Notes
from
Recorded
by Diane
Formed
EPG
Members:
Diane
Heft-Reese
Susan
Cooper
Linda
Woodruff
Robert
Koerner
Tracy
Barber
Christina
Miller
Laura
Waldman
Discussion
was about types of school we wanted to implement.
Diane,
Susan, Laura and Christina were interested in some sort of vocational
training
for special education students.
Robert
had already been involved in schools with vocational training for
students. He was open to special education
students but also wanted to include regular education students and
adults.
Linda
was open to special education vocational training.
Notes
from
Meeting
at Christina’s house
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance:
Diane
Susan
Christina
Robert
We
decided to name our school Pacific High School Pathfinders Vocational
Academy.
We
decided to have the school located at
We
would focus on 11th and 12th grade students; both
special
education and regular education. We also
included training for adults needing vocational skills.
The
schedule for the high school students would be:
Adult
students would attend the school from
We
would try to service between 200 and 300 students.
Rob
stated he had info from schools in
Susan
stated she would be interested in doing the budget.
Diane
stated she would be the recorder; write the mission statement,
philosophy
statement.
Some
suggestions of training were construction, electrical, plumbing,
computers,
culinary, secretarial/business. We
decided to wait until the next meeting for the final
decision.
Notes
from 4-205 E-mail
In
attendance
Diane
Susan
Rob
Info
sent to Rob to put on website.
Susan
sent school sight, Diane
sent
Notes
from
Recorded
by Diane
In
Attendance:
Diane
Susan
Robert
Linda
Laura
WE
NAMED OUR
WE
SELECTED / ASSIGNED JOBS TO EVERYONE AT THE MEETING
WE
DECIDED WE WOULD OFFER 4-5 COURSES.
CLUINARY
WAS SUGGESTED, BUT AS A GROUP, WE DECIDED THE TRAINING
WOULD BE BEYOND OUR REALM BECAUSE IT IS A FOUR-YEAR
COURSE.
CHRISTINE
MISSED THE LAST MEETING; THEREFORE OTHER
ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO HER AT THIS MEETING.
IF
I LEFT ANYTHING OUT FROM THE LAST MEETING, PLEASE LET ME
KNOW AND I WILL INCLUDE IT IN THE MEETING FROM TODAY.
Notes
from
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance:
Diane
Susan
Linda
Discussion
included:
250
students –50 students per program
2
staff/teachers per class
Staff
would consist of:
1
program administrator
1
secretary
1
assistant secretary
10
teachers—5 for core subjects/5 for vocational classes
1
custodian
Per
Susan—Possible budget ideas
Tech
Prep Demo-Ceiling 800,000 per year
Cooper
Ind 10,000
Ca
Partners
Suggestions
from group for budget
Cal
Grant-A for low income
Financial
Aide
Perkins
loans
VA
Benefits
Discussion
regarding student material
$100
per year per student (text, books)
$100
per year-teacher budget (above and beyond equipment, copies, paper,
etc.)
Notes
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance:
Diane
Susan
Robert
Laura
Linda
We
discussed earlier meeting.
Other
suggestions for funding included
Adult
Education Vocational grants
Fed
grants.gov
State
of
Vocational
training was discussed again. Will
decide next meeting for sure.
Computers
Construction
Beauty/Nails
Automotive
Business-Medical
Insurance Billing
Re-discussed
assignments.
Diane/
Minutes
Robert
/Home Page-Web Page
Diane/
Linda/
Phil of Ed
Linda/
Problems
Susan/
Budget
Susan/
Business Plan
Laura/
Corporate Sponsors
Laura/
?/
Organizational Chart
?/Curriculum
Tracy/
Community Partners
Notes
for
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance:
Diane
Susan
Rob
Linda
Laura
Budget
was submitted and approved.
Because
of time frame, it was decided we would service high school students
only.
Vocational
training offered:
Carpentry
Medical
Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
Cosmetology
Program
Automotive
Computer/Technology
Notes
from
Recorded
by Diane
In
Attendance:
Diane
Susan
Rob
Linda
Rob
showed us website http://www.geocities.com/koernerob/.
Lindda
submitted Philosopy statement,
organizational chart.
Diane
will resend
Additional
assignments:
Program
Overview-Diane
Community/Career
Liason-Susan
Discussion/suggestions
regarding
website.
Overall,
group is pleased with
website. Remaining assignments will be sent to Rob by next
week.
Notes from
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance
Diane
Susan
Rob
Linda
Linda
submitted Philosophy Statement and Organizational chart
Rob
showed us website.
www.geocities.com/koernerob
We
went through each sight each link giving suggestions.
Still
need:
Sample
Schedule-
Program
Overview-
Number
of Students-
Diane
will do above items.
Discussed
timeframe. Everyone will try to get
their items to Rob before next class meeting in order for him to have
as much
as he can on website so we can view it at next class.
We are
looking good.
Notes
from
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance
Diane
Susan
Rob
Linda
Laura
Laura
submitted Career and Job Placement, Community Sponsors and Corporate
sponsors.
Any
revisions or inclusions need to be submitted to Rob no later than
Presentation
was discussed.
Diane—Program
Overview / Mission Statement / Number of students, Schedule (possibly
problems)
Linda—Philosophy
Statement / Organizational Chart
Rob—Curriculum
Susan—Budget,
Business Plan/ Map and Layout
Laura—Career
and Job Placement Center/Community, Corporate Sponsors
Diane
will make 25 copies of Program overview for handsouts.
We
will e-mail each other with any concerns/comments before next class.
Notes
from
Recorded
by Diane
In
attendance
Diane
Susan
Rob
Linda
Laura
Laura
submitted Career and Job Placement, Community Sponsors and Corporate
sponsors.
Any
revisions or inclusions need to be submitted to Rob no later than
Presentation
was discussed.
Diane—Program
Overview / Mission Statement / Number of students, Schedule (possibly
problems)
Linda—Philosophy
Statement / Organizational Chart
Rob—Curriculum
Susan—Budget,
Business Plan/ Map and Layout
Laura—Career
and Job Placement Center/Community, Corporate Sponsors
Diane
will make 25 copies of Program overview for handsouts.
We
will e-mail each other with any concerns/comments before next class.