PACE Minutes – November 12, 2007 

Meeting began at 7:05 p.m.   Kathy Jackson, President, presiding

Kathy/PACE members shared the following: 

• Parent Fair – OAGC on Oct. 7, 8, 9 – approximately 150 parents attended from across the state; held at the Easton Hilton; included workshops, speakers.  Dr. Deborah Ruf, Keynote Speaker, spoke on how the “higher” gifted children aren’t being served around the country.  Kathy and Scott attended.  James Webb, another Keynote Speaker mentioned how personality affects learning; overall a good experience.

• PACE will not handle the OAGC membership this year. 

• PACE co-sponsored a Candidate’s Night at Broad Street Presbyterian Church on October 18th.

• PACE members are part of a CCS School Choice Task Force, working with Elaine Bell; sharing their suggestions to the Superintendent Harris. 

• Summer Opportunities Fair (March) co-chaired by Andi Burnham 

• CCS forming a partnership with Central Tech College and Hocking College. 

• December 12th – Town Meeting with Dr. Bosley and Dr. Harris at East High School

• Next Meeting: December 10th

• No January Meeting 

• February – Meeting with Gifted Staff (Javitts Grant) Dr. Mary Rizza to speak of dual-identified students 

• Essex Program – RFP was due at the end of October; Francie is working to continue the program for 9th and 10th graders; ODE

Tonight’s Meeting Guest Speakers – School Counselors 

Julie Thomas – Ridgeview Middle School 

Toni Saghi – Wedgewood Middle School 

Kate Webster – Columbus Alternative High School 

Linda Parzero – Fort Hayes High School 

Discussion included:  Bullying, Transition from Elementary – Middle School – High School; Summer homework projects; Elementary Eclipse Program – challenges in Middle School.  Suggestions from Counselors – Take the Next Steps; think ahead to choose the best locations (plans) for your child; parents are your child’s Biggest Advocate.

Meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted, 

N. Michelle Sutton, PACE Secretary