Bethany Ziegler, Susan Miller, John Barhanovich, Judy
Karber and Jan Wise
Janice Henning, Tom Braaten, Rob Ramsburgh and Carl Fender called with regrets.
Subject: Welcome
Discussion: John opened the meeting and welcomed all the members. Lunch was provided for the committee. The minutes of the November meeting were approved as written.
Subject: Student Recognition
Discussion. The committee discussed ways to integrate programs that recognizes students and employees for their achievements. Bethany and
Susan discussed the recognition programs they have at their companies for good customer service, employee of the year etc. The Work Based Learning program recognizes students performance as a result of their employer evaluations at the workplace. The committee discussed various certificates that could be given to students and to the employers that employ our students.
Subject: Program growth and marketing – showcasing student work
Discussion: Jan participated in a “Student Showcase” evening at Sequoia.
She distributed the flyer and brochure that was given out to the parents
and community members. The CTE department had a display that included
a DVD that played continuously, showing all of the classes offered. Student work was displayed from the Work Based Learning class and other CTE classes. The CTE staff talked to many parents and community members regarding their classes.
Judy discussed the middle schools’ Transition Fairs that she has participated in to promote her program and she also has a brochure for the G.O.A.L. program. John stated that he works closely with the
Counselors as they schedule students in classes. Jan visits the Advisory classes at Sequoia and gives a presentation on Work Based Learning. The Advisory teachers are then aware of which students are employed and schedules them in WBL classes.
Subject: G.O.A.L. Students employed at Fred Meyer and JoAnn Fabrics
Discussion: Bethany Ziegler (Fred Meyer) and Susan Miller (JoAnn Fabrics)
discussed their workplaces and the students they employ from Judy’s
class. John thanked them for the employment opportunities they offer our students and for their valuable contribution as members of our WBL committee.
Subject: Next Meeting Date
Date: May 5, 2008
Time: Everett High School
Location: 2416 Colby, Main Conference Room
Subject: Adjourn
John adjourned the meeting at 1PM