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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING: 03/18/13 - PAGE 4
Mitch Balingit, principal of Collins Elementary School, introduced
kindergarten teachers Rachel Fletter, Jenell Spindle, and Kelly Wade who
presented an overview of all day kindergarten.
Jenell Spindle, kindergarten teacher, described a pilot program called
Word Journeys, which is having a positive impact in the classrooms.
Superintendent Behm thanked the teachers for their deep knowledge,
skills, and professionalism to see what is needed and to come together as
a team. Our teachers have stepped up in so many different ways.
Superintendent Behm thanked Dave Harrison for attending tonight’s Board
of Education meeting and for his passion for the athletes at Eastern High
School. He said there are passionate view points on all sides, and we
don’t always come to the same view point. He informed Dave that a
decision has not yet been made and he would gladly meet with him.
Superintendent Behm announced that we graduated another cohort of
“Champions.” Our Champions go through intensive training on creating
equitable and inclusive school environments. This training is a portion of
our Global Learners Initiative. He thanked the Champions for taking the
time to go through the training.
Superintendent Behm thanked the staff and volunteers for hosting the
Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation’s State of the District Luncheon.
This luncheon educates the community about the work of the Foundation
and the impact the mini grants have on our classrooms and students.
President Josephson stated that he had a delightful day at the Capitol with
Superintendent Behm and our legislators. He said Superintendent Behm
is highly regarded by the legislators.
Motion by Member Vonck, supported by Member Fahner, that the Board
adjourn. The regular meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at
8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Atwater, Secretary
Forest Hills Board of Education
INSTRUCTIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
ALL DAY
KINDERGARTEN
WORD JOURNEYS
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
BOARD
COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT