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| BOARD OF EDUCATION Minutes for Human Resources October 31, 2005 |
Doyle Administration Building 545 West Dayton Street, Room 103 Madison, Wisconsin |
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Human Resources Committee meeting was called to order by chair Juan José López at 5:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Juan José López, Shwaw Vang
MEMBERS ABSENT: Johnny Winston, Jr.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Carol Carstensen, Bill Keys, Lawrie Kobza (arrived 5:03 p.m.), Ruth Robarts
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT: Connor Gants, Jesse Ayalan (alternate) (arrived 5:12 p.m.)
STAFF PRESENT: Joe Quick, Ann Wilson - Recording Secretary
1. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Shwaw Vang and seconded by Juan José López to approve the Human Resources Committee minutes dated September 12, 2005. Motion unanimously carried by those present.
2. Public Appearances
There were no public appearances.
3. Announcements
There were no announcements.
4. 2005-2006 Superintendent Evaluation Process
5. Superintendent's Goals for 2005-2006
(Written materials distributed: Memorandum from Juan José López dated 10/31/05 re: Superintendent's Goals for 2005‑06, Amended Employment Agreement between Art Rainwater and the Board of Education dated 5/20/2002 - both attached to the original copy of these minutes.)
Juan José López noted the written materials provided and his goals for this meeting. The contract with the Superintendent is for information and to assure that everyone is familiar with it. The memorandum listing the Superintendent's Goals for 2005-06 was developed with the assistance of Carol Carstensen and is a compilation of discussion and feedback from all board members at meetings about the Superintendent's evaluation. He emphasized that the Superintendent's goals would be a decision of the full Board.
Lawrie Kobza requested that #1 of the document be amended as follows: Change the statement, "Specific targets and measures need to be identified for each area of the Strategic Plan" to "Specific targets and measures need to be identified for each of the five areas of the Strategic Plan: Instructional Excellence (Improving Student Achievement and Offering Challenging, Diverse and Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction), Student Support, Staff Effectiveness, Home and Community Partnerships, Fiscal Responsibility." She also asked that: 1-a) be revised to state, "Following this first year of specific targets and measures, an Annual Report should be developed that identifies changes from the base line measure;" that 2-b) be revised to state, "This year, and in subsequent years, the Annual Report should give updates on the progress of this plan;" and that #4 state, "The Board requests that the Superintendent develop a formal processand a funding plan to identify culturally competent potential administrators from within the District, and to develop their skills and experiences. The proposed process and potential participants should be identified by the end of the academic year." There was agreement that these changes should be made.
Ruth Robarts suggested that the Board take the initiative and give the Superintendent specific targets and measures, for example to add "all students will perform at grade level in math by the end of fourth grade." Carol Carstensen responded that the Superintendent would develop a plan with measures that the Board could review annually. Juan José López stated that his process for this meeting was based on discussion by all Board members at previous meetings on this topic and that he will follow this process as chair. He said that any additional comments should be shared with the Superintendent and all Board members after this meeting.
Ruth Robarts asked for clarification of the process for this meeting. Juan José López stated his process is to be clear about the current contract, to finalize goals that came out of discussion by all Board members at previous meetings related to the Superintendent's evaluation, to make sure that all changes made are agreeable with the Board and the Superintendent, and that goals will be forwarded to the full Board for final approval.
Ruth Robarts asked whether another meeting could be set. After discussion, it was agreed that Carol Carstensen would schedule a meeting to continue discussion on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Juan José López indicated he would ask that Board members submit changes or updates prior to that meeting, that he would inform the Superintendent of the process being followed and update him, that the committee would meet again, and that the final decision would proceed from that meeting to the full Board. Any information about the discussion submitted by Board members would be provided to all via the Thursday (before the meeting) packet.
DISCUSSION/COMMENTS:
· Support goal for math, bringing it down to middle and elementary grades, but not ready to say what the evaluation will be based on. Support asking the Superintendent for a plan for the early grades.
· Not sure it is fair to say goals were developed during closed session meetings. Agree, based on those discussions is a starting document.
· Any suggestions that don't make it out of committee can still be shared and discussed with the Superintendent.
· Evaluation can be based on efforts to implement a plan, not necessarily on the results.
· Would be satisfied with a plan for goals this year; will be a short year. Even to get defined goals for priorities will be great.
· Concern about making budget commitments as part of the Superintendent's goals.
· Concern that five performance categories used for evaluation were not helpful; can be a topic of further discussion. Patterned on evaluation for all other administrators. Differences in purposes - Appraisal A and Appraisal B.
Ruth Robarts requested Legal Counsel interpret "any other criteria mutually agreed upon by the parties" in the Superintendent's contract, section VIII, but subsequently withdrew her request.
FOLLOW-UP: Juan José López indicated he will work with Carol Carstensen to get an information packet ready for the next meeting, including modifications that were agreed upon at this meeting.
6. Other Business
There was no other business.
7. Adjournment
It was moved by Shwaw Vang and seconded by Juan José Lópezto adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Motion unanimously carried by those present.
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