Meeting was run by Cindy Freeman, Council President

Purpose of Meeting: Preview and preparation for November meeting

1. Went over Middle Grades Education Council Orientation Guide
• Intro and Strategic Plan (Discussed that ACSA has adopted new plan)
• ACSA Mission
• Councils and committees
• Council Purpose and Mission
2. Discussed Middle Grades Principals Network (MGPN)

• Purpose of MGPN
• Benefits of MGPN Participation
• Roles and responsibilities of Council members
• How to recruit and build a local network (we will get info from Mary on Middle School ACSA members in our region)

3. Request to provide feedback, when asked, by legislative lobbyists.

4. Discussed travel procedures

5. Upcoming State Summit…discussion of middle school strand