MIS Organizational structure of the MIS operation. For example, who handles instructional technology, who handles administrative technology, etc. Inventory of specialized administrative software being used in the district, and highlights of instructional programs being used by the district. Copy of policies concerning fixed assets and any summary information on last fixed asset inventories, etc. The sessions are designed for participants to come and go and are held toward the end of the work day so that people can walk in on their way home from work or when they are picking their children up from school.
People typically spend a few minutes writing down their comments and leave.
There are no microphones or public debates in these meetings, and no one from TSPR will give a presentation of any kind. TSPR staff asks participants to share their opinions by writing comments on flip-chart paper using a felt tipped marker. If a participant agrees with something that has been written on the paper by an earlier participant, they are asked to put a check mark by the comment. If they disagree with a previous comment they are asked to write a statement refuting the comment. By the end of the session, there are usually certain topics that emerge with many check marks, often for and against the same subject or issue.