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The artifact summarizes the candidate's review of past school board agendas and minutes from West County Public Schools (WCPS) as part of a practicum/internship experience. A January 2017 presentation provided an update on WCPS's digital learning plan, including infrastructure upgrades, changes to staffing, the positive effects on student learning, and next steps. The agenda from a May 2017 meeting discussed revisions to the school's physical and nutritional health policy in response to requirements from the USDA and state education agency. The candidate reflected on how the introduction of 1:1 technology significantly impacted teachers, staffing, infrastructure, and budgets, and will continue to be discussed. Revising the wellness policy was a necessary discussion but will

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The artifact summarizes the candidate's review of past school board agendas and minutes from West County Public Schools (WCPS) as part of a practicum/internship experience. A January 2017 presentation provided an update on WCPS's digital learning plan, including infrastructure upgrades, changes to staffing, the positive effects on student learning, and next steps. The agenda from a May 2017 meeting discussed revisions to the school's physical and nutritional health policy in response to requirements from the USDA and state education agency. The candidate reflected on how the introduction of 1:1 technology significantly impacted teachers, staffing, infrastructure, and budgets, and will continue to be discussed. Revising the wellness policy was a necessary discussion but will

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EDAD 693 Practicum/Internship Artifact

Standard 5.0

Element 5.3 Candidates understand and can safeguard the values of


democracy, equity, and diversity within the school.

Activity: 5D. Review past school board agendas, reports, and/or minutes. Note significant
events, policy changes and recurring themes or concerns that impact the school/district today.
Include a summary in your portfolio.

Time: 50 hours

Artifact:
Digital Learning Plan Update, January 2017

Agenda - May 2 Business Meeting

Description: The above artifacts are a power point presentation from a January Board meeting which provided an
update to the digital learning plan and an agenda from the most recent Business meeting on May 2, 2017 where they
discussed changes to the Physical and Nutritional Health policy.

Reflection:
The introduction of 1:1 iPads and technology was a significant change over the past two years for WCPS, not just
for teachers but for staffing, infrastructure, and budgeting. While there were many that were in favor of the added
technology, not all stakeholders were in favor of the new plan. The update, presented at the January 17th business
meeting, details how the infrastructure has been upgraded, and changes that are still needed, how staffing has
changed, and how the new plan has positively affected student learning at WCPS. The update also shared next steps
in the plan included blended learning opportunities for high school students, upgraded technology for teachers, and
classes offered solely online. The Digital learning plan will continue to be a topic of discussion at future Board
meetings as we learn to adapt to and best incorporate this technology into our teaching and learning.

The second item was a review of the Wellness policy after a request from the USDA and MSDE required that school
districts revisit policies to encourage more community and and family participation. During this particular meeting
they re-defined school day and Smart Snacks. These re-written terms and the newly adopted policy was then
sent out to staff. This agenda item will not have as much impact on day-to-day operations or the larger picture as the
Digital Learning plan, but was a necessary item to discuss because it is a written policy and must be revisited
occasionally.

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