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Coalition for Glen Cove
Minutes
Monday, December 12, 2005
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 7:30 PM
Dr. Shari Camhi was our guest speaker. Dr. Aronstein’s
and Dr. Camhi’s perspectives are:
- Listening – talking to people within our school
district. Dr. Camhi talked to administrators, PTA Council, staff, etc.
Also, she will listen to the community since the community can now speak
with administrators and board members after School Board meetings.
- Fiscal responsibility – we have saved $150,000.
- Management Issues
- Website – the new
website will begin next week.
- Re-registration –
Tracy Worthy was hired as an attendance teacher. The high school in
September had about 1000 students registered, but after checking how
many were actually there, in October the correct number was 900.
- Curriculum and Instruction – There will be an
online SAT tutorial for free. Parents will be sent a letter with a
username and password.
- High School Seniors do not have a full schedule in
their second semester. It would be good to have seniors do a senior
project in their last semester, such as one of the programs offered by
WISE Services. The president of WISE Services, Vic Leviatin, says “A
one-year exploration, planning, and implementation schedule keeps
enthusiasm and motivation high…”.
- Student Committees – What our students need with
their school:
- Middle School –
Collegial Network. Eight students.
- High School – Breaking
Ranks. Six plus students.
- Science Research Program
- Video – using documentaries with students. The
videos will be on the PBS website.
- Superintendent’s Day – Teaching for Understanding
- Master Teacher Academy – advanced teaching and
learning skills
- Leadership Academy – teachers and administrators
- New teachers
- Staff development
classes during the summer
- Fifteen hour staff
development during this year
- Colleges/Universities – Cooperation with Long
Island colleges may allow our teachers to have master degree courses in
the Glen Cove schools.
Submitted by Bob Desiano |