Open East End Planning/agenda for 02-26-10

==Pre Meeting Agenda for February 26, 2010==
==I. Brief review of Last Meeting==
a. We discussed developing 3-4 plans. However, after the meeting a suggestion was made to get behind one plan, with perhaps also a plan B.
b. In general, it was felt that there is an immediate and urgent need for greatly expanded and improved CTE. There was general support for an all choice concept for high schools.
c. We discussed several specific plans and should revisit/revise in light of new information
==II. Report on Facilities Tours==
a. Major differences between schools designed for high school students and those designed for younger students
b. Some surprising observations at U Prep, Sci Tech and Reizenstein.
c. Observations at Peabody v. Westinghouse
==III. Discussion of what an ideal CTE program should include==
==IV. Discussion of possible ways to improve safety/ the perception of safety of students at and traveling to the Westinghouse building==
==V. Discussion of special education as it relates to school configuration==
a. Availability of themed schools to special ed students and whether/how this matters for all students
b. What issues are there related to inclusion at the comprehensive schools?
c. Handling of special ed programs when existing classes of students are moved
 
==VI. Middle and High School Configurations==
a. Discuss/ revise sample plans to create a "Plan A."
b. Discuss how our "Plan A" would work in the context of an "All Choice" system.
 
==VII. PreK-8 Background Information==
a. What are the main issues created by the current configuration?
b. How can these issues best be addressed?
==VIII. Reminder about Open East End Panel Wiki page==
* http://fixpa.wikia.com/wiki/Open_East_End_Planning
==IX. Plan for next meeting to be held March 12, 2010==
a. Review future agenda topics