Iowa ASCD - Summer Retreat - July 26, 2012
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Agenda
Iowa ASCD Executive Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, July 26, 2012 (9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.)
Location: Viterbo University Iowa Center, 4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 195, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Norms for Meeting:
- Listen for Understanding
- Speak to Be Truthfully Understood
- Confront the Tough Challenges
- Come Prepared
- Start on Time and End on Time
- Value Diversity
- Honor Confidentiality
- Have Fun
Preparation for Meeting:
- Complete committee meetings no later than July 16, 2012
- Share with Lou Howell (L1313@mchsi.com) updates for directors no later than July 19, 2012
- Review documents prior to meeting; be prepared to discuss and/or take action when appropriate.
Directors: Kelly Adams, Pam Armstrong-Vogel, Julie Davies, Allan Eckelman, Jason Ellingson, Juli Grotewold, Lou Howell, Becky Martin, Ottie Maxey, Leslie Moore, Susan Pecinovsky, Tina Ross, Elaine Smith-Bright, Kym Stein, Cindy Swanson, Marcia Tweeten, Kevin Vidergar, Chris Welch, Jan Westerman-Beatty, Amy Wichman, Sue Wood, Stephanie Rosenburg-Wager (ad hoc)
Focus on Our Group Norms:
- Listen for Understanding, Speak to Be Truthfully Understood, Confront the Tough Challenges, Come Prepared, Have Fun, Start on Time and End on Time, Value Diversity, Honor Confidentiality
Networking: 8:30 – 9:00 A.M. Coffee and “goodies” available
I. Welcome (9:00 A.M.) (President, Jason Ellingson)
- Welcome by Executive Director and “Passing of the Gavel” (Lou Howell, Executive Director)
- Review of Agenda and Group Norms (Jason Ellingson, President)
- Welcome Activity
- Introduction of New Members
- “Veteran Members” share an accomplishment/strength that another board member brings to Iowa ASCD. (Purpose: To introduce new members to the veteran board)
II . Current Reality (9:30 A.M.) (Executive Director, Lou Howell)
- Where We Are – A Multi-Faceted View of Iowa ASCD
- Pushing Our Thinking to Increase Our Value
- Participants Add Post-It Notes of Accomplishments as Well
III . Break and Networking – Reflect on “Where Would I Like to See Iowa ASCD?” (10:15 A.M.)
IV . Desired State (10:30 A.M.) (President, Jason Ellingson)
- Moving Forward - “So Where Would You Like to See Iowa ASCD Go/Become?”
- Goals of President
V. Gap Analysis (11:15 A.M.) (President, Jason Ellingson and Executive Director, Lou Howell)
- What’s Missing? What’s a Priority? How Might We Get There?
VI. Working Lunch – Continuing the Conversation – Getting to Root Cause (11:30 A.M.) Board Directors Pair and Square to Continue the Discussion
- Why the Gap? (Five Why’s, Force Field Analysis, Cause/Effect Relationship)
- How We Might Eliminate the Gap?
VII. So What’s Your Take? (12:15 P.M.)
- Root Cause – Why the Gap? Ways to Eliminate the Gap? (Whip led by Executive Director, Lou Howell)
VIII. Digging Deeper into Solutions (12:35 P.M. with break built in) (President, Jason Ellingson)
- Identification of 3 – 4 Priorities
- Directors Self-Select by Passion/Interest
- “Teams” Address Priorities with . . .
- Identification/Update of Specific Goal
- Identification/Update of Evidence Accepted as “Proof of Attainment”
- Identification/Extension/Update of Specific Actions/Activities
- Identification of Person(s)/Team(s) Responsible for Goal and Actions/Activities
IX. Sharing Out of Goals and Actions/Activities (2:00 P.M.) (Executive Director, Lou Howell)
- “Teams” Share Priorities with . . .
- Identification/Update of Specific Goal
- Identification/Update of Evidence Accepted as “Proof of Attainment”
- Identification/Extension/Update of Specific Actions/Activities
- Identification of Person(s)/Team(s) Responsible for Goal and Actions/Activities
- Information will be organized and presented as “updated strategic plan” at October Board Meeting for review and reflection
X. Business Meeting (2:30 P.M.) (President, Jason Ellingson)
- Approval of Minutes (Marcia Tweeten)
- Approval of Finances (Julie Davies)
- Update on Fall Conference (Kelly Adams)
- Update on Venables Conference (Kevin Vidergar)
- Update on Advocacy and Influence (Pam Vogel and Susan Pecinovsky)
- Update on Competency-Based Education (Jason Ellingson)
- Update and Recommendation of Higher Education (Jan Beatty and Elaine Smith-Bright)
- Update on Membership (Amy Wichman)
- Update on Technology (Chris Welch)
- Update on Grade-Level Conferences (Kym Stein and Cindy Swanson)
- Update on Curriculum Leadership Academy (Sue Wood)
XI. Next Steps (3:30 P.M.) (Executive Director, Lou Howell)
- SAI Conference – Booth
- Expense Forms
- Calendars of Work – Job Description
- The Source
XII. Reflection on Day (3:45 P.M.) (President, Jason Ellingson)
- How did today help us move forward and/or solidify where we stand?
XIII. Closing and Adjournment (3:55 P.M.) (President, Jason Ellingson)
Next Meeting – October 17, 2012 – 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Home of Pam Vogel
Action on the following:
Professional Development
Discussion with possible action:
- Strategic Action Plan Update
- Committee to Work on Affiliate Recognition Application for 2013
- Updates on all Teams’ Work
- Membership
- Technology
- Fall institute
- Curriculum Leadership Academy
- Grade-Level Conferences
- Summer Institutes
- Advocacy and Influence
* Blue Sapphire: Symbol of 65th anniversary; symbol of clarity, strength, multifacets, symmetry, and high value.