Blog #8: Class 10/21 and 10/22

Over this weekend we were able to hear from a variety of educational professionals.  We heard from Roberta Rowe of Lozano Smith.  She shared advice on how to handle certain student issues such as basic search and seizure operations, bullying and harassment.  As leaders we want to continuously operate within the parameters of the law and Ed code.  Roberta continued by discussing student custody issues and child abuse reporting requirements.  Most of the time was spent discussing personnel management.  It is supremely important to document everything.  With advanced technology available at everyone’s fingertips, this should be relatively easy.  Appropriate documentation of the facts will help to make everyone’s job a little easier when things get complicated.  We were also able to hear from Dr. Linda Hauser who had some valuable words of wisdom about meeting organization and management.  This was a cooperative learning time appreciated by the group as a valuable learning experience.  We produced graphic organizer of what we felt was important business to be conducted in every meeting.