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Original Version p. 7 ¶ 5.5 b. This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to curriculum, admissions, teacher credentials and training, grading, graduation requirements, program certification, [library services, and academic Calendar]. This Committee will provide a written annual summary report that includes the number of students in each class, the number graduating, the number accepted into institutions of higher education, outstanding academic achievements by students, special or unusual academic projects, and particular needs of the school that could improve the quality of instruction. |
Suggested Version This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to curriculum, admissions, teacher credentials and training, grading, graduation requirements, and program certification . [see deletion]. Recognizing policy change occurs infrequently, the primary role of this subcommittee is to provide support and resources to the Academic Coordinator by reviewing the work of that office and offering any perspectives and feedback to its work. This Committee will provide a written annual summary report that includes the number of students in each class, the number graduating, the number accepted into institutions of higher education, outstanding academic achievements by students, special or unusual academic projects, and particular needs of the school that could improve the quality of instruction. |
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Original Version p. 7 ¶ 5.5 e
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This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to fund raising [and school] publicity. This includes policies regarding the kinds and forms of gifts accepted , [management of funds and communications] with donors. It also includes policies regarding advertising of the school and publicity events. This Committee will provide a written annual summary of fund raising and publicity efforts and the results of same. This Committee will also make recommendations to the School Committee when it believes that new or special fund raising activities should be undertaken. These recommendations should include a time line for the campaign, additional staffing needed, consultation needed, up-front costs and responsibilities of School Committee members. |
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Advancement Committee This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to fund raising, admissions, financial aid, marketing and [deletion] publicity, and lending support to the Scattergood staff involved in these efforts. This includes policies regarding the kinds and forms of gifts accepted, [deletion] communication [delete ‘s’] with donors, admittance policies, and policies regarding advertising of the school and publicity events. This committee will also review and recommend changes to the annual development, marketing and enrollment plans, and appropriate sections of the Long Range Plan. This committee will provide a written annual summary of fund raising, admissions and marketing efforts and results. This committee will also make recommendations to the School Committee when it believes that new or special fund raising activities should be undertaken. These recommendations should include a time line for the campaign, additional staffing needed, consultation needed, up-front costs and responsibilities of School Committee members. |
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Original Version p. 6 ¶ 5.5 a This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to financial management and overall school administration. It will also serve as a sounding board and counsel for the school director. This Committee shall monitor [monthly] financial statements from the school, [select] the school’s auditor, and advise the director at his/her request when emergency matters that arise between School Committee meetings. The Consultation Committee [shall circulate its minutes to all] School Committee [members] . This Committee shall furnish a written annual summary report that includes the financial status of the school. This Committee also serves as the Nominating Committee (7-29-99). If they wish they can appoint persons each year from the SFSC to serve in that capacity. This committee reviews subcommittee and officer assignments annually, recommending changes in assignments if needed and replacements for vacancies. The Nominating Committee is responsible for also providing the School Committee with a completed list of its members at or before the September School Committee meeting. When vacancies occur on the School Committee, the Nominating Committee is responsible for suggesting to the appointing yearly meetings, names of persons who are willing to serve on the School Committee. This Committee works throughout the year to obtain names of persons who are suitable for School Committee service. The Nominating Committee should have personal contact with those it recommends for the School Committee to assure that duties, expectations and commitments are understood. |
Suggested Version This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to financial management and overall school administration. It will also serve as a sounding board and counsel for the school director. This Committee shall monitor [deletion] financial statements from the school, approve the selection of the school’s auditor, and advise the director at his/her request when emergency matters arise between School Committee meetings. The Consultation Committee will report its recommendations to the School Committee. This Committee also serves as the Nominating Committee (7-29-99). If they wish they can appoint persons each year from the SFSC to serve in that capacity. This committee reviews subcommittee and officer assignments annually, recommending changes in assignments if needed and replacements for vacancies. It presents these recommendations to the School Committee in September. The Nominating Committee is responsible for also providing the School Committee with a completed list of its members at or before the September School Committee meeting. When vacancies occur on the School Committee, the Nominating Committee is responsible for suggesting to the appointing yearly meetings, names of persons who are willing to serve on the School Committee. This Committee works throughout the year to obtain names of persons who are suitable for School Committee service. The Nominating Committee should have personal contact with those it recommends for the School Committee to assure that duties, expectations and commitments are understood. |
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Original Version: p. 7 ¶ 5.5 d This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to the farm buildings and farm operation. This includes adding or eliminating buildings and major changes in land use. This Committee will provide a written annual [summary] report [on the activities of the farm that includes an inventory of grains, produce and livestock on hand, governmental programs utilized and the status of same and equipment added or sold. This report will also summarize the student labor on the farm (both paid and unpaid) and the amount and cost of produce supplied to the school.] |
Suggested Version This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school and policy that pertain to the farm buildings and farm and prairie management. This includes adding or eliminating buildings and major changes in land use. This committee will provide a written annual [deletion] report for Iowa Yearly Meeting that summarizes activities on the farm and prairie including curricular and student involvement, community outreach, crop and livestock production, prairie management, financial assistance received and conservation improvements and needs. |
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Original Version: p. 7 ¶ 5.5 c This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to the buildings and grounds of the school. This includes recommendation of the construction of new buildings, removal of campus buildings that are obsolete, major renovations and repair, changes in the roadways or landscaping and changes in the arboreal setting of the school campus. This Committee will [provide a written] annual summary report of the condition of the school facilities, and anticipated costs of needed actions and consequences if action is not taken. This Committee will also submit annually prioritized budget recommendations for capital expenditures. |
Suggested Version: This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy that pertain to the buildings and grounds of the school , as well as safety issues. This includes recommendation of the construction of new buildings, removal of campus buildings that are obsolete, major renovations and repair, changes in the roadways or landscaping and changes in the arboreal setting of the school campus. This Committee [deletion] will assist in writing an annual summary report of the condition of the school facilities, and anticipated costs of needed actions and consequences if action is not taken. This Committee will also submit annually prioritized budget recommendations for capital expenditures. |
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Original Version: p. 7 ¶ 5.5 f This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policy [that pertain to the school as an expression of Friends values and practices. This includes general policies on student and staff conduct and Friends procedures and worship at the school. This Committee shall review and assist in communications with parents and the wider Friends community. It shall assist the Director in carrying out responsibilities related to] the Friends In Residence Program . [This Committee will provide a written annual summary of the services of the school to Friends monthly meetings and yearly meetings, visits to the school by School Committee members and other Friends, and an assessment of the quality of spiritual and community life at Scattergood.] |
Suggested Version: This subcommittee is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes in school policies [deletion] that involve spiritual and community life. This subcommittee will do this in several ways. For example, it will review and recommend changes to the Student Handbook. It will be available as a resource for questions or direction regarding worship and/or clerking community groups at Scattergood. It will assist staff member(s) responsible for the Friends in Residence Program, [deletion] such as provide a potential list of invitees and help evaluate the experience by communicating after the visit with each resident Friend. This subcommittee will also serve as a means of support to the Dean of Students by being available as needed for consultation. It is recommended the subcommittee meet prior to each full School Committee Meeting with the Dean of Students. Others, such as the Director, Friends in Residence staff or School Committee clerk, can be invited to attend. Occasional informal student meetings may occur. |
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