Off-The-Record Board Meeting Notes | April 2017
About the Board Blog
The Board Blog is a monthly blog post of the most recent Board meeting. What’s the content? A quick, easy update of the Board agenda and topics of discussion.
Feeling the Rhythm
Board Study of the Core Principles of Waldorf Education – Principal #5: Methodology of Teaching
Rhythm and Repetition in the Waldorf curriculum is priority for teachers and students. Healthy rhythms at home and school support the growing student and her development and education. A rhythmic lifestyle may include plenty of sleep, limited stress, instituting healthy habits, daily routines, and rhythmic lessons.
Waldorf teachers create a healthy rhythm in their daily, weekly, and seasonal structure of lesson plans to incorporate and balance movement, breathing, intellect, meditative breaths, stretching, and recitation, among others.
Thinking About…
Next Steps of ISPG Feasibility Study and Community Feedback
- Upcoming conference call with ISPG
Development of Master Site Plan
- Wastewater connection in permitting stage with City of Austin
College of Teachers input on the Strategic Plan
- Searching for Pedagogical Leader to help with Strategic Plan benchmarks
Success of Spring Gala, Waldorf at UMLAUF
- Happy with inclusive fundraising event and net profit of $88,000
Willing Committee Recommendations
Finance Committee
- Approved AWS parent, Lu Yan, to the Finance Committee team
- Approved Agency Fund to support Athletics (T-shirt sales)
- Approved adjustments to faculty salaries for 2017-2018 school year
Board Communication
- Create informal & formal monthly communication rhythm
Update Board Bylaws
- Date of Board elections and transition of new officers
Official Board minutes are available to read on the Parent Portal.