The Board of Trustees of the Midway Independent School District met on April 16, 2013. The Board recognized students who competed in science fairs, awarded Extra Mile Awards to staff members, and recognized the district's communications department for awards received. The Board also received updates on the district's budget, after-school childcare options, and the gifted and talented program. The Board approved consent agenda items and a proposed waiver for video conferencing attendance credit. Administration recommended not accepting out of district transfers for the upcoming school year, which the Board approved. The Board also considered personnel recommendations.
This document outlines North Carolina's Comprehensive Remedial Plan to address the state's failure to provide all students the opportunity to receive a sound basic education as required by the state constitution. It was developed in response to court orders in the Leandro v. State of North Carolina case. The plan identifies actions the state will take between 2021-2028 across seven areas, including improving teacher and principal recruitment and development, increasing school funding, strengthening accountability, and expanding early education. It commits the state to implementing systemic reforms to remedy constitutional violations by 2030. All parties agree the plan outlines necessary steps to fulfill the state's obligation of providing all children access to a sound basic education.
Superintendent Truitt budget letter to state leadersEducationNC
Catherine Truitt, Superintendent of Public Instruction, writes a letter to Gov. Cooper, Speaker Moore, and Senator Berger urging them to pass a state budget. She acknowledges the challenges of the past three years under COVID-19 and expresses hope that a bipartisan budget can be reached to address education needs. Without a budget, many critical programs are at risk such as teacher licensing, financial systems, and technology infrastructure support. Truitt emphasizes the need for budget certainty to help North Carolina's students, educators, and schools during this difficult time.
This document provides a joint report to the court on the fiscal year 2021 action plan for North Carolina to address the state's failure to provide all students with the opportunity for a sound basic education, as mandated by previous court rulings. It summarizes the impacts of COVID-19 on educational inequities and outlines specific actions and budget allocations totaling $426.9 million for initiatives focused on increasing the diversity and support of teachers, improving principal recruitment and support, enhancing early childhood education, and aligning expectations between high school and postsecondary education.
Governor Cooper's recommended budget for 2021-23 aims to invest in North Carolina's people, economy, and infrastructure to lead the state into a new era of resilience and opportunity following the COVID-19 pandemic. Key aspects of the budget include increasing funding for K-12 education, early childhood education, community colleges and financial aid; expanding Medicaid eligibility; boosting pay for teachers and state employees; and placing a $4.7 billion bond proposal on the November 2021 ballot to fund infrastructure projects across the state. The budget also focuses on economic development, environmental protection, criminal justice reform, and improving state government services.
When Sensible Sanitation is Waterless Sanitation: Real-World IdeasAbigail Brown
This document is a presentation about waterless sanitation and real-world ideas for enacting waste awareness. It was given by Abigail Brown from PHLUSH in Portland, Oregon at an event in Santa Cruz, California on May 26, 2015. The presentation includes numerous photos courtesy of various organizations and individuals to illustrate concepts of public hygiene and sanitation.
Este documento proporciona una introducción a la informática. Explica que la informática es el estudio del procesamiento de datos a través de una computadora. Describe que una computadora está compuesta de hardware como el monitor, CPU, teclado e impresora, y de software como sistemas operativos y programas de aplicación. Luego, muestra datos sobre el uso de programas populares como Windows, Word, Excel y PowerPoint entre hombres, mujeres y niños.
This document outlines North Carolina's Comprehensive Remedial Plan to address the state's failure to provide all students the opportunity to receive a sound basic education as required by the state constitution. It was developed in response to court orders in the Leandro v. State of North Carolina case. The plan identifies actions the state will take between 2021-2028 across seven areas, including improving teacher and principal recruitment and development, increasing school funding, strengthening accountability, and expanding early education. It commits the state to implementing systemic reforms to remedy constitutional violations by 2030. All parties agree the plan outlines necessary steps to fulfill the state's obligation of providing all children access to a sound basic education.
Superintendent Truitt budget letter to state leadersEducationNC
Catherine Truitt, Superintendent of Public Instruction, writes a letter to Gov. Cooper, Speaker Moore, and Senator Berger urging them to pass a state budget. She acknowledges the challenges of the past three years under COVID-19 and expresses hope that a bipartisan budget can be reached to address education needs. Without a budget, many critical programs are at risk such as teacher licensing, financial systems, and technology infrastructure support. Truitt emphasizes the need for budget certainty to help North Carolina's students, educators, and schools during this difficult time.
This document provides a joint report to the court on the fiscal year 2021 action plan for North Carolina to address the state's failure to provide all students with the opportunity for a sound basic education, as mandated by previous court rulings. It summarizes the impacts of COVID-19 on educational inequities and outlines specific actions and budget allocations totaling $426.9 million for initiatives focused on increasing the diversity and support of teachers, improving principal recruitment and support, enhancing early childhood education, and aligning expectations between high school and postsecondary education.
Governor Cooper's recommended budget for 2021-23 aims to invest in North Carolina's people, economy, and infrastructure to lead the state into a new era of resilience and opportunity following the COVID-19 pandemic. Key aspects of the budget include increasing funding for K-12 education, early childhood education, community colleges and financial aid; expanding Medicaid eligibility; boosting pay for teachers and state employees; and placing a $4.7 billion bond proposal on the November 2021 ballot to fund infrastructure projects across the state. The budget also focuses on economic development, environmental protection, criminal justice reform, and improving state government services.
When Sensible Sanitation is Waterless Sanitation: Real-World IdeasAbigail Brown
This document is a presentation about waterless sanitation and real-world ideas for enacting waste awareness. It was given by Abigail Brown from PHLUSH in Portland, Oregon at an event in Santa Cruz, California on May 26, 2015. The presentation includes numerous photos courtesy of various organizations and individuals to illustrate concepts of public hygiene and sanitation.
Este documento proporciona una introducción a la informática. Explica que la informática es el estudio del procesamiento de datos a través de una computadora. Describe que una computadora está compuesta de hardware como el monitor, CPU, teclado e impresora, y de software como sistemas operativos y programas de aplicación. Luego, muestra datos sobre el uso de programas populares como Windows, Word, Excel y PowerPoint entre hombres, mujeres y niños.
Smart sensors represent the next generation of tools for monitoring the environment. They contain embedded processing capabilities that allow them to perform complex sensing, data interpretation from multiple sensors, and intelligent interaction with their surroundings. Large networks of interconnected smart sensors have potential applications in areas like environmental monitoring, transportation systems, health care, surveillance, and landmine detection. However, challenges remain in optimizing resources, addressing limitations in sensors, and managing network congestion in dense deployments.
Ponyboy Curtis is the narrator and main character of The Outsiders. He lives with his two brothers, Soda and Darry, after their parents died. Ponyboy is in a gang of greasers along with Johnny, Dallas, Two-Bit, and Steve. The greasers are in a rivalry with the Socs, wealthy kids from the west side of town. Johnny kills a Soc named Bob after the Socs attack Ponyboy. This escalates the conflict between the greasers and Socs. In the end, both Johnny and Dally die, resolving the major conflicts of the story.
S. E. Hinton wrote her first book, The Outsiders, when she was only 15 years old. She published it at age 17 under the initials S. E. to avoid gender assumptions. The book was set in Tulsa, Oklahoma and dealt with teenage issues of the time like poverty, violence, and rebellion against authority. It was published in 1967 during a time of social upheaval in the US.
This document makes the case for the resurrection of Jesus based on 4 historical facts:
1) Jesus was buried in a known location by Joseph of Arimathea, making it impossible to claim he wasn't dead.
2) The tomb was found empty by women on Easter morning, the earliest testimony in the Bible, despite women's low legal status.
3) Multiple people and groups experienced appearances of Jesus alive after his death, including his brother James who was previously unbelieving.
4) The disciples were willing to die for preaching the resurrection despite having little worldly gain, as resurrection went against all Jewish beliefs at the time. These facts provide strong evidence that God raised Jesus from the dead
An activator for use before reading the novel "The Outsiders". This will give students a background on the book, and the time period it takes place in.
This document defines vocabulary words from Chapter 2 of The Outsiders, including slang terms like "fuzz" meaning police and "heaters" meaning handgun. Each word is defined and an example page number from the book is given where the word appears.
The document defines vocabulary words from Chapter 1 of the novel "The Outsiders" including holler, Corvair, madras, loping, quivering, vacant, unfathomable, gingerly, tuff, and savvy. Definitions are provided for each word along with the page number where the word appears in the chapter.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the mid-1960s and explores the rivalry between two social groups, the Greasers and Socs. The Greasers are working class youth from the wrong side of town, known for greased back hair, jeans, leather jackets and rolled up t-shirt sleeves. In contrast, the Socs are rich kids from the right side of town who think they are better than others and drive corvettes while wearing madras. Hinton was inspired to write the novel at age 15 because she enjoyed writing and wanted to depict realistic teenage experiences that differed from typical books at the time.
The document provides biographical information about S.E. Hinton and discusses her novel The Outsiders. It details how Hinton was inspired to write the novel as a teenager based on gang violence she witnessed in her high school. The Outsiders was an immediate success and became the best-selling young adult novel of all time, selling over 14 million copies. Hinton went on to write several other successful novels and is considered "The Voice of Youth" for her realistic portrayals of teenage life.
The document summarizes Gateway Regional School District's proposed 2009-2010 budget. It outlines major areas of spending like maintaining current academic and extracurricular programs. It also discusses revenue sources like local property taxes and state aid. The proposed budget is $163,501 less than 2008-2009 but requires a tax levy increase of $432,943. This would translate to small tax increases for average homeowners in the district's four sending communities.
The document summarizes the Gateway Regional School District's proposed 2009-2010 budget. It outlines major areas of spending like maintaining current educational programs and staffing levels. It also discusses revenue sources like local property taxes and state aid. The proposed budget is $163,501 less than 2008-2009 but requires a tax levy increase of $432,943. This would result in average annual tax increases of $38.55 to $103.64 for homeowners depending on their community. Funds are also allocated for safety improvements to the running track and football field.
This document summarizes a benchmarking report prepared by Wilkes Community College (WCC) to develop a unified model for providing wrap-around services to meet students' basic needs. It discusses why WCC is focusing on this issue, how peer institutions identify student needs, common needs addressed, staffing models, funding sources, strategic partners, communication strategies, engagement levels, and results achieved. The goal is to research best practices and design a program that improves student retention and graduation by addressing issues like food insecurity, housing, childcare, transportation, technology access, and mental/physical health needs.
The document summarizes how a school coordinates various federal, state, and local funding sources and programs to support school improvement goals. Key personnel including the Business Manager, Superintendent, and Title I Director work together to apply for and coordinate multiple grants like Title I, Title II, and state at-risk funds. They ensure professional development and resources are aligned to school goals and student needs. The school also coordinates with outside agencies to provide additional services to students and families.
The document summarizes priorities for North Carolina public K-12 education in response to COVID-19 as presented by the NC State Board of Education and NC Department of Public Instruction to the NC General Assembly House Select Committee on Education. It outlines funding that has been appropriated, including for child nutrition, student support staff, exceptional children services, digital learning resources, and summer programming. It also lists additional funding needs for personal protective equipment, transportation, internet connectivity, holding school districts harmless for enrollment decreases, and continuing child nutrition support through federal waivers. The top priorities are presented as personal protective equipment, transportation funding, internet access, and holding districts harmless for enrollment changes due to COVID-19.
The document outlines North Carolina's proposed budget for public education for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21. It includes:
1) Raising teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast by investing $210 million in 2019-20 and $390 million in 2020-21 in teacher and administrator compensation.
2) Providing $40 million for safer schools and healthier students by funding nurses, counselors, and school resource officers.
3) Investing $9 million to recruit and retain teachers through programs like Teaching Fellows.
4) Giving $29 million for textbooks, supplies, and digital learning opportunities for students.
The document summarizes a review of North Carolina's NC REACH post-secondary education program for foster youth. It finds that while the program has increased college enrollment for foster youth, there is insufficient data to determine whether program support services like mentoring and tutoring are effective. It recommends a formal program evaluation be conducted to evaluate the program's structure, outcomes, and efficiency in meeting its goals.
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) established standardized testing requirements in US schools. There is controversy over whether standardized test scores should determine student placement and graduation. While NCLB costs $144.5 billion, the government only pays 56% of costs. NCLB is being replaced by the State Accountability Systems of Assessment program due to concerns it has failed US education by incentivizing teaching to tests. 34 states received waivers from NCLB requirements in 2012-2013.
The document summarizes the Superintendent's proposed 2014-2015 school district budget. It focuses on three priorities: educational solvency, security, and space. It details how the budget aims to maintain educational programs and class sizes while enhancing security equipment and addressing space needs. It acknowledges budget challenges but outlines efforts to find efficiencies and savings. A transportation proposal to decrease mileage limits for some grades is also mentioned.
North Carolina budget analysis from NC Justice CenterEducationNC
The budget agreement provides some increased funding for education in North Carolina but does not fully address the needs outlined in the Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan. It provides teacher and other staff salary increases averaging 5% over two years, supplements for low-wealth districts, and additional funding for students with disabilities and instructional support staff. However, it falls short of the Leandro plan's calls for greater investments in targeted allotments, early childhood education, principal and teacher recruitment programs, and overall K-12 funding. While the budget makes initial investments, long-term recurring funding is still needed to ensure all students receive a sound basic education as required by the state constitution.
The Fiscal Research Division conducted a review of the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative. It found that the program is meeting its objectives of providing social workers, but has not reduced turnover rates. The program receives funding from multiple sources and has demonstrated an ability to restructure with less funding. The review recommends reprioritizing the goals to better address workforce issues, linking the program to broader stabilization efforts, and restructuring training to accommodate county needs.
1. A strong statewide college success initiative for foster youth in New York would provide comprehensive financial aid to cover all tuition and living expenses, as well as on-campus support services including advising, tutoring, assistance with housing and employment, and an emergency fund.
2. The program is estimated to cost $8.6 million annually at full capacity to support 1,216 students each year, but would yield $28.2 million in fiscal benefits to the state over the lifetimes of those students from increased tax revenue and lower public costs due to higher education levels.
3. Key components of the program include pre-college informational resources, a summer transition program, designated advisors, and a simplified
Fuel Up to Play 60 grant applications – Wrote and submitted proposal applications for four schools to obtain materials (insulated meal transportation bags, physical activity resources) for the Breakfast in the Classroom Program. All four schools were awarded the full grant amount.
Smart sensors represent the next generation of tools for monitoring the environment. They contain embedded processing capabilities that allow them to perform complex sensing, data interpretation from multiple sensors, and intelligent interaction with their surroundings. Large networks of interconnected smart sensors have potential applications in areas like environmental monitoring, transportation systems, health care, surveillance, and landmine detection. However, challenges remain in optimizing resources, addressing limitations in sensors, and managing network congestion in dense deployments.
Ponyboy Curtis is the narrator and main character of The Outsiders. He lives with his two brothers, Soda and Darry, after their parents died. Ponyboy is in a gang of greasers along with Johnny, Dallas, Two-Bit, and Steve. The greasers are in a rivalry with the Socs, wealthy kids from the west side of town. Johnny kills a Soc named Bob after the Socs attack Ponyboy. This escalates the conflict between the greasers and Socs. In the end, both Johnny and Dally die, resolving the major conflicts of the story.
S. E. Hinton wrote her first book, The Outsiders, when she was only 15 years old. She published it at age 17 under the initials S. E. to avoid gender assumptions. The book was set in Tulsa, Oklahoma and dealt with teenage issues of the time like poverty, violence, and rebellion against authority. It was published in 1967 during a time of social upheaval in the US.
This document makes the case for the resurrection of Jesus based on 4 historical facts:
1) Jesus was buried in a known location by Joseph of Arimathea, making it impossible to claim he wasn't dead.
2) The tomb was found empty by women on Easter morning, the earliest testimony in the Bible, despite women's low legal status.
3) Multiple people and groups experienced appearances of Jesus alive after his death, including his brother James who was previously unbelieving.
4) The disciples were willing to die for preaching the resurrection despite having little worldly gain, as resurrection went against all Jewish beliefs at the time. These facts provide strong evidence that God raised Jesus from the dead
An activator for use before reading the novel "The Outsiders". This will give students a background on the book, and the time period it takes place in.
This document defines vocabulary words from Chapter 2 of The Outsiders, including slang terms like "fuzz" meaning police and "heaters" meaning handgun. Each word is defined and an example page number from the book is given where the word appears.
The document defines vocabulary words from Chapter 1 of the novel "The Outsiders" including holler, Corvair, madras, loping, quivering, vacant, unfathomable, gingerly, tuff, and savvy. Definitions are provided for each word along with the page number where the word appears in the chapter.
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the mid-1960s and explores the rivalry between two social groups, the Greasers and Socs. The Greasers are working class youth from the wrong side of town, known for greased back hair, jeans, leather jackets and rolled up t-shirt sleeves. In contrast, the Socs are rich kids from the right side of town who think they are better than others and drive corvettes while wearing madras. Hinton was inspired to write the novel at age 15 because she enjoyed writing and wanted to depict realistic teenage experiences that differed from typical books at the time.
The document provides biographical information about S.E. Hinton and discusses her novel The Outsiders. It details how Hinton was inspired to write the novel as a teenager based on gang violence she witnessed in her high school. The Outsiders was an immediate success and became the best-selling young adult novel of all time, selling over 14 million copies. Hinton went on to write several other successful novels and is considered "The Voice of Youth" for her realistic portrayals of teenage life.
The document summarizes Gateway Regional School District's proposed 2009-2010 budget. It outlines major areas of spending like maintaining current academic and extracurricular programs. It also discusses revenue sources like local property taxes and state aid. The proposed budget is $163,501 less than 2008-2009 but requires a tax levy increase of $432,943. This would translate to small tax increases for average homeowners in the district's four sending communities.
The document summarizes the Gateway Regional School District's proposed 2009-2010 budget. It outlines major areas of spending like maintaining current educational programs and staffing levels. It also discusses revenue sources like local property taxes and state aid. The proposed budget is $163,501 less than 2008-2009 but requires a tax levy increase of $432,943. This would result in average annual tax increases of $38.55 to $103.64 for homeowners depending on their community. Funds are also allocated for safety improvements to the running track and football field.
This document summarizes a benchmarking report prepared by Wilkes Community College (WCC) to develop a unified model for providing wrap-around services to meet students' basic needs. It discusses why WCC is focusing on this issue, how peer institutions identify student needs, common needs addressed, staffing models, funding sources, strategic partners, communication strategies, engagement levels, and results achieved. The goal is to research best practices and design a program that improves student retention and graduation by addressing issues like food insecurity, housing, childcare, transportation, technology access, and mental/physical health needs.
The document summarizes how a school coordinates various federal, state, and local funding sources and programs to support school improvement goals. Key personnel including the Business Manager, Superintendent, and Title I Director work together to apply for and coordinate multiple grants like Title I, Title II, and state at-risk funds. They ensure professional development and resources are aligned to school goals and student needs. The school also coordinates with outside agencies to provide additional services to students and families.
The document summarizes priorities for North Carolina public K-12 education in response to COVID-19 as presented by the NC State Board of Education and NC Department of Public Instruction to the NC General Assembly House Select Committee on Education. It outlines funding that has been appropriated, including for child nutrition, student support staff, exceptional children services, digital learning resources, and summer programming. It also lists additional funding needs for personal protective equipment, transportation, internet connectivity, holding school districts harmless for enrollment decreases, and continuing child nutrition support through federal waivers. The top priorities are presented as personal protective equipment, transportation funding, internet access, and holding districts harmless for enrollment changes due to COVID-19.
The document outlines North Carolina's proposed budget for public education for fiscal years 2019-20 and 2020-21. It includes:
1) Raising teacher pay to be the highest in the Southeast by investing $210 million in 2019-20 and $390 million in 2020-21 in teacher and administrator compensation.
2) Providing $40 million for safer schools and healthier students by funding nurses, counselors, and school resource officers.
3) Investing $9 million to recruit and retain teachers through programs like Teaching Fellows.
4) Giving $29 million for textbooks, supplies, and digital learning opportunities for students.
The document summarizes a review of North Carolina's NC REACH post-secondary education program for foster youth. It finds that while the program has increased college enrollment for foster youth, there is insufficient data to determine whether program support services like mentoring and tutoring are effective. It recommends a formal program evaluation be conducted to evaluate the program's structure, outcomes, and efficiency in meeting its goals.
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) established standardized testing requirements in US schools. There is controversy over whether standardized test scores should determine student placement and graduation. While NCLB costs $144.5 billion, the government only pays 56% of costs. NCLB is being replaced by the State Accountability Systems of Assessment program due to concerns it has failed US education by incentivizing teaching to tests. 34 states received waivers from NCLB requirements in 2012-2013.
The document summarizes the Superintendent's proposed 2014-2015 school district budget. It focuses on three priorities: educational solvency, security, and space. It details how the budget aims to maintain educational programs and class sizes while enhancing security equipment and addressing space needs. It acknowledges budget challenges but outlines efforts to find efficiencies and savings. A transportation proposal to decrease mileage limits for some grades is also mentioned.
North Carolina budget analysis from NC Justice CenterEducationNC
The budget agreement provides some increased funding for education in North Carolina but does not fully address the needs outlined in the Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan. It provides teacher and other staff salary increases averaging 5% over two years, supplements for low-wealth districts, and additional funding for students with disabilities and instructional support staff. However, it falls short of the Leandro plan's calls for greater investments in targeted allotments, early childhood education, principal and teacher recruitment programs, and overall K-12 funding. While the budget makes initial investments, long-term recurring funding is still needed to ensure all students receive a sound basic education as required by the state constitution.
The Fiscal Research Division conducted a review of the NC Child Welfare Education Collaborative. It found that the program is meeting its objectives of providing social workers, but has not reduced turnover rates. The program receives funding from multiple sources and has demonstrated an ability to restructure with less funding. The review recommends reprioritizing the goals to better address workforce issues, linking the program to broader stabilization efforts, and restructuring training to accommodate county needs.
1. A strong statewide college success initiative for foster youth in New York would provide comprehensive financial aid to cover all tuition and living expenses, as well as on-campus support services including advising, tutoring, assistance with housing and employment, and an emergency fund.
2. The program is estimated to cost $8.6 million annually at full capacity to support 1,216 students each year, but would yield $28.2 million in fiscal benefits to the state over the lifetimes of those students from increased tax revenue and lower public costs due to higher education levels.
3. Key components of the program include pre-college informational resources, a summer transition program, designated advisors, and a simplified
Fuel Up to Play 60 grant applications – Wrote and submitted proposal applications for four schools to obtain materials (insulated meal transportation bags, physical activity resources) for the Breakfast in the Classroom Program. All four schools were awarded the full grant amount.
The document outlines Ohio Governor John Kasich's Community Connectors program, which aims to strengthen communities and encourage mentoring through bringing together students, families, schools and local organizations. It provides details on funding amounts, eligibility requirements, and examples of partnership structures and responsibilities. The goal is to improve outcomes for youth through developing character, career skills and hope for the future.
The document summarizes the Early Learning Challenge, a federal initiative that helps states improve early learning systems for young children. It describes the vision to increase quality and access to produce better education and life outcomes. States compete for grants to build coherent systems through a quality rating system, aligned standards and assessments, a qualified workforce, and progress monitoring. The five required areas address successful state systems, high-quality programs, child outcomes, workforce development, and outcome measurement.
Wyoming School Finance and the External Cost AdjustmentJay Harnack
Information presented to the Joint Education Committee on October 23, 2014 and the Joint Appropriations Committee on October 30, 2014 of the Wyoming Legislature.
The document provides information on Gloucester County Public Schools' recommended FY 2018 budget, including revenue sources, expenditure categories, and budget highlights. The total recommended budget is $68.2 million, with operating expenses of $58.6 million. Key aspects of the budget include compensation increases for teachers and staff, adding 3 new positions, and funding capital projects such as roof/HVAC repairs and new school buses. The budget reflects anticipated increases in state and federal funding but is dependent on final state appropriations.
This document summarizes Dr. Andres Alonso's first year as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools. It discusses his goals of improving student outcomes, establishing public trust, and increasing accountability. It outlines the major initiatives in his first year, including implementing Fair Student Funding to allocate resources equitably, hiring new principals, creating small transformation schools, and improving special education services. It also discusses progress made in improving school safety, student achievement on standardized tests, and engaging families and communities.
100 Black Men of Long Beach SCE PresentationWalter Larkins
SCE is a major contributor the 100 Black Men of Long Beach. They share our values and are very active in our community and we appreciate their support.
The document outlines the top 5 education issues in North Carolina for 2023-2024 as determined by the Public School Forum. The issues are: 1) Ensure fair and competitive compensation for educators, 2) Address the root causes of mental health and school safety crises, 3) Grow, retain and diversify the teacher pipeline, 4) Prepare students for the world they live in, and 5) Implement, monitor, and evaluate the Comprehensive Remedial Plan. For each issue, the document provides background data and proposes 3-4 policy actions that lawmakers and stakeholders should take to address the issue and meet the needs of students in North Carolina.
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Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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The History of NZ 1870-1900.
Making of a Nation.
From the NZ Wars to Liberals,
Richard Seddon, George Grey,
Social Laboratory, New Zealand,
Confiscations, Kotahitanga, Kingitanga, Parliament, Suffrage, Repudiation, Economic Change, Agriculture, Gold Mining, Timber, Flax, Sheep, Dairying,
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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Midwayminutes
1. April 16, 2013 Page 1
The Board of Trustees of the Midway Independent School District met on April 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Board Room of the Midway ISD Administration Building located at 13885 Woodway Drive,
Woodway, Texas 76712. The following members were present: Bobby Deaton, Ivan Green, Cheryl Holy,
Robbie Jones, Tom Pagel, Pete Rusek, and Susan Vick.
President Pete Rusek called the meeting to order. 7:00 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance led by Castleman Creek Elementary School Students
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Castleman Creek Elementary Students who are involved with the
campus SWAT (Students Working to Affect Tomorrow) Committee: Emma Trevino, Paige Trevino and
Patrick Kilgore.
2. Recognition Items
2A. State Science Fair Competitors
A large number of Midway students participated in the Baylor University Regional Science Fair. Students
who received 1st through 3rd place ranking continued to the state competition which was held in San
Antonio. Special congratulations to Linda Ren for advancing to represent Midway High School at the
International Science Fair and to Edward Kim for being named the most promising young scientist at
regionals by receiving the Bryce C. Brown award.
The Board also recognized the following Midway Middle School students who competed at the State
Science Fair: Nathaniel Campbell, Karissa Cleaver, Emmalie Albers, Hannah Peevey, Shannon Sepanski,
Pearce Raines, Landry Luker, Connor Pape, and Jacob Spradlin.
Midway High School students recognized were Caroline Kutach, Camille Roberts, Wendy Hua, and Linda
Ren.
Science teachers involved in the Science Fair are Melissa Rhoden, Amy Johnson, Dana McMahan, Kasha
Gorham, and Kathy McMillan.
2B. Extra Mile Award Winners
Congratulations to Reyes Lopez, Selena Booker, and Nancy Garcia for being named as this quarter’s Extra
Mile Award winners.
2C. Texas School Public Relations Association State Awards
Each year, the Texas School Public Relations Association honors individuals, school districts, education
foundations and others for their outstanding contributions in school communications. The awards were
announced at TSPRA’s annual Star Awards Celebration. Traci Marlin, Public Relations Coordinator,
earned a Crystal Certificate of Merit for her year-long recognition campaign of the Midway High School
Orchestra Program. Bridget Bussell, Communications Assistant, won Best in State in the Advertisements
category for her posters and ads entitled “Better Watch Us” promoting the Midway High School Softball
Team. In addition, Traci and Bridget, along with Communications Specialist Seth Hansen, won 8 gold star
awards and 2 silvers for components of Midway’s communications programs including photography,
original art, published pieces, the Midway app and the renovation of the Midway website.
2D. Castleman Creek Healthier U.S. School Challenge Gold Distinction Award
Castleman Creek Elementary has been awarded the Gold Award of Distinction for the Healthier US School
Challenge (HUSSC), which recognizes schools that are creating healthier school environments through
their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. The Gold Award of Distinction is the highest
honor and includes a monetary reward, a plaque signed by a USDA official, a banner to display in their
school, and their name listed on the Team Nutrition Web site.
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The Board of Trustees recognized the Castleman Creek cafeteria staff members: Tanya Burgess, Melissa
Brogdon, Julie Garcia, Nancy Guenat, and Debra Richter.
Midway’s Food Service Director is Natasha Reagan, Assistant Director of Food Services is Niesha Goff,
and assistant is Jan Laney.
2E. HEB Excellence in Education Award
To support education in Texas, H-E-B conducts an annual awards competition of teachers, principals,
districts and early childhood providers. The extensive nomination process covers basic district goals,
curriculum, test scores, demographics, district highlights, communications and fiscal responsibility. The
nomination for Midway was completed by Traci Marlin, Dr. Brent Merritt, Susan Fletcher and Tami
Wiethorn. Out of more than 900 applications, Midway ISD was selected as one of 30 state-wide semi-
finalists in the 2013 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
3. Information Items
3A. Quarterly Investment Report
The Board received the Quarterly Investment Report required by the Public Funds Investment Act. The
investment schedule shows the addition of a money market account at BBVA Compass, secured by a
FHLB Letter of Credit. The yield is 5 basis points above the 90-day Libor rate, which equates to an
additional $5,000 income, and it keeps Midway money locally. It is unlikely that interest income will
reach the budgeted amount of $120,000 in the General Fund. The budget was based on an estimated yield
of .28%, and yields are staying below that. The CD at CNB renewed at .55%. Administration is in the
process of taking proposals for depository services for the next two years.
3B. Midway ISD 2013 Summer Camps
The Board received information regarding the variety of camps being offered this summer to Midway
students.
3C. Summer School Programs and Schedules
Board members also received the listing of schedules and summer school programs.
3D. New Club Proposed at Midway High School – Political Science Club
Midway High School is proposing the establishment of a Political Science Club.
4. Presentation/Discussion Items
4A. Financial Report
Mr. Karl Kacir presented a brief monthly financial report highlighting enrollment, property tax
information, and average daily attendance. Revenues and expenditures are, for the most part, very
consistent with the prior year. Year-to-date Plant Maintenance expenditures, Function 51, are down
$277,498. Electricity is down $223,000, and labor is down $120,000, with some accounts showing
increases. Electricity is down due to the favorable rates and lower usage. Enrollment continues to show an
increase over the prior year, but the increase has weakened during the school year. The current projection
is to end the year with an increase in Refined ADA of 126.
4B. Preliminary 2013-2014 Budget Update
Mr. Kacir updated the Board of Trustees with information pertaining to the 2013-2014 budget process.
The district is projecting an increase of 125 students for next year which includes the current out of district
transfer students. Mr. Kacir indicated the budget will be challenging due to flat funding and another year
of a decrease in state funding.
4C. Presentation of Policy Update 96, affecting (LOCAL) policies:
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Update 96 focuses on three key issues, prompted by Commissioner of Education activity including new
rules on instructional materials, resulting in changes to the following local policies:
4C1. DEC(LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits – Leaves and Absences
This policy now addresses how state personal leave is accrued and how pay deductions for unearned leave
are calculated. Accrual of state personal leave is based solely on days of employment, not on the number
of days that an employee performs work. This policy removes the option of allowing a salary deduction at
the end of the year based on unpaid status for state personal leave when an employee, who was employed
for a full year, used more leave than he or she had earned. The district is permitted to make salary
deductions at the end of the year for local leave the employee took but had not earned. This policy update
does not change our current practice.
4C2. EFAA(LOCAL) Instructional Materials – Selection and Adoption
Revisions reflect changes in the selection and adoption of materials and the certification of instructional
materials due to the new instructional materials allotment (IMA) system.
4C3. FEB(LOCAL) Attendance – Attendance Accounting
Revisions include removing the compulsory attendance policy code making failure to attend school an
offense for a student 18 or older. For state funding purposes, attendance is now determined in the second
or fifth “instructional hour,” rather than “period.” Additionally the board may now also delegate to the
superintendent the authority to establish procedures addressing parental consent for a student to leave
campus during any part of the school day.
4D. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
Kit Andrews, Coordinator for Health/PE, presented the SHAC annual report to the Board. The state of
Texas requires all school districts to develop a Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) to oversee the
following 8 Components of Coordinated School Health: Nutrition Services, Health Services, Healthy and
Safe Schools Environment, Counseling and Mental Health Services, Staff Wellness Promotion, Parent and
Community Involvement, Physical Education, and Health Education. The SHAC committee has Three
Major Initiatives: Hunger Free MISD; Extending CATCH Program to the Middle School; and Elementary
Schools Participating in Dental Clinics.
4E. Options for MISD After-School Childcare
Dr. Jeanie Johnson, Executive Director for Administrative Services, reported prior to the 2012-13 school
year, MISD provided after school childcare through the Panther Kids program. MISD employees managed
the program. Between the years of 2005-2012, the Panther Kids program accrued a fund balance of
$273,114. This dollar amount does not include administrative costs such as facility use, utilities, or the
involvement of business personnel on payroll, ordering, etc. MISD retains a licensed agreement with Kids
and Company for the current school year, which was executed in April, 2012. In considering the district’s
choice for an after-school program for the 2013-14 school year, the administration has reviewed the
following data: Operating expenses, including projected revenues and expenditures; Student participation
numbers which showed a significant reduction in enrollment from 650 students with Panther Kids based
on an analysis of the last two years to 385 for Kids and Company this year; Concerns voiced to the
Superintendent from staff during Spirit of Communication committee meetings; and Overall purpose of an
after school program for MISD students. After reviewing financial data, child-care regulations, and staff
feedback, administration would like to move forward to restore the Panther Kids after school program
beginning with the 2013-14 school year. In addition to after school care, the administration would ensure
that childcare is also offered on staff development days and holidays.
4F. Gifted & Talented Program Annual Update
Ginger Rowe, Coordinator for Gifted & Talented, presented the Gifted and Talented Annual Report to the
Board. The Midway ISD Gifted and Talented program services 911 students in grades K-12. All gifted
students in grades K-12 are offered differentiated instruction in the four core academic areas. Students
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identified as gifted in grades K-4 are currently served once a week in a pullout program housed at
Woodgate Intermediate. Students in 5th grade are serviced with a pullout program 2-3 times a month at
their respective campus. Gifted students in 5th and 6th grade are currently grouped together in all core
content areas. Due to feedback collected from parents, teachers, and administrators, Midway ISD is
looking to extend a modified version of the pullout program to all 5th and 6th grade gifted students.
5. Consideration Items
5A. Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the March 19, 2013 Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting
2. Budget Amendment B-13-6
3. New Club at Midway Middle School – American Sign Language Club
4. Revisions to Midway High School Goal Tenders Constitution
5. Out of State Travel Requests for Midway High School Students
a. Student Participation in Future Educators of America National Competition
b. Student Participation in International Science Fair
c. Business/Professionals of America Students to Compete in National Competition
d. MHS Robotics Out of State Request to Attend National/World Championship
6. TASB Supplemental Employee Benefits Inter-local Participation Agreement
7. Early Graduation Requests
8. Renewal of Contract for Food Services Management
The above items were listed on the consent agenda. President Rusek asked if anyone wished to remove
any item from the consent agenda.
A motion was made by Robbie Jones and seconded by Bobby Deaton to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Motion carried 7-0
5B. Proposed MISD Waiver Application for Video Conferencing Attendance Credit
Dr. Brent Merritt, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, advised when Midway ISD
students need home bound services because they are medically unable to attend school, a teacher is sent to
their house once or twice a week to ensure the students are receiving appropriate instruction. Midway ISD
would like to submit a waiver asking the state of Texas to give these students attendance credit if the
district can serve these students through a technological (videoconference) medium. With advances in
technology, this method is more cost effective and academically suitable for our alternative school staff to
videoconference with these students frequently during the regular school day. This would allow the district
to save money on the cost of homebound teachers, while at the same time allowing the students to stay up
to date on their course work.
MISD will need to apply for a waiver with TEA related to receiving attendance credit for contact hours
with students through the use of videoconferencing. The MAST committee has reviewed and approved the
proposed waiver.
Administration recommended the Board approve the application for General Pregnancy Related Services
On-Campus (CEHI) waiver.
A motion was made by Ivan Green and seconded by Tom Pagel to approve Administration’s
recommendation. Motion carried 7-0
Proposed Draft of Inter-local Agreement for MISD Police Force Services
Dr. Jeanie Johnson, Executive Director for Administrative Services, advised Administration has been
pursuing various options in developing a district police force. This has involved discussions with the
police chiefs from the cities of Hewitt, Waco, and Woodway, as well as, with a captain from the
McLennan County Sheriff’s Department. Upon further review, administration believes that the district’s
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security needs can be accomplished through the development of inter-local agreements with the Cities of
Waco, Hewitt, and Woodway, and McLennan County.
Dr. Johnson presented a draft Inter-local Agreement prepared by the district’s attorney which defined the
working relationship between MISD and the participating entities, including the roles, responsibilities, and
expectations for the participating police officers. This agreement will confer the district’s authority to
these entities, thereby allowing officers to serve any and all campuses within MISD.
Mr. Ivan Green, Board Member, voiced concerns with the inter-local agreement with regards to the term
“reasonable amount” for additional insurance, and situations that would arise that would cause Midway to
need additional risk pool coverage, and the 30 day anytime termination notice clause.
The Board did not take formal action on this agenda item, but expressed their support for Administration to
move forward with negotiations and believed the draft was a good starting framework.
5D. Consideration of Out of District Transfers for 2013-2014 School Year
Dr. Jeanie Johnson, Executive Director for Administrative Services reported FDA(LOCAL) states that the
Board shall approve the list of campuses open for transfer by the regular April Board meeting of each year.
MISD currently has 124 inter-district transfer students. Forty of these students were admitted prior to the
2012-13 school year, and 84 were admitted for the current school year. Transfer students provide the
district with average daily attendance funds. However, the growth expected in the district for upcoming
years, based upon PASA’s demographic study, does not take into account the addition of inter-district
transfer students.
Administration recommended that all campuses with MISD be closed to inter-district transfers for the
2013-2014 school year. Currently enrolled inter-district transfer students may retain their transfer status if
they have met the requirements detailed in FDA(LOCAL).
Robbie Jones made a motion to accept Administration’s recommendation to not accept out of district
transfers for next year and to accept current out of district transfers. Susan Vick seconded the motion.
Motion carried 6-1
5E. Consideration of Resolution from Greater Waco Area School Board Collaborative Calling for
Legislature to Restore Public School Funding and Honor Local Control on Public Education
Superintendent Kazanas reported the Greater Waco Area School Board Collaborative (GWASBC) met on
March 25, 2013 at Baylor University and passed a resolution calling for the legislature to restore public
school funding and honor local control on public education.
Administration recommended the MISD Board of Trustees pass the said resolution.
A motion was made by Tom Pagel and seconded by Ivan Green to approve Administration’s
recommendation. Motion carried 7-0
5F. Consideration of Personnel
5F1. Selections, Separations, Leaves of Absence, Transfers and Reassignments
Administration presented the following professional recommendations for hire:
Kimberly Dougherty, teacher Castleman Creek Elementary
Jessica Fernandez, teacher Hewitt Elementary
Heather Henslee, teacher Hewitt Elementary
Fredrick Herrera, teacher Hewitt Elementary
Jennifer Sykora, teacher Hewitt Elementary
Jeff Bell, teacher/coach High School
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Dustin Loyd, teacher High School
Julie Powers, teacher High School
Dustin Sykora, teacher High School
Kelsey Weisinger, teacher High School
Bonnie J. Floyd, teacher Speegleville Elementary
Sharon Bernard, teacher Woodgate Intermediate
Elaine Canham, teacher Woodgate Intermediate
Chris Woods, teacher Woodgate Intermediate
Kellie Clarkson, teacher Woodway Elementary
Caleb Overstreet, teacher Woodway Elementary
A motion was made by Bobby Deaton and seconded by Tom Pagel to approve Administration’s
recommendation. Motion carried 7-0
Randy Weisinger, Athletic Director, introduced Jeff Bell, and his wife Jennifer, as Midway High School’s
new varsity basketball coach.
The Board noted the following:
Professional Separations:
Nancy Carter, Special Education – Co-Teach Hewitt Elementary
John Gates, Fourth Grade Teacher Hewitt Elementary
Sara L. Jones, Fourth Grade Teacher Hewitt Elementary
Kevin Buck, Science Teacher High School
Cathy Michalak, Social Studies Teacher High School
Steven Oliver, Science-Biology/Coach High School
Melinda Vorderkunz, Special Education Teacher – Life Skills High School
Tammy Molnar, First Grade Teacher South Bosque Elementary
Linda Everett, First Grade Teacher Speegleville Elementary
Jana Fewell, Art Teacher Speegleville Elementary
Emilee Ashenfelter, GT Specialist Woodgate Intermediate
Professional Transfers:
Garrett Hines, Art teacher, from Woodgate Intermediate to High School
Kimberly Johnson, Special Ed teacher, from South Bosque Elementary to High School
Amanda Vasek, from Reading Instructional Specialist to Assistant Principal, Woodway
Elementary
Paraprofessional Separations:
Cindy Koon, ADC Aide Hewitt Elementary
Kendall E. Nowotny, Title I Assistant Hewitt Elementary
Tiffany Jackson, Computer Lab Assistant River Valley Intermediate
Darlene Larue, PEIMS Specialist Instructional Technology
Gail Kinsey, Computer Lab Assistant Spring Valley Elementary
Paraprofessional Transfer:
Sharon Bernard from PE assistant to teacher Woodgate Intermediate
5F2. Consideration New Positions Request
Mary Lou Glaesmann, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, presented a new position request,
District Truancy Officer and Supervisor of Attendance and Dropout Prevention and Recovery, to the
Board. She informed Administration is committed to ensuring student attendance in an effort to maximize
completion rates and supporting those students that are at risk of academic school failure or drop out.
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District Truancy Officer and Supervisor of Attendance and Dropout Prevention and Recovery: This
position would direct and manage the activities of the district’s attendance, monitoring truancy and dropout
prevention and recovery program to increase and ensure student attendance in an effort to maximize
completion rates. Support at risk of academic school failure or drop out. This position would also provide
guidance and interpretation regarding compulsory attendance laws and school policy to parents, students,
and staff.
Administration recommended approval of the District Truancy Officer and Supervisor of Attendance and
Dropout Prevention and Recovery position as presented.
Administration indicated this position will not be a licensed police officer.
A motion was made by Ivan Green and seconded by Susan Vick to approve the new position.
Motion carried 7-0
6. Superintendent’s Communication
6A. Update on Bond Election
Dr. George Kazanas gave a brief update to the Board regarding the election.
6B. 83rd
Legislative Session Update
Dr. Kazanas also brief the Board with information pertaining to the 83rd
legislative session.
7. Adjourn
President Pete Rusek declared the meeting adjourned. 9:06 p.m.
Pete Rusek, President
Robbie Jones, Secretary