February 3, 2020 at 9:00 AM - SAA Weekly Meeting

Rationale: 
                              Communication
Effort          Respect             Responsibility        Belief

One Good Thing!        

5 Minutes of FAME:  APL Weekly Focus:  Interest (Classroom Resources, Guided/Independent Practice, Modeling.

1.  SAA Meeting Location:  We will meet at the District Building unless notified of the need to change locations.

2.  2020-21 Calendar Recommendations:  I met with the SEA to discuss their recommendations for next year's calendar.  We need to confirm our 3rd revision for board consideration. 

3. Early Retirement Eligibility:  We updated the list of teachers meeting the minimum age of 55 and met with those interested in December before Christmas break.  In order to be eligible for state retirement, they must also meet the Rule of 85.  In order to be eligible for an early retirement district incentive, they must also have a Masters Degree or equivalent and 10 years of service.  If you have teachers who are 55 or older, and don't meet all of the qualifications of the early retirement policy, the board has considered partial incentives if the number of qualified candidates do not access the program.

4.  2020-21 Teacher/Program Needs:  Staffing/program changes for 2020-21 will need to be completed and submitted to me by February 1st.  Please focus on your teacher needs at this time.  We will address support staff needs by March 1st.

5.  Principals/Director Salary Considerations:  The board of education will be acting on administrators 2020-21 salaries in January and will take formal action on your contracts in February.  Hope to meet with a board committee this week.

6.  Strategic Planning:  Review academic recommendations on Thoughtexchange.

7.  Board Reports:  February board reports are due on Wednesday, February 5th.  Please highlight your spotlight program/staff member for the month.

8.  Requisitions:  Textbook cycle and requisitions for 2020-21 will be open Monday, February 17th.  Teachers will need to requisition for their present positions.  The COOP purchase teacher catalog opens on line on 2/17/2020.  Coop purchase is due March 30th.  Regular requisitions due May 1st.