School Board Meeting Highlights
2-24-15
Agenda:
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All motions were approved.
School Board Recognition Annual Celebration Program
Elementary students began the program by thanking the school board for the career awareness activities they are doing that help them discover their inner purpose or "spark." They dressed up as the person they'd like to be when they grow up and told about interest inventories they took to discover how personal skills and interests help shape future career path goals. The presentation was led by the elementary guidance team.
The middle schools partnered to prepare a presentation of thanks for the bully prevention initiative that is going on this year. For the first time in Parkland history, both middle schools' staff and students were bused to PHS for a district-wide bully prevention assembly. This initiative continued throughout the year with regular class chats, parent programs, and student pledges to TAKE A STAND against bullying.
PHS prepared a video that showcased the many ways that clubs and athletics perform community service. Students cited that the programs help to build integrity, character, and teach them about the greater good that they can achieve in the world around them.
THANK YOU PARKLAND SCHOOL BOARD!
Business Meeting
The Board approved a resolution that recommends the establishment of a new funding formula for Basic Education in PA. View it here.
Two revisions to the Parkland School District 2014-15 calendar was approved to forgive the last snow day for students. It will only need to be made by the professional staff via professional development hours. The School Board also approved the use of Friday, March 13, the upcoming In-service day, as the next inclement weather make-up day in order to avoid making up school days the week of June 15th. You can view the new 2014-15 calendar here.
The 2015-16 school calendar was approved with school beginning on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 and can be viewed here.
Roundtable
Next meeting: March 17, 2015. Workshop meeting at 7 PM, Business Meeting at 8 PM.
Budget Seminar is April 24th.
Foundation Gala is May 4th.