Susan Miller, Rob Ramsburg, Lauren Hadley, John Barhanovich, Judy Karber and Jan Wise
Janice Henning, Tom Braaten and Bethany Ziegler called with regrets.
Subject: Welcome
Discussion: John opened the meeting and welcomed the members. The
minutes of the February meeting were approved as written.
Subject: WBL Two-Year Plan
Discussion: John distributed copies of the Work Based Learning two-year plan. John discussed the importance of this work in progress for the work
based learning program. The committee discussed curriculum instruction,
WASL alignment, career component, leadership, industry and post secondary connections, program marketing and advisory. After a period of discussion,
the committee approved the two-year plan for 2008-2009.
Subject: Student Recognition
Discussion: Judy, John and Jan participated in the Warm Beach Career
Conference that Judy organized. The students participated in leadership
events, job skills, math test, human relations case studies, food service
team building and power point activities. This conference gives our students
the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the world of work.
Judy reported on the Goal recognition awards event that was held on
May 9, 2008. This is always an important event for students and Business
members.
Subject: Volunteer Recognition
Discussion: Jan presented the committee members with certificates of
appreciation signed by Carl Fender, CTE Director. John, Jan, Judy and Lauren thanked this committee for their dedication and participation on the Everet Public Schools WBL Advisory committee. The committee oversees the Work Based Learning curriculum, two-year plan and employment of our
students.
Subject: Other
Discussion: Rob Ramsburg of the Silvertips advised the committee that he will need students to volunteer or intern. Jan has had students in her WBL classes that have received credit for their positions with the Silvertips. Bethany and Susan also employ Work Based Learning students who have
earned credits through Judy’s GOAL program.
Subject: Statistics
Discussion: Rob asked is we have statistics on the percentage of students
who attend college after high school. John said this information is available and we will get the statistics to share with the committee.
Subject: Next year meeting dates
Discussion: Even though our meeting dates are set at the Kickoff meeting
in October, schedule conflicts do come up. The meeting time was discussed
and the committee agreed to continue meeting at 12PM.
Next Meeting Date: Fall Kickoff meeting
Meeting notices will be sent in the Fall.
Subject: Adjourn
John adjourned the meeting at 1PM