School Board Meeting - February 26, 2018
Approval of February 1st, 12th, and 18th meeting minutes
Safety and security update following Florida school tragedy
Middle school personalized learning presentation
First read of start and end time report
Capital budget requests
Asbestos removal project
Graduation requirements discussion
Public comment regarding math curriculum and performance
Public comment regarding 10th grade Pre-AP English curriculum
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of February 1st 2018 work session, February 1st 2018 regular meeting, and February 12th 2018 work session minutes
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Notable Quotes (5)
The odds of this occurred by chance or one in ten billion.
If safety isn't first it doesn't matter what second.
Censoring the past from our children is not in their best interest.
Stories are a medium that let us see briefly through another person's eyes.
Literature is a bridge that helps us to understand other people.
People (9)
Ray DouglasResidentDiscussed concerns over declining math MCA scores and data analysis.
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Discussed concerns over declining math MCA scores and data analysis.
“The odds of this occurred by chance or one in ten billion.”
Regarding the statistical significance of declining math proficiency scores.
Faisal DariParentAnalyzed middle school math performance trends at Southview and Valley View.
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Analyzed middle school math performance trends at Southview and Valley View.
“Southview dropped more than 16 percent in MCA math test scores.”
Highlighting a decline in middle school academic performance.
David FrankelParentAddressed school safety protocols and facility management concerns.
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Addressed school safety protocols and facility management concerns.
“If safety isn't first it doesn't matter what second.”
Closing remarks on the priority of school security measures.
Zuma KennedyParentSupported diverse English curriculum and critical thinking in education.
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Supported diverse English curriculum and critical thinking in education.
“Censoring the past from our children is not in their best interest.”
Defending a broad-based literary education.
Tara TilburyParentRequested transparency regarding the Pre-AP English curriculum review process.
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Requested transparency regarding the Pre-AP English curriculum review process.
“We need to ensure full transparency membership criterion qualifications scope representation.”
On the need for clear processes for curriculum review committees.
Liz Hi-NickiParentAdvocated for diverse curriculum and empathy-building through stories.
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Advocated for diverse curriculum and empathy-building through stories.
“Stories are a medium that let us see briefly through another person's eyes.”
Stating the value of diverse literature in teaching empathy.
Janet ChuiParentArgued for retaining diverse texts like Chinua Achebe's work.
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Argued for retaining diverse texts like Chinua Achebe's work.
“It is important that they get to be exposed to all points of views.”
Stressing the need for global perspectives in student leadership preparation.
Mike SeamanRetired TeacherDiscussed literature as a bridge and the need for equity in the curriculum.
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Discussed literature as a bridge and the need for equity in the curriculum.
“Literature is a bridge that helps us to understand other people.”
Regarding the social function of literature in the classroom.
Pamela Balabushka-RayParentQuestioned the rapid acceleration of the 10th-grade English curriculum review cycle.
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Questioned the rapid acceleration of the 10th-grade English curriculum review cycle.
“Whose classics? narrowing down our children's exposure to American classics is too narrow.”
Refuting the push to revert to a limited list of traditional literature.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- Monday February 26, 2018 Regular School Board Meeting
- February 1, 2018 Work Session
- February 1, 2018 Regular Meeting
- February 12, 2018 Work Session