Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Schoolboard Retreat 7/15/14 Minutes

PEACHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ RETREAT
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Browne Residence
UNAPPROVED

PRESENT:
Board:  Wynne Browne, Mark Clough, Jenny Land Mackenzie
Administration: Mathew Forest, Judy Ross

1.  Retreat called to order at 9:15 AM.

2.  The board thanked Judy Ross and her staff for the good academic year that they had in 2013-2014.  The board  welcomed Mat, who presented the CCSU goals for the coming year (tiered systems of support in each school, data infrastructure to benchmark students and ensure that all students progress, curriculum development in Humanities and STEM, focus on high quality instruction, professional development, development of educationally and fiscally responsible budgets).  He introduced the CCSU standards of behavior which has been reviewed by the administrative team.  These will be revisited at the August 18 meeting.  Discussions followed about marketing in Peacham to encourage young families to join the community, potential daycare options for staff and community parents, and the transition to the Common Core and focus on academics. Brief discussion of capital funds and school maintenance.

3.  Retreat adjourned at 11:50 AM.

Respectfully submitted,

Jenny Land Mackenzie

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