Purpose Statement
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To make a recommendation on the elementary reporting process that is a clear communication tool to families about student learning, while being teacher efficient and aligning with our grading philosophy.
Comittee Background and Work to Date
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- Committee formed based on teacher input through EAC (Elementary Advisory Council) and members selected through input by PTSA, PDTA, ASI, elementary buildings
- Committee began meeting in September 2017
- Developed and analyzed teacher and paraprofessional survey relative to current report card (October 2017)
- Developed and analyzed targeted follow-up input from grade level classroom teachers based on responses
- Developed and analyzed parent survey (January and February 2018)
- Reviewed and analyzed standards based report cards from multiple school districts (Winter 2017-2018)
- Developed a framework with ELA and Math Standards Leaders for all classroom teachers to work on the “content” in ELA and Math (March Grade Level Half Release Days)
- Synthesized content and got all teacher input on content (March/April 2018) and charged ELA and Math Steering Committees to review teacher and committee feedback
- Developed draft scale and work habits (Spring 2018)
- Met with Chief Information Office to begin work on implementation in Infinite Campus
- Developed and executed plan for work on October 2018 Conference day
Committee Members
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- Mark Balsamo, Park Road Elementary principal
- Melissa Julian, Director of Technology (2017-18)
- Melanie Ward, Asst. Superintendent for Instructions (2018-19)
- Jill Pink, Park Road Elementary teacher
- Julie Shaw, Jefferson Road Elementary School teacher
- Patty Mayer, Mendon Center Elementary School teacher
- Dennise Zobel, Allen Creek, Elementary School teacher
- Greg Bischoping, Thornell Road Elementary special area teacher
- Heather Weins, Allen Creek Elementary School parent
- Traci Wachter, Jefferson Road Elementary School parent
