Critique Teams are responsible for review and refinement of the iRock Plan. The outcome of the critique process will be a plan that clearly: establishes the link between one-to-one computing and increased student achievement; determines the need for one-to-one computing in support of the Rock Hill Climb, Common Core State Standards and district initiatives; reflects significant teacher involvement: confirms significant community involvement.
Listed below are the dates, agenda and minutes from Critique Teams held to date. For a copy of the iRock plan and more detailed information on the planning process, click here.
- Learning Critique Team - Chaired by Ms. Mary Chandler. Includes a school board representative, parent representatives from each school and community members at-large.
Meeting Date 1 : February 6, 2013 (4:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes/Supporting Documents: PDF format
Meeting Date 2: March 1, 2013 (2:30 pm – 3:45 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Answers to Critique Team Questions and ‘What Ifs’: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Vote of Confidence Results: PDF format
- Evaluation Critique Team - Chaired by Dr. Marshall Jones. Includes a school board representative, district office representatives, teacher representatives and principal representatives.
Meeting Date 1: February 7, 2013 (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Meeting Date 2: TBD date in April
Summary of Work to Date: PDF format
Vote of Confidence Results: PDF format
- Teacher Involvement (Internal Stakeholders) Critique Team - Chaired by Mr. Jeff Venables, Rock Hill Schools Teacher of the Year. Includes a school board representative, Teachers of the Year from each school, and one representative per school from the Palmetto State Teachers Association and/or The South Carolina Education Association.
Meeting Date (s): January 31, 2013 (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Supporting Documents: PDF format
Meeting Date 2: March 1, 2013 (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Answers to Critique Team Questions and ‘What Ifs’: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Vote of Confidence Results: PDF format
- Community Involvement (External Stakeholders) Critique Team - Chaired by Mr. Wayne Wingate. Includes a school board representative, community members at-large, and one parent representative per school.
Meeting Date 1: January 31, 2013 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Meeting Date 2: February 19, 2013 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Vote of Confidence Results: PDF format
- Finance and Resources Critique Team - Chaired by Mr. Gary Williams. Includes school board representatives, business leaders, and one parent representative per school.
Meeting Date 1: February 1, 2013 (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Meeting Date 2: February 6, 2013 (6:00 pm – ?)
Agenda: PDF format
Minutes: PDF format
Meeting Date 3: February 27, 2013 (7:30 am – 9:00 am)
Agenda: To be posted upon availability
Answers to Critique Team Questions and ‘What Ifs’: PDF format
Vote of Confidence Results: PDF format
