February 3

Picadome SBDM Council Minutes

Special Called Meeting

February 3, 2003

  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 3:12 PM by Darla Simms, chairperson.  Members present were: teachers- Juaacklyn Cunningham, Tammy Johnson and Bill McMakin; parent Jeff Mefford.  Tammy Lynch, parent member, was absent.

  The single agenda item was the hiring of additional staff due to the increase in the number of students.

   Since January 6, 2003, Miss Simms has been tracking the number of students enrolled. We are now over cap size in primary and have been for 15 consecutive days. When this occurs the district will provide additional staff. Miss Simms consulted with council concerning the hiring of an additional staff member. Council needs to decide where to utilize the additional staff.

  Since we are over in primary, the consensus was to use the additional staff in primary. Council agreed to hire a certified teacher rather than two classified assistants.

Council reviewed numbers and configurations of the primary classrooms. Because of high numbers in second grade, council agreed to provide additional help at that level. The council agreed to the possibility of the new teacher also helping in 1^st grade classes depending on the schedule.

  Council decided not to create new homeroom.  Miss Simms will meet with 2^nd grade teachers to determine the schedule for the additional teacher.

  Miss Simms pointed out that if we hire this individual as a long-term substitute, it would allow for immediate hiring. Council agreed to have Miss Simms review the list of long-term substitutes, checking references, availability, interest, and experience in 2^nd grade, and then hire the most qualified candidate.

Meeting adjourned at 3:41 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Becky Boling