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Members in Attendance: Nancy Brenneman, Mary Galvin, Teri Grant, Bill Link, Carol Krohn, Sharon Larimore, Ann Rahn, Jeannie Smith, Brenda Wamsley

TOPIC ISSUE RESOLUTION RESPONSIBLE

Software Match Program Staff needs to preview software they maybe interested in purchasing. District 108 has a program where the district will match funds up to $2200 for new software. Teachers/Staff are asked to preview some software and use the rubric probiced by the Tech Center to evaluate the software. The district has set criteriaq giving points for the software. Selected softwware should rate from 82-100, however, this is a very difficult range within to meet criteria, so we would like to push ahead recommended software by staff members. PTA is willing to kick in $1700 for Starke's portion the $2200. The Team was agreeable to that suggestion. Deadline in April 1, 2001. Staff

Special Events Action Team A committee is currently looking at taking advantage of our optimal instructional time. We are looking at events such as holiday parties (Halloween, Christmas, Special Events Action Team

Discipline Data Progres Report Report Behaviors A chart was shared with the committee showing the number of misbehaviors and breaking them down by incident. Another chart breaking down the number of students referred to the office month by month for this school year was present. Bill

Inclusion Study Group Progress The goal is to promote and develop the inclusion program. Information was shared by Mr. Link. This committee has met once. We hope to increase communication and clarify expectations for staff and students to make this program as successfrul as possible. Information will be collected this and next year and shared in school year of 01-02. This committee will involve resource only students. Inclusion Study Group

Koalaty Kid Process Information regarding the Koalaty Kid Program Three teachers from Starke (Brandi, Megan, Vicki) will participate in training and will attend an upcoming conference regarding the Koalaty Kids Program. The goal of this program, with seven basic principles, is provide a framework for school improvement efforts at the building and classroom level. We currently are collecting information to see how we measure up to the seven sections of quality criteria. You can access the website for Koalaty Kids at ASQ.com or you can link to this site through Bill's Quality Portfolio website. Participation in this program will prepare us for our accreditation visit from the Stater of Illinois. Brandi Messman, Megan Wood, Vicki Ronna

Discussion Items Questions and ideas Incentives for good behavior in the lunchroom were discussed. Jeanne Smith suggested perhaps a shorter period of time and healthier incentives be offered for younger students (Kindergarten & 1st grades) who struggle with the 4 week period of time we use to gauge behavior. Bill

TOPIC	ISSUE	RESOLUTION	RESPONSIBLE
Software Match Program	Staff needs to preview software they maybe interested in purchasing.	District 108 has a program where the district will match funds up to $2200 for new software. Teachers/Staff are asked to preview some software and use the rubric probiced by the Tech Center to evaluate the software. The district has set criteriaq giving points for the software. Selected softwware should rate from 82-100, however, this is a very difficult range within to meet criteria, so we would like to push ahead recommended software by staff members. PTA is willing to kick in $1700 for Starke's portion the $2200. The Team was agreeable to that suggestion. Deadline in April 1, 2001.	Staff
Special Events Action Team	A committee is currently looking at taking advantage of our optimal instructional time.	We are looking at events such as holiday parties (Halloween, Christmas,	Special Events Action Team
Discipline Data Progres Report Report	Behaviors	A chart was shared with the committee showing the number of misbehaviors and breaking them down by incident. Another chart breaking down the number of students referred to the office month by month for this school year was present.	Bill
Inclusion Study Group Progress	The goal is to promote and develop the inclusion program.	Information was shared by Mr. Link. This committee has met once. We hope to increase communication and clarify expectations for staff and students to make this program as successfrul as possible. Information will be collected this and next year and shared in school year of 01-02. This committee will involve resource only students.	Inclusion Study Group
Koalaty Kid Process	Information regarding the Koalaty Kid Program	Three teachers from Starke (Brandi, Megan, Vicki) will participate in training and will attend an upcoming conference regarding the Koalaty Kids Program. The goal of this program, with seven basic principles, is provide a framework for school improvement efforts at the building and classroom level. We currently are collecting information to see how we measure up to the seven sections of quality criteria. You can access the website for Koalaty Kids at ASQ.com or you can link to this site through Bill's Quality Portfolio website. Participation in this program will prepare us for our accreditation visit from the Stater of Illinois.	Brandi Messman, Megan Wood, Vicki Ronna
Discussion Items	Questions and ideas	Incentives for good behavior in the lunchroom were discussed. Jeanne Smith suggested perhaps a shorter period of time and healthier incentives be offered for younger students (Kindergarten & 1st grades) who struggle with the 4 week period of time we use to gauge behavior.	Bill