Climate survey study session
Pat Cummings, director of Research and Evaluation, gave a presentation to the board on the school climate survey. Parents, students and teachers were able to take the survey online or by paper/pencil in May 2009 and share how they feel about their school. A total of 4,296 parents, 1,832 staff and 5,817 students completed a Web-based or paper/pencil survey.
The survey measured seven categories: safety, communication, diversity, student learning, high expectations, summative opinion and student-led conferences. To see the survey results, click
here.
Strategic planning process study session
Deputy Superintendent Carla Santorno led a discussion on strategic planning and shared current district efforts with the board. These efforts include the 30-member Achievement Gap task force, a 25-member math task force, national research results, Highly Capable review data and leadership academy work. Board members shared their thoughts on the next steps and actions needed.
Other actions:
The board approved:
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Continuation of the interdistrict cooperative agreement with New Market Skills Center in the Tumwater School District for the 2009-10 school year.
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The ASB constitutions for First Creek and Meeker middle schools and Oakland High School.
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The value engineering study report prepared by Olympic Associations Company for the Baker Middle School project and the attached recommendations by the BLRB Architects Design team.
The board authorized an extension of the interlocal cooperative agreement between Tacoma Community College and the Tacoma School District No. 10 through July 1, 2010.
Next board meeting
The next board meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a study session in the fourth-floor auditorium at the Central Administration Building, 601 S. 8th St. The regular meeting will follow the study session.