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Edmonton Public Schools Town Hall Meeting

Edmonton Public Schools Town Hall Meeting. November 19, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm. AGENDA. Welcome/Remarks Review of Discussion and Voting Process Demonstration of Voting Pads/Test Questions Discussion/Voting Evaluation Closing Remarks. REVIEW OF DISCUSSION & VOTING PROCESS.

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Edmonton Public Schools Town Hall Meeting

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  1. Edmonton Public SchoolsTown Hall Meeting November 19, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm

  2. AGENDA • Welcome/Remarks • Review of Discussion and Voting Process • Demonstration of Voting Pads/Test Questions • Discussion/Voting • Evaluation • Closing Remarks

  3. REVIEW OF DISCUSSION & VOTING PROCESS Review of Process a. Areas of Discussion i. Educational Values ii. Educational Outcomes iii. Educational Services b. Voting Process i. Initial Reaction Vote ii. Discussion iii. Second Vote c. Display of Results

  4. What level of school do your children attend? Elementary (Kindergarten to grade 6) Junior High (Grades 7 to 9) Senior High (Grades 10 to 12) I have more than one child and they attend more than one level of school

  5. Please select your most important Value from the list of 10 provided (initial reaction vote): All students should be successful in their studies Parents, students, community members, staff and Trustees are partners in education Decentralized decision making ensures local decisions reflect local realities Students should be taught how to be good citizens and have good character Schools should promote health, well-being and positive relationships The District should be a collaborative, healthy and innovative workplace for staff Staff should have opportunities for growth and professional development Good early learning (before school) is vital for students to have a good start in school All students must complete high school so they can succeed in work or further study Schools should be respectful, inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of students

  6. All students should be successful in their studies Parents, students, community members, staff and Trustees are partners in education Decentralized decision making ensures local decisions reflect local realities Students should be taught how to be good citizens and have good character Schools should promote health, well-being and positive relationships The District should be a collaborative, healthy and innovative workplace for staff Staff should have opportunities for growth and professional development Good early learning (before school) is vital for students to have a good start in school All students must complete high school so they can succeed in work or further study Schools should be respectful, inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of students Please select your most important Value from the list of 10 provided (second vote):

  7. Ranking of 10 Educational Outcomes for Students (initial reaction vote) Creativity (expressing oneself or solving problems) Critical thinking (asking important questions) Adaptability (able to deal with changing circumstances) Literacy (reading, writing) Numeracy (number sense) Teamwork (working well with others) Initiative (takes necessary action without waiting to be told to do so) Lifelong learning (continuing to learn after completing high school) Well prepared for post secondary education (can go to college, learn trades, etc) Develop skills needed for workforce (can find a meaningful job)

  8. Creativity (expressing oneself or solving problems) Critical thinking (asking important questions) Adaptability (able to deal with changing circumstances) Literacy (reading, writing) Numeracy (number sense) Teamwork (working well with others) Initiative (takes necessary action without waiting to be told to do so) Lifelong learning (continuing to learn after completing high school) Well prepared for post secondary education (can go to college, learn trades, etc) Develop skills needed for workforce (can find a meaningful job) Ranking of 10 Educational Outcomes for Students (second vote)

  9. Ranking of 10 Educational Services for Students (initial reaction vote) Offering a variety of courses beyond the core courses (optional courses) Funding extras (sports trips, music festivals, etc.) through more partnerships and fundraising (beyond basics) Having different types of schools with speciality programs (alternative programs, or programs of choice) Providing speciality programs in multiple locations (a specific program is offered in more than one school) Delivering a broad range of affordable transportation services (ensuring reasonable ride time) Keeping class sizes small (retaining staff to maintain a good ratio of teachers to students) Increasing access to technology (more computers, SMART Boards, etc.) Doing preventive maintenance on schools (window replacement, new flooring, etc.) Replacing and upgrading equipment (laboratory tools, audio visual devices, etc.) Having open boundaries (attend any school you want, if it has room and meets needs)

  10. Offering a variety of courses beyond the core courses (optional courses) Funding extras (sports trips, music festivals, etc.) through more partnerships and fundraising (beyond basics) Having different types of schools with speciality programs (alternative programs, or programs of choice) Providing speciality programs in multiple locations (a specific program is offered in more than one school) Delivering a broad range of affordable transportation services (ensuring reasonable ride time) Keeping class sizes small (retaining staff to maintain a good ratio of teachers to students) Increasing access to technology (more computers, SMART Boards, etc.) Doing preventive maintenance on schools (window replacement, new flooring, etc.) Replacing and upgrading equipment (laboratory tools, audio visual devices, etc.) Having open boundaries (attend any school you want, if it has room and meets needs) Ranking of 10 Educational Services for Students (second vote)

  11. Did you find today’s electronic Town Hall meeting valuable? Please use a rank from 1 to 4 where: Is not at all valuable Is somewhat valuable Is quite valuable Is very valuable

  12. Did you find the table discussion was helpful in deciding how to cast your vote? Please use a rank from 1 to 4 where: Is not at all helpful Is somewhat helpful Is quite helpful Is very helpful

  13. Would you consider attending a future electronic town Hall on another topic?Please use a rank from 1 to 4 where: Is never again Is probably not Is maybe Is definitely yes

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