Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203 Technology / Curriculum Committee met Oct. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
I & II CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. The following board members were in attendance: Brandon Lipke, Michael Kruchten, and Jennifer Wedic. Also in attendance was Cathie Pezanoski.
III. NEW BUSINESS
3.1) Strategic Plan Update
Committee discussed having administration and staff work together to prepare the strategic plan. For the strategic plan, our goals are 1) communication; 2) parental involvement; 3) curriculum and technology; and 4) climatel safety to include equity to diversity (including staff). Committee discussed having measurable action steps for all goals.
3.2) Technology Scholarship
Committee discussed supporting the Rose Dennis Scholarship which will award $300 to any gth grade student that fits the criteria. This scholarship will be an annual award. The theme for this scholarship will be technology. To determine the winner, Elwood staff will read the essays and choose the top three to send to Velocita to choose the winner as they will be supporting this award annually.
3.3) Student Achievement Growth
Committee discussed using the data and comparing it nationally.
IV OLD BUSINESS
4.1) E-Learning Days Update
Committee discussed e-learning. Elwood School teachers are on board. Committee believes students should practice through google docs in December through March. Committee discussed having teachers available online from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. with possible afternoon time. Discussion of elementary units will be discussed later.
V. OTHER DISCUSSIONS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Voice Votes:
Ayes: 3 Nays: 0
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