February+2011+Meeting+Notes


 * FEBRUARY 9, 2011**


 * Members Present:** Matt Graves (Chair), Tammy Applegarth, Dodi Zbuka, Chad Hartong, Amy Hartman, Nancy Woods, Nancy Roberts, Pete Geiss.

1. Reasons for creating a flexible schedule: a. to provide extra help b. common planning for teachers c. technology integration help for teachers d. time for student meetings e. literacy f. OGT intervention
 * Topics of Discussion:**

2. Viewed Hudson HS schedule (per Nancy Woods) Also discussed Green HS OGT prep.

3. Need to decide on a base schedule in order to create prototype i.e. 50 minute periods or not, 7 periods vs. 8 periods.

4. Possible schools to visit: Hudson, Firelands, Girard.

Time: 2:35 p.m. Location: Library
 * Next Meeting:** February 16, 2011

All will work on a prototype schedule.
 * Things to Accomplish by Next Meeting:**


 * FEBRUARY 16, 2011**


 * Members Present:** Matt Graves (Chair), Tammy Applegarth, Dodi Zbuka, Chad Hartong, Amy Hartman, Nancy Woods, Nancy Roberts, Pete Geiss, Ernie Cole, Becky Uber, Cynthia Frola

1. Decided to visit the following schools: a.Hudson High School on February 23, 2011 or February 25, 2011. Staff attending: Nancy Woods, Amy Hartman b. Firelands High School (to be scheduled). Staff attending: Matt Graves, Dodi Zbuka, Becky Uber c. Girard High School (still under consideration).
 * Topics of Discussion:**

2. We need to create possible schedules. Each member was asked to do so. We plan to present the top 3 proposals in March.

3. Members encouraged to keep in mind the goals of creating a flexible schedule: a. extra help time b. common planning time c. help for teachers with technology integration

4. Members encouraged to keep the following in mind when creating schedules: a. PLCC schedule: juniors attend PLCC from 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / seniors attent PLCC from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. b. Post-secondary option c. It is best not to change beginning or end times.

**Next Meeting:** February 24, 2011 Time: during delayed start hours. Location: Library

**Things to Accomplish by Next Meeting:** Develop a set of questions to ask during school visits. Nancy Roberts will create the page. All should post to the page. Develop a prototype schedule. Members may work individually or in pairs.