SBDM Minutes

10/24/02

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 3:25 by Darla Simms, chair. Members present are: teachers Tammy Johnson and Juaacklyn Cunningham; parents Tammy Lynch and Jeff Mefford. Absent: teacher Bill McMakin.

The minutes of the September 12, 2002 meeting were approved with two corrections.

  I.        Approval of Minutes

 II. Budget

Council reviewed the SCIF budget run on 10/10/02 for the originally   scheduled meeting.

     (See attached)

 III. Information Items

A.     Update on staffing: Jennifer Polnisch has been hired as the new Early Start teacher to replace Amy McBroom; Special Education Para Professional: Tanya Washington;  Teresa Littrell  replacing Angela Binning who took an ESL district position. Melissa Calia accepted the additional .2 to help in the cafeteria; council agreed by consensus to change her job classification to .8 primary position.

     B.     District Consolidated Plan

Reviewed DCP

Questions BB check w/ MK

     C.     Ms. Simms reported that staff is still working on the disaggregated data from our district mandated assessment (SRI and STAR math.) She asked council’s permission to report at the November 14, 2002 meeting.

 IV. Work Session

       A.KCCT Data

           Ms. Simms gave council members a copy of the Kentucky Core Content Test Spring 2002 Performance Report and reviewed the results. Picadome met our accountability index goal for the biennium. (See attached)

Because we met our goal, we will be receiving rewards money. Council will make the decision on how the money will be distributed. Ms. Simms asked Council to study this data so we can discuss it further at the November 14 meeting. At that time we will identify the achievement gap which we need to address this year for Senate Bill 168. Staff will review all data at November 5 Professional Development.

        B. Hiring Policy

                 Tammy Johnson typed the hiring policy. Darla Simms took it back to the Budget & personnel committee.

       C.     SB 168 – Darla Simms reviewed the timeline and implication for SBDM. She will invite Vince Mattox to our November 14 meeting for a more in depth look at Senate Bill 168.

 V. Extended School Services

A.     Brenda Smith reported there were 53 referrals with 38 students attending. She also reported that there was no bus service due to budget cuts.  Darla Simms questioned if the lack of bus service affects those who were referred but not attending. Juaacklyn Cunningham questioned 1^st & 2^nd grade not being included.

B.     Darla Simms wants to see 2^nd grade data to determine the number who would eligible.

C.     Council accepted the ESS plan with changes for spring as needs warrant.

D.     Darla Simms suggested pre and post tests and attendance be reported to council to determine the success of the program.

E.      Council requested a report at end of ESS (right before Thanksgiving.) This should include the attendance per grade level and the budget.

 Meeting adjourned: 5:00

Suggested agenda items:

    Rewards

    CTBS data

    Senate bill 168

    Vince Mattox

    Hiring policy (rep from B&P committee)

    By-laws

    Disaggregated data district

    Data analysis from state and district