Vida Charter School
Minutes
Academic Excellence Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 9, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Location
Vida Charter School - Conference Room
Committee Members Present
C. Miller, C. Ruff, E. Nashelsky, S. Powell, Y. Gagliardi
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Y. Gagliardi called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Vida Charter School to order on Thursday May 9, 2019 at 4:35 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
C. Ruff made a motion to approve minutes from the Academic Excellence Committee Meeting on 04-11-19 Academic Excellence Committee Meeting on 04-11-19.
Y. Gagliardi seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
Comprehensive Plan Update
B.
Language Allocation Plan Update
ED - Revisions were made to the plan to allow specials to be taught in either language. The plan will be submitted to the board for a vote at the May board meeting.
C.
Robert C. Hoffman Grant Update
Christie and Elana had conversation with Teaching for Biliteracy author, and they encouraged a 5 day training in Chicago which is only by invitation. Four teachers were asked to attend, and 2 have confirmed. We hope to partner with the LIU12 to have one curriculum specialist attend the training and to support our facilitation in the coming year.
D.
Staff Satisfaction Survey
Chloe Ruff - Academic Excellence Committee has an email with historical data for this and future surveys. She will conduct staff survey during end of Committee meetings. Three new members of the school will be added for the survey: Patricia Ogletree, Kassandra Vega, and Cristel Palmas
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Powell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Ruff seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously 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 5:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Powell
There was representation from all stakeholders. There was a Safe and Supportive Schools group and Professional Development group. In the first meeting the team focused on reviewing the original and revised Mission and Vision of Vida Charter School. This must be board-approved in November. It will go into effect in July 2020. The next meeting is May 16th from 4-5