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District Site Based Committee Meeting

 

MPISD District Site Based Decision Making Committee

October 9, 2007

 

Chairman Willie Williams called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.

 

  1. New members introduced themselves.
  2. Minutes approved. (J Barton moved, second by Jennifer Arnold).
  3. Deputy Superintendent Bruce Gearing addressed membership on the committee, noting that every campus should be represented at every meeting. Members from the business community and parent members are still being sought.
  4. District Improvement Plan:  Gearing reminded attendees that the DIP is summarized in the Action Plan handout and encouraged them to make sure that everyone on  their campuses has a copy of that handout.   There were no comments from campuses.  The Committee approved the District Improvement Plan (J Barton moved, second by Becki Cromer). 
  5. Gearing described the Long Range Strategic Planning process.  He noted that the district needs to evaluate its Core Beliefs and Core Values - what keeps us grounded and provides boundaries for our actions. If everyone in the district is on the same page, everyone will keep going in the same  direction.  The district will need to undertake a needs assessment and to make sure all stakeholders are included in the process.  Before the next meeting, each member should meet with the faculty and staff on their campus to develop a list of what our core values and core beliefs are.   These will be discussed at the nest District Site Based Meeting.  The eventual outcome of the process will be the development of a Vision Statement - one that is succinct enough that everyone can quote it but is inclusive enough to drive the district; one that is comprehensive enough that everyone in the district can quote it and can believe in it. 
  6. Superintendent Terry Myers reported that construction is nearing completion. He reported that administrators are doing walk-throughs to see how teachers are teaching, how they are relating to students. The goal is to go after the 20% we need to reach.  He reminded the committee that it is not about stuff anymore. It's about people, about the relationships we build with children. 
  7. Campus concerns:  Employees at MPHS feel that the Insurance sign-up was rushed and asked if an explanation of the benefits could be made during staff development so that employees would have time to consider what they want before they have to sign up for them..  Brice asked about key cards and cameras and the need to get into the building after hours and on weekends. Hayes Lesher reported that they are in the process of  installing Key Card readers on the elementary campuses.  As for cameras, 16 have been installed on the high school campus. Cameras will be added to MPJHS next.  Cameras for the elementary campuses are about two years away. 
  8. Upcoming meeting:  Next meeting will be November 13th at 4:15 p.m.
  9. Meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

 

Respectively submitted,

Judith Saxton, Ph.D., APR

 

Attendance:  Jennifer Arnold, J Barton, Karey Brown, Steve Champe.  Jamie Cook, Jamie Craig, Becki Cromer, Robin Davis,  Ana DeciousBruce Gearing, Griselda Hernandez, Amy House, Hayes Lesher, Brian McAdams, Debbie McClenan, Pam McCollum, Terry Myers, Christi Nolen, LaWyanda Prince, Paula Ryburn, Judith Saxton, Karen Sharp, Christi Thurman, Willie Williams

 

September Minutes

Chairman Willie Williams called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.

  1. Mr. Gearing-opening remarks: focus on District Site Base-would like to see more strategic planning including the district improvement plan and calendar.
  2. Superintendent’s report-Mr. Myers would like to see all schools represented at district site base and the importance of committee. Also, reports indicate that all schools are on track to becoming recognized campuses. Our demographics continue to change; currently we have 60% Hispanic, 27% White, and 13% African-American.
  3. Mr. Gearing made a motion which was carried for a modified TAKS schedule for seniors pending TEA approval.
  4. Meeting dates:  A motion was made and seconded to meet more frequently.  DSB will meet in October, November, February, and May.
  5.  District improvement Plan- Mr. Gearing suggested that those present carry the district improvement plan back to their campuses to review.  The district improvement plan will be available online on first class for all to view.
  6. Membership:  There is a need to replace some members and each campus should have an alternate in case one cannot attend.  Also seeking business, community, and parents to attend. 
  7. Campus concerns:  CLC reports parking issues, a tree stub that needs to be removed, garden work, and a building that needs painted.  Corprew reports some leaking in buildings, painting issues, and still in need of telephones in classrooms.
  8. Upcoming meeting:  Next meeting will be October 9th at 4:15
  9. Meeting was adjourned at 5:10

 

Respectively submitted,

Jamie Craig

 

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