ROBBINSDALE AREA SCHOOLS
CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE DRAFT
All groups meeting for the purpose of conducting district business should complete this
statement of intent and purpose. It should be submitted to the appropriate division
director at least two weeks prior to the first meeting.
1. Nature of the group (task force, standing committee, etc.)
Highview Alternative Learning Center Task Force
2. Charge statement (must include intended outcome)
The Highview Alternative Learning Center Task Force will consider options for expanding the
number of students who are currently being served at Highview Alternative Learning Center. The
goal is to continue to enrich, accelerate, and personalize the learning of students with diverse
needs.
3. District Goals to which the charge is aligned
Strategic Plan Priority 1: Enrich and accelerate academic achievement.
Strategic Plan Priority 2: Provide high quality, engaging teaching that challenges every student.
Strategic Plan Priority 3: Cultivate learning environments characterized by mutual respect and
personal responsibility.
Strategic Plan Priority 4: Strengthen relationships among students, staff, families and community
members.
Strategic Plan Priority 5: Maximize resources and demonstrate financial accountability.
4. Intended membership (by position)
Mike Favor, Executive Director of Student Services and Secondary Schools
Chris Rowe-Bartel, Program Manager, Highview Alternative Program
Frank Herman, Assistant Principal, CHS
Carrie Geise, TOSA, CHS
Susan Manikowski, Retired Administrator
Erick Norby, Assistant Principal, PMS
Linda Valentine, Teacher, Highview
Dustin Dobitz, Teacher, Highview
Gretchen Wurzer, Teacher, Highview
5. Name of group facilitator
Mike Favor
Send completed document to division leader where will be posted to the district web. Template is available on district Intranet under Forms.
6. Timeline and entity for receipt of final report
All information and recommendations will be due May 19, 2014 in preparation for Cabinet
approval.
7. Meeting dates and room arrangements
Meetings will occur after the school day.
8. Provision for record keeping
Minutes will be emailed to group.
9. Method of communicating with committee members and other stakeholders
Communication will be done via email.
10.Tentative Agenda For First Meeting
Date TBD
Welcome and Introductions
Project Overview/Charge Statement
Statute Review
Review Current Highview model
Curriculum Reflection
Review Data from Current Students
Determine Next Steps
Future Agendas TBD
Send completed document to division leader where will be posted to the district web. Template is available on district Intranet under Forms.