VIBE Academic Committee Meeting Agenda

March 9, 2021, 6:00-7:15 PM

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VIBE Academic Committee Meeting

Academic Committee

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Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM CST

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Topic: VIBE Academic Committee Meeting

Time: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 @ 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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MISSION: To educate and nurture a diverse learning community through the International Baccalaureate Programme, world languages and intercultural appreciation to succeed in a global economy.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE GOALS:

GOAL 1: Monitor and increase the progress of SPS.
GOAL 2: Streamline the academic dashboard.
GOAL 3: Monitor ACT Progress.
GOAL 4: Monitor and increase the effectiveness of the distance learning program at IHSNO.

Agenda


I.	Opening Items
	A.	Record Attendance
	B.	Call the Meeting to Order
		Senate bill No 466 passed in 2020 to authorize public bodies to conduct certain meetings electronically during certain states of emergency or disaster; Per RS 42:17.1 (2) (c): Matters that are critical to the continuation of the business of the public body and that are not able to be postponed to a meeting held in accordance with the other provisions of this Chapter due to a legal requirement or other deadlines that cannot be postponed or delayed by the public body.
	C.	Approve Minutes: February 9, 2021 Meeting/February 27, 2021 Meeting
		Minutes for VIBE Academic Committee Meeting on February 9, 2021
	D.	APPROVE MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2021 ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEETING
		minutes 02-27-21.pdf
II.	ACADEMICS/SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
	A.	UPDATES
		IB Programme/World Languages Subject areas: English, mathematics, science, social studies, arts/athletics special education ELPT RTI LEAP 360 Academic Dashboard with available data to date
		VIBE AC Committee Meeting-2021-0309.pdf
		Academic CMTE Dashboard-2021-0228.pdf
	B.	DEEP DIVE INTO ACT AND STUDENT QUARTERLY REPORT CARDS
		1. Mock ACT How many students were tested by grade level on the Mock ACT? Where was testing done...virtual, testing site, etc.? Testing dates? Is there a sample test available for academic committee review? How many students are taking advantage of the Saturday ACT Prep Program by grade level? What went wrong? What was successful? How can we improve our efforts? Other comments/questions from faculty/staff and committee members. 2. ACT How many students for testing by grade level? Testing sites...virtual, physical facility, etc.? Testing dates? Is there a sample test available for academic committee review? How many students are taking advantage of the Saturday ACT Prep Program by grade level? What is going wrong? What has been successful? How can we improve our efforts? Other comments/questions from faculty/staff and committee members. 3. Quarterly Student Report Cards/Progress Reports Issue dates? How is this data collated, aggregated and distributed to faculty members and administration? How are the reports issued to parents and students? How can we improve these processes? Other comments/questions from Faculty/staff and committee members.
		ACT Prep Plan 2020.pdf
III.	SCHOOL CULTURE
	A.	UPDATES
		Capturing Kids Hearts IB Monthly Learner Profile Parent Engagement Clubs and After-School Programs Intercultural Appreciation
IV.	INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY
	A.	UPDATES
		Distance Learning IHSNO Website
		IT 3-year Tech Plan-FINAL-2021-0228.pdf
V.	HEAD OF SCHOOL REPORT
	A.	UPDATES
		General COVID - 19 matters as related to curriculum, instruction and academics
		COVID-19 Expenditures as of-2021-0228.pdf
VI.	OTHER BUSINESS
	A.	OTHER BUSINESS
		Next Meeting...April 13, 2021
	B.	PUBLIC COMMENT
VII.	Closing Items
	A.	Adjourn Meeting