President Daniel introduced Dr. Rossi Ray-Taylor, Superintendent. Carol Shulman, PTO Council, stated her support of the Literacy Initiative in general and asked the Board's approval of the contracts before this evening. The principal continues to be the person responsible for suspensions applying to classes, subjects, and activities supervised by two or more teachers. The situation of a student being ordered to leave a classroom is convincing evidence that a serious problem exists.
Good information is needed to develop accurate diagnoses and constructive prescription.
This discussion refers to items 1-3 of the special briefing agenda. Dr. Ray-Taylor discussed the process staff members are using to collect feedback from the elementary schools. This information will be included in the next board packet. She reminded the Board that they are not voting tonight on a five year initiative, but on contracts for one year of training. Vice-President Browning asked if any of the teachers involved in this initiative would request additional compensation for their additional responsibilities.