Operations Council Meeting Minutes January 15, 2013

The Operations Council of the MU Partnership for Educational Renewal (MPER) met on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the Elks Lodge in Columbia, MO, prior to “Open Forum” roundtable discussions (Common Core Standards in Science, Math, Language Arts & Assessment, Co-Teaching, RTI, Teacher & Administrator Evaluation, and Integration of Literacy across Secondary Content) and a work session to provide input regarding supervising clinical experiences and student teaching interns (Dr. Kathryn Chval, Associate Dean). Members:

Attending [non attendees listed in italics]: Blue Springs R-IV: Cindy Barnhart, Jan Castle, Ramona Dunn, Karen Lower Centralia R-VI: Jason Lea, Vince Matlick Chillicothe R-II: Philip Pohren, Abby Smith, Melanie Rucker (sub) [Susan Norris] Columbia: Kim Nuetzmann, Meera Sood [Karen Burger, Gregory Caine] Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education: [Hap Hairston] Hallsville R-IV: John Downs (Chair Elect), John Robertson (Gov. Bd. Rep), Tricia Williams Hannibal 60: Susan Harbert, Lori Lammers [Maria Mundle] Hazelwood: Kristi Arbetter, Patrick Lane, Karren Semones [Bev Boyd] Independence 30: Joe Armin, Anthony King, Vonda Witt [Cindy Grant] Jefferson City: Kathy Foster, Myron Graber, Gretchen Guitard [Scott Salmons] Jennings: [Kathleen Kurz, Chanua Ross (Chairperson,) 1 unappointed member] Kansas City: Dana Carter, Linda Collins, Joe Marlow, Wendy McNitt Lee’s Summit R-VI: Carol Keating [Lisa Janeway, Julie Kubiak, Anne Stichnoth] Lindbergh R-VIII: Craig Hamby, Jill Lawson [Pam Mason] Maplewood-Richmond Heights: Deann Myers, Dan Reeve Mexico 58: Elaine Hansett, Holly Johansen, Zachary Templeton Moberly Area Community College: [Robert Williams] Moberly: Della Bell, Kim Gaines [Tara Link] MU College of Arts and Sciences: [2 unappointed members] MU College of Education: Tony Castro, Laurie Kingsley, Idolene Mazza, Juanita Simmons MU Partnership for Educational Renewal: Justine Bartels, Dan Lowry, Mike Pullis, Khaki Westerfield, MU Regional Professional Development Center: Marc Doss New Franklin R-I: Janelle Doza, Malissa Pistel Parkway C-2: Mike Baugus, Kathy Cain, Chris Shirley [Karen Calcaterra] Pilot Grove C-2: Randy Glenn, Ashley Groepper Sedalia 200: Stephanie Jackson, Kelly McFatrich, Kari Pyle So. Boone Co. R-I: Jamie Goodman (sub), Sue Haugen [Chris Drury] St. Louis: Diane Dymond, Lanetra Thomas, Julie Wuch (sub) [Deborah Leto, Derrick Mitchell] State Fair Community College: [1 unappointed member] Guests: Centralia: Jenn Barnett, Mark Burlison, Julie Crom, Alicia Hancock, Rebekah Kropf, Tim Motley, Angie Ridgeway, Misty Williamson; Chillicothe: Karie Black, Steve Haley, Brian Sherrow; Columbia: Dana Ferguson, Nick Kremer; DESE: Shaun Bates, Michael Muenks; Maplewood-Richmond Heights: Karen Hall; MU COE: Kathryn Chval, Erica Lembke; New Franklin: Valeria Doran; and Sedalia: Brad Pollitt

In the absence of Chairperson Chanua Ross, the Chair Elect, John Downs, called the MPER Governing Board business meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

Approval of Operations Council Minutes from September 25, 2012

Downs asked the group to review the minutes from the September 25, 2012.  Zach Templeton moved to accept the minutes as written.  Meera Sood seconded the motion.  The motion passed

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Report on District Visits Dan Lowry reported that he had visited 18 partner districts and will visit the remaining four districts within the next few weeks. While his primary goal in visiting districts is to explain MPER programs to new administrators, he appreciates superintendents attending these meetings as well. The application for study group proposals will be available on the MPER website in early March; districts can apply for continuation grants to extend for a second year.

Review of “Anticipated District Involvement” for 2013-14 Lowry noted that “Anticipated District Involvement” forms will be sent in early March and should be returned to the MPER office in a timely manner.

Old Business

None

New Business

Strengths, Weaknesses, Issues Related to Supervising Clinical Experiences & Student Teaching Interns Downs noted that the council would be working with Dr. Kathryn Chval, Associate Dean for the College of Education, after lunch regarding providing input about supervising the clinical experiences and student teacher interns.

Reports

School-Based Research Mike Pullis reported on the October 30 survey at the joint meeting of the Governing Board, Operations Council, and COE faculty. He expressed appreciation for the rich conversations and useful feedback about what MU College of Education graduates should know and be able to do and noted that the College will follow up on that data.

MU Teaching Fellowship Program Khaki Westerfield reported that the “Potential Involvement” forms send on January 2 should be returned by February 6th. Westerfield encouraged districts who have any interest in the program to submit their forms and to attend the “Principal/Mentor Development” meetings scheduled for February 7 (Blue Springs), February 19 (Columbia), February 21 (Hazelwood), and February 26 (Columbia).

Announcements

Mental Health Leadership Academy – Wed., February 12, 2013 – Columbia Elks Lodge – Columbia MU Teaching Fellowship Program Interview Day – Mon., March 4, 2013 2013-14 MPER Study Group Application Materials Available – March, 2013

Adjournment

Downs adjourned the business portion of the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, Khaki Westerfield Teaching Fellows Facilitator

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