SIT Meeting September 22, 2015 –Tuesday, Meeting called to order at 3:33 pm Meeting opened by Mrs. Venessa Betancourt, Principal. She welcomed all present. Present: Venessa Betancourt - Principal Patricia Pedroza ELAR & SS. SCEI – David Herrera Math & Science SCEI – Amanda Bechtel 8th Grade Exploring Careers CTE Department Rep. – – Newport 7th Grade Texas History, Campus EPAC Rep. – Raul 8th Grade US History SS Department Rep. – – Mandy Porras- 8th Grade ELAR ELAR Department Rep., SIT Secretary – Sara Castillo Counselor – Seiglinde Fleenor- Assistant Principal Cathy Dixon Band Director Fine Arts Department Rep. – – Jaclyn Anaya- 8th Grade Science Science Department Rep. – Eddie Lopez Coach Physical Education Department Rep, Campus Athletic Coordinator – – Blanca Chan 6th Grade ELAR, ESL Lab 6-8,7th grade AVID, Campus AVID Coordinator – Baez-Morales Librarian, AYPYN, UIL, SMART, NJHS Coordinator – Eduardo Flores 7th Grade Math, Math Department Rep. – Lydia Sandoval Parent Liaison – Jorge Portillo SPED – Danielle Paez- Theater Arts First order or business Mrs. Newport review what was discussed at EPAC: – Pushing the use of social media to continue to showcase excellence in the district. District wants to focus on staff development to bring back learning that will further enhance student learning. Data Analysis Leadership is trained for new evaluator tool TTESS – Discussed importance of collaborative learning in classroom and that it be done properly not just group work. Websites need to updated Safety continues to be paramount SITs should be targeting discussion toward improving campus-wide attendance. Discussed concerns such as outdated technology, infrastructure, printers, etc. There is a long list of items that are being addressed in order of greatest importance. Next the Title 1 Part A Components Goal 2, Objective 2.5-2.8, of the CIP were reviewed. All SIT members should familiarize themselves with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP). It outlines Hernando’s plan for campus improvement and strategic direction. We broke up into teams of 4 each targeting a specific content; ELAR, Math, Science, S. Studies
SIT Meeting –Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Meeting called to order at 3:33 pm Meeting opened by Mrs. Venessa Betancourt, Principal. She welcomed all present. Present: Venessa Betancourt - Principal Patricia Pedroza – ELAR & SS. SCEI David Herrera – Math & Science SCEI Amanda Bechtel – 8th Grade Exploring Careers – CTE Department Rep. Newport – 7th Grade Texas History, Campus EPAC Rep. Raul – 8th Grade US History – SS Department Rep. Mandy Porras- 8th Grade ELAR – ELAR Department Rep., SIT Secretary Sara Castillo – Counselor Seiglinde Fleenor- Assistant Principal Cathy Dixon – Band Director – Fine Arts Department Rep. Jaclyn Anaya- 8th Grade Science – Science Department Rep. Eddie Lopez – Coach – Physical Education Department Rep, Campus Athletic Coordinator Blanca Chan – 6th Grade ELAR, ESL Lab 6-8,7th grade AVID, Campus AVID Coordinator Baez-Morales – Librarian, AYPYN, UIL, SMART, NJHS Coordinator Eduardo Flores – 7th Grade Math, Math Department Rep. Lydia Sandoval – Parent Liaison Jorge Portillo – SPED Danielle Paez- Theater Arts First order or business – Mrs. Newport review what was discussed at EPAC: Pushing the use of social media to continue to showcase excellence in the district. District wants to focus on staff development to bring back learning that will further enhance student learning. Data Analysis Leadership is trained for new evaluator tool – TTESS Discussed importance of collaborative learning in classroom and that it be done properly not just group work. Websites need to updated Safety continues to be paramount SITs should be targeting discussion toward improving campus-wide attendance. Discussed concerns such as outdated technology, infrastructure, printers, etc. There is a long list of items that are being addressed in order of greatest importance. Next the Title 1 Part A Components Goal 2, Objective 2.5-2.8, of the CIP were reviewed. All SIT members should familiarize themselves with the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP). It outlines Hernando’s plan for campus improvement and strategic direction. We broke up into teams of 4 each targeting a specific content; ELAR, Math, Science, S. Studies
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