PDC Meeting: March 10, 2011
PDC Meeting: Thursday, March 10, 2011
In Attendance: Tennison, Collins, Roth, Ipock, Griffin, Peterson, Nixon, Rosebrough, Sechler, Nelson, Paulsell, Earl, Azez, Marcum, Kramer, Smith, Galloway, McKan, Newman, Robinson
Minutes are approved with a motion and second as reviewed and posted on the PDC site.
PD Plan 2011-2012 & Budget Discussion: Each member has post-it notes to mark the 5 items perceived as the most important/effective for PDC committee expenditures. Members spend a short time sharing ideas about the items marked as most important and give justification for the choices. Areas receiving noted interest and the numbers of those showing emphasis were:
release time for mentors and beginning teachers (20)
mentor supplies, handbooks, and stipends (20)
Subs for CAPS & MRI (17)
Grade level workshops & training (9)
two half-days of in-service trainings (7)
NSCD/ASCD expenses (6)
DRA substitutes (4)
Technology Integration Academy (4)
Professional membership fees (1)
Discussion includes the anticipated 25% cut in Professional Development funds and the ever-changing district needs and concerns. The discussion will carry over to next month to make final recommendations about areas for potential cuts.
District Calendar (Draft Version) for 2011-2012: Committee met to plan and look over draft calendar. Board has yet to make final approval.
Building PD Update: Most buildings will be following up with previous trainings during the upcoming ½ day professional development time on March 18.
Look to the Future: Newly-appointed members will need to come to the next meeting (future dates are April 14 and May 12).
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities:
“Using Technology in Math” Wed., March 16, 3-4 p.m. @WHS
