History of the Linden STEAM Academy
The Linden STEAM Academy has created this school-based initiative with the encouragement and support of the Malden Public Schools, School Committee, Malden Teachers Association, the central office, and the community. The proposed elements will fundamentally change the way in which the school operates with students, staff, families, partners, and the district. The Readiness Goals will be used as a catalyst to educate the whole child, increasing opportunities for academic instruction and enrichment and providing community based learning experiences to which our students would otherwise not have access. These goals will improve student achievement and get all students to proficiency, as well as prepare them with the skills to become contributing members of the 21st century. We will assure that all learning is connected to real work/life experiences thus bridging the perceived gap between “school” and “life”.
Purpose of the Linden STEAM Academy Governing Board
The Linden STEAM Academy’s Governing Board is charged to carry out the school’s vision and mission and to set school policies as agreed to by the Malden School Committee and Malden Teachers Association as a Malden Public School in the proposal approved June, 2012. The
Innovation Design Plan and the autonomies granted as part of this initiative, as well as state laws, guide the Board’s work in terms of budget, staffing, calendar/schedules, curriculum, and governance. The Governing Board will align their work to the original vision as well as Innovation School plan and autonomies. The scope of the Board’s work includes:
· Maintaining the school vision
· Annually reviewing the school’s progress on indicators of student engagement and achievement
· Ensuring a plan is in place to address gaps in student achievement
· Developing school policies
· Approving the annual school budget
· Approving the annual election to work agreement which includes a dispute resolution process
As well, the Board will develop a long term strategic plan focused on outcomes to guide the overall work of the school as a whole. The Board is charged with securing resources and partnerships into the school to support the vision and strategic planning. Implementation of Governing Board decisions as well as the overall management of the school is the primary role of the Principal and the Linden STEAM Academy faculty.
Innovation Design Plan and the autonomies granted as part of this initiative, as well as state laws, guide the Board’s work in terms of budget, staffing, calendar/schedules, curriculum, and governance. The Governing Board will align their work to the original vision as well as Innovation School plan and autonomies. The scope of the Board’s work includes:
· Maintaining the school vision
· Annually reviewing the school’s progress on indicators of student engagement and achievement
· Ensuring a plan is in place to address gaps in student achievement
· Developing school policies
· Approving the annual school budget
· Approving the annual election to work agreement which includes a dispute resolution process
As well, the Board will develop a long term strategic plan focused on outcomes to guide the overall work of the school as a whole. The Board is charged with securing resources and partnerships into the school to support the vision and strategic planning. Implementation of Governing Board decisions as well as the overall management of the school is the primary role of the Principal and the Linden STEAM Academy faculty.
Members of the Governing Board
2018-2019 Governing Board Officers:
Co-Chair: Justin Umlah (Teacher)
Co-Chair: Vetsanet DePabachewk (Parent/Guardian)
Treasurer: Tim Ruggere (Principal)
Secretary: Kathleen Christensen (Teacher)
Co-Chair: Justin Umlah (Teacher)
Co-Chair: Vetsanet DePabachewk (Parent/Guardian)
Treasurer: Tim Ruggere (Principal)
Secretary: Kathleen Christensen (Teacher)
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Parent/Guardian Board Members:
Kenya Avant Cynara Cannatella Eden Garhart-Smith Rachana Gray |
Faculty/Staff Board Members:
Jessica Legget (Teacher) Scott Marino (Teacher) John Murray (Teacher) Elaine Rittershaus (Teacher) Christine Shuman (Education Support Professional) Callie Walsh (Teacher) |
Additional Board Members:
Deborah Gesualdo (Malden Education Association) John Froio (School Committee) John Oteri (Superintendent) Leonard A. Young Jr. (Community Member) |
