LC2000
Partner Board Meeting
Friday, January 24, 1997



Topic Summary of Discussion
Charge to the Partner Board As illustrated in the chart, "Learning Community 2000 Organizational Elements Clarification" the Partner Board is responsible for the overall unity and progress of the project. This includes responsibility for reviewing the budget and approving necessary amendments. In addition, the committee has responsibility for evaluation of the project, as well as dissemination of its findings and products.
Status of the FY97 Budget LC2000 partners submitted a total of $155,700 in amendments to the budget of the first year's federal funds. As this exceeds 10% of the $900,000+ grant, it is necessary to submit a budget amendment to the U.S. Department of Education. The project director has submitted an amendment request and has received verbal confirmation that the amendments are acceptable. The director will notify LC2000 partners as soon as written approval is received.
Status of the Task Forces The efforts of the LC2000 are comprised of 5 task areas: 1) defining the learning community concept, 2) identifying technological skills needed in a learning community, 3) providing training for all members of the community, 4) providing the necessary infrastructure, and 5) create a curriculum to promote strong, participatory citizenship.

The work in each area will be addressed by a task force comprised of representatives from the LC2000 partners and community volunteers. The task forces will identify issues, investigate them, develop and pilot solutions, and do the work necessary to implement recommendations.

Future Meetings The Partner Board agreed to meet in the District 108 Board Conference Room at 3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month: 2-19-97, 3-19-97, 4-16-97, 5-21-97




Learning Community 2000

Organizational Elements

Clarification of Roles

DRAFT 1-24-97

Partner Board

Director

Task Forces

Focus of Action

Monitor LC2000

Manage LC2000

Recommend Program Elements

Type of Action

Identify Resources for Action, & Facilitate Unity

Facilitate Implementation & Manage Project

Investigate Issues, Generate Ideas, & Pilot Solutions

Area of Action
Budget

Review Budget & Approve Amendments

Implement & Manage Budget

Recommend Expenditures

Program Development

Oversee Task Force Progress, Facilitate Articulation, Facilitate Unity of Vision

Oversee Task Force Progress, Facilitate Articulation, Facilitate Unity of Vision

Investigate Issues, Develop Task Force Vision, Develop & Pilot Program Elements, Facilitate Articulation

Evaluation

Design and Oversee Evaluation Process

Facilitate Evaluation Process

Gather Information

Dissemination

Propose & Facilitate Dissemination Activities

Implement & Manage Dissemination Activities

Participate and Support Dissemination Activities