[Greatma]

Please, let us know what happens if you go, Thanks

[katcol]

Too bad we didn't ask to speak about the new math "system".

[workingforaliving]

katcol, on 14 June 2011 - 06:27 PM, said:

Too bad we didn't ask to speak about the new math "system".

There are plenty of opportunities.

I'd start by arranging a meeting with the county math coordinator (if I was not satisfied with the conversation that came from talking to the principal).....and then go from there.

[knittingtwit]

Katcol, what would you ask?

[NewsJunky]

knittingtwit, on 14 June 2011 - 07:39 PM, said:

Katcol, what would you ask?

If you did not like the answers and did not think the program was a good one what then? Is there a real choice other than public school if you do not have the money for private school?

[katcol]

I would love to hear more about the question for a question system. Our dd had to be tutored through this past year to make it through math due to the new approach. We didn't believe her when she would tell us that the teacher refused to discuss the math any further after a quick presentation of some complicated algebra. Turns out, that is exactly the plan. Show it once, then answer every question with a question and let other students teach the material. What a plan.

It's unfortunate that a percentage of our youth gets lost on quick draw experiments. It might have sounded good in theory but doesn't seem to be panning out.

[workingforaliving]

katcol, on 14 June 2011 - 08:04 PM, said:

I would love to hear more about the question for a question system. Our dd had to be tutored through this past year to make it through math due to the new approach. We didn't believe her when she would tell us that the teacher refused to discuss the math any further after a quick presentation of some complicated algebra. Turns out, that is exactly the plan. Show it once, then answer every question with a question and let other students teach the material. What a plan.

It's unfortunate that a percentage of our youth gets lost on quick draw experiments. It might have sounded good in theory but doesn't seem to be panning out.

I don't think anyone ON the board would be qualified to answer those questions, since they don't deal directly in curriculum and teaching methodologies.

I'm thinking Yvette Hill will be able to direct you to the correct person. She's over curriculum for the county.

(for some reason, the Math Workshop lady's name isn't coming to me. I'll try to think of it so that you can talk to her directly.)

This post has been edited by workingforaliving: 14 June 2011 - 08:16 PM

[Mariposa]

workingforaliving, on 14 June 2011 - 08:16 PM, said:

I don't think anyone ON the board would be qualified to answer those questions, since they don't deal directly in curriculum and teaching methodologies.

I'm thinking Yvette Hill will be able to direct you to the correct person. She's over curriculum for the county.

(for some reason, the Math Workshop lady's name isn't coming to me. I'll try to think of it so that you can talk to her directly.)

Is she still contracted with the county? I thought they didn't continue the contract with her this year. Maybe I heard wrong.

[workingforaliving]

Mariposa, on 14 June 2011 - 08:20 PM, said:

Is she still contracted with the county? I thought they didn't continue the contract with her this year. Maybe I heard wrong.

uhhh....I usually don't hear about those things until I need to contact that person and they aren't there anymore

You may be right.

However, don't contracts go until the end of June for full yeared people? I could be wrong. It has happened more than once

Add: Darlene Pitts is the Workshop Model lady.

[NewsJunky]

I think Yvette Hill is a sharp lady. I do hope she will be staying. The BOE may not have anything to do with Curriculum but they hire and fire the Superintendent, who does.

[Lucky64]

NewsJunky, on 14 June 2011 - 08:42 PM, said:

I think Yvette Hill is a sharp lady. I do hope she will be staying. The BOE may not have anything to do with Curriculum but they hire and fire the Superintendent, who does.

Why would you say hire and fire the Superintendent in that sentence?

[living the life]

Darlene Pitts in AWESOME! I can bet she will be around this year too....at least I hope so!

[fishnthec]

I am happy to announce that i no longer have a dog in that fight anymore.

Now I must begin helping my second (and last) child get through college with the "education" he received in PCS.

[Orwell]

What did happen at the board meeting?

[NewsJunky]

Lucky64, on 14 June 2011 - 10:57 PM, said:

Why would you say hire and fire the Superintendent in that sentence?

Because there are Superintendents in other counties who have had to be fired recently. The BOE can not micro manage the day to day operation of the Schools but they can put the people in place who can do that. That includes firing them when they do not do the job well or when they do something detrimental to the system. Some folks do not know that the BOE does not set curriculum or supervise the staff.

[Lucky64]

NewsJunky, on 15 June 2011 - 07:17 AM, said:

Because there are Superintendents in other counties who have had to be fired recently. The BOE can not micro manage the day to day operation of the Schools but they can put the people in place who can do that. That includes firing them when they do not do the job well or when they do something detrimental to the system. Some folks do not know that the BOE does not set curriculum or supervise the staff.

Thank you. I know of the county you are speaking.
I went to the Board meeting last night.

I really didn't pay attention to everything because I was there for three things. Wrestling tournament approval, bullying, smoking. But, I have to admit when they started to talk about the smoking policy, I went outside to smoke and had to send off a text.

[Orwell]

What was voted on or discussed at the board meeting?

[NewsJunky]

Lucky64, on 15 June 2011 - 08:29 AM, said:

Thank you. I know of the county you are speaking.
I went to the Board meeting last night.

I really didn't pay attention to everything because I was there for three things. Wrestling tournament approval, bullying, smoking. But, I have to admit when they started to talk about the smoking policy, I went outside to smoke and had to send off a text.

LOL. You are a hoot! I like the the way you say what you think.

[NewsJunky]

sutler, on 15 June 2011 - 10:08 AM, said:

What was voted on or discussed at the board meeting?

In addition to the things that Lucky has already listed I believe they set some requirements for proof of district residency. This one always makes me laugh because we must prove that our student lives in the district but they can't ask if the student is legally in the state. They also passed a resolution asking GA leaders to create State House and Senate districts that lie wholly or mostly within the boundaries of Paulding County when they redistrict.

[katcol]

workingforaliving, on 14 June 2011 - 08:26 PM, said:

uhhh....I usually don't hear about those things until I need to contact that person and they aren't there anymore

You may be right.

However, don't contracts go until the end of June for full yeared people? I could be wrong. It has happened more than once

Add: Darlene Pitts is the Workshop Model lady.

Thanks. Appreciate the info!

[Orwell]

Usually Kim Cobb puts all the details of a meeting. I miss that. It's always nice to know where our money is going and what decisions are made for the kids and teachers.

[Kim Cobb PCSB Post 3]

sutler, on 17 June 2011 - 06:11 AM, said:

Usually Kim Cobb puts all the details of a meeting. I miss that. It's always nice to know where our money is going and what decisions are made for the kids and teachers.

Thank you Sutler. Lucky 64 has been attending regularly and is accurate and detailed in her posts, so I have been addressing the more specific questions. Please feel free to email me or call on my cell anytime and if you do not get a response in 24-48 hours, then I either did not see it or you called my "home" number. So always resend. That rarely happens but I do try to respond quickly.

Those who are around me much know that the phone is never off and unless I am out of the country, I feel compelled to answer it. Even on vacation.....which sometimes gets me dirty looks from the kids and others.

I committed to be here for the folks who gave me an opportunity to serve. I will continue to do so as long as the voters see fit to have me do so When you want "new blood," I am understanding of that also.

I promise to do the best I can as long as I am able