SHREWSBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT GOALS 1996-1997

GOAL IV: Respectful Community: to foster an environment that promotes mutual respect and understanding of each individual's contributions within the Shrewsbury community.

School Committee Liaison:

Central Office Facilitator: Michael F. Brandmeyer

ACTION STEPS

PARTICIPANTS

TIMEFRAME

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

A. Hold professional development workshops for faculty and an informational forum for parents on learning styles.

Ellen Meyers*

Donna Simone

Joan Barry

September - April

  • Greater awareness of the faculty and improved skills for dealing with different learning styles.
  • Greater understanding by parents about issues related to learning styles .

B. Survey the staff on issues relating to the social and emotional growth of students.

Patricia Degon*

David Curran

September

  • Data will provide information for decision making about professional development for teachers and programs for students and families.

C. Continue to introduce the staff to the tenets of conflict resolution, peer mediation, problem solving, and peer leadership.

Maryjo Moon*

Gary Chalmers

Kelly Finneran

Dot Faherty

Peter Zona

Patricia Degon

Keith Hochstein

September - June

  • Enhanced skills for appropriate and peaceful resolutions of conflicts.

D. Implement peer mediation and peer leadership programs at the middle and high school levels.

Keith Hochstein*

Richard Marchand

David Nugent

Marge Potash

Sue DiLeo

Patricia Degon

September - June

  • Enhanced skills for appropriate and peaceful resolutions of conflicts.

E. Offer a graduate level course through the PDC on Peer Mediation.

Patricia Degon*

September - December

  • Enhanced skills for the faculty and pilot peer mediation programs.

F. Provide orientation to staff to the School Committee Policy on sexual harassment.

Michael Brandmeyer*

Patricia Degon

Principals

September -November

  • Better understanding of the sexual harassment policy and the reporting procedure.

G. Develop and encourage student leadership and participation, K-12.

Anthony Bent*

Maryjo Moon*

Principals

September - May

  • Increased student opportunities at each school to promote student leadership and participation in school life.


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