SPECIAL MEETING AND WORKSHOP

JANUARY 25, 2011 at 1:00 P.M.

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On January 10, 2011, I attended a School Advisory Enhancement Council at the Renaissance Center.  The Renaissance Center  is an alternative education facility for middle and high school students in Citrus County.  The curriculum at The Renaissance Center  meets the Sunshine State Standards and participates in the Citrus County Public Schools instructional time lines.

I was pleased to see three sets of parents and students attend the meeting.  Briget Brothers, the high school reading/physical education teache,r presided over the meeting.  Ms. Brothers shared about the quarterly  Renaissance  student awards.  These awards are positive motivational incentives for students.  I have had the privilege of attending these awards ceremonies and it is always a positive time for students and families.

Renaissance’s new guidance counselor, Mr. Timothy Hall, spoke about how Renaissance recognizes the needs of its  students are always evolving.  He shared that the guidance department has a flexible response to the changing needs of this population. Mr. Hall talked about some of these initiatives and highlighted  what they are doing to address them.  One of the initiatives is the Social Personal Class.  For the guidance counselor the challenge becomes how to provide valuable information to the students without compromising instructional time. He explained that the social personal class provides an opportunity for students to have structured time where they can engage student services personnel. Students in this class become familiar with the resources and support services designed to address their unique needs. Students are encouraged to take an active role in their own success plan. Some of the  topics that are addressed in this class are: What are the ramifications for failing to receive a high school diploma? How can I use my earlier successes as the foundation for future growth? If I am behind on my academic credits, what will be the best method for me to make up or recover these credits?  To help answer some of these questions, Mr. Hall has some students taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery which will be given on Jan. 18th, 2011.  Mr. Hall will also bring students to Job Corps and the College of Central Florida.

I am always so impressed when I spend time at  the Renaissance Center, not just with the faculty, staff and educators (who are impressive) but also with the students who, while  struggling  in different areas, are making  positive efforts to be better and more successful.

Related Links

• Renaissance Center
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
• Job Corps
• College of Central Florida

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The Citrus County School Board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 11^th, 2011 ,  at 4:00pm.  Board member Ms. Pat Deutschman provided opening exercises which included a reflection and silent moment for the tragic events and victims in Arizona.

The board then had the honor of recognizing and presenting awards.  First, Brian Matthew Wisner was recognized for  attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Next,  recognition awards were given for Excellence and Purchase in the 39^th annual Festival of the Arts in December 2010 . This was sponsored by The Festival of the Arts Committee  which sponsors this fun event each year, along with the City of Inverness, the Citrus County Chronicle, and the Citrus County Schools Art Departments.  This event has had long time support and encouragement from Citrus County Schools and   the School Board; in particular,  from board member Linda Powers.   To quote  Mrs. Powers, she said “looked like the Cheshire Cat” as she announced the awards to students and to art teachers for their participation in the Art Festival.  It was a packed board room  as awards were presented.  Ms. Deutschman commented how great it was to have students fill the room and Board Chairman Bill Murray acknowledged the many teachers in the room.

Business Service Director Ken Blocker presented 2010 Audit Reports on the District’s Internals Accounts and the 2010 Audit Report for the Academy of Environmental Science.  Mr. Blocker  presented  several budget amendments and provided an budget update.

Alan Burcaw, the director of Facilities and Construction, among other items the revised schematic for the Crystal River High School Phase II cafeteria.  This is going to be an exciting and  much- needed  revision   to the cafeteria and will provide  increase d  dining areas and better  service for our students.

Our next School Board workshop will be: Jan. 25th, 2011, 1:00pm at the District Office in the Board Room.

Our next School Board regular meeting will be: Feb.8th, 2011, 4:00pm at the District Office in the Board Room.

Related Links:

• Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
• The Annual Festival of the Arts

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