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Association of Intermediate School Administrators Minutes PRESENT:
Rick Lane, President, Saginaw ISD STAFF:
William Mayes, MAISA Executive Director President Rick Lane called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. 1. Approval of Minutes. The minutes of the June 22, 2005 Executive Board Meeting were presented. Motion: Moved by Mike Matlosz, supported by George Hubbard, to approve the minutes of the June 22 Executive Board Meeting. Motion carried. 2. Review of Summer Conference Evaluations. The conference evaluations were presented and discussed. The majority returned were very positive as far as the conference, but negative as far as the facility. William discussed the hope of opting out of the contract for the next conference to be held on Mackinac Island. 3. Committee Goals and Accomplishments. The committee chairs in attendance reviewed the goals and accomplishments for the 2004-2005 year as well as presenting goals for the 2005-2006 year. Reports were given by: Becky Rocho, Administrative Services Committee; Sally Vaughn, Early Childhood Committee; Karen McPhee and Bob DeVries of the Public Relations Committee; and Dave Schulte of the Technology Committee. Each presented a written sheet for the committee (see attached reports), with the exception of the Technology Committee. The Education Programs & Services Committee as well as the Legislation Committee reports were not given as the chairs were not in attendance. Rick Lane then presented a 20 minute video speech of Bill Gates that took place at the National Education Summit on High Schools. This video clip can be found on the Gates Foundation website at www.gatesfoundation.org. A summary sheet with the speech highlights was distributed (see attached). There was a lot of discussion among the members on what can be done as far as high school reform. William Miller has a model in place at his district that he is willing to share with members that seems to be working quite well. One model does not fit all and a huge key is getting parents involved. Rick reported that Jon Tomlanovich will be attending everything at the Michigan Department of Education relative to high school reform. Jeremy Hughes is also working closely with the committee. The committee discussed appointing an Ad Hoc Committee with a specific charge, i.e. what is it that we want to make sure is included in high school reform; develop parameters; develop a statement, etc. Rick will contact Jay Newman to discuss formation of the Ad Hoc Committee. The committee decided to set a date for an open meeting with an invitation to all ISD’s who are interested in helping to come up with an implementation and action plan, best practices, etc. This will be an open invitation, but there will also be specific invitations given to specific ISD’s and individuals who the committee believes can be of help. 4. Review of 2004-2005 Board Goals and Future Planning. The committee discussed the board goals. Consolidation of Services – this will carry over and continue with Jay as chair as the group has not yet finished completing an action plan. ISD Leadership
Development – This will continue with the inclusion of
an informal process for sharing issues and the induction of new Superintendents. ISD Ethical Relationships/Behavior – This goal has been finalized. President’s Goal – This goal was the former President’s goal and will be removed. New goals for 2005-2006: (Bill Mayes will draft wording for each goal). a). Put a plan relative to high school reform in place. b). Solidify K-16 position c). Matrix roll-out Mike Weiler, chair of the MAISA Legislative Committee, has asked that a recommendation be made to the MAISA Executive Board, that MAISA support the position taken by the MASA Legislative Committee related to the K-16 ballot initiative. At their August 4th meeting, the MASA Legislative Committee passed a unanimous motion to support the K-16 ballot initiative with the caveat that they will look for ways to get cost containment on health care issues and other fixed costs. This position reaffirms the support both MASA and MAISA have given in the past around the K-12 initiative. In the absence of scheduled MAISA meetings this summer, President Rick Lane asked that the MAISA Legislative Committee recommendation of supporting the MASA position be shared with the Executive Board for approval of this position. Motion was made by Mike Matlosz and supported by Dodge Dodge to support MASA’s position on K-16 (and their cost containment caveat), with the condition that the ISD’s receive the same level of funding increases as K-12’s. Motion carried. Budget Review. The committee reviewed the 2005/2006 MAISA budget. Motion was made by Doug Dodge, seconded by Mike Matlosz to bring to the council the recommendation of approval of continuation of lobbyist services for another year as included in the budget. Motion carried. AESA Position. Bill Mayes asked the committee to discuss the possibility of Rick Lane serving out the remaining two years of his committee assignment on the AESA Board. Motion by Bill Miller and seconded by Doug Dodge, that the MAISA Executive Board support Rick’s appointment. Motion carried. Other Business:
With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
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