Sunday, March 21, 2004
Monrovia SchoolLink Preview for Wednesday, March 24, 2004 meeting
I wasn't expecting this so soon. There'll be a hearing at this Wednesday's meeting on the GATE program. So if you're interested, show up with your ducks in a row. You're welcome to speak. It's item 6.11, below.
~ Brad Haugaard (brad@sacklunch.net)
LOCATION AND TIME ~ The board meets at the school district office at 325 E. Huntington Drive, on the north side of Huntington, just across from Smart and Final. There'll be a closed session at 6:30 p.m. (Don't bother attending because you can't get in), followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m.(not 7:30, as it used to be).
~ Items 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.12 - The board is going to thank a bunch of groups: the Monrovia City Council for chipping in $4,000 for an after-school recreation program at Mayflower, the Monrovia Public Library for $8,000 for the district's Pro-Active Tutoring (PAT) program [Do the tutors give PAT answers?], and (together with the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce), four employees:
- Julia Clegg, Clerical Assistant, Bradoaks Elementary School
- Shannon Johnson, Teacher, Bradoaks Elementary School
- Martha Moncada, School/Community Liaison, Monroe Elementary School
- Edwina Johnson, Teacher, Monroe Elementary School
~ Item 4.2 - Public hearing for items not on the agenda. If you want to talk about an infestation of sparrows on school grounds, this is a good place to bring it up. Any school-related topic is fair game. But if you want to speak about the GATE program, hold on, that's coming up a bit later.
~ Item 6.9 - The board will "approve Monrovia High School students for graduation on June 16, 2004." I've always wondered what would happen if the board didn't approve this item. Would the students have to stay in High School for another year? Until they're all 18? Hmmmmm. Enquiring minds want to know.
~ Item 6.10 - The board will approve a new high school course in zoology. Now, I know what you're asking. You're asking, "How does Mr. High-And-Mighty Brad know they're going to *approve* this measure since the board hasn't even voted on it yet?" Well, just trust me on this. They're gonna approve it.
~ Item 6.11 - Okay, here's what all you GATE parents have been waiting for: "Public Hearing to Receive Input on the Monrovia Unified School District Gifted And Talented Education Programs. Action: convene a public hearing to receive input on the vision and planning for Monrovia Unified School District Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs for the future." Are your ducks all lined up? Quack! Good. Then all you have to do is take your turn and tell the board your thoughts about the GATE program.
ON THE WEB ~ You may also see this fine publication, and assorted back issues, on the Web at www.monroviaschoollink.com.
I wasn't expecting this so soon. There'll be a hearing at this Wednesday's meeting on the GATE program. So if you're interested, show up with your ducks in a row. You're welcome to speak. It's item 6.11, below.
~ Brad Haugaard (brad@sacklunch.net)
LOCATION AND TIME ~ The board meets at the school district office at 325 E. Huntington Drive, on the north side of Huntington, just across from Smart and Final. There'll be a closed session at 6:30 p.m. (Don't bother attending because you can't get in), followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m.(not 7:30, as it used to be).
~ Items 4.1, 4.1.1, and 4.12 - The board is going to thank a bunch of groups: the Monrovia City Council for chipping in $4,000 for an after-school recreation program at Mayflower, the Monrovia Public Library for $8,000 for the district's Pro-Active Tutoring (PAT) program [Do the tutors give PAT answers?], and (together with the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce), four employees:
- Julia Clegg, Clerical Assistant, Bradoaks Elementary School
- Shannon Johnson, Teacher, Bradoaks Elementary School
- Martha Moncada, School/Community Liaison, Monroe Elementary School
- Edwina Johnson, Teacher, Monroe Elementary School
~ Item 4.2 - Public hearing for items not on the agenda. If you want to talk about an infestation of sparrows on school grounds, this is a good place to bring it up. Any school-related topic is fair game. But if you want to speak about the GATE program, hold on, that's coming up a bit later.
~ Item 6.9 - The board will "approve Monrovia High School students for graduation on June 16, 2004." I've always wondered what would happen if the board didn't approve this item. Would the students have to stay in High School for another year? Until they're all 18? Hmmmmm. Enquiring minds want to know.
~ Item 6.10 - The board will approve a new high school course in zoology. Now, I know what you're asking. You're asking, "How does Mr. High-And-Mighty Brad know they're going to *approve* this measure since the board hasn't even voted on it yet?" Well, just trust me on this. They're gonna approve it.
~ Item 6.11 - Okay, here's what all you GATE parents have been waiting for: "Public Hearing to Receive Input on the Monrovia Unified School District Gifted And Talented Education Programs. Action: convene a public hearing to receive input on the vision and planning for Monrovia Unified School District Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs for the future." Are your ducks all lined up? Quack! Good. Then all you have to do is take your turn and tell the board your thoughts about the GATE program.
ON THE WEB ~ You may also see this fine publication, and assorted back issues, on the Web at www.monroviaschoollink.com.
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