Posts by Elizabeth Mettler
January 8, 2015 LSAT Minutes
Attendees: Chris Cebrzynski, Vicki Otten, Stephanie Berger, Lisa Stone, Rosanna DeMammos, Bethany Little, Lauren Miller, Beth Colleye, Leslie Scott Review of the Staffing Model: The staff survey has not been circulated yet because Sabrina wants to review questions with LSAT and Mr. C before finalizing. The committee agreed to ask her to post the…
Read MoreMurch Renovation Update – December 19, 2014
On December 16, the Murch School Improvement Team (SIT) met with Brian Hanlon, Director of the DC Department of General Services (DGS), Lisa Ruda, Deputy Chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS), Councilmember Mary Cheh, and members of their staffs. Here is what we learned: DGS now has agreed to issue an RFP for design planning…
Read MoreUpdate on the Murch Renovation
Several years ago, Murch was scheduled to begin renovation in the 2014-2015 school year, but that timeline was delayed in the DC budget process in the spring of 2013. In 2014, the Murch community mounted a campaign to educate city leaders about the overwhelming need for Murch to be renovated as quickly as possible. As…
Read MoreDecember 4, 2014 LSAT Minutes
Attendees: Beth Colleye, Sabrina Finberg, Lauren Miller, Bethany Little, Leslie Scott, Vicki Otten, Lisa Stone, Rosanna DeMammos, Stephanie Berger Enrollment Projections: Mr. C and Ms. Fuller were not able to attend tonight so the committee was not able to discuss this topic. Beth and Sabrina will follow‐up with the administration to determining the timing…
Read MoreOctober 23, 2014 LSAT Minutes
Attendees: Beth Colleye, Bethany Little, Leslie Scott, Rosanna DeMammos, Chris Cebrzynski, Terri Fuller, Vicki Otten, Lauren Miller, Sabrina Finberg Follow-up Community Representative – Beth Colleye updated the group on the three candidates she is pursuing for the community rep (one declined). Basecamp – Everyone new to be invited so that it can be used for…
Read MoreOctober 14, 2014 Minutes
Welcome –Maggie Gumbinner and Martha McIntosh Approval of the September Minutes – Shelley Cohen Motion was made and seconded by Jill Shalett Presidents’ Report–Maggie Gumbinner and Martha McIntosh Principle appreciation month; thanks Principal Cebrynskifor his work SOS Pete’s Apizza night: all day on the 21st Thank Jill for movie night Principal’s Report–Chris Cebrzynski Diversity Meeting:…
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2014 LSAT Minutes
Attendees: Beth Colleye, Lisa Stone, Bethany Little, Mr. Cebrzynski, Terri Fuller, Jacki Hines, Vicki Otten, Lauren Miller, Stephanie Berger, Sabrina Finberg Introductions – The attendees introduced themselves. Administrative Matters Secretary and meeting minutes – Lisa Stone volunteered to be the secretary. Meeting Schedule – Generally meetings will be set for the first Thursday of the month, with the…
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2014 Minutes
Board Members in attendance: Chris Cebrzynski, Jennifer Landry-Jackson, Lisa Stone, Maggie Gumbinner, Martha McIntosh, Melissa Hawkins McInerney, Sam Hoben, Shelley Cohen, Alicia Garfinkel, Frances Wu, Garrett Fletcher, Gretchen Zucker, Jill Shalett, Joanna Graham, Karissa Kovner Additional Attendees: Jamila Bey, Christine LoCascio, Megan Levin, Marjan Inak, Libby Anker, Yulia Solsun, Debbie Soon, Manel Mendr, Amy Turner,…
Read MoreMay 15, 2014 LSAT Minutes
Attendees: Martha McIntosh, Lauren Miller, Stefanie Berger, Lisa Stone, Bethany Little, Stephanie Berger, Chris Cebryznski Staffing Update For next year, Murch has 7 staff moving positions. Of the 21 open positions, there are 10 offers out. The HSA is committing to fund two additional instructional aides next year, but will be hiring no lunch or…
Read MoreApril 23, 2014 LSAT Minutes
Attendees: Martha McIntosh, Lauren Miller, Stefanie Berger, Lisa Stone, Vicki Otten, Bethany Little Renovation/Facility Update DGS has identified a contact for the Murch renovation who plans to attend the May SIT meeting. Mayor Grey’s budget both increased overall funding for the renovation and accelerated some funding. There may be an opportunity for Murch to receive…
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