Comments for KABT Board Business http://www.kabt.org/Board Kansas Association of Biology Teachers Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:49:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on From the January Board Meeting by Future Spring Field Trip Possibilities http://www.kabt.org/Board/2008/02/03/from-the-january-board-meeting/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Future Spring Field Trip Possibilities Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:49:16 +0000 http://www.kabt.org/Board/2008/02/03/from-the-january-board-meeting/#comment-353 [...] and I had with the hopes that it begins a board conversation so that plans can be finalized. At last winter’s board meeting, the board voted to prepare for a fall meeting at KU, a field trip to the new Kansas Wetlands [...] [...] and I had with the hopes that it begins a board conversation so that plans can be finalized. At last winter’s board meeting, the board voted to prepare for a fall meeting at KU, a field trip to the new Kansas Wetlands [...]

]]> Comment on For your consideration by Todd Carter http://www.kabt.org/Board/2008/02/13/for-your-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-352 Todd Carter Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:26:33 +0000 http://www.kabt.org/Board/2008/02/13/for-your-consideration/#comment-352 I like the changes and respect Bill's concerns. The nominating committee should be able to address the proximity issue. I think activity should take precedent over proximity when it comes to the state organization. I like the changes and respect Bill’s concerns. The nominating committee should be able to address the proximity issue. I think activity should take precedent over proximity when it comes to the state organization.

]]> Comment on For your consideration by bwelch http://www.kabt.org/Board/2008/02/13/for-your-consideration/comment-page-1/#comment-351 bwelch Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:12:37 +0000 http://www.kabt.org/Board/2008/02/13/for-your-consideration/#comment-351 Looking at the proposed 4 regions, I thought that the concept of 2 reps per region and more at-large reps would be a good idea. My only concern is that we have regional reps and then the "other" half of the board representation comes from the very active northeast corner of the state(Johnson county area). If this scenario plays out we would probably have good representation based on population - but we might be missing the boat on having an organization that represents ALL of the state biology teachers. What I am basing my comments on is simply the fact that the urban Wichita schools are not represented - that seems to be by their choice. When suburban schools get together their point of emphasis might be completely different than the problems and issues that are present in poor urban schools or poor rural isolated schools. I also realize our emphasis for any kind of change is geared toward getting ACTIVE participants. I like the possible changes - with the possible exception of WHERE the at-large reps would come from. Looking at the proposed 4 regions, I thought that the concept of 2 reps per region and more at-large reps would be a good idea. My only concern is that we have regional reps and then the “other” half of the board representation comes from the very active northeast corner of the state(Johnson county area). If this scenario plays out we would probably have good representation based on population – but we might be missing the boat on having an organization that represents ALL of the state biology teachers. What I am basing my comments on is simply the fact that the urban Wichita schools are not represented – that seems to be by their choice. When suburban schools get together their point of emphasis might be completely different than the problems and issues that are present in poor urban schools or poor rural isolated schools. I also realize our emphasis for any kind of change is geared toward getting ACTIVE participants. I like the possible changes – with the possible exception of WHERE the at-large reps would come from.

]]> Comment on KABT regions by Randy http://www.kabt.org/Board/2007/12/16/kabt-regions/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Randy Mon, 04 Feb 2008 04:17:52 +0000 http://www.kabt.org/Board/2007/12/16/kabt-regions/#comment-350 During the Feb. 10 conference call 5the board will discuss potential changes to the state map. Todd will you comment on the areas covered by community college gatherings or service areas for biology teachers? Richard , does Emporia bring in teachers from different counties? Pat what changes did you record in the minutes as possibilities? Other board members ? I hope to recruit individuals that want to become active in the improvement of biology education through KABT leadership. During the Feb. 10 conference call 5the board will discuss potential changes to the state map.
Todd will you comment on the areas covered by community college gatherings or service areas for biology teachers?
Richard , does Emporia bring in teachers from different counties?
Pat what changes did you record in the minutes as possibilities?
Other board members ?
I hope to recruit individuals that want to become active in the improvement of biology education through KABT leadership.

]]> Comment on NABT Membership Data by admin http://www.kabt.org/Board/2007/03/22/nabt-membership-data/comment-page-1/#comment-46 admin Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:41:18 +0000 http://www.kabt.org/Board/?p=3#comment-46 Todd, This is interesting data--I wouldn't have expected it. We definitely need to hold on to these folks. It seems that they try out the professional organization and then leave or leave teaching. I'm positive we need to find some way of providing support that has a direct and immediate impact in the classroom to maintain viability. Of course that is one of the reasons for this new site and why I want folks of all experience to contribute content. BW Todd,

This is interesting data–I wouldn’t have expected it. We definitely need to hold on to these folks. It seems that they try out the professional organization and then leave or leave teaching. I’m positive we need to find some way of providing support that has a direct and immediate impact in the classroom to maintain viability. Of course that is one of the reasons for this new site and why I want folks of all experience to contribute content.

BW

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