Scot Graden – Superintendent of Saline Area Schools
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 31st, 2008
As we pause to celebrate with family and friends, we naturally reflect on the happenings of 2008 and look forward with anticipation to the new year. Most of us can agree that in 2009 we will encounter numerous challenges in the Saline Area School community. This list includes budgeting, curricular direction, facility needs, enrollment, community [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 29th, 2008
I had the opportunity to read Jugging Elephants last week. I was given the book right before the winter break by a fellow administrator who had recently read the book as part of her graduate school work. In a similar format to “Who Moved My Cheese?”, the book uses the metaphor of the circus to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 21st, 2008
Last year, we established the practice of having a standing 10 a.m. meeting for all administrators on snow days. The goal is to work on issues that we might otherwise not have time to discuss when school is in session as we are rushed to get back to the buildings or department business. On Friday, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 18th, 2008
All Kindergarten and Young 5 classes from Houghton School performed for their parents and grandparents today at Saline High School. Below is a video clip of the morning performance.
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 13th, 2008
The Liberty Facility Review Committee met for the second time on December 11th. The meeting included discussions related to tax, zoning and deed issues – along with enrollment projection data. The final portion of the meeting included brainstorming ideas for future options. The group will meet again in January to continue the conversation. Click the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 10th, 2008
Quick – What is the northern most country in the western hemisphere that has a rain forest within its’ borders? I had the opportunity to watch our Quiz Bowl team in action today at the Saline High School Media Center. They challenged and defeated Pinckney High School. I was impressed by both teams knowledge and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 10th, 2008
The Foundation for Saline Area Schools had a busy day on Tuesday. Their regular 7:30 am meeting began at Saline High School in the “Hive” restaurant operated by the South and West Washtenaw Consortium culinary arts program. The members then received a tour of the SWWC programs from Director Ms. Jody Gielinski and Program Coordinator [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 9th, 2008
Last week, I attended the Annual Statewide Online Learning Symposium hosted by Michigan Virtual University. The theme for this year was “Disruptive Innovation and the Future of Online Learning”. The keynote speaker was Michael Horn, coauthor of Disrupting Class, which uses theories of disruptive innovation to identify issues for schools in the 21st century. It [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 7th, 2008
One year ago this blog began with the following post ~ Superintendent Blog…Why? Dec 6th, 2007 The purpose of this blog is to provide quick updates on various issues impacting Saline Area Schools. I plan to post information on a weekly basis. Feel free to send me your thoughts on issues you would like to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 6th, 2008
Claire Krasko works on her building. Harvest, Pleasant Ridge and Woodland Meadows were busy places this week with some impressive “construction” being done by our 2nd grade students. They were very meticulous in assembling and decorating their graham cracker buildings to reflect community buildings. Not one was a like – but many reflected a specific [...]