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33 <br /> Chair Bedford asked how many years they have been doing dual language at New Hope <br /> and if they think that it is one of the reasons for the accelerated growth. <br /> Sheldon Lanier said he did not know how many years they have had dual language but <br /> that he believes one of the reasons for accelerated growth is due to the brilliance of the building <br /> leader, Dr. Meredith Meyer. <br /> Sarah Smylie said she thinks the dual language program has been going on for about six <br /> years. <br /> Danielle Jones said the first cohort is in 6th grade this year. <br /> Bonnie Hauser said that the leadership is doing amazing work in the school. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene asked if 53% of alternative or provisional licenses is a high percentage. <br /> Jeffrey Koweek said that he did not know but in Durham, it was higher, but he does not <br /> have the data from other districts. <br /> Vice-Chair Greene asked what characterizes teachers who come to education mid-career. <br /> Jeffrey Koweek said it is not just one characterization it is many things. He said that there <br /> is a TA to Teach program, people change careers, a lot are younger, and some are just moving <br /> into education. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked them to talk a little bit about what they are doing to <br /> improve the numbers of the Black students that is different than has been done before. <br /> Sheldon Lanier said that their plan is to collect and monitor data. He said all principals <br /> have gone through a goal setting process and are keenly aware of the benchmarks that they need <br /> to meet. He said that based on those goals, teachers have their own goals. He said that principals <br /> are having conversations with students so that they know where they are at. He said that it is <br /> new and there needs to be a mind shift to help coach and provide feedback to principals doing <br /> this work. He said that these may not have been in place in prior years. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if the mind shift was for students or staff. <br /> Sheldon Lanier said that it was for both. <br /> Anne Purcell thanked the Board of Commissioners for the opportunity to talk and praised <br /> Danielle Jones and her staff for the work they are doing. <br /> Carrie Doyle gave a shoutout for the equal opportunity schools and the relationships they <br /> have, and this really highlighted the work of Black students, especially in high school and the work <br /> they have been doing. <br /> Adjournment <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Jamezetta Bedford, Chair <br /> Recorded by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board <br /> Submitted for approval by Laura Jensen, Clerk to the Board <br />