November 18, 2014 at 4:30 PM - Professional Development Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 4:33 PM. Staff: Deb Hericks

Discussion:  PD Planning Committee but together the attached draft agenda. Marcia Kish will be presenting on January 21, 2014 to give an overview on Blended learning environment. Day two will consist of break out sessions for different affiliates. We encourage Administrators to support and join these meetings. Planning Committee to include a person from Higher Ed. What is the role of Higher Ed in the three statewide initiative? Important to be included in discussions.

Discussion:  We have invited Higher Ed to participate in the PDO activities. Sharon Katt sent out the invitation to them.

Discussion:  Executive Director is also inviting other stake holders (NET, PFI, Independent High School, etc.)

Discussion:  The final reimbursement for 2014-2015 was sent to NDE for the amount of $38,325.72. This will close out the year with the following: Beginning Balance - $400,000 Ending Balance -$145,487.64. This amount will carry over and added to next years grant. There is also a possibility of receiving up to a 5% increase to the original $400,000 for next year. Once Gan is received, we will rework the budget to include additional funds. The AFR for 2013-2014 has been submitted by Helen Banzhaf.

Discussion:  Most ESUs have started entering their information for the Math Champions. ESU 10, 13, and 15 have not begun adding their information.