GENESEE/SHIAWASSEE
EDUCATION ADVISORY
GROUP
Meeting Summary
March 30, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Genesee I.S.D.
Members Present:
Clyde Bell, GASC Technology Center
Dan Borton, McLaren Regional Hospital
Sherry Bradish, Mott Community College
Mike Ellis, Goodrich Area Schools
Larry Ford, Genesee ISD
Bettye Harris, Flint Community Schools
Rhetta Hunyady, Genesee Regional Chamber
Jenean Kleinedler, Technical Edge, Inc.
Troy Napier, Baker College of Owosso
Brian Pyles, Shiawassee RESD
Lisa Seigel, Shiawassee RESD
Dr. Dick Shaink, Mott Community College
Frederic Stanley, Genesee ISD
Dr. Thomas Svitkovich, Genesee ISD
Dr. Chery Wagonlander, Mott Middle College
Others Present:
Donna Burmeister, Genesee ISD
Sharon Ganssley, Shiawassee RESD
Nathan Kammer, Career Alliance, Inc.
Cindy Thurlow, Genesee ISD
Co-Chair Dr. Dick Shaink called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
1.
Introductions/Welcome
Welcome and introductions were made.
2.
2009-10 CI Annual Plan – Executive Summary (Handout)
Fred Stanley presented the Career Initiative Annual Plan Executive Summary for 2009-10 to the
EAG for review. Region 15, which includes Genesee and Shiawassee Counties, was awarded
$1.5 million dollars of Perkins IV and Tech Prep dollars to operate CTE programs. Perkins
dollars decreased $57,157 and Tech Prep increased $1,818 for the 2009-10 school year. The
decrease is due to enrollment decline. Tech Prep dollars fund professional development and
Perkins funding supports program improvement. Flint Community Schools and the GASC
Technology Center also receive funding for special needs (paraprofessionals and tutors).
Currently, 14 districts in Genesee County and 8 districts in Shiawassee County receive funding.
Genesee County operates 84 programs serving 7,021 students; Shiawassee County operates
23 programs serving 2,271 students. Districts receive an allocation based upon CTE student
enrollment. After review and discussion the EAG accepted the plan as presented.
3.
Field Study Evaluations (Handout)
Fred presented two flyers referencing the McLaren Hospital Field Study held on November
11, 2008, and the Kettering University Field Study held on February 27, 2009. Math and
science teachers experienced hands-on science and math applications in various
departments at Kettering. Academic teachers toured departments at McLaren to see how
topics and skills in academics are used by workers in the health care field. Many positive
comments were made from the 38+ teachers who visited the 16 departments. Podcasts
and blackboard are being used to share valuable information with teachers. Fred stated
that a measuring tool is being developed to determine student benefits from these career
integration activities.
4.
National ACTE Policy Seminar Update (Handout)
Brian Pyles reported that he attended the ACTE Policy Seminar March 9-11, 2009, in
Washington, D.C. He was able to meet with education aides at this annual event
focused on educating career and technical educators about the national issues affecting
CTE. Brian shared a handout on “The Federal Budget in Times of Madness” which was
presented at the conference by Stanley Collender, Qorvis Communications; and “Energy
Sustainability and ‘Green’ Policy Issues” presented by Bryan Howard, Manager of
Federal Advocacy, U.S. Green Building Council. Brian shared his thoughts on the
importance of educators in the economic recovery process. A seven-page Acronyms
List from the Michigan Department of Education was distributed.
5.
GASC Update (Handout)
Clyde Bell, principal, GASC Technology Center, reported that all sophomores in Genesee
County schools have received a mailing describing the programs being offered at the area
center. A tri-fold brochure designed for parents with new graduation requirements was
shared with the group as well as the 2009-10 course offering book. The course book also
lists the new academic credit by course name and credit. Clyde shared that enrollments
are down 200 from last year. Two RFPs are being completed; one from Career Alliance,
Inc., focusing on infrastructure and the other with the Genesee Regional Chamber for the
Summer Youth Initiative program.
Tom Svitkovich reiterated the important role GASC plays as an economic development
tool. The delivery system of the GASC needs to be expanded to include grades 9 and 10
to align with high school graduation requirements and the charter millage. Tom also
stated that students are taking advantage of the 600 teacher-led, on-line courses being
offered across the state. Tom suggested that the EAG have one of its meetings at the
GASC and incorporate a tour.
Much discussion occurred regarding social networking available to students and the
opportunities for it to be used as a marketing tool. On April 24 a Marketing Campaign
meeting is being held for key teachers and administrators in Genesee and Shiawassee
County, as well as Mott Community College. Contact Sherry Bradish at
sbradish@mcc.edu or 762-0420 for more information.
On June 25, the Flint Chapter of “Connect Tech” will be hosting a Social Networking
Workshop. For more information contact Jenean Kleinedler at Jenean@tedge.com or
230-0300.
6.
New Program Applications
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Brian Pyles reported that the following new program applications were submitted to the
state last Friday. All programs have articulation agreements in place.
Construction Trades (Owosso and Corunna Schools)
Woodworking (Corunna and Durand Schools)
Machine Tool (Corunna School)
Teacher Cadet (Owosso School)
8.
Discussion Items
Sherry Bradish, Mott CC, reported that a Design Manufacturing Alliance meeting is being
held at Kettering University on April 22, 2009, on renewable energy. This is a follow-up
meeting to last October’s DMA meeting.
Rhetta Hunyady, Genesee Regional Chamber, informed the group that 40 employers will
be interviewing students for the summer youth program as part of Teen Quest. Over
1,000 students were trained this year. Rhetta thanked Fred Stanley for his support this
year with the in-school program.
Brian Pyles stated that the Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth is hosting a
“Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” Conference on May 11, 2009, in Lansing. Visit
www.michigan.gov/greenjobsconference for more information.
Next Meeting:
Monday, March 30, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Bishop Airport (more information to follow)
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
NOTE: If you are interested in receiving any of the handouts from this meeting, please
contact Cindy Thurlow at www.cthurlow@geneseeisd.org or 810-591-4437.
Approval of Minutes:
April 7, 2009
Dr. M. Richard Shaink, Co-Chair, EAG
(Date)
Tim Herman
April 7, 2009
Mr. Tim Herman, Co-Chair, EAG
(Date)
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