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 * Team Leader Meeting November 16, 2009**

__**1. Parent/Teacher Conferences - scheduled for 12/28, 29 30**__ __**2. Building Data Team**__ __**3. Remediation Time**__ __**4. Standard Aligned Assessments**__ __**5. 1/2 day Instructional Expectations**__ __**6. Persona Day Requests**__ __**7. Tutoring**__ __**8. Gum chewing**__ - 8th graders make a compelling case for permitting. Ms Bernardo will meet with Student Council this week.
 * Schedule is posted on the MS Teacher Drive in a folder marked Conferences 09-10
 * Teams are expected to place the student name in the time frame
 * Related Arts teachers are to indicate which staff member will be present at the conference
 * Be sure to SAVE the document each time you add something
 * Conference scheduling should be completed by 12/22/09 (18 conferences to be scheduled)
 * Conference Notes template is included in that folder as well.
 * Consider inviting students to participate in conference as well to set goals and provide input.
 * Math and Basic/Below Basic students will be the focus.
 * Team members shared the content of the recent meeting
 * Discussion about a more efficient manner in which to collect names of studnets
 * It would be helpful to have a method in which to track studnet attendance over the long term to include as a possible intervention.
 * Suggestions
 * Excel sheet to enter daily attendance
 * Instructional Assistant to collect sheets
 * Continue to e mail to office
 * No determination was made at this time
 * These documents have been created in Language Arts and Math already.
 * Departments are working on Science and will begin Social Studies
 * There is to be formal instruction on these days.
 * Team building activities may be held
 * The Certification of Absence Form is to be compelted and forwarded to the Main Office.
 * Secretary will date and indicate time received. The requests will be processed in the order they are received.
 * Staff has asked for a copy confirming the approval. Rather, staff will be informed if the date HAS NOT been approved.
 * Accountability Block Grant - we have 500 hours, letters were e mailed and "snail mail" inviting Basic and "just" Proficient students to participate.
 * We are hoping to start Nov. 30.
 * We still are accepting interested tutors. See Mrs. Schultz.
 * Instruction will focus on Reading and Math.
 * Special Education tutoring - will begin in early December. Invitations sent this week.
 * Instruction will focus on making progress on specific IEP goals.
 * Tutors are still needed. See Mrs. Alderfer


 * A Faculty Meeting is scheduled for December 22, 2009 in the MS Art Room.**