Minutes - February 5, 2024

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1	West Genesee / Syracuse University Teaching Center
2	Directing Council Minutes
3	February 5, 2024

4	West Genesee High School DLR C213
5	Agenda:
6	Time	Item	Minutes
7	3:56	Meeting Called to Order	Chairperson Finn opened the meeting at 3:56 PM.
8		Minutes	Motion to approve the November 13, 2023 minutes:
9	3:58		1st: Personte
10			2nd: Cammarata
11			Questions/Discussion: None
12			Approved: Yes
13			Yes - 11
14			Nay - 0
15			Motion passed unanimously
16	4:00	Budget Review	Director Smith gave the committee an update on the budget. The Director emphasized that we are in good shape to provide workshop assistance.
17	4:00	2023-24 Budget, Current Status
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19	4:05	CTLE Status	Director Smith gave the committee an update on the status of CTLE.These funds are by buildings. We need to push the principals to utilize this. She stressed to promote it to your co-workers.
20	4:10	Para!Academy	Director Smith gave an update regarding the Para!Academy workshops. She spoke to Sue Gifford regarding opening it up to all TA's. Sue only wanted to open it up to Para!Academy members and new to District TA's. There will be 10 sessions for a total of 40 participants. Motion to approve allocation of funding for the Para!Academy plan as presented:
21			1st: Przybylski
22			2nd: Hudson
23			Questions/Discussion: Rob Leo asked about what other districts do for their TA's. Some criteria for the TA's attending is as follows: Attendance of 3 to 5 professional learning sessions = $70 stipend for Para!Academy members Professional Learning presenters are funded through professional salaries Open to all TAs for CTLE (not paid opportunity) Register via MLP
24			Approved: Yes
25			Yes - 11
26			Nay - 0
27			Motion passed unanimously
28	4:20	Teaching Lead Professional Learning (TLPL)	Chairperson Finn stated that in January, guidelines were provided for Teaching Lead Professional Learning (TLPL) as per link in the minutes. Learning topics are timely and relevant and TLPSs would include: identifying an ara of expertise, completing an application, preparing a professional learning session or sessions, delivering the TLP> sessions and sharing slides on the TC website and completing attendance. Successful applicants pay rate was discussed and listed in link as well along with the Rubric. Chairperson Finn asked for a motion to approve the TlPL plan and allocation of funding as outlined.
29			1st: Cammarata
30			2nd: Hudson
31			Questions/Discussion: None
32			Approved: Yes
33			Yes - 11
34			Nay - 0
35			Motion passed unanimously* note a member went to the restroom during the vote and returned with their vote.
36		NYASCD Webinar: All Learning is Social Emotional	Chairperson Finn stated that an ASCD webinar was offered to West Genesee staff. Director Smith updated the Council with the number of staff who want to sign up for the webinars. We have 10 staff members so far. The webinar is "All Learning is Social Emotional". Pass the word onto your co-workers that this webinar is available.
37	4:30	NYASCD Webinars	Chairperson Finn asked for a motion to approve purchasing 20 seats to the webinar?
38			1st: Cammarata
39			2nd: Bednarski
40			Questions/Discussion: None
41			Approved: Yes
42			Yes - 11
43			Nay - 0
44			Motion passed unanimously* note a member went to the restroom during the vote and returned with their vote.
45	4:45	National Board Update	Chairperson Finn explained that the Teaching Center is continuing to support our National Board for Professional Teaching candidates. Director Smith updated us on the progress and plans so far. To date we have 11 NBCT's; We have 5 Advanced Candidates and 6 New Candidates for 23-24.
46			Chairperson Finn asked Director Smith to give the council an update on the mandatory Eastern Upstate regional meeting she attended in January. All Directors were informed that the Regional Director (Dawn) retired. It will take about a year to replace someone in that position. Other District Directors are working together, helping each other navigate this transition. Not sure of future funding amounts.
47	4:50	Eastern Upstate Regional Meeting
48	4:55	Other	Chairperson Finn asked is there anything else for teh good of the order? No
49	4:56	Meeting Adjournment	Chairperson Finn asked if that's everything, can I get a motion to adjourn the meeting?
50			1st: Ciarla
51			2nd: Barrett
52			Questions/Discussion: None
53			Approved: Yes
54			Yes - 11
55			Nay - 0
56			Motion passed unanimously
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58		Motion to Adjourn: Ciarla 2nd: Barrett
59		Meeting Ended: 4:56 PM
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