional development.
b.    Begin researching professional development opportunities for the staff.
c.    Andy will collect suggestions between now and the next meeting.

5.    Plans for Next Meeting:
a.    Further discussion about the above findings will take place at the next meeting.

Ben Kirgan

Secretary

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