December 11, 2014 at 9:30 AM - American Indian Parent Committee Meeting
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1. Introduction
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1.1. Sign-In, Call to Order, and Introductions
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Attendees will sign-in, the committee chair will call the meeting to order, and attendees will introduce themselves.
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1.2. Meeting Agenda
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The meeting agenda will be reviewed.
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2. Business Items
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2.1. Review Meeting Notes
Description:
We will review the meeting notes from the previous meeting.
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2.2. Check and Connect Program
Description:
Jillynne Raymond and Lori Nicolai will be present to discuss the school district's Check and Connect program.
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2.3. Transportation Issues
Description:
Katie McBride, the new interim manager of First Student, will be present to discuss issues with the school district's transportation system.
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2.4. Curriculum-Related Issues
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1. Curriculum Standards and Curriculum Writing: Joe will meet with Paul to set up curriculum writing
2. Professional Development for Teachers: Drum / dance event for staff members held during teacher inservice week; Teachers will be viewing Whitewater Learning Module and discussing content during PLCs 3. Dakota Language Immersion Class / HS Class: No update at this time. 4. SE Tech College American Indian History Course 5. November is Native American Month |
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2.5. Goal Update
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1. Raise number of completed Title VII forms
2. Develop a brochure describing the committee's work 3. Develop bylaws and handbook for the committee 4. Explore possible Johnson O'Malley funding 5. Increase number of individuals on the committee (including student(s), 2 teachers, and liaisons) 6. Provide training to parents on how to advocate for their kids: |
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2.6. Grant Update
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1. Success for the Future: Next chance to apply is 2017. Karsten will check with Dennis Olson to see when we need to start the application process.
2. Language Revitalization Grant: Prairie Island reapplied for this grant but did not receive it. 3. Johnson O'Malley Grant: American Indian communities generally apply. If Prairie Island chooses not to apply, then we need to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs to determine other options. 4. Big Read Grant: This grant supports organizations to develop community-wide reading programs. Tribal governments can apply but schools cannot apply. No update at this time. 5. Federal Demonstration Grants: No update at this time. 6. Eagle Feather Grants: |
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2.7. Questions / Suggestions
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Members will be given the opportunity to ask questions or make additional suggestions.
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3. Upcoming Meetings and Adjournment
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3.1. Upcoming Meetings and Topics
Description:
Our meetings are scheduled for January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, and May 14th at 9:30 am in the Community Education Conference Room. Possible upcoming topics include Every Hand Joined networks, review of district support services, a possible University of Minnesota project, SCSU programming, UW-Green Bay programming (Craig Morris), college preparedness (Craig Morris and Dorothy Duran), recruiting students to become teachers (Craig Morris), targeted services programming, special education programming, and Section 504 programming.
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