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Leadership Team September 29, 2003

Debra Barnard, Shelly Cordts, Stephanie Dunn, Debbie Davis, Tiffany Cascia, Suzanne Adcock, Jennifer Miller, Marian Gray, Sheila Watson, Traci Craig

RE: Meeting Summary

Leadership Team met on Thursday, September 25 from 4:30 to 6:30. Below is a summary of our activities and decisions.

  • We approved ground rules for the year (See attached). We can revisit these at any time.
  • We discussed the Leadership Team Facilitator position. We looked at advantages to Debbie continuing in this position or having someone else fill the role. It was the consensus of the team that the facilitator should have some Leadership Team experience. We also considered the notion of co-facilitation for a period of time. We will discuss this topic at our October meeting.
  • We spent some time looking at the survey data from last spring related to staff satisfaction related to shared decision making. We are looking at this issue as it relates to Leadership Team as well as other shared decisions in our school. I have attached the affinity chart that we created highlighting the components of shared decision making. This topic will also be on our October agenda.
  • We reviewed the facility needs assessment from last year. The team suggested we add a shed to the list of needs since ours was torn down as the result of arson this summer.
  • Parent Time topics suggested that we publish the parent names in the school newsletter so that parents would be aware of the representatives on the team.
  • We discussed PTA dollars. We will revisit this topic in October.
  • Marian Gray volunteered to be our DILT representative.
  • We set the October meeting for October 21 and the November meeting for November 25.

Ground Rules

Be…

Responsible

  • Communicate what needs to be communicated inside and outside the group.
  • Be at the meeting.
  • Be prepared.
  • Make time for Leadership Team issues.
  • Bring snacks & share food

Good Listener

  • Make ourselves available to others.
  • Keep communication lines open.
  • Be approachable.
  • Give feedback.
  • Be accepting of other's opinions.
  • Eye contact & be "tuned in."

Open Minded

  • See all sides of an issue.
  • Be knowledgeable.
  • Be focused.
  • Be re-directive.
  • Be unbiased / closed mouth.
  • Be collaborative.
  • Think outside the box.
  • Approach group tasks with fun and optimism.

Practical

  • Decisions are based in reality.
  • Decisions need to impact most students and staff.
  • Decisions are based on district guidelines.
  • Have reasonable expectations

Integrity

  • Report facts professionally and objectively.
  • Practice fair decision-making.
  • Have an active voice in the group.
  • Be concerned with what is best for the school.

Empathetic

  • Walk a mile in their shoes.
  • Be supportive.
  • Be understanding.
  • Be non god-like.
  • Support a meeting climate of fun and comfort

Trustworthy

  • Group discussions and correspondence remain confidential.
 

 

 

Consensus

Consensus

Reaching consensus in a fair way

Understanding of consensus

Representation

Who is impacted

Everyone has a voice

Representation for all constituants

All parties involved should be given the opportunity to be heard

Process

A variety of decision makers—not just same faces

Representation

Problem solving

Decide who gets to decide

Make sure everyone understands the background

Process clear and communicated to all

Process is understood by all

A clear understanding of the issue by all who have a voice

Clear communication among the stakeholders

Overall process is understood & followed by all those involved

Feeling of belonging & ownership

Absence of intimidation

Supportive

Collaboration

Cooperation (2)

Compromise

Be accepting of everyone’s input

Respect for others opinions

"fairness" decision making

Look at every angle (inside & outside box)

Willingness to accept decisions you don’t agree with

Empathetic attitude toward both people & issue to be decided upon

Objective / Open

Open minded (2)

Open & honest exchange

Reflection

Objectivity

Access to information

 

Communication

Communication (2)

Communication on issues before decisions made

Responsibility

Responsibility

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Jefferson Primary School
900 S. Capitol Street
Pekin, IL 61554		 Phone: 309.477.4712
Fax: 309.477.4761

This page was last updated on Monday, September 29, 2003 by jerickson@pekin.net