Harter Educator Advisory Committee Joint Statement

The Harter Educator Advisory Committee met for the first time via Zoom on Tuesday, Feb. 16th from 2:45-4:15. The following topics were discussed:

-Welcome and purpose of the committee, including logistics, meeting times, and intended goals and structures

-The following staff members are on the committee: Marci Lapinskas, Taylor Lehmann, Michael Livorsi, Pattie Pattermann, Bradley Staker, Rachel Rebsom, Suzanne Satterfield, Heather Ahlgren, Shannon Shanahan, Phillip Bellino, Kerri Jass, Kelsey Miller, Alyssa Galvan, Charri Trembley, Elsa Glover, and Lindsey Huettemann

-Groups worked on formulating a definition for our committee as to what shared leadership/ownership looks like. Common themes were open, two-way communication between Harter staff and the Educational Services Director, joint accountability, shared and equal voices, and joint decision making when applicable

-A review of the Decision Making Continuum was had and we discussed the intent behind using the DMC

-We outlined goals for the committee as well as potential topics for future discussion. It will be the goal of this committee to work within state and local guidelines to collaboratively decide how these mandates will impact Harter Middle School

-The committee outlined communication expectations and will finalize our norms at the next meeting in March.

-The committee shared balanced feedback on the pros and cons of teaching in the COVID era- while we can be as responsive as possible, the need to address SEL concerns was a common theme in the discussion

-Our next meeting will be tentatively scheduled for March 25th at 2:45. This meeting will be held virtually.