We are nearing the end of this legislative session. It is a budget year, so it is always an exciting ride. They always remind us that the legislative process is a marathon, not a sprint! I do believe that. :-)
Below are a few notes out of the Senate Education Committee you may be interested in:
* 1002 - High School Redesign Bill
- Removed the requirements for Career Fairs, Career Class in high school and the 30 minute meeting requirement with an "intermediary
- Redefines Intermediary as any non-profit organization that strives to provide career advice/counseling for students and connect them to opportunities in the region. It also adds a grant opportunity for intermediaries to gather some funds to support this work. (I think it could help bridge the gap between school and work - I just hope that person is good and has the best interest of our students in mind!)
- States that new diploma requirements must be in writing by December 31st 2024 and new requirements would begin 2024-25 school year and the first cohort of students to go through the new diploma requirements for Class of 27-28
- Career Saving Accounts would be available for students to use for career coaching, post-secondary training, transportation/equipment, certification fees, etc.
* 1635 Education Matters Bill
- Would cap graduation waivers - 9%, 6%, to 3% or less over three years. If we have waivers over this percentage it would go against our graduation rate - students could still earn the waiver. Legislators think that waivers do not allow students to gain skills they need to be successful in the economy
- Will bring back an A-F lettergrade as early as this school year
SB 6 - Regulatory Relief Bill - received a LOT of (hours of) negative feedback. This bill currently has language that supports teachers/media specialist could be "charged" for disseminating materials harmful for minors. Also gives parents a lot of control over what is in the library. They are not sure who is really for this bill, so hopefully it will disappear!
Most of these bills have been through the committee work and will be going back for a second reading on the House or Senate floor. If you have quesitons about these bills or others, I am happy to share the podcasts that I listen to. The bills I am listing are bills the Indiana School Principal's Association is following the most. There are other updates about other bills I can share as well!
Important Information:
Professional Development Day - HERE is an updated version of our Professional Development Day Agenda. I have added some links for you to have, etc.
* Teachers - Please bring your computers to the Faculty Meeting in the morning - this will be in the library after the safety meeting at 8:00 a.m.
* Assistants - you will need your computers as well (or it will be nice to have). I will meet with you and get you started in the Flex Room after the Safety Meeting in the main cafeteria
Early College Survey - PLEASE: Our High School General Account can earn $400 for surprise and delight items if we get good participation in the Early College Survey! This survey is also very important as we look at how we can improve our Early College program, etc. We are asked to do this through our RECN grant. This is for ALL teachers. If you could fill this out by Friday, it would be appreciated!
https://uncg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lLG2a4As65GPlk?sc=1886
ILEARN Schedule: I am still working on coverage plans for the ILEARN schedule, but you can see changes on this live document. I will send out a final document once all details have been put into place. We will test the last week of April and first week of May (specific dates and times are on the link). This test is for 7th and 8th grade students. ILEARN SCHEDULE We will have a meeting for proctors very soon!
RISE - Just a reminder that Domains 1 & 3 are due this year. We only require that these are updated every three years. Please try to have them finished by the end of the week. If you need an extension on this due date, please see Jody or Phil. Also, don't forget that you have a professional goal in the SFS system as well. Your PLC team picked a strategy you wanted to focus on. You may want to remind yourself of your 2nd semester goal!
STEM Grant Meeting - On the agenda for Monday afternoon is a STEM Grant meeting. If you feel you will have a workplace challenge or PBL finished by the end of the year and would like to make sure you have documentation for the $400 stipend, please attend the meeting!! A lot of great projects happening this month:
* Carol Schwoeppe - Business Plan Presentations to the Small Business Development Corporation
* Vanessa Johnson - Chemistry in the workplace - students will visit Waupaca and see some chemical reactions happen in the industry and understand different careers around this topic!
* Adam Stowe is starting a new PBL this month in his World History classes that connect students to local heroes
GOOD LUCK!!
* We have two teams traveling to the STEM Challenge at Oakland City on Friday!
* Conexus Indiana is sponsoring a virtual competition for Enterprise programs. Josh and Michael have two teams competing - students have to present a problem in their company they had to solve and how they solved it! It will be a great experience for our students.
* Mrs. Schwoeppe is taking Ace Emerson and Ali Thomas to the National BPA conference in California to compete!! Good luck!
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