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  • EdCamp 2019
  • Gathering of Great Minds
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March 12th, 2020

3/12/2020

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Welcome & Introductions
Mr. McNulty welcomed us to Barnum Elementary. 
Updates
  • Coronavirus Discussion:
    • Some districts are working on plans. 
    • Schools are beginning to close in MN (St. Paul). 
    • MN Department of Health will make the decision to close schools statewide. 
    • Some schools are looking at “Snow Days” plans that would provide students with work to do outside of the school building. 
    • Will MCAs happen? 
    • State will be providing a lot of guidance if it happens. 
    • Will schools be able to offer food programs for free & reduced lunch recipients? 
    • Will families have the option to self-quarantine?
    • Some schools are looking at creating videos for LMS delivery.
    • Video for hand-washing
    • Free Subscriptions Offered during CoronaVirus
    • Student Resources to talk about CoronaVirus
          ~https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/  
~https://sharemylesson.com/todays-news-tomorrows-lesson/coronavirus-student-guide  
~https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASN/3870c72d-fff9-4ed7-833f-215de278d256/UploadedImages/PDFs/02292020_NASP_NASN_COVID-19_parent_handout.pdf 
~Great for Primary: https://www.mindheart.co/descargables

Esko’s E-Learning Plan (in progress) Website for Parents and Teachers https://sites.google.com/esko.k12.mn.us/eskoelearning/home
 
Hand Washing video- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/coronavirus.html?ET_CID=20200304_SN_BreakingNews_Coronavirus_EC_RET_28199&ET_RID=1085914406

February Meeting with Superintendents Review
  • Pam and Evan met with the Superintendents to talk about the possible changes to GGM 2021. They were open to changes and would like us to put together a plan and present to them. 
Edcamp
  • How can we accommodate set-mindset individuals?
  • Could we find a video that would demonstrate the Edcamp process?
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsqGhf_RnEM Thoughts?
    • Edutopia Article to share
    • List of Hot topics to share to staff ahead of time and that we can be SOLUTION based/GROWTH mindset (genius hour, vaping, staff culture, etc)
  • NASC committee members need to insure that their district/building revisits the process prior to coming to Edcamp. 
  • Who is hosting this year? Esko and Willow River are checking. 
  • Include in the survey: What topics did you want more information about? Then find a speaker for GGM. 
Gathering of Great Minds
Half day PreK-Elem Middle/High
  • 8:30-9:30 Keynote
  • 9:40-10:00 SAGA
  • 10:10-11:00 Session
  • 11:00-11:30 Showcase/playground PreK-Elem

  • 12:00-12:30 Showcase/playground Middle/High
  • 12:30-1:30 Keynote
  • 1:40-2:00 SAGA
  • 2:10-3:00 Session
Electronic survey/CEU
Culturize book study NASC first then district
Things to do:
  • Go back to your district and find out if you are able to get the book for the book study. 
    • Have the book read by May to discuss and create questions.
Other
  • What, if anything, can NASC help districts with regarding the Cultural Competency requirement?
  • Carlton Cultural Competency checklist
Set next meeting
May 19th  @ Carlton High School
Members Present: 
Barnum: Evan Lembke, Mike McNulty
Carlton: Billie Waugh and Christy Schwoch
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Kellee Young
Esko: Tammy Thornton
McGregor: None
Moose Lake: Charlie Borak, Pam Erickson, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Meghan Kazmierczak
Wrenshall: None
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February 13th, 2020

2/13/2020

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Help Chat
  • Creative Sub solutions?
    • Some districts have raised sub pay
    • Cloquet has started a Subs committee which provided training and resources. 
    • Some schools pay teachers to sub on their prep
    • Administrators will sub once in a while
    • Teachers are encouraged to put in for days off in advance (as soon as they know)
    • Check-in with subs, make sure they feel welcome
    • 1:1 schools could use their online curriculum and combine or cover large numbers of students in a large area. 

Review Gathering of Great Minds survey results and committee comments;
Feedback Review:
  • Biggest feedback theme was not to have it every year (2021 Keynote Speaker is already booked for the entire day @ Moose Lake)
    • Possibly split the day between districts (Elementary/High School, or grouping schools into half/half)
    • Keynote could be presented twice to cover two groups
    • Half-day vs. Full-day
    • Pam is checking with speaker about two keynotes
    • We will check with the administration about possible changes
    • Jennifer will check on food for next year (620) Joe Jitters?
    • 8:30-11:30 & 12:00-3:00
    • NASC Committee lunch
  • We need to know by May 2020 to choose a new day for GGM 2022. (maybe Friday b4 mlk)
    • Looking at dates for 2022: Friday before MLK day (January 18th) or Monday after (January 24th), Friday after (January 21st)
  • Common complaints about lunch/food
  • Possibly add mental health for teachers


Discussion on Goals/Committees
  • The collaboration committee felt that there was overlap with the staff development committee. 
  • Are we wanting to break up into committees? Perhaps be more task based.
  • Start meetings by creating goals for the meetings, or perhaps end the meeting coming up with goals for the next. 
  • Workload changes as year progresses
  • Do we serve as a marketing group for our districts? 
  • Do we need to meet regularly? 
  • Flexible meetings (face to face, Google Meet, discussion board.

Goals
  • New science standards; training and/or support
  • CTE grant 
    • Career Fair? 
  • Cultural Competency
  • EDCAMP
  • GGM
    • Book Study

Things to do:
  • Meet with superintendents

Other
  • Ellie Swanson would like to present about Document Spring and a local climate summit-- opportunities for all Carlton County Schools. eswanson@isd100.org
  • Ellie distributed materials about the Document Spring for us to bring back to our staff and encourage them to come and bring students. 
  • Link to Document Spring website

Set next meeting
March 12th @ Barnum Elementary


Members Present: 
Barnum: Kelly Bonitz, Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Christy Schwoch, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner
Cromwell-Wright: Kellee Young
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann, Tammy Thornton
McGregor: Jerod Fischer, Carrie White
Moose Lake: Pam Erickson, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: None
Wrenshall: Chris Gustafson, Ellie Swanson

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January 9th, 2020

1/9/2020

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Welcome & Introductions
Mr. Peel welcomed us to Willow River School. 
Updates
  • GGM - 16 presenters so far, looking at possible changes in the future to regain the excitement. 
  • Esko is using a book to help with the Cultural Competency trainings. People are encouraged to check with their Continuing Ed Committee. 
  • Carlton is having a suicide awareness/prevention training. Looking at adding this to GGM. 
Help Chat
  • None
Action Committees
Review where we are at (see November minutes below):
Action Committees work time
  • Collaboration: 
    • Goals
      • Provide support to existing collaboration opportunities, such as GGM & Edcamp. 
      • Marketing/communication
      • Committees more fluid/task oriented
  • Innovation: 
    • Goals
      • Sharing of curriculum
      • Create a database of resources
      • Marketing of NASC & Tools
      • Improve & Organize our NASC site. 
  • Staff Development:
    • Goals
      • Explore more innovative formats for GGM
        • Student showcases
        • Poster sessions
        • Playgrounds
      • Research and secure future keynotes​
Looking at a way to help focus this group. Discuss about setting goals for meetings and seperating into groups as needed. 
Things to do:
  • Check with your teachers, make sure they submitted their lunch order for GGM​​
Set next meeting
2/13 @ Wrenshall
Members Present: 
Barnum: Kelly Bonitz, Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Ben Midge, Christy Schwoch, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Kellee Young
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann, Tammy Thornton
McGregor: Jerod Fischer, Carrie White
Moose Lake: Pam Erickson
Willow River: Meghan Kazmierczak, Nikki Molis, Bill Peel, Neil Schiller
Wrenshall: None

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November 19th, 2019

11/19/2019

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NASC Agenda
November 19th, 2019
Welcome & Introductions
Charlie welcomed us today to Moose Lake. 
Updates
Hermantown district has official removed themself from our NASC group. Dean Dahlvang (ARCC/Proctor) joined us today to learn more about our committee.
Help Chat
Charlie brought up the idea of formulating goals to help direct our committees and subcommittees. 
There was discussion about the cultural competency training and how different schools are interpreting this mandate. 
  • Cloquet is conducting this training for those that need it in January/February.
  • Esko is using one Wednesday a month to take care of this mandate for all staff this year. An example of one of their sessions is below:
    • 1) View the following video together.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZahtlxW2CIQ&feature=youtu.be
    • 2)  Discuss the following points; have each in the department share their experiences and thoughts.
    •       A). Think of a time that you observed or overheard someone commit a microaggression that you sensed was or could have been offensive or hurtful to others:
    •               -Describe the microaggression
    •               -In what way did you feel it was offensive?
    •               -Discuss a possible response strategy you could use in the future if you observed or overheard the same microaggression again.  
    •        B). Think about a time that you made a comment that you realized was offensive or hurtful to others.
    •                -Describe the microaggression
    •                -In what way was it offensive to someone or others
    •                -How did you feel when you realized it may have been offensive
    •                -What's a strategy you can use in the future to take ownership if you committed the same microaggression again.
    •         C)  What are constructive ways we can try to create an environment that helps others avoid/deal with microaggressions?  What are the hardships we face in trying to create an environment that help others avoid/deal with microaggressions
Vice-Chair Nominations:  
Jennifer Hoffmann
No other nominations were made. 


Action Committees
Review where we are at (see October minutes below):
Action Committees work time

  • Collaboration: 
    • Discussed the reaction from the Newsletter - Volume #1
    • Looking for more stories for the next volume
    • Discussed ways to connect individuals, including involving other consortiums (ARCC).
    • Added questions and Google form to SAGA sessions to gather data from people wanting to collaborate. 
    • Next Newsletter could offer tips/suggestions for MLK day. 
  • Innovation: 
    • As a NASC group it would be nice as a whole to organize “SOS” situations (new standards, new curriculum purchases, implementing standardized grading, restorative practices, cultural competencies, etc)
      • Starting with new science standards...finding someone to present on this and bring people together for this from districts…
        • Contacted Regional Centers of Excellence (Bekki), John Olson (MDE) (Carrie), and need to maybe contact MNSTA
    • How can we give people what they need? Once we help and shows others what we can do as a group, we think we will be able to provide productive and meaningful experiences for our districts…
    • How do we make NASC more available to all? Are people talking about NASC at staff meetings or other times when big questions come up? So we can help more...
  • Staff Development:
    • Gathering of Great Minds
      • This year’s keynote is Dave Burgess
      • Gathering presenters 
      • Information will be posted on the NASC website
      • All presenter presentations need to utilize Google Apps
      • January 20th in Moose Lake
      • Digital Sign In
      • Will include a SAGA session with guiding question(s) and a facilitator
        • Brainstorm ways in which your group would benefit from collaboration. 
        • What topics would you like to collaborate on?
        • Who is interested in collaborating?
        • When/Where will this collaboration take place?
        • What support will you need in order to make this collaboration happen?
        • Add a link into the SAGA agenda so NASC can reference and support those interested in collaborating. (Link includes; Subject Areas, Teacher, Schools, Contact email, Support from NASC needed)
    • EDCAMP
      • Review ideas on how to add something new to EDCamp

Things to do:
  • Come to the next meeting with a NASC highlight that could be added to the promotional video. 
Other
  • The online academy (class sharing) lost key members over the summer, but there are a few classes being shared in an online setting. 
  • Mr. Indihar reiterated that the Superintendents support this group and are willing to help.

Set next meeting
January 9th @ Willow River

Members Present: 
Barnum: Kelly Bonitz, Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke, Mike McNulty
Carlton: Billie Waugh, Christy Schwoch, Ben Midge
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Kellee Young
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann
McGregor: Carrie White
Moose Lake: Charlie Borak, Pam Erickson, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Neil Schiller
Wrenshall: None
ARCC/Proctor: Dean Dahlvang
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October 8th, 2019

10/8/2019

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Welcome & Introductions

Help Chat
What are people doing to meet the new cultural competency standard?  Carlton staff has expressed interest in opportunities. There was a discussion regarding where to find training and the possibility of sharing. We have found a local instructor in Cloquet that is training to provide this training. 

8710.0310 DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL RULES FOR TEACHING LICENSES.D. "Cultural competency training" means a training program that promotes self-reflection and discussion including but not limited to all of the following topics: racial, cultural, and socioeconomic groups; American Indian and Alaskan native students; religion; systemic racism; gender identity, including transgender students; sexual orientation; language diversity; and individuals with disabilities and mental health concerns. Training programs must be designed to deepen teachers' understanding of their own frames of reference, the potential bias in these frames, and their impact on expectations for and relationships with students, students' families, and the school communities, consistent with part 8710.2000, subpart 4, and Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.30, subdivision 1, paragraph (q).

Vice-Chair Nominations
Waiting to hear back from the Superintendents. 

Action Committees
Review where we are at (see May minutes below):
Action Committees work time
  • Collaboration:
    • Newsletter Draft
    • Collaboration Newsletter - Volume #1 - Please make a copy of this, edit as needed (i.e. put your building NASC members names on it) and distribute it however works best in your building.
    • Looking at using a Google form to find more stories, and find teachers looking to collaborate. 
  • Innovation: 
    • Discussed collaboration on staff development opportunities such as the cultural competency requirement
      • Possible to train a trainer or create a training program to be used at all NASC schools? Share costs, etc. 
      • Possible to create a multi-session opportunity where a different “expert” each time from various districts virtually shares knowledge with a cohort of NASC staff and includes time for reflection and discussion?
  • Staff Development:
    • EDCAMP Flyer https://tinyurl.com/nasc2019edcamp
    • Those attending, please ask your union for $50 for food
    • Transportation plans
Things to do:
  • Distribute the Collaboration Newsletter to your buildings. 
Other
  • None

Set next meeting
November 19th @ Moose Lake

Members Present: 
Barnum: Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Ben Midge, Christy Schwoch, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Kellee Young
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann, Tammy Thornton
Hermantown:
McGregor: Jerod Fischer, Carrie White
Moose Lake: Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Meghan Kazmierczak, Nikki Molis
Wrenshall:
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September 19th, 2019

9/19/2019

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NASC Agenda
September 19th, 2019
Welcome & Introductions
Mr. Fischer welcomed us to Esko School.
Esko School opened in the Fall of 1920, looking ahead to year 100. 
NASC Superintendents are working on a $1.5 million grant. 

Help Chat
  • Cloquet hosted a training day for their subs to help them feel more comfortable subbing in their buildings. It was very well received.
  • Esko is using Benchmark Advanced K-4 in Language Arts and looking for others using it. Carlton is using it. Floodwood is in their 2nd year of using it. 
  • Moose Lake is still exploring the use of online (eLearning) days during snow closures. Cloquet is also looking at options. 
  • Cloquet is looking for creative ideas on dealing with attendance issues. 

Vice-Chair Nominations
Vice Chair
  • Run meeting in absence of Chair
  • Coordinate sub committees
  • Replace chair after term
  • 1 year length

Discussed having a stipend for each of the chair positions. This will be brought to the Superintendents and nominations will be revisited at the next meeting. 
Another option that was brought up was having host schools facilitate meetings. 

Action Committees
Review where we are at (see May minutes below):
Action Committees work time
  • Collaboration:
    • Newsletter Submissions  
    • Is online academy happening? (multidistrict online academy)
    • Evan and Billie will finish the current newsletter. Anything to add?
    • Can we use Edcamp to promote collaboration?  For example, have a link on the agenda for people to submit successful collaboration stories. Do we have any money to offer a gift card for a winner? (to get people to share in the document) 
  • Innovation: 
    • We want to make the biggest impact each NASC meeting; Should we set an overall goal/purpose for each meeting be best and then break off in small groups to accomplish that goal? Just looking for direction...Do we as a big NASC group want to set yearly or monthly goals? Then make a plan on how to accomplish and make the biggest impact...
    • We have a list of individuals who are experts in certain areas in addition to some survey data about the best practices for teaching reading that may benefit districts…
  • Staff Development:
    • EdCamp location: Barnum High School (approved)
    • Attending: Barnum, Esko, Carlton, Moose Lake, Willow River, 
    • Not Attending: Cloquet, McGregor
    • Unsure: Wrenshall, Cromwell-Wright
    • Food: $50 from each union
    • Trying a few types of sessions for those interested

Things to do:
  • None
Other
  • None

Set next meeting
October 8th @ McGregor

Members Present: 
Barnum: Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Billie Waugh and Christy Schwoch
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Kellee Young
Esko: Tammy Thornton and Jen Hoffman
Hermantown:
McGregor: Carrie White and Jerod Fischer
Moose Lake: Charlie Borak, Pam Erickson, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Meghan Kazmierczak
Wrenshall: Chris Gustafson

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May 16th, 2019

5/16/2019

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NASC Agenda
May 16th, 2019
Welcome & Introductions
Nathan Libbon welcomed us to Cromwell-Wright. There is a lot going on right now, concerts, field trips, and peer observations.
Help Chat
  • Math Curriculum in Elementary
    • Cloquet is using Everyday Math 4 (K-5)
    • Barnum uses Bridges Math (K-5)
    • Cromwell-Wright uses Pearson
  • Mentor program
    • Willow-River is looking to revamp their mentoring program
    • Moose Lake is also in the process of revamping their program
    • Cloquet mentors meet monthly
    • Barnum uses teachers in different areas to help them branch out
    • Carlton uses a mentor group (meets bi-weekly 1st semester and monthly 2nd semester)
    • Some district pay, some compensate with time off

  • MTSS
    • Wrenshall is looking for processes and strategies from other districts (grades 7th-8th)
    • Cloquet and Moose Lake suggested teachers to contact
  • Science
    • With the standards changing, maybe we could look at offering support for those going through it.
Action Committees
Review where we are at (see March minutes below):
Action Committees work time
  • Collaboration:
    • Showcase (NASC News Bytes)
      • We want to showcase the collaboration that is going on between districts
      • It would be up to each NASC member to determine the best way to present. It was suggested to use staff meetings (either NASC member or Principal)
      • Released Quarterly. First edition is ready at the beginning of the year.
      • Collect more stories @ EdCamp
      • Collaboration committee will be in charge of collecting stories. We will be asking NASC members for help.
      • First Edition: Battle of Books, Document Spring, & Science Collaboration.
      • Billie is getting 2nd quarter stories
      • Posted on website as well
    • Science Standards
      • Would like to get science teachers together to help each other.
      • Possibly use EdCamp time (sessions, afternoon meeting time)
  • Innovation:
    • Reading strategies survey had 60 responses, some responses came from PLC groups
    • Results need to be organized
    • Will aim to share out a list of popular books to help hook reluctant readers next fall.
    • Need to decide what else to do with the survey results; share out with PLC groups, etc.
  • Staff Development:
    • EDCamp: Should be similar numbers to last year
      • Monday after MEA (21st)
      • Location TBD (Willow River, Carlton, Esko are checking)
      • Will look at putting together “how to” video in September so staff can have a refresher prior to EDCAMP.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDZV3e1o3ftpkEFDdb8crgmTR41lJBHTstEFtYHEX0o/edit?usp=sharing
      • Science standards refresh: may need a group to discuss
      • Leave afternoon open for science teachers
    • MLK Day: Dave Burgess
      • Door prizes
      • Different session types (panels, playgrounds, etc)
      • Survey for topics ahead of time
Other
  • Presentation on 4H by Dylan Kelly @ 2:15
    • Contact Info: (218) 384-3511 dtkelly@umn.edu
Set next meeting
September 19th @ Esko
Members Present:
Barnum: Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Mimi Effinger, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Terry Sawdey
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann
Hermantown:
McGregor:
Moose Lake: Carrie White, Pam Erickson
Willow River: Tana Mack, Nikki Molis
Wrenshall: Ellie Swanson

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March 14th, 2019

3/14/2019

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NASC Agenda
March 14th, 2019
Welcome & Introductions
Superintendent Mike Cary welcomed us to Cloquet Senior High.
Help Chat
  • SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) at the elementary - Barnum Elementary
    • Looking for what other elementary’s are using
      • Carlton is using PBIS
      • Moose Lake is looking to add PBIS to the elementary. Already doing it at the high school.
      • Cloquet is using PBIS
      • Esko does not have an official program. Instead used a book about good habits and focuses on one per month
  • Moose Lake is exploring e-learning that could be used for cold/snow days. Wondering if other schools have explored this at all?
  • Cloquet is looking for options for sub-shortages.
    • Using and paying teachers on prep.
    • Combining classes.
  • Ellie will be contacting journalism and science teachers on an outdoor project at Jay Cooke State Park. The project will include a professional photographer and a scientist. Student work could be displayed/showcased. Information will be given to each school to be delivered to Art and Science teachers.
  • Moose Lake is wondering if anyone used Adobe Creative Cloud.
Action Committees
Review where we are at (see January minutes below):
Action Committees work time
  • Collaboration:
    • We want to promote collaboration by showcasing those that are doing it.
      • Collect stories (pics and short writeup) of teachers working with teachers from other districts
      • At NASC monthly meetings, create stories to share and distribute to each district. NASC members will determine how to best share with their district.
        • Current examples: Industrial Technology Teacher field trip, Science teachers sharing tools, Fourth Grade working with other districts, Battle of the Books.
  • Innovation:
    • List of staff members willing to share ed tech expertise
      • Now we have a list started...Now what? How can we share?
    • Adding names to communication document to include yearbook advisor, NHS advisor, World’s Greatest Workforce, etc
    • Innovative Best Practices for Reading
      • Purpose: To create database of resources that staff at local districts have found to be best practice in reading and math both tech and non-tech related.
        • Plan: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScigiD42XcJOzkV5VSbk7eBIrBOOXdCX0Nbu4aFHT7zWqnujw/viewform?usp=sf_link
        • How can we ensure this database (once we create in the future) will be utilized? Thoughts?
  • Staff Development:
    • EDCAMP
      • Looking at the Monday after MEA.
      • Waiting to hear which schools will be involved to determine location.
      • Continue with SAGA first
      • Choosing some facilitators ahead of time?
      • Put together a tutorial video so people have a better understanding of how to progress without a designated facilitator, how to break into sub-groups within the topics, etc.
    • Gathering of Great Minds
      • Speakers are set for the rest of Moose Lake location
      • Looking for creative ways to liven things up and keep it innovative
        • Showcases
        • Panels- combined schools
        • Playground area(s)
        • Promote social interaction via coffee talks, talk and walks
        • Additional option for digital interaction other than Twitter, maybe something that could then be used in the classroom
        • Door prizes at beginning or end, scavenger hunt
        • Keynote split into smaller groups?
        • Survey interested topics ahead of time and fill with EDCAMP if needed
Things to do:
  • Please have your staff fill out this survey for the Innovation Committee:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScigiD42XcJOzkV5VSbk7eBIrBOOXdCX0Nbu4aFHT7zWqnujw/viewform?usp=sf_link
  • If you have examples of teachers working with teachers in other districts, please bring that back to the Collaboration Committee (with pic if possible).
Set next meeting
May 16th @ Cromwell-Wright
Members Present:
Barnum: Kelly Bonitz, Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke
Carlton: Mimi Effinger, Ben Midge, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Michelle Brenner, Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Terry Sawdey
Esko: Tammy Thornton
Hermantown:
McGregor: Jerod Fischer, Carrie White
Moose Lake: Charlie Borak, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Tana Mack
Wrenshall: Chris Gustafson, Ellie Swanson
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January 10th, 2019

1/10/2019

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Welcome & Introductions
Superintendent Gwen Carmen welcomed us to Carlton High School for today’s meeting.

Review Mission, Vision, Governing (http://nasc-mn.weebly.com/organization.html)
Approve Following Changes (Original)
Vision:
United transformational change toward innovative instructional practices focused on student learning for members of NASC.
Mission:
Together NASC will:
identify and encourage innovative teaching
enhance professional development
improve educational networking, communications, and the sharing of resources
Governing:
NASC Superintendent Board will:
Discuss NASC at their regular meetings.
Provide updates to individual School Boards regarding NASC.
Jointly support the paid Collaborator’s position.
Meet with the NASC Leadership at least annually. (Possibly bi-annual)
Maintain the commitment for and authority of the NASC organization.

NASC Districts Collaborate Course Offerings Information
  • In November, the Superintendents began discussing high school courses.
  • List of courses was created and shared, eventually brought to the principals.
  • Looking at low-incident courses, possibly sharing with other districts.
  • Start with seniors, possibly juniors that can handle independent work.
  • Looking at online, hybrid, flipping and other formats.
  • Principals are going back to teachers to find one or two courses that could be shared.
  • NASC would provide the professional support and training.

Help Chat
  • Elementary specialist schedules (please send to Randi, rlembke@isd91.org)

Action Committees
Review where we are at (see November minutes below):
Action Committees work time
  • Collaboration:
    • Collaboration Survey Results (2017-2018)
    • The sharing of courses will be a boost to this area of collaboration, and the administration will help encourage it.
    • NASC will be looking at creating a training program in collaboration with the principals.
  • Innovation:
    • PD Flyer (PD on the Go) (T)issue #3 now available- Please share in your district!
      • (T)issue #3 (Slide 3 of the document/presentation)
      • Clarification on responsibility to distribute PD flyers is needed
        • How do we gauge effectiveness of these flyers? Are teachers reading them and using the information?
    • There is a need for NASC to coordinate a way to have people help other districts with tech needs.
      • What are the exact needs each district has
      • Who can present
      • Should we send out a survey that identifies specific technologies that people need help with? (Schoology, Google Suite, etc.)
      • How do we identify credible presenters?
      • How would requests be handled?
      • Possibly have each school generate a list with one or two people who are qualified to talk on a specific tech that would be willing to speak to other schools
  • Staff Development:
    • Everything looks ready for GGM 2019

Things to do:
  • Bring a couple of topics/people from your building that are willing to present to other schools. The focus is on EdTech topics.  

Other

Set next meeting
Feb. 7th @ Cloquet (Building TBD)

Members Present:
Barnum: Brian Kazmierczak, Evan Lembke
Carlton: Gwen Carmen, Mimi Effinger, Barry Fisher, Ben Midge, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright: Terry Sawdey
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann, Tammy Thornton
Hermantown:
McGregor:
Moose Lake: Pam Erickson, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Tana Mack, Nikki Molis
Wrenshall: Chris Gustafson
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November 8th, 2018

11/8/2018

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Welcome & Introductions
Superintendent Dave Bottem welcomed us to Barnum and showed the video What is School For
https://teddintersmith.com/innovation-playlist/

Review Mission, Vision, Governing (http://nasc-mn.weebly.com/organization.html)
Proposed Changes:
Vision:
United transformational change toward innovative instructional practices focused on student learning for members of NASC.

Mission:
Together NASC will:
  • identify and encourage innovative teaching
  • enhance professional development
  • improve educational networking, communications and the sharing of resource

Help Chat
  • What are other schools using for Health Curriculum
    • Encourage teachers to use the contact list to email others in their area.

EdCamp 2018 Reactions
  • Starting with SAGA was well received
  • Hermantown is looking to replicate what we are doing
  • We discussed moving the EdCamp to the Monday after MEA, and we are recommending to the Superintendents to make that switch.
  • We will know by April’s meeting which districts will be attending EdCamp 2019.

Action Committees
Review where we are at (see October minutes below):
Action Committees work time

  • Collaboration:
    • Looking for ways to encourage staff members to use Google Meet.
      • Ask principals to find a way to have their staff members use Google Meet
        • Weekly jokes (conversation)
        • Pre-Observation discussion
        • Telephone game
        • Possibly prizes
        • Incorporate Tech staff to work out bugs
    • Needs assessment - Send out a Google form to all districts to determine needs

  • Innovation:
    • Flexible Learning Day Model discussion: Farmington Schools
    • Taking Action by Matos
    • Tissue#2

  • Staff Development:
-Looking for presenters. (link will be on website)

Things to do:


Other
  • Check out Gimkit https://www.gimkit.com/signup/basic?referral=5af4e6d59dd5240023305ca4
  • Possibly meetup at #TIES2018

Set next meeting
Staff Development group: December 6th @ Moose Lake
January 10th, 2019 @ Carlton High School

Members Present:
Barnum: Brian Kazmierczak, Evan Lembke, Randi Lembke, David Bottem
Carlton: Mimi Effinger, Billie Waugh
Cloquet: Bekki Morrison
Cromwell-Wright:
Esko: Jennifer Hoffmann
Hermantown:
McGregor: Carrie White
Moose Lake: Charlie Borak, Pam Erickson, Carrie Sanda
Willow River: Tana Mack, Nikki Molis
Wrenshall: Ellie Swanson

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