Ferryway 2.0

All Ferryway staff members are encouraged to speak with committee members or to drop in on committee meetings in order to voice any ideas or concerns.

The members will be divided among 5 committees:
1. Visitation
2. Scheduling
3. Surveys
4. Communication
5. Implementation Plan

1. Visitation

• Members will arrange visits at schools currently implementing extended-day models in Charlestown, East Boston, Fall River, Cambridge, Worcester, and at Salemwood
• A common list of questions will be generated for members to ask at each of the schools (scheduling, times, enrichment options, staffing, glitches, etc.)

2. Scheduling

• Proposed school day would run 7:45-3:30 school wide
• Need to think about lunch times, snack times, recess times
• Need to start brainstorming how best to use the extra time
  • Art/Music for 5-8
  • Extended math/ELA blocks
  • Project based learning
  • Study skills program
  • Current events
  • Advisor/advisee program
  • Cross-grade activities
  • Math Leagues
  • Homework time

3. Surveys

• A team will generate a survey that will be distributed to all Ferryway families
• A survey will be distributed to staff as well

4. Communication

• Meeting notes will be emailed to staff
• Staff encouraged to drop in on meetings
• Bob S. will look into starting a blog

5. Implementation Plan

• First part due 1-19-06
• Final report due by the end of April

Next Meeting: Scheduling team will meet with Tom on Wednesday at 2:30 in the conference room.