Not sure how large an organization folks think CSI: Scituate is currently, but we are a SMALL but mighty team (and I mean small). If you are interested in helping out in any of the following areas, please email us at csiscituate@yahoo.com:
- Blog - gathering information (ie., attending and summarizing meetings) & technical expertise in blogging!
- Channell 22 - ideas, coverage of meetings, creative uses (i.e., commercials)
- Mariner - providing district-wide information
Thanks!
Showing posts with label CSI: Scituate General. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CSI: Scituate General. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, December 04, 2006
CSI Scituate Newsletter
The CSI Scituate Newsletters are planned for distribution to the entire community in January 2007 (2 4-page newsletters)
CSI Chair’s Message (Lydon & Mohr)
Newsletter written for the community by the community. Call for action to the community to
(1) educate themselves on the issues by reading the newsletter and getting on the websites AND (2) provide their input/feedback by participating in the blog and survey. Funded collaboratively – SEA, Gates PTO and others (we hope for SHORE and the 4 elementary PTO’s to fund approx. $100 each).
Superintendent’s Message (Mason):
Honest discussion of obstacles faced in the past few years, goals of School Committee and administration and call for action by the community for action and resources.
School Committee Message (Michaud):
Information on School Committee roles & responsibilities; the new sub-committees, particularly communication sub-committee; limitations (not able to meet unless public) and danger of mis-information.
Selectman’s Message (Pollard - liaison to School Committee)
Curriculum/Assistant Superintendent’s Q&A (Kelleher):
Q&A related to role, key initiatives (ELA, report card and grading system) and MCAS scores.
Finance/Budget Q&A (Donlan):
Q&A related to budget – how does it work?; how does capital planning fit in?; what are the sources of funds?; and what is the community’s role in the budget process?
Special Education Q&Q (Norton):
Special Education Budget
President of the Scituate Teacher’s Association Q&A (Laura Lawson)
High School Student Message (Kelcie Sweeney) - students have a voice
Senior Citizen Message (Val Baker) – seniors support the schools
Collaborative Efforts – Joint PTO/School Council Meetings (on-going) & PTO presidents getting together to discuss best practices and joint fundraising
What is CSI?
Blog, Mariner, Survey
FACTS, FACTS, FACTS, such as:
Town to town comparison - Per pupil expenditure, teacher salaries, student/teacher ratio, tax rate
Scituate student population has grown X%, yet our school budget has only grown X%
What are our fees compared to other towns? (bus, parking)
Websites – where to go for information
CSI Chair’s Message (Lydon & Mohr)
Newsletter written for the community by the community. Call for action to the community to
(1) educate themselves on the issues by reading the newsletter and getting on the websites AND (2) provide their input/feedback by participating in the blog and survey. Funded collaboratively – SEA, Gates PTO and others (we hope for SHORE and the 4 elementary PTO’s to fund approx. $100 each).
Superintendent’s Message (Mason):
Honest discussion of obstacles faced in the past few years, goals of School Committee and administration and call for action by the community for action and resources.
School Committee Message (Michaud):
Information on School Committee roles & responsibilities; the new sub-committees, particularly communication sub-committee; limitations (not able to meet unless public) and danger of mis-information.
Selectman’s Message (Pollard - liaison to School Committee)
Curriculum/Assistant Superintendent’s Q&A (Kelleher):
Q&A related to role, key initiatives (ELA, report card and grading system) and MCAS scores.
Finance/Budget Q&A (Donlan):
Q&A related to budget – how does it work?; how does capital planning fit in?; what are the sources of funds?; and what is the community’s role in the budget process?
Special Education Q&Q (Norton):
Special Education Budget
President of the Scituate Teacher’s Association Q&A (Laura Lawson)
High School Student Message (Kelcie Sweeney) - students have a voice
Senior Citizen Message (Val Baker) – seniors support the schools
Collaborative Efforts – Joint PTO/School Council Meetings (on-going) & PTO presidents getting together to discuss best practices and joint fundraising
What is CSI?
Blog, Mariner, Survey
FACTS, FACTS, FACTS, such as:
Town to town comparison - Per pupil expenditure, teacher salaries, student/teacher ratio, tax rate
Scituate student population has grown X%, yet our school budget has only grown X%
What are our fees compared to other towns? (bus, parking)
Websites – where to go for information
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Ideas for postings to this blog and/or articles for Mariner
Please post comments here for information you would like to see posted as a subject to this blog for commentary and/or ideas for subjects of articles you would like to see in the Mariner. This will ensure we have postings of interest to your for commentary.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
CSI Scituate - Central Source of Information Scituate Public Schools
**Comments and input on the direction of this group are welcome**. Post comments or email csiscituate@yahoo.com - thanks!
Mission Statement:
The Central Source of Information (CSI) is dedicated to promoting timely, accurate and meaningful communication between the parents, teachers, school administration, school committee and the voting community of Scituate through all available channels of communication. CSI supports a partnership between all parties to create community advocacy for the schools and improve communications:
(1) FROM parents, teachers and the community TO the school administration and school organizations and;
(2) TO parents, teachers and the community FROM the school administration and organizations
CSI endorses the concept that community participation in the efforts of the schools is essential if the school system and the community are to maintain mutual confidence and respect and work together to improve the quality of education for students.
CSI will keep local citizens regularly and thoroughly informed on the policies, programs, problems and planning of the Scituate Public Schools. CSI is committed to working towards the betterment of the entire school system, not the needs of individual schools or students.
The goals of CSI are to:
1. Support and enhance communications FROM parents, teachers and the community:
a. Maintain a blog which allows active and timely communication of issues and concerns.
b. Work with the School Committee Communication sub-committee for input.
c. Survey parents, teachers and community members to obtain their input on (1) the quality of the schools, (2) their ability and willingness to actively support the school system via volunteer efforts and/or funding requests and (3) what the most effective and preferred ways to communicate the school’s goals and events. Publish the results and use the input in developing long and short term goals for the schools.
2. Support and enhance communications FROM the school administration and organizations:
a. Support the school administration in delivering its message regarding goals and initiatives through the timely and accurate use of electronic media (CSI blog) and printed media (increased coverage in the Mariner featuring collaborative school efforts and a editorial from the Superintendent). A one time printed community wide brochure is planned for Fall 2006. Increased use of Channel 22, the public education channel, is also being considered.
b. Organize core members to attend school committee meetings and then present brief minutes or updates via the blog. This is also an opportunity for parents to have bi-monthly representation during the public speaking portions of the school committee meetings.
**Comments and input on the direction of this committee are welcome**
Mission Statement:
The Central Source of Information (CSI) is dedicated to promoting timely, accurate and meaningful communication between the parents, teachers, school administration, school committee and the voting community of Scituate through all available channels of communication. CSI supports a partnership between all parties to create community advocacy for the schools and improve communications:
(1) FROM parents, teachers and the community TO the school administration and school organizations and;
(2) TO parents, teachers and the community FROM the school administration and organizations
CSI endorses the concept that community participation in the efforts of the schools is essential if the school system and the community are to maintain mutual confidence and respect and work together to improve the quality of education for students.
CSI will keep local citizens regularly and thoroughly informed on the policies, programs, problems and planning of the Scituate Public Schools. CSI is committed to working towards the betterment of the entire school system, not the needs of individual schools or students.
The goals of CSI are to:
1. Support and enhance communications FROM parents, teachers and the community:
a. Maintain a blog which allows active and timely communication of issues and concerns.
b. Work with the School Committee Communication sub-committee for input.
c. Survey parents, teachers and community members to obtain their input on (1) the quality of the schools, (2) their ability and willingness to actively support the school system via volunteer efforts and/or funding requests and (3) what the most effective and preferred ways to communicate the school’s goals and events. Publish the results and use the input in developing long and short term goals for the schools.
2. Support and enhance communications FROM the school administration and organizations:
a. Support the school administration in delivering its message regarding goals and initiatives through the timely and accurate use of electronic media (CSI blog) and printed media (increased coverage in the Mariner featuring collaborative school efforts and a editorial from the Superintendent). A one time printed community wide brochure is planned for Fall 2006. Increased use of Channel 22, the public education channel, is also being considered.
b. Organize core members to attend school committee meetings and then present brief minutes or updates via the blog. This is also an opportunity for parents to have bi-monthly representation during the public speaking portions of the school committee meetings.
**Comments and input on the direction of this committee are welcome**
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