Meeting Agenda/Notes January 21, 2020

January 21, 2020 Board Communications Committee Meeting
11:30 a.m. - Meeting Room A
Panorama Village Administrative Center 240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801

  1. Call to Order

  2. Annual Report Update

  3. Recognitions/Communications at Beginning of Board Meetings

  4. Board Outreach: Reflection on Community Coffee
    Schedule another?

  5. Public Comment
    Each individual will be limited to three minutes as time permits for items on this agenda or related to Board business.

  6. Future Agenda Items

  7. Adjournment

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January 21, 2020 Board Communications Committee Meeting Minutes
11:30 a.m. - Meeting Room A
Panorama Village Administrative Center 240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801

 

  1. Call to Order
    Ms. Concepcion called the Board Communications Committee meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.

    Committee Members Present: Lori Bedell, Amber Concepcion, Jim Leous
    Committee Members Absent: Laurel Zydney
    Others Present: Randy Brown, Nabil Mark, Bob O’Donnell, Chris Rosenblum, Lynn Tressler
    Guest: Tami Nowacki

    Jim Leous arrived at 11:46 a.m.
    Randy Brown arrived at 11:50 a.m.

    A copy of all materials distributed to board members for discussion is included with the official notes, unless otherwise indicated.

  2. Annual Report Update
    Mr. Chris Rosenblum provided an update on the district’s annual report and indicated that it is 75% complete. The communications team will have a draft available by the end of January for review by the board and other district stakeholders. The format template and subject categories are the same as last year, however, the order and design of pages have been updated. A final copy will be given to realtors and distributed to key locations throughout Centre County. Mr. Rosenblum will work with Penn State’s Graduate School to provide copies for incoming graduate faculty and students. Ms. Bedell will provide Mr. Rosenblum with a contact list of all college human resource representatives at the University in order to reach new hires.

  3. Recognitions/Communications at Beginning of Board Meetings
    In follow-up to Board discussions with Mr. Gus Colangelo, it was recommended that the Board include faculty, staff, and student recognitions and program showcases at the beginning of each Board meeting. Dr. O’Donnell noted that the board currently recognizes state-level recognitions which include athletics, music, and student-related events. Discussion surrounded rotating district schools to provide updates and highlights of faculty and students. Dr. O’Donnell will discuss with principals at the next Administrative Team meeting so they understand the parameters. Mr. Rosenblum will develop guidelines, an on-line submission form, and a rotation schedule for schools and athletic recognitions. An inquiry was made regarding a student representative update. Dr. O’Donnell will reach out to the student leadership team to schedule this.

  4. Board Outreach: Reflection on Community Coffee
    Committee members indicated that the December Community Coffee was a success. It was agreed to continue these outreach initiatives. Mr. Leous will work with Ms. Tressler to schedule a February mid-day event at Schlow Library and a March evening event to be held at Radio Park Elementary. Ms. Concepcion will provide welcoming remarks at the beginning to kick-off discussions.

    Additional community outreach items were discussed. Dr. O’Donnell alerted the committee regarding an upcoming tour of the Glennland Building given the recent LERTA item that was presented to the board. Discussion surrounded the Pre-school Fair that was held in the past. It was coordinated by an outside organization that no longer exists. It was agreed that the district should continue this effort. Dr. O’Donnell will talk with Mr. Vernon Bock, assistant superintendent for elementary education, to coordinate. Mr. Rosenblum advised that the upcoming State College magazine will include a submission from the district on a new collaboration between local police and elementary schools. High Five Fridays was created for local law enforcement to greet students as they enter school to establish a presence with students and faculty.

  5. Public Comment
    Ms. Tami Nowacki made the following suggestions: have schools and athletic teams show PowerPoint during recognitions; send a postcard mailer to community members with new addresses; hold a new student orientation for families; place copies of the annual report brochure at pediatric offices; and, hold community board events at Mount Nittany Middle School due to ease with parking access.

  6. Future Agenda Items
    Ms. Concepcion reviewed a list of upcoming agenda items: board communications, follow-up on community outreach, recognition of district activities, and a Memorial Field ribbon cutting ceremony.

  7. Adjournment
    Ms. Concepcion adjourned the Communications Committee meeting at 12:42 p.m.

Submitted by,


Lynn Tressler
Board Secretary