District
Timeline for Alternative Calendar (YRE)
Administrative discussions – implementation in 2000-2001
Full discussion at annual BOE retreat
Discussions with IEA representative
Superintendent/Teachers Council Meeting
Small group faculty meetings with building principals –
straw poll
Administrative meeting – discussed faculty pros and cons
Addressed faculty concerns at building level meeting
Present concept to Student Government Organizations at
M.S/H.S.
February Board Meeting
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much discussion with many
visitors
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2000-2001 decision tabled
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motion for formation of
steering committee
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report due in September of
2000
Small group
parent meetings
Ten committee members named
First committee meeting
March Events
Committee meets weekly
Committee guidelines established
Research begins
Surveys developed (faculty, student, and parents)
Times and dates for informational meetings set
BOE update
Parent informational meetings/surveys begin – building
level
Informational meetings/surveys continue
Makeup meetings scheduled due to low turnout
Parent Surveys compiled
Committee begins contacting community
organizations/businesses
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churches
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day care
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summer coaches
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scouts
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businesses/employers
Radio Talk
Show
Committee meetings continue
Newspapers contacted
BOE Update
Teachers surveyed
Meetings with day care providers and churches
Teacher surveys compiled
Students surveyed/compiled
Committee begins prioritizing concerns and addressing
issues
Tentative YRE calendar developed
Committee members travel to
Community forums held
BOE update
Concerns and benefits prioritized
Develop possible solutions – answer questions
Administrators address issues
Committee meets with building principals
Committee begins compiling/reviewing information
Independent writer asked to help with report
Committee meets with writer
Principals submit individual building reports
BOE update
Committee continues to meet developing report
Report submitted to Superintendent and board for review
BOE Meeting – decision expected on YRE for 2001-2002