One of the more difficult decisions so far was the decision to allow our secondary teachers to attend what was referred to as the DuFour conference. In order to provide this opportunity, and the majority of us felt in order to provide what staff needed to carry out our Board goals, we voted to allow the secondary teachers and licensed staff to attend, even though it requires closing our middle and high school campuses for two days. It's painful, given the way all of feel about the need for more class time, not less.
For those who may feel this vote was a reversal of many of the things I said during the campaign, I've included the link to the material the Board received in their packet related to this item. I encourage you to especially focus on the DeFour writings, and the Principal's statements.
https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicItemDownload.aspx?ik=31883184
I'm hoping every student will be given assignments that will provide creative learning opportunities while out of the classroom. I would like to see some specific service opportunities given by the community, as well as assignments that can be creatively accomplished without being at school.
We are looking at long term gains for a very expensive short term cost.
After studying this material, perhaps you will want to give me your thoughts.
