The January 29th meeting of Op-Group marked the second week that the majority of our time was occupied by discussion inspired by the Renewing Steller position paper. In those two meetings of Op-Group, and Counseling Groups meeting in between, much information from students has been accumulated. As expected, the stances of the Steller student body are varied, but have illuminated what students want to see happen with Steller's future.
The overall impetus of the position paper, being that Steller is not functioning to its fullest potential, is (for the most part) agreed to be an issue needing redress. As has been already stated in past blogs/comments, there are students who like Steller as it is and see no reason for change, be it drastic or minute; however, the majority of students believe that revitalization is needed.
Delving deeper into the position paper, the student body hesitates and, in some cases, opposes certain clauses. The strongest opposition has come against the notion of reducing the school size. Under no circumstances does the student body as a whole believe this is a credible action, let alone necessary. Concerns about specifically recruiting students from elementary open-optional school are also numerous. Within Op-Group, the majority of representatives did not attend a school with an optional program.
Concerning the position paper in its entirety the student body is somewhat divided. Some wish to see the position paper examined thoroughly and extensively. Others agree with many of the clauses, but wish to see those goals attained through pre-existing avenues (i.e. the Strategic Plan, Student Orientation).
If anyone has specific questions regarding information accumulated by Op-Group I would be happy to answer them. My e-mail address is breen_dl@hotmail.com or I am reachable at Steller Mon-Fri for most of the day :-)
High Chancellor of Op-Group (Chair)
David L Breen
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Just for general information, a resolution passed in Op-Group that changes the official titles of officers. The resolution will be on the agenda for the February meeting of Ad-Board. Because this resolution requires a change in the by-laws, the resolution will not be fully discussed until the March meeting where its fate shall be made known.
The titles as they are and as they are hoped to be are:
Chair - High Chancellor
V. Chair - Vizier
Treasurer - Mistress/Master of Coin
Secretary - High Scribe
Sgt. at Arms - no change
I am encouraged and energized by the student discussion. The actions in the position paper were certain to be controversial, and it would be impossible for all of them to be acceptable. However, controversy is the beginning of lively discussion--so those items served a good purpose. Best of all, I'm enthused that the students join in the view that revitalization is a good and needed goal.
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