Q-Comp/Teacher Evaluation Governing Board Agenda

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Room 610A
9-11am
Present: Mary Burroughs, Jeff Aamot, Steve Abrahamson, Wendy Marczak, Molly Geislinger,
Kelley Spiess, Chris Lennox, Pam Ludvigson, Carol Kampa
Site Review Results and Overview
Review Team shared comments on how it was a great experience to be a part of the team.
Ryan shared that for the rubric, a reason must be given for either exemplary or basic level. For
some components, it is better for us to be proficient vs. exemplary (ie. central hiring or 4
observations). Ryan shared that his PLC observations showcased many examples of
achievement based conversations. Some teachers have been asking to be observed by peers
instead of coaches/admin. Couldnt be one of the 3 obs but there is sub money to help facilitate
this.
PLC Facilitator Training and Survey Results
Kelley shared how the training went and that there was a lot of positive feedback. She shared
the evaluation results which proved to be very favorable for PLCs and student achievement.
She added that many PLCs reported that they are using different protocols that were in the
reading that the facilitators read during the training. It was not popular for the teachers to come
to a training after school so we feel glad that it was so well attended and received.
Kelley would like Nicole Vagle to come in and work with the coaching team to develop some
new rubrics.
Coach Interviews - March 17th and March 18th
Gabbi Erickson will be going back to the classroom. Tim Kaari will also be returning to the
classroom. Dave Baty is also going to be leaving to work on his PhD. The positions will be
posted soon. Please encourage candidates that you feel would be good to apply. All the
directions need to be followed according to the application process. Cristin Caruso, Don
Gramenz, and David Carberry will represent the coaches. If you are available to be a part of the
process, let her know.
Coach Term Limits
There are 6 coaches that will probably go the whole 5 years. This could be devastating to the
program. There does not need to be a decision made today. There are a lot of districts that do
things differently - for example, term limits. Minnetonkas coordinator has no term limit. There
are several districts that do it like this and others that run their program differently.
Training
There needs to be Danielson training for new admin and others that need it or are interested in
it. We are working on getting three days. Cognitive Coaching is also a question that we need to
think about. The last time we did it, it was cost neutral. She thinks that it can be again. She

asked about what the committee thought about bringing it in again. Marczak stated that it is a
good program and great for Bloomington leadership but one of the issues is subbing. She has 2
days in June scheduled. The other days would have to fall in the school year. We could meet in
other locations but that makes it confusing for off site folks. Spiess feels it is important that it is
in the ESC facilities. The committee gave their support for bringing the training back next year.
Kelley will look into the scheduling to see if it will work.