November 6, 2014 at 9:30 AM - American Indian Parent Committee Meeting
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1. Introduction
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1.1. Sign-In, Call to Order, and Introductions
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Attendees will sign-in, the committee chair will call the meeting to order, and attendees will introduce themselves.
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1.2. Meeting Agenda
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The meeting agenda will be reviewed.
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2. Business Items
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2.1. Review Meeting Notes
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We will review the meeting notes from the previous meeting.
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2.2. Suicide Prevention Efforts
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Carrie and Karsten will provide an update about suicide prevention efforts.
The school district has accomplished the following: 1. Todd Herber collected information about suicide prevention efforts from Prairie Island, Hastings School District, and South Washington County School District. 2. Todd asked Corey Knighton and the counseling department to develop a rough draft of a plan by December 1st. This plan will include a possible screener, list of resources, and protocols for handling an emergency. 3. The high school sponsored a Youth Frontiers retreat that focused on respect for themselves and others as well as building connections with adults. This retreat was scheduled during the summer. 25 juniors will be attending a leadership retreat this year, and additional retreats may be planned. 4. There has been some discussion between GCED schools about the possibility of jointly hiring one or two mental health therapists. 5. Karsten will be attending an update about the community's Mental Health Initiative (MHI). |
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2.3. Transportation Issues
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We will discuss issues with the district's transportation system.
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2.4. Title VII / Liaison Support Services
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We will discuss the possibility of hiring the district liaison, providing additional support, paying Prairie Island for services, and inviting community members to serve as mentors/tutors.
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2.5. Curriculum-Related Issues
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1. Curriculum Standards and Curriculum Writing: Joe will meet with Paul to set up curriculum writing
2. Professional Development for Teachers: Drum / dance event for staff members held during teacher inservice week; Teachers will be viewing Whitewater Learning Module and discussing content during PLCs 3. Dakota Language Immersion Class / HS Class: No update at this time. |
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2.6. Goal Update
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1. Raise number of completed Title VII forms
2. Develop a brochure describing the committee's work 3. Develop bylaws and handbook for the committee 4. Explore possible Johnson O'Malley funding 5. Increase number of individuals on the committee (including student(s), 2 teachers, and liaisons) 6. Provide training to parents on how to advocate for their kids: |
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2.7. Grant Update
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1. Success for the Future: Next chance to apply is 2017. Karsten will check with Dennis Olson to see when we need to start the application process.
2. Language Revitalization Grant: Prairie Island is reapplying for this grant. 3. Johnson O'Malley Grant: American Indian communities generally apply. If Prairie Island chooses not to apply, then we need to contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs to determine other options. 4. Big Read Grant: This grant supports organizations to develop community-wide reading programs. Tribal governments can apply but schools cannot apply. No update at this time. 5. Federal Demonstration Grants: No update at this time. |
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2.8. Questions / Suggestions
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Members will be given the opportunity to ask questions or make additional suggestions.
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3. Upcoming Meetings and Adjournment
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3.1. Upcoming Meetings and Topics
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Our meetings are scheduled for November 13th, December 11th, January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, and May 14th at 9:30 am in the Community Education Conference Room. Possible upcoming topics include Every Hand Joined networks, review of district support services, a possible University of Minnesota project, SCSU programming, UW-Green Bay programming (Craig Morris), college preparedness (Craig Morris and Dorothy Duran), recruiting students to become teachers (Craig Morris), targeted services programming, special education programming, and Section 504 programming.
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