Greetings, again!
In a follow-up note to the
e-mail sent last week, I'd like to give some more information about the
committees. These committees are crucial to many of the goals and plans
of the school, and we need parents and staff members who are willing to help. As you read through the committee
descriptions, you may find yourself wanting to be a part of the work they are
doing. Feel free to contact me (Tammy
Prichard) if you have any questions.
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY …
A Ten-Year Celebration Committee!
Many may not be aware that this fall we started our
10th year of operation; the school opened its doors in September,
2003. With a new name, 2 new classrooms
and a new-ish director, we’d like to celebrate our growth and this particular
milestone. However, we can’t do it
without a lot of help from our Arcadia family. We not
only need some brainstorming and organizational help, but we also will need
help with practical tasks. Please
consider how you can put your talents and abilities to work in order to help us
celebrate the life and accomplishments of the school.
Arts Committee
The purpose of the Arts Committee is to work with the
Director, staff, and Board to support the arts faculty; encourage the students
to express themselves artistically; explore additional funding; coordinate and
activate community members; and research and recommend art opportunities. In that last 2 years the committee has set up
a visiting artist program for the students.
This has been a great opportunity for the students and the Northfield art community.
This year, we’d like the committee to continue this project as well as
exploring more ways to enhance the art experience at Arcadia.
Development & Marketing Committee
This is a new committee and its purpose is to work
with the Director and the Board to raise awareness and develop connections in
the community and to raise funds to support the school’s mission. The Marketing Subcommittee is to develop
materials to promote the school to the community and to promote the school to
potential students. With a new name and
the end of our first decade as a school, these are essential tasks for the
school.
Education & College Prep Committee
The purpose of the Education & College Prep
Committee is to work with the Director, staff, and Board to promote and
encourage academic success; research educational opportunities and methods; and
monitor and evaluate the school’s progress.
Last year, the committee explored areas of social curriculum and
leadership development and gave the results of their research to the
staff. The College Prep subcommittee
developed a database of secondary school options in Minnesota, Iowa,
and Wisconsin. This year,
the goals include further work in college readiness and preparation, social
curriculum and areas of academic need.
Facilities Committee
The purpose of the Facilities Committee is to work
with the Director and Board to maintain the building as a good learning
environment and to coordinate volunteers to help with building needs. With our new lease and the build-out of the
new classrooms, the Facilities Committee has done a lot of work during the past
2 years. Our needs at this time are
maintenance and upkeep of the building.
Finance Committee
The purpose of the Finance Committee is to work with
the Director, Business Manager, and Board Treasurer to create the upcoming
fiscal year’s budget; monitor the current year’s budget; present budget
recommendations to the Board; recommend revisions to the budget; and recommend
appropriate policies and practices for management of the school’s assets. This committee meets monthly to review the
budget, check register, and cash flow concerns.
AND REMEMBER,
We will be holding another election this spring. If
you think you might be interested in the School Board, committees are a great
way to get acquainted with some of the work that the board does.
Have a great week!
Tammy Prichard, chair
Arcadia School
Board
