PDC Meeting December 8, 2011

In attendance:  Melanie Jones, Lori Sevon, Debbie Newman, LeeAnne Peterson, Marla McKan, Jamie Roweton, Amy Earl, Julie Wolf, Beth Robinson, Nancy Ipock, Lindsay Paulsell, Michelle Sechler, Matt Rosebrough, Rachel Tennison

Minutes-Beth made motion to accept minutes from October 13, 2011. Miinutes approved. There was no meeting on Thursday, November 10, 2011.

PD Update–
South-PE coach went to motor conference
Middle School- Update with video/google docs
High School-Moodle training, others have been department specific
Central-Kagan training
Orchard Hills-Kagan training and Coach went to Jensen training
North-Kagan training special teachers
Intermediate-SMART Response Clicker training

Willard University Update–
30 kids, almost all had parents with them, which brought total to over 60 enrolled.
6 of 7 classes made.  Surveyed parents who attended classes, with feedback being extremely positive.  Great Relationship building between students and parents.  Surveyed wants of parents and that information will be shared through a staff email and at teacher informational meeting which will be held December 20.  Proposals will be due January 1.

Year End Evaluation–
The PDC committee will need to develop a Professional Needs Survey that will be sent out at end of the school year.  The proposed timeline will be towards the end of April, in order to avoid the end of the year rush.  Will possibly look at National models and other various surveys in order to see a variety of current PD surveys.

Calendar–
Going to Board of Education for proposal.  Will share with PDC committee when it becomes available.

Protege Meeting Updates–
Teaching Specialists meet with Protege’s on a monthly basis and focus on Professional Responsibilities, Classroom Management, and Instructional Focus.

Concern was brought up that more needs to be done with Mentors.  Mentors do not attend the once a month trainings, but there needs to be follow-up with mentors on a consistent basis.  Possibly look at mentors attending a beginning of year training, and beginning of second year training.  Mentors need binders that match the New Teacher binder.  First year mentors especially need more information on paperwork.

Budget updates-Susan will email budgets out next week.