Living School
Minutes
Living School Academic, Culture, & Evaluation Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
Living School, 6003 Bullard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70128
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Committee Members Present
D. Lister, J. Wagner-Romero, M. Lehnherr, P. Roussel
Committee Members Absent
I. Bamgbàlà Arẹ̀sà, J. Kanter, L. Delpit, N. Webber
Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened
P. Roussel
Guests Present
S. Pasternak
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Lehnherr called a meeting of the Academics & Culture Committee Committee of Living School to order on Tuesday Dec 17, 2019 at 6:18 PM.
C.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes from Academic & Culture Committee
J. Wagner-Romero made a motion to approve the minutes from Living School Academic & Culture Committee Meeting on 11-19-19.
D. Lister seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes from CEO Support & Evaluation Committee
M. Lehnherr made a motion to approve the minutes from CEO Support & Evaluation Committee Meeting on 08-20-19.
J. Wagner-Romero seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Approve December 2018 CEO Support & Evaluation Committee Minutes
II. Preparing instructional supports for 2019-20 School Year
A.
Review FY19-20 Committee Goals
Items from the last Academic and Culture committee meeting were discussed, including the observation process and dashboard items. Committee will follow up with CEO about next steps regarding observation and dashboard items.
B.
CEO Evaluation Update & Next Steps
Much of what is gathered within Academics and Culture is part of CEO Evaluation report. Discussed the contents of this report. The next step will be to compile a memo regarding the contents of the report to provide feedback into the strengths and areas where more support may be needed. Members discussed the possibility evaluations twice per year. Members discussed how/if the evaluation results tie into strategic planning. Discussion of this committee's role in evaluating the CEO and creating an offer letter for next year. Dr. Lister will email the rough draft of the memo prior to the next meeting for feedback and potentially submit to the board for approval.
C.
Instructional Coaching
Members discussed coaching situation and have concerns about CEO continuing to teach Civics and continue to be effective in the CEO role. Members also discuss the impact of selecting one decision over another. Members would like to learn more about current budget to determine what is financially feasible and have discussed the pros and cons of working with the group mentioned.
D.
Prepare presentation for the Board on SPS & Growth Index Scores
P. Roussel arrived.
Members discussed that this presentation can be given later in the spring at a board, when it is more relevant to the board's need to know.
E.
Review Academic Dashboard
-Concern about 21% of the student population has been suspended out of school this year
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Roussel made a motion to adjourned meeting.
J. Wagner-Romero seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Lehnherr