REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

		             	17 May 2017

MINUTES
 
Welcome and Call to Order
The following schools and departments signed in:
Abbot, Canton, Centennial, Coleman, CSP-Moving On/SWEP, DREAM Academy, Eastview, Elgin H.S., Ellis, Glenbrook, Hanover Countryside, Hawk Hallow, Heritage, Highland, Hilltop, Horizon, Huff, Independence, Kenyon Woods, Kimball, Larsen, Liberty, Lincoln, Lord’s Park, McKinley, More at Four, Nature Ridge, Oakhill, O’Neal, Prarieview, Ridge Circle, Social Workers, South Elgin H.S., Spring Trail, Streamwood H.S, Teacher Leaders, Tefft, Timber Trails,  and Washington.

I. Approval of the Agenda
The agenda was reviewed and accepted.

II. Approval of the Minutes
Minutes from the April 19th, 2017 RA were accepted with no corrections.

IV. Committee Reports
a)	Special Education Committee:  May 4th was the last meeting.  ED primary and an ELL cross cat will be opening next year.  EC changes were discussed.  PIT para’s were discussed.  New co-chairs were elected.
b)	Instructional Council:  Meeting tomorrow.  SWAS, Project Lead the Way, SPED update, Music curriculum, and new middle school PE curriculum is on the agenda.
c)	Other:  A list of PD committee representatives was shared.

V. Leadership Reports
a)	Region 24:
a.	The Region budget was shared.
b.	NEA delegates attended a briefing for their trip this fall.
b)	Officers:
a.	Those Who Excel:  Raised about $5,000.  Possibility of a 5K run/walk in the fall.
b.	Workgroups are being formed and have had their first meeting.  There is still time to join if you are interested.
c.	The Illinois State Budget is still not set and there is a possibility that school may not open.  
d.	Changes to supervision at the secondary level is under consideration.  Feedback from teachers is critical.  Please share your thoughts with ETA presidents.  

VI. BAM
The BAM drawing was held and Ridge Circle won.  Leadership will be arranging a visit to that site.

Adjournment 6:30 pm

			Respectfully submitted,
			Sarah R. Madson
			Secretary