Minutes for Area IDAC Meeting on 11/28/18

Meeting called to order @: 6:10 PM by Dr. Dille

Welcome by Dr. Dille (6:10-6:21): Introductions of tables and of presenters. Dr. Dille introduced himself and shared his professional experiences in the district and the CHS Area. Dr. Dille shared that the purpose of this meeting is to share all of the proactive activities and steps that have been taken in the area. He encouraged parents and families to share out ideas and any feedback that they can provide. Introductions of the CUSD staff present and their roles in the district were made. Dr. Dille shared 2 quotes on the agenda shared by CHS students present: the first is the goal for students and the second is the goal of the role of educators in students’ lives. Overview of the agenda was shared in broad perspective, as well as sharing the IDAC rubric.

Perspectacles & Family Group Lesson (6:21-6:39): Presented by Stephanie Hanks and Andrew Boles. An overview of explaining what the meaning of the actives are and how it has grown over the years by Stephanie Hanks. This program has allowed for teachers and students to create deeper bonds within 2nd period classes, and has grown into lessons presented in 2nd period every month (www.chsconnection.com). The lesson focus in September was setting the foundation with students understanding the mission and vision of the school /goals (G.R.O.W.L.). Examples of the GROWL posters were shared at the tables, as well as in a whole group setting.

•	Perspectacles Activity #1- presented and shared by Andrew Boles. This lesson illustrates how students are perceived by themselves and peers, as well as digging into the feelings that come from both when disconnects occurs. The Perspectacles video was shown and Mr. Boles shared how this video was used to engage students in a conversation about their differences and how important respect is within student/school groups.

Digital Citizenship & Family Group Lesson (6:39-59): Presented by David Castro. Data on the amount of time students spend on social media or digital media (TV/Music). These lessons are shared within the English department. The purpose of the lessons on digital citizenship had 2 facets- how to interact in the educational setting (fake news vs. validated sources) and the personal setting (social media and TV). Cyber Bullying/Hate Speech Family Group Lesson was presented by Carrie Carter. Shared that students shared that most of the interactions that they have witnessed firsthand of such incidents were meant/intended to “be funny” or “just joking”. Student leaders shared out additional experiences at tables from the Family Group Lesson. The big take away from the lesson was for students to understand that their words (even digitally) are impactful, even if they are taken down quickly, and that they truly last forever. Students were presented with strategies about how to address and mediate these incidents when they come across them in person and digitally. “Think” video was shared with students and presented to parent group for viewing and discussion.

Resolution of Respect/ No Place for Hate Activities @ CHS & Clark (6:59-7:15): Presented by Jennifer Thao and Ashley Johnson. At CHS a resolution of respect was shared and discussed (in every class) with staff and students, explaining the various roles and responsibilities on the site to foster respect. This resolution is used to build in the “team” mentality amongst students and staff, that working together is essential in developing and maintaining culture of respect on the campus. All staff were trained and participated in a professional development day in order to build “A World of Difference” with activities to build staff capacity in this area. At Clark the focus was on building a Community of Belonging through the “No Place for Hate” initiative. The lessons with students are presented in AB classes centered for all students to participate in. The lessons centered around respect, hate speech, digital citizenship, and how they connect to CHS GROWL.

Browder Files Information (7:15- 7:35): Presented by Demetra Vincent Walker, Rhonda Turney and Sonia Wilson. The Browder files are statistics about African American students, their academic progress and best practices to help bridge this equity gap. The Cultural Immersion Program/Browder Scholar Foundation was developed by this team to help build in a plan of action to address this within CUSD. Students are informed about the historical, social and emotional impacts of African Americans on our culture as a whole, totaling about 6,000 years. Goals of the program are to increase the understanding of: identity, individual academic success, increased motivation to learn, write critically, strengthen student understanding of their heritage, and learn about contributions of African history. Starts January 26th- it is a 5-month free program offered on weekends for high school students. A parent shared (Monique) out that they are grateful for the” intentionality of this program and that this type of a program is the way to impact students and to make change occur.”

Closing by Dr. Dille @ 7:36- other items were moved to the next meeting due to time going over.

1. Elementary Principals 2. IDAC Rubric- Handout
3. Next Area IDAC Meeting- March 4th @6:00-7:30 @ CHS