 Resolution 1: Be it resolved that MCTM continue support Math/Science Academy activities and encourage expansion to elementary grades in the area of Algebra.
Action Taken:
Assigned to both the Algebra Task Force and the Professional Concerns Committee. (5/3)
An article will be written for MathBits. The Math/Science Academy website has modules for professional development activities. (9/12)
Resolution COMPLETED.
Resolution 2: Be it resolved that MCTM recognize the contributions of Dr. Wayne Roberts for the 29 years of service to the MN High School Math League.
Action Taken:
Assigned to the Professional Partnership committee with a suggestion that MCTM make an annual contribution of $100 to the math League in honor of Wayne Roberts. (5/3)
The math League representative (Tracy Bibelnieks) has been contacted. There was a suggestion for an annual award for a Math League coach. The amount of the award is yet to be determined. (9/12)
Resolution 3: Be it resolved that MCTM explore the feasibility of a Saturday/Sunday spring conference. This option may support budget cuts and could possibly increase participation. Exploring this could include a survey question on the next two years conference evaluation forms to gather information.
Action Taken:
Assigned to the Spring Conference Committee (5/3)
This will be on the agenda of the November planning meeting (9/12)
Resolution 4: Be it resolved that MCTM begin to explore, support and/or facilitate Professional Learning Communities around the state to study a selected concept or topic by need. This may include the creation of modules that can be checked out for groups to use as a growth tool.
Action Taken:
Assigned to the Professional Concerns committee with a suggestion there be a session at the spring conference to help facilitate what to share. (5/3)
The professional Concerns committee will address this in November. A spring conference session seems like a reasonable suggestion. (9/12)
Resolution 5: Be it resolved that MCTM communicate to legislators a request for ongoing technology funding to support the new standard requirements.
Action Taken:
Assigned to the Legislative Committee (5/3)
Nothing to report (9/12)
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