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SBG Presentation 

L Long; K. White; A. Anderson 

• SBG - already used in K and 1 for mastery 
• SBG will be focused on learning objectives for the course 
• SBG is more targeted towards each standard and allows for more feedback on specific concepts mastery 
• Refer to related support documents 

EC and SBG

• IEPs are written using SBG concepts already 
• SBG will help us fill gaps and assist in placement 
• Provides more detailed information on concept achievement and needs

Highschool 

• Conversion table for 4.0 scale
• Standards based will help with honors course placement to ensure pre-req skills are mastered 

Implementation 

• Process - change communication, mind-shift , training needed - parents and teachers
• Rubric development 
• 2025-2026 potential goal for earlies implementation 
• Math standards - good starting point for pilot 
• Implementation may be specific grades

Parent implementation 

- Variety of dissemination approaches discussed - see related documents

Related documents - 

Seven Reasons for Standards-Based Grades.pdf

16Aug2022 board presentation on PLCs (2).pdf

Standards-Based-Grading-Handbook WY see pg 4.pdf

Board member discussion:

• A. Weimar - How do the honors, college, and AP courses align? (refer to grading policy -4605) 
  • J Morgan - we will need to convert to 4.5 and 5.0 based on 4.0 conversion scale
• A. Wilkins- What additional workload for teachers
  • Anderson and Long - initial increase but will be a more specific teaching and testing method
• J. Schliefer - what will go in the rubric to determine if the student has mastered the standard?
  • K. White - formative, summative assessments. NC DCPI standards for each course, check-ins, benchmarks
• J. Schliefer - child with IEP - delayed grade - concern for their mastery 
  • A. Anderson - EC will show IEP goal progress (including unmastered standards)
  • Morgan - this will help draw a more distinct line between the student's grade mastery and IEP goals (which may not be grade level) 
  • K White - helps provide a parent with guidance on what areas the child needs to improve
• Morgan - also consider the benefit for AIG kids - if they have mastered standards, we can focus on more advanced work
• Morgan - will assist with grading in specials (Art, Music) 
• Weimar - Should we vote on receiving an official proposal by September (grades for implementation, courses for implementation)?
  • J. Schliefer concurs - offers August as a reasonable time line for an initial proposal by SBG committee  
  • Morgan - SBG proposals due August for board to consider 

Highschool PLC created an attendance recovery protocol for high school 

• Hours made up for each course - morning and afternoon 
• Waivers may be offered for individual circumstances - Inman sends to Morgan. 
• The attendance procedure will be as stated in the Attendance Protocol for HS

Attendance_Recovery_4_24.pdf

The following policies require revision or creation from Policy Committee: 

• Graduation Hours Policy - review and revise the 22-hour HS credit pathway.
• Enrollment Policy - review and revise in reference to new students starting HS at SRCA  
• College Courses and online courses “W” - establish a policy regarding "W" from college or online courses and transcript grades for SRCA. 

5440 Dual Enrollment (DRAFT).pdf

5550 Graduation Requirements (DRAFT).pdf

4605 Academic Grading (Rev).pdf

Board discussion 

• Dual enrollment - policy 5440
• Graduation requirements - policy 5550
• Academic grading - policy 4605 4605 Academic Grading (Rev).pdf
  • For dual enrollment courses, the grade earned by the partner institution will be the grade of record. This includes grades of Incomplete (I) and Withdrawn (W).
  • Strike "incomplete" from above statement on page 3
  • Vote 

J Morgan - 

Increased rent - 4% per lake increase 

Need more board members 

J Morgan - 

Formal bid - Appalachian Hydroseeding & Landscaping - best bid and broader scope. 

Same pricing as last year. 

Will give 30 day notice to current entity 

Mowing and Snow Proposal 2024-25.pdf

Bert Newsome

03. Board Report 2024.03 - SRCA.pdf

BoardOnTrack - Shining Rock Classical_ 2024-2025 Renewal.pdf

Board will vote next month on BOT renewal

School Report April 2024.pdf

- Capstones in progress

-Integrated Arst well attended

-Kinder preview - well attended 

-Refer to report - many end of year highlights

J Morgan 

Presentation of SRCA Organizational Chart of all current office, administration, faculty, facility staff, and support services (indicating part-time, full-time, and contract workers positions and any vacancies). 

SRCA Organization Chart Update 2024.pdf

• Additional support is needed as the school grows
• Recommendation for 3 additional positions - Upper School Director, Facilities Director, Title 1, and Testing Coordinator 

J Morgan -

Job descriptions for board review

Facilities Director 2024.pdf - action needed

Title I & Testing Coordinator 2024.pdf - action needed 

Upper School Director 2021.pdf (previously approved - no action needed)

Approval of job descriptions primary 

The budget will need to be considered for hiring 

Discussion - 

Board recognizes need - concern for burnout of leadership and staff (J. Schlifer; B.Mullinax); what is the budget range (B.Mullinax) - J. Morgan - 175-200K to fund all 3 positions.