June 18, 2009
A work session of the Elementary and High School District No. 1 Board of Trustees was held on June 18, 2009 in the Choteau High School Library. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Kirk Moore.
Members Present: Kirk Moore, Perri Lindgren, Brodie Gollehon, Mark Henderson, Mark Salmond, and Sharon Rice.
Members Absent: Jonathan Stoltz.
Supt. St. John, Elementary Principal Gameon, High School Principal Achenbach, and Clerk Davis were present throughout the work session.
Visitors: Choteau Acantha Editor Melody Martinsen; Psychologist Ann Verploegen; and District Patrons Bill Keiffer, Tamara Keiffer, Sandie Hodgskiss, Darlene Yeager, Tom Flowers, Lisa Flowers, Katie Vandolah, and Lorraine DeBruycker.
DEVELOP 2009-2010 BOARD GOALS Supt. St. John had the trustees and administration break out into three small groups to brainstorm and give input on possible board goals to be adopted for the 2009-2010 school year. Supt. St. John noted that breaking into small groups gives everyone the opportunity to speak so that a wide variety of ideas can be considered. The Board as a whole will consider all the proposals and narrow the list down so that they can adopt two to three goals at the August Board meeting and determine how they will assess attainment of the goals adopted.
Elementary Principal Chuck Gameon, Chairman Kirk Moore, and Trustee Brodie Gollehon came up with the ideas outlined below for consideration.
*Science Curriculum – Allocating a Block of Time,
*Vertical alignment of the curriculum for continuity of the academic programs,
*Create opportunities for students to do volunteer activities within our community outside
of school hours,
*Continually monitor AP course offerings,
*Look for additional opportunities to offer college courses and credits on-line,
*Value added education for all,
*Study and implement effective instructional practices, and
*K-12 staff collaboration.
High School Principal Nate Achenbach and Trustees Mark Salmond and Mark Henderson came up with the ideas outlined below for consideration.
*CRT Math Test Scores – Increase 5% per year and continue to meet AYP,
*CRT Reading Test Scores – Increase 5% per year and continue to meet AYP,
*CRT Science Test Scores – Increase 5% per year and meet AYP and encourage
science fair participation,
*Continue to work on and improve public relations, and
*Continue to work on and improve the school grounds and campus.
Supt. St. John and Trustees Perri Lindgren and Sharon Rice came up with the ideas outlined below for consideration.
*Increase enrollment by appealing to the students who live in the district but are not enrolled,
*Increase math proficiency,
*Research higher quality or greater challenge in advanced placement courses,
*Develop and implement a 5-10 year strategic plan,
*Implement the Virtual Academy,
*Promote student volunteerism, and
*Improve the district’s emergency preparedness.
The Board and administration reviewed the above small group ideas and came up with the main five areas outlined below that they will consider and agree upon which two or three will be adopted as Board goals for the 2009-10 school year at the August regular Board Meeting.
*Improve student math skills (5% Increase),
*Improve student science skills (5% Increase),
*Schedule at least two in-service training sessions for the Board and Administration
regarding on-line course offerings and opportunities,
*Promote student volunteerism, and/or
*Schedule or attend an in-service on what a strategic plan is and how one is developed, so
the Board as a whole can determine if doing so is an efficient use of resources and time.
There being no further business to come before the Board, this work session was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
ATTEST: ______________________ CLERK ___________________________ CHAIRMAN