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.