The twelfth meeting of the Adams County School-to-Work Action Team was called to order at 9:00 A.M., November 12, 1997 at Peebles High School by Chairperson, Andy Culbertson. Mr. Culbertson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the previous meetings minutes. No additions or corrections were made. Dave McFarland made a motion to accept the minutes as they were, Nancy Darby seconded, the motion carried. There were twenty-one members present.
A special thank you to the PHS Venture Capital team that provided breakfast at 8:30 A.M., for the action team and gave a small presentation regarding the Coalition of Essential Schools, the foundation of their Venture Capital grant. The meal prepared by the Peebles High School food service staff was excellent. Karen Swayne, PHS teacher identified the 10 principles which the Coalition is based on and gave a brief overview of the program at PHS. WELL DONE!
OLD BUSINESS
Linda Stepp and Nancy Darby briefly explained the grant's procedure for State and
Regional submission of grants. Two, which they are currently working on, are
continuation grants for Industrial Technology and Horticulture. These grants were
initiated through previous monies. Some School-to-Work monies as well as other
funding sources. Grants submitted for FY98 would assist in purchasing additional
modules, for Industrial Technology. The Horticulture project would be expanded to
all district high schools. Dawn Countryman gave an overview of the Character Education
program that began during the 95-96 school year at North Adams Elementary with the
training of teachers. North Adams Elementary submitted a grant to the State and Region
to continue the program and linked it with Weastc, Inc. and it's School-to-Work grant.
Good luck to all grants submitted to the State and Region.
Gene Toole presented a coordinators report. He highlighted the STW brochure, put together by
Tony Staggs and Mr. Hazelbaker, and produced by the OVVS graphic arts department, for the
Adams County School-to-Work Action Team. The brochure was very well done. Some additions
and alterations will be made to reflect Adams County's uniqueness. A display board was also
created to meet the requirements of the Weastec, Inc. grant. The display board was borrowed
and the STW Action Team needs to investigate and purchase one. Gene met with PHS staff to
discuss local STW and mini-grants. PHS wants to add a STW course that targets non-vocational/
non-college bound students. Peggy Ginn approached concerning this. A suggestion was made to
submit a mini-grant to purchase text books. Mr Hazelbaker at the OVVS is interested in
submitting a mini-grant to purchase to assist the graphic arts department to produce items such
as the brochures.
Judy Maxwell and Gene Toole provided teacher inservice on Total Quality Management. This went well and was well attended.
Establishment of a web page to link with Ohio STW page again was discussed. Randall Dunkin's OVVS class could produce this.
NEW BUSINESS
Copies of final grants documents have been submitted to thje secretary to be filed. They are available to all STW action member upon request.
Need to review membership of executive committee to identify any terms that have expired. Members are encouraged to become involved at this level.
Next meeting at West Union High School, December 10, 1997 at 9:00 A.M.
Nancy Darby made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Richard Shoemaker seconded, the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by,
Dawn Countryman
Secretary/Treasurer