Rock Hill School Board Special Budget Work Session Self Evaluation #rhschoolboard

			Meeting Evaluation
		DIRECTIONS: By evaluating our past meeting performance, we can discover ways to make future meetings shorter and more productive. Check each item "Very Good" or "Adequate " or "Needs Improvement. " If you check "Needs Improvement, " include suggestions for improvement.
					Date:	Monday, June 16, 2014
	70%	Our discussion was cordial and well balanced (not dominated by just a few members).
		Comments:  Usually. Meeting was too long.
	85%	Participation was encouraged
		Comments:  All board members had  the opportunity to give feedback for the budget.
	70%	Reports were clear, well prepared and provided adequate information for decision making.
		Comments:  Presenters were caught without answers to some of the board's questions, especially when asking for data on outcomes. Elaine has worked hard to prepare information for the board so that discisions can be made regarding the budget
	75%	Our meeting room was comfortable and conducive to discussion and decision making.
		Comments:  None
	70%	Our Questions and comments were focussed on board goals of student achievement, professional development, and communications.
		Comments:  We did stay focused on student outcomes. Topics went off budget at some points.
	55%	This meeting was a good use of our time.
		Comments:  Discussion needed when approving. Necessary discussion. I believe the conversation was necessary in order for the administration to understand the board's feelings about the budget. Meeting was too long.
	Yes 7		No 1	I believe the Board, and individual Board members complied with Board Policy.
				If you selected no, you must list the policies you believe were not complied with:   Too many violations to define
	My favorite discussion was…….. Because…..
	Transferring Shane Goodwin to Sullivan. My favorite discussion point was not limited to what has been given to us, but instead, it was points brought up through discussion. I think Shane Goodwin is an excellent principal and I am delighted to see him appointed to Sullivan
	My suggestions for future board meetings are...
	All motions should not come from one person. It became obvious the board is not getting required financial information. For example, finding out that Kelly Services was 30% above budget for current year and that energy cost was above current year budget should be presented to the board in a format other than last minute budget discussions. Budget recommendations should include current years cost (or a history of cost/usage), the percent increase and/or decrease, and the impact on student learning and/or professional development. Technology costs, whether capital or operations, should indicate whether those demands will go up or down in the future.

Rock Hill School Board June Work Session Self Evaluation #rhschoolboard

			Meeting Evaluation
		DIRECTIONS: By evaluating our past meeting performance, we can discover ways to make future meetings shorter and more productive. Check each item "Very Good" or "Adequate " or "Needs Improvement. " If you check "Needs Improvement, " include suggestions for improvement.
					Date:	Monday, June 09, 2014
	50%	Our discussion was cordial and well balanced (not dominated by just a few members).
		Comments: All the work of the board is not fun and games.
	85%	Participation was encouraged
		Comments:  None
	50%	Reports were clear, well prepared and provided adequate information for decision making.
		Comments:  iRock presentation. Need public input on budget. Please provide all handouts in advance - in digital form. Board members deserve a chance to prepare by reading the material in advance and noting our questions. Some of the reports were inappropriate for the work of the board and were lacking in accountability.
	65%	Our meeting room was comfortable and conducive to discussion and decision making.
		Comments:  Wireless mic feedback - felt pads needed on mic stands. Wireless mic problems.
	Yes 4		No 4	I believe the Board, and individual Board members complied with Board Policy.
				If you selected no, you must list the policies you believe were not complied with:   Complying with policy is hard. The iRock presentation by students and teachers was the best part of the meeting but evaluation in those areas is the work of the administration, not the board. The board should have insisted on a presentation that comes under board responsibility - benefits/present and future cost/ measures. The board has to step up and make sure the administration keeps the lines of separation in place. The board has to make sure we do all we can to stay in compliance. BA - not sure we set any accountability goal for student performance in the iRock plan? BBA - not sure all the changing of order was really using much of a procedural form. BC - I don’t even know the ones regarding board meetings well enough to answer this question. BCA - Some of our questions (including my own) and ideas were more micromanaging than I thought appropriate.
	My favorite discussion was…….. Because…..
	Discussion by the iRock committee. I was very impressed by the student's comments concerning use of iPads in their classes. Students and teachers talking about the iPads. Great presentation from teachers and students. Teacher/student input in regards to iRock. Presentation  by students and teachers. They remind us why we're here. Banking services - because it was the only one I can feel really confident about. The rest are fraught with peril.
	My suggestions for future board meetings are...
	Please cut the time! Keep check on time. Status of TIF. Discuss issue of choice schools. Are we getting what we expected and/or need as a district? Alternatives? Some planning for how we evaluate value added for our various programs. Seek definate plan.