Science Department Meeting Agenda

Mrs. Sue HeinzeÕs room

10-14-09

  1. School Improvement Team update
    1. Reviewed HS goals
    2. Reviewed District Goals
    3. Discussed MI-SAS delay, EdYes for 1 more year
  2. MDE Science update
    1. The Michigan Department of Education has posted lessons of effective instruction videos for professional development. To access these lessons and bookmark them for future use, use the following URL:
      http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_30334_51042-219150--,00.htmlMME scores
    2. Discussed Elementary MEAP test schedule and progress
    3. Discussed HSCEÕs to be taught for MME- all essential codes (capital) from current curriculum
  3. Middle school Science Olympiad filled has been filled by Mrs. Sue Heinze
  4. Middle school grant update
    1. Purchased microscopes
    2. Purchased balances
    3. Purchased other related equipment
    4. Mrs. Heinze and Mr. Schoensee attended a summer conference and received a $1000 grant to purchase equipment
  5. Next meeting location- Mr. WinklerÕs room (109)
  6. Other items discussed
    1. Need for test data sharing
    2. Target is offering $800 grant for field trips