Open East End Planning/agenda for 03-12-10

==Agenda for the meeting on March 12, 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. bWe 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. ==
Discussion of the district's March 2, 2010 CTE proposal and the extent to which it reflects preferences expressed at the DeJong community dialogues.
==IV. Westinghouse- discussion of February 25, 2010 district materials ==
Discussion of possible ways to improve safety/ the perception of safety of students at and traveling to the Westinghouse building.
== V. Peabody- discussion of March 11, 2010 district meeting and materials==
 
== VI. 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
d. Discussion of the March 2, 2010 report on CTE
 
== VII. 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.
==VIII. Reminder about Open East End Panel Wiki page;==
* ideas on how we can maximize use of this resource (http://fixpa.wikia.com/wiki/Open_East_End_Planning)
==IX. Plan for next meeting to be held March 19, 2010==
a. Review future agenda topics including:
* PreK-8 Background Information
* What are the main issues created by the current configuration?
* How can these issues best be addressed?