Lauren Rapacki a Greene Mathematics Advancement Partnership Project (MAPP) coach and Shakamak teacher Carol McDonald presented an overview of the MAPP program to the MDS of Shakamak Board of School Trustees Thursday evening.
The 500,000 MAPP program was made possible by a grant written by the Greene County Grant and Professional Development Consortium. The goals of MAPP are to increase teachers' math content knowledge, improve quality of math lessons, and to increase understanding of Indiana Academic Standards.
Five Shakamak teachers in grades four and six are currently involved with MAPP including McDonald, and a total of 66 Greene County teachers are participating in the project.
The projected outcomes are to see increased competence in the teaching of mathematical concepts, to see an increase of students who pass the ISTEP and by 2010 to see all Greene County teachers proficient in using technology for instruction.
"The program creates a better relationship among Greene County teachers," noted McDonald. "We can share ideas, the teachers feel connected and we can get constructive feedback."
During the superintendent's report, CG Epple announced that Shakamak has six weather days to make up.
Five of those days will be before Memorial Day, and the last day will be on Tuesday, May 26. The graduation ceremony will remain on Saturday, May 23 at 2:30, but diplomas will not be distributed at the ceremony.
Epple encouraged everyone to mark March 30 on their calendar and visit Greene Academy's Open House between 6-8 p.m. on the WRV Campus in Switz City.
"We have had some success (with the Academy) and are looking for ways to improve the process," noted Epple.
Epple also announced that the school consolidation bill died in committee. However, he said it will be brought up again.
Stimulus money is expected to be distributed to schools, Epple said, and the estimated amount that Shakamak will receive is $448,000.
Epple added that it is soft money and several restrictions are attached to it.
Epple also presented the board a handout explaining the American Recovery Reinvestment Account (ARRA) and a total stimulus package.
Junior/Senior High Principal Vanessa Hodge reported that Mrs. Rogers and Ms. Scott, once again, held the mock job interviews to help prepare students for the future.
Hodge also said the school recognized senior ball players, cheerleaders, band and choir students at the last home basketball and Micajah Green, Levi Sims and Kayla Samm competed at the State Solo Contest.
She said the FFA had a successful week including fixing breakfast for the teachers and farmers within the community.
Hodge noted that during the Professional Development Day the staff was divided into four areas: ISTEP data, motivation, handbook, and seventh/eighth grade team meeting.
Hodge continued by saying the Business Professionals of America recently returned from their yearly conference, the Academic Honor Jacket Convocation took place this week, and spring sports have started practicing.
She also reported that the junior high has had the first session of testing and has finished the GQE retakes. The junior high will test again in April.
The Freshman Orientation will be April 6 in the high school cafeteria. Hodge said all parents and freshman need to attend to learn about the schedules and high school.
Parent/teacher conferences will begin next Thursday 1-7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium
Hodge also announced that Shakamak students competed Thursday in the Quiz Bowl at Eastern Greene.
Elementary Principal Mike Mogan also announced the parent/teacher conference and said he was looking forward to it.
Mogan said that there would be a Grand People Day in early May that would be for grandparents, favorite aunts, uncles, etc. and that there would be an honors banquet in mid May.
In other business, the board:
*Approved the resignation of yearbook advisor, Amanda Estey and the retirement of the following: Marilyn Walker, grade 3; Deborah Doan, elementary art; CG Epple, superintendent; Ruth Yates, elementary secretary.
*Authorized the administration to hire a junior high track coach if one should be found before next board meeting.
*Approved Brian Pilant as volunteer softball assistant, also approved the summer schedule and 2009-2010 school calendar.
*Vote 3-2 (Brian Stockrahm and James Yeryar voted against) to approve the one-year contract for Hodge.
* Approved resolution for Qualified Zone Academy Bond application to repair the school roof.
*Granted medical leaves for Paula Jones and Kelley Miller and approved Jessica Bush and Paige Wolf as subs.
During patron comments it was asked if a Spanish teacher could be hired. A patron also asked what the procedure was to make a school complaint.
The 500,000 MAPP program was made possible by a grant written by the Greene County Grant and Professional Development Consortium. The goals of MAPP are to increase teachers' math content knowledge, improve quality of math lessons, and to increase understanding of Indiana Academic Standards.
Five Shakamak teachers in grades four and six are currently involved with MAPP including McDonald, and a total of 66 Greene County teachers are participating in the project.
The projected outcomes are to see increased competence in the teaching of mathematical concepts, to see an increase of students who pass the ISTEP and by 2010 to see all Greene County teachers proficient in using technology for instruction.
"The program creates a better relationship among Greene County teachers," noted McDonald. "We can share ideas, the teachers feel connected and we can get constructive feedback."
During the superintendent's report, CG Epple announced that Shakamak has six weather days to make up.
Five of those days will be before Memorial Day, and the last day will be on Tuesday, May 26. The graduation ceremony will remain on Saturday, May 23 at 2:30, but diplomas will not be distributed at the ceremony.
Epple encouraged everyone to mark March 30 on their calendar and visit Greene Academy's Open House between 6-8 p.m. on the WRV Campus in Switz City.
"We have had some success (with the Academy) and are looking for ways to improve the process," noted Epple.
Epple also announced that the school consolidation bill died in committee. However, he said it will be brought up again.
Stimulus money is expected to be distributed to schools, Epple said, and the estimated amount that Shakamak will receive is $448,000.
Epple added that it is soft money and several restrictions are attached to it.
Epple also presented the board a handout explaining the American Recovery Reinvestment Account (ARRA) and a total stimulus package.
Junior/Senior High Principal Vanessa Hodge reported that Mrs. Rogers and Ms. Scott, once again, held the mock job interviews to help prepare students for the future.
Hodge also said the school recognized senior ball players, cheerleaders, band and choir students at the last home basketball and Micajah Green, Levi Sims and Kayla Samm competed at the State Solo Contest.
She said the FFA had a successful week including fixing breakfast for the teachers and farmers within the community.
Hodge noted that during the Professional Development Day the staff was divided into four areas: ISTEP data, motivation, handbook, and seventh/eighth grade team meeting.
Hodge continued by saying the Business Professionals of America recently returned from their yearly conference, the Academic Honor Jacket Convocation took place this week, and spring sports have started practicing.
She also reported that the junior high has had the first session of testing and has finished the GQE retakes. The junior high will test again in April.
The Freshman Orientation will be April 6 in the high school cafeteria. Hodge said all parents and freshman need to attend to learn about the schedules and high school.
Parent/teacher conferences will begin next Thursday 1-7 p.m. in the high school gymnasium
Hodge also announced that Shakamak students competed Thursday in the Quiz Bowl at Eastern Greene.
Elementary Principal Mike Mogan also announced the parent/teacher conference and said he was looking forward to it.
Mogan said that there would be a Grand People Day in early May that would be for grandparents, favorite aunts, uncles, etc. and that there would be an honors banquet in mid May.
In other business, the board:
*Approved the resignation of yearbook advisor, Amanda Estey and the retirement of the following: Marilyn Walker, grade 3; Deborah Doan, elementary art; CG Epple, superintendent; Ruth Yates, elementary secretary.
*Authorized the administration to hire a junior high track coach if one should be found before next board meeting.
*Approved Brian Pilant as volunteer softball assistant, also approved the summer schedule and 2009-2010 school calendar.
*Vote 3-2 (Brian Stockrahm and James Yeryar voted against) to approve the one-year contract for Hodge.
* Approved resolution for Qualified Zone Academy Bond application to repair the school roof.
*Granted medical leaves for Paula Jones and Kelley Miller and approved Jessica Bush and Paige Wolf as subs.
During patron comments it was asked if a Spanish teacher could be hired. A patron also asked what the procedure was to make a school complaint.
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