May+18+2012


 * Welcome and Opening Comments - Dennis Radford
 * Hal Urban:
 * Mon Aug 13 at 1pm CT - Educator Session at Valentine HS Auditorium
 * Mon Aug 13 at 7pm CT - Parent Session at Ainsworth HS Learning Center
 * Computer Wallpaper - Ben Anthony (Mission and/or Vision Statements may change as a result of today's activities)
 * __[|black on white]__
 * __[|gray on white]__
 * [|white on black]
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 * [|pink on black]
 * [|pink faded on black]
 * options will be updated, based on today's work, and will include various sizing and text versions
 * Promotional Items - Becky LeZotte
 * Name tags
 * Coffee mugs
 * clear mug sample has also been sent (not yet received)
 * Apparel (Ad hoc committee): Sue Haskell, Scotty Nelson, Stephanie Bernthal, Becky LeZotte (chair)
 * Leadership Team Invitation - Cristen Witte
 * thanked Peggy McDaniel and Dana Whited for their participation on the Leadership Team (will be rotating out this year)
 * anyone interested in joining, please contact Jeff McQuistan
 * Negotiations - Geraldine Erickson
 * Information
 * [|Sick Leave Bank Policy]
 * review policy this summer and be ready to update current policy in August
 * Disability Presentation
 * negotiations team will survey members regarding mandatory/voluntary enrollment and elimination period
 * will discuss and finalize in August

>> >> > ESU #17 is committed to partnering with its schools by providing support and resources to enhance teaching and learning. (**Mission Statement, May 1, 2007**) > ESU #17 will become a collaborative community addressing the academic, social, emotional, physical, and professional development needs of our stakeholders. We aspire to support overall student learning through continuous improvement and innovative practices in education. (**Vision Statement, January 4, 2011, revised February 3, 2012**) >> >> >>
 * CIP Agenda** (Breaks and Lunch will be observed as needed) - Jeff McQuistan
 * External Review - April 21-24 2013(Sun evening through Wed)
 * reviewed draft schedule
 * **ROTATION 1:**Oakland MI ISD (Intermediate School District) CIP Report
 * Review the six Strategic Directions on pp 6-13. This is how Oakland frames their CIP efforts.
 * //Would something like this work for ESU #17? "Areas" rather than specific CIP goals?//
 * //If 'yes', what would be ESU #17's Strategic Directions?//
 * table discussion - large group share/discussion - consensus
 * **ROTATION 2:**Mission Review
 * //Think about the role/relationship of ESU #17 to the schools we serve. What words would you use to describe it? Does the existing Mission Statement fully define our role? Would you recommend any changes?//
 * table discussion - large group share/discussion - consensus
 * **ROTATION 3:**Self Assessment Review
 * //Are we still here?//
 * //What has changed?//
 * table discussion - post to Self Assessment discussion
 * **ROTATION 4:**Scavenger Hunt
 * //What proof do we have?//
 * //What artifacts needs to be created or developed?//
 * table discussion - post to Google doc - large group discussion as needed
 * **ROTATION 5:**Focus Interviews
 * Read the individual Focus Interview feedback
 * Review the Summary of Top 2 requests in addition to the ESU-wide provided services (green).
 * //What are your insights and recommendations?//
 * //What specifically could YOU do to support any of these requests?//
 * table discussion - large group share/discussion - post individual volunteering to Focus Interview discussion

In attendance:
 * Ben Anthony
 * Rachel Baack
 * Mary Beel
 * Stephanie Bernthal
 * Phil Brown
 * Nicole Buchanan
 * Kim Buckendahl
 * Geraldine Erickson
 * Patty Finney
 * Julie Garrison
 * Sue Haskell
 * Sue Imm
 * Becky LeZotte
 * Peggy McDaniel
 * Jeff McQuistan
 * Scotty Nelson
 * Patty Pier
 * Dennis Radford
 * Melissa Rowan
 * Lisa Schlueter
 * Cristen Witte