Updates

Here is the link to the new plan for district lines. Apparently IPS wasn't timely enough and DOE came up with their own plan. So, IPS Board decided to support this plan instead, though it wasn't a unanimous vote.


https://www.boarddocs.com/in/indps/Board.nsf/files/8RWKJ64FD6A3/$file/Proposal%20No%202%20Board%20Districts.pdf




We held our board retreat on Friday, Feb. 24th. Overall it was a good, informative meeting. The way a board retreat usually works is Board members are given a chance to send in topics for discussion. This could really be anything at all. These subjects are placed on the agenda, and discussed at the meeting. Because of time issues at this meeting - we were given a lot of information beforehand, that way we had plenty of time for questions and comments. These meetings are open to the public. Usually they are held in the board lounge, however, if several (or more than 3) members of the public or press showed up I assume we would move to the board room. It is a more casual atmosphere at the retreats. We like to eat and snack, and mostly the attire is comfortable.
Several great ideas have come form these longer, more casual meetings. Gambold Preparatory HS is one of them. Also the highlighting of programs in IPS at the Board Meetings is another. We also discussed the IPS Board Open House in a retreat, although it was first shared (ignored) in an email.
I was happy to see Scott Elliot, Education writer for the Indianapolis Star was in attendance. I think it is important for someone to be there who can share information with the public. I try, but I think the Star has more readers than my blog. :) And Scott is much better at posting in a timely manner, but he also receives a paycheck to do so. Right now my 4 year old is in front of the tv so I can accomplish this post.

I attended the City County Council meeting on Tuesday Feb. 28th. The Mind Trust, David Harris, presented the proposal they came up with regarding changes in IPS. There were probably 50 or more people attending this meeting. About 20 signed up to speak. I thought the speakers did a nice job, and the council members asked some good questions as well. I had to sneak out a few minutes early to make it to the Action Session on time. Some great moments at the Action Session included a young man from BRHS playing the cello. He played a piece form Schindler's List, it was FANTASTIC! It really moved me to tears.


I want to write more, however Wallace and Gromit is coming to an end, that means my time is as well. I will try and come back to complete all these thoughts, we have an Education Meeting tonight at 5:30.