Committee Name:  Professional Development

Purpose: 

To ensure that Stonewall’s staff has the professional development necessary to create an enriched academic environment for its students.              

Date of Meeting: Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Starting Time:  2:45 P.M.

Ending Time:  3:25 P.M.

Submitted by:  Pamela Mitchell

Members Present:  Stephanie Britt, Doug Germann, Pam Mitchell, and Kim Sponcil

Agenda:  Professional leave approval for Teresa Moore and Nancie Watson

                Professional hours approval for Kirsten Conners

                  Develop Professional Development Schedule (24 hours) for 2005 – 2006

Discussion on each item:  Teresa Moore will receive an award for the Entrepreneurs’ Fair.

                                            Nancie Watson wishes to attend the Kentucky Communication’s

                                              Conference in Lexington .  $165 enrollment.  No substitute required.

                                            The following topics for Professional Development were discussed:

·         Handwriting Without Tears – 6 hrs.  Proposed by Tanya Lakes .  

·         Open Stations (i.e. web page, spreadsheets) – 6 hrs. Proposed and presented by Amy Ford.  Possible date:  1st Friday after school ends

·         Grant Writing – 3 hrs. Proposed and presented by Doug Germann.  Possible date:  1st Thursday after school ends

·         Historical/Cultural Context – 3 hrs.  Frank Messina as the presenter

·         Update on IEP’s for Special Needs Students – 3 hrs.  Proposed by Stephanie Britt

·         Mini Writing Lessons – 3 hrs.  Proposed by Julie Pearman  Possible date:  1st Wednesday after school ends

Action taken on each item:  Approval given for professional leave for Teresa Moore and Nancie Watson

                                                 Unsure whether PD needs to be approved for Kirsten Conners since she may be employed as a substitute.  This will be looked into.  

Plan for Professional Development Schedule was approved.

Finances    

Previous Balance:

Expenditures: 

Current Balance: $12,573.88