February 21

SBDM Minutes

February 21, 2002

 The Picadome School Community is committed to all students attaining the highest levels of academic achievement and responsible citizenship through equitable opportunities in becoming lifelong learners.

               The meeting was called to order at 3:15 by chair Darla Simms.  Members present:  Darla Simms, Juaacklyn Cunningham, Betty Ann Scott, and Tom Barnes (parent).  Members absent:  Tammy Johnson and Tammy Lynch (parent).  Visitors:  Jerry Cooper and Brenda Smith.  The minutes of the January 17 meeting were read and approved with corrections.

 Budget

            The math overhead calculators have been ordered.  Textbook money is being used for this purchase.  Miss Simms, principal, explained that carry forward money will be spent first and that Mrs. Sims, media specialist, is currently generating purchase orders for media center purchases from the library code.  We looked at the amount of money in computers and related equipment.  Miss Simms will talk to Ms. Moore about our needs in this area; this money can be transferred to another account if we have no technology needs that aren’t met with KETS funds. Jerry Cooper shared that all carry forward money this year will be rolled over into one account unless we specify in which account we want it. 

   Information Items

            The Elementary Parents and Exchange Session information was given to Mr. Barnes and a copy will be sent to Tammy Lynch.

             Council reviewed and discussed the draft Student Placement Policy (written by the Needs Assessment Committee).  Mr. Barnes felt that the factors for student placement should be alphabetized so it doesn’t appear the first one mentioned is the most important.  Miss Simms explained that all factors are considered and are not listed in order of importance.  There was a question about the definition of the word “relatives.”  Mr. Cooper shared Garden Springs’ policy for student placement.  Council requested that Mrs. Smith take the policy back to committee for revisions and also include a form for parent input.

             The draft Primary Exit Criteria (written by our primary teachers) was presented to council.  Miss Simms would like to review Kentucky Law and the Primary 2000 document to make sure we are following all legal requirements.  She will meet with the primary teachers to discuss this at their March 19^th meeting.

             Science Fair projects are set up in they gym.  They were judged today.  The Science Fair is in the gym tonight from 5:30-7:00.  There will not be a PTA meeting.

   Discussion Items

            Our winter/spring ESS program began February 13 with eight staff members and 36 students.  Classes are held Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 for referred 3^rd. 4^th, and 5^th graders.  Even though we did not provide transportation, students who were referred and received parent permission are attending except those for whom Mrs. Smith is working with Mrs. Patterson to provide scholarships to Primetime.

             Mrs. Smith reviewed progress on our Consolidated Plan.  Committees have been working on the needs assessment and strategies and activities.  Our plan has two action components:  student achievement and equity.   Council members were given a copy of our revised mission statement.

            Council reviewed our fall and winter student achievement disaggregated data based on the Scholastic Reading Inventory (2^nd grade-5^th grade), STAR Math (3^rd grade – 5^th grade), and Math Standards Test (K-2^nd grade).  Data for 2^nd grade reading and math and first grade math were not complete due to a misunderstanding in reporting data.  We will look at their scores next month.  We discussed factors contributing to the gap in scores between economic levels.  Teachers are identifying strategies to close the gap through work on our Consolidated Plan.

 Planning

            Miss Simms reported that because all committees have been working on our Consolidated Plan in their meetings, they have not had much time to revise policies assigned by SBDM in the fall.  Committees will report to SBDM as work on policies is ready for SBDM review.

             Miss Simms will receive information on our 2002-2003 staffing allotment on March 1.  We will have a special called SBDM meeting on March 6 at 6:00 to discuss staffing and budget.  Miss Simms will e-mail Karolyn Kell to have this meeting advertised on channel 13 as well as posting it on our parent information board in the front foyer. 

             The SCIF  budget is due on March 29^th  along with staffing.

     Items for consideration for the March 21 SBDM agenda:

• Budget
• Consolidated Plan
• Disaggregated Data
• Student Placement Policy
• Committee Reports
• Out door classroom-Tom Barnes
• Professional Development

 Agenda for the March 6 Special Called SBDM meeting:

• Staffing
• Budget

 The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

 Respectfully submitted,

   Darla Simms