Jan+26+meeting

Matt Graves Chad Hartong Nancy Roberts Amy Hartman Jeff Ulrich Becky Uber Tammi Applegarth Ernie Cole Nancy Woods Dodi Zbuka
 * Members attending:**

Chairperson/Leader: Matt Graves Facilitator: Chad Hartong Wiki Updates: Dodi Zbuka Recorder: Jeff Ulrich Timekeeper: Nancy Woods Visitation Coordinator: Becky Uber & Amy Hartman Research & Development: Tammi Applegarth
 * ROLES:**

//The following trends have been noted of schools with flexible scheduling://
 * Purpose & Goals of this group**
 * improvement in standardized test scores
 * increased number of students on the honor roll
 * improved student grades
 * fewer failures
 * students doing more in-depth work
 * improved student attendance
 * decrease in discipline problems


 * Items to consider when making schedule:**
 * extra help
 * department meetings
 * technology integration training for teachers
 * extra time for math, reading, writing
 * clubs, assemblies, sports teams
 * band schedule
 * OPSE lunch time contract times

> Dodi suggested we use Skype for group communication ||
 * MEETING NOTES**
 * **Topic of discussion:**
 * Discussed importance of initiatives of flexible scheduling
 * **Actions taken:**
 * All will have shared responsibility for Research & Development
 * Have to have flexible schedule in place for next school year ||
 * **Key findings:**
 * Reviewed positive trends of flex schedule in schools - TAV recommended for teacher collaboration
 * Review the main four types of flex schedules
 * When visiting other schools video for rest of group/staff to view
 * Mrs. Frola - lunch schedule a concern - perhaps staggered 15 min per lunch time overlap
 * Check out lunch schedules in other schools ||


 * **To do before next meeting** || **Who** || **When** ||
 * Come with sample schedule to next mtg || Everyone || Post on wiki ||