Linn-Mar Community School District

3333 North Tenth Street
Marion, IA 52302-5499
319.447.3000

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Committee Reports

From this page, you can link to the current reports from a variety of district committees. If there is no link on this page, there is no report currently available from a committee.

Teacher Quality Student Achievement (TQSA)

TQSA Members
Through LMEA and Administration appointees, the Board has approved the membership of the committee with equal representation form both LMEA and Administration as specified by SF277.

Dirk Halupnik, Executive Director of Instructional Services
Carol O'Donnell, LMEA Co-President
Katie Mulholland, Superintendent
Erica Rausch, Excelsior Middle School Assistant Principal
Jeanne Turner, High School Social Studies Teacher
Jackie Wellborn, LMEA Co-President

Meetings (2007-08)
Meetings are typically held twice a month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the ESC in the Lower Level Board Room. Discussions, decisions and communication belong to the committee and are communicated as such. Observers will be given a statement card which explains the process of the meeting. Observers will be asked to write down any questions they have which they wish the Committee to consider at the next meeting. Observers will not be able to participate in the meeting.

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06/27/07
08/10/07
09/05/07
09/12/07
09/26/07
10/03/07
10/10/07
10/16/07

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the TQSA?

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What is the TQSA?

During the 2007 Legislative Session, there were significant changes to the Teacher Quality and Student Achievement Law. Some of the highlights include:

● Increasing minimum teacher salaries by $1000.

● Allowing for pay increases for the 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 School Years. For LM certified staff and nurses holding a BSN, this means checks on December 7, 2007, and June 6, 2008, of approximately $1550 each. Checks on December 7, 2008 and June 6, 2009, of approximately $2500 each.

● Calls for creation of a teacher quality and student achievement committee with equal representation of teachers and administrators, to provide input on the use of professional development funds and monitor the evaluation process.

The Teacher Quality and Student Achievement Committee (TQSA) adheres to the open meetings law. All agendas are posted at the ESC prior to each meeting. LM Staff will receive regular updates.

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