June+16,+2010+Minutes

** Attending:   ** Rosario Agostaro Patti Habersat Beth Alter Francine Hertz Laura Ayasse Amy Husten Jane Bullowa Gail Hutchins Kelley Iacobaccio Meg Maisch Bill Cafiero Ann Marrott Breanna Costello Erin McCloskey Andrew Davenport William Oliva Sheryl Delano Carl Pezzino Michelle Donlon Patricia Robbins Amy Finkbeiner Mary Roosa Dana Fulmer Nicole Rosa Dan Gagnon Timothy Wade Virginia Glynn William Zimmer Mike Gonzales ** Absent: **Mindy Shaw //  Introduction of Members   // ||    ||     || //   What Are We About? //   Power Point Presentation ||  Kirsten Ruglis : ||    || //   What will RVCSD look like in five years? //     ||   Rosario Agostaro ||    || //   When task is done – We are done   // ||    ||   December 2010 – January 2011   || //  Binder   // ||     ||   Reviewed items in binders. Tab 1 is for first meeting. Included are articles for discussion at each meeting. || //  “Say Something”   // || Video was viewed by the Committee. Asked to think about and share thoughts with the group. ||       Student-minded vs. curriculum-directed Integration of processes Why wait until 9th grade? Like using content to teach skills Project-based Interdisciplinary State of NY? More can be less Present and publish Practical, used How do we measure success? Service learning Integration/connections to business Interconnected Whole child Insightful, reflective How do we create a culture of expectation? Consider emotional growth – social skill development Collaboration Common language Student accountability Ethics-conscientious, ethical individuals Include parents It takes a village (community) Spirals (of community)   || || Diploma Counts  || How do we use and interpret data to make necessary changes? How do we utilize data to foster better performance with our average and above average students? Relevant information Creativity of solutions Appropriate warning signs for intervention || HHJ-Chapter 1  || 3 myths Danger in looking back rather than forward 4 structures significantly impact curriculum Form should follow function We should embrace debate; have substantive discussions around ideas We need to be genuinely inclusive. It is important to consider the value of the arts. Habits of mind || Reboot Education  || All failing schools will get a do-over How do we more creatively use our resources? How do we do more with less? Kids will be the 1st native e-readers Going digital will prove less costly and easier to update There is no building without green Save $ and health “We are at the epicenter of change” “Pay attention to the emotional needs of children…” “There’s no one formula…” “The school of one…” || Skilled reader and writer (2) Proficient writer (2) Citizenship (3   Sense of self (2)    Risk taker    Work place skills    Problem solver (2)    Self-motivated    Ethical    Confident (2)    Kind    Respectful    Able to articulate information and needs (2)    Appreciative    Competent communicator    Creative thinker    Passionate about the possibilities of life    Passionate about something specific (2)    Commitment to a healthy lifestyle (2)    Lifelong, self-directed learner    See opportunities and have the skills to work towards goals    Community-minded/aware    Understand, accept and empathize with diverse populations    Content knowledge and persuasive skills    Team player    Independent  ||  è **  Next Meeting/Workshop: Monday, August 23, 2010    **  **  Location: Board Conference Room, District Office   ** ** Time: ~5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  **
 * June 21, 2010 **
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 * // Six Assigned Articles  // ||  CISCO-Executive Action Plan  ||   ||
 * || iKids in the New Millennium  ||   ||
 * || Social and Emotional Learning  || #  Educating the whole child and family
 * 1)  System that focuses holistically
 * 2)  “We’re in this together.” Our goals and family goals mesh so children feel comfortable
 * 3)  More life skill –“tools from the beginning”
 * 4)  Canned program is no utopia
 * 5)  Look for 1 unified way to make it happen
 * 6)  Literacy is the key to educate all family, community and children
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 * // Guiding Question  // ||  What are the characteristics of a Rondout Valley Central School District graduate?  ||  Critical thinker (3