September

SBDM Minutes

August 21, 2007

The Picadome School Community is committed to all students becoming lifelong learners through academic success and responsible citizenship.

The meeting was called to order at 3:05p.m. Members present: Darla Simms; teachers: Chris Camuel, Ricki Rosenberg, Kathy Cleary; parents: Tim Locker, Steve Stone.

I. The minutes of the July 24^th meeting were reviewed and council approved

with minor changes.

II. Budget

SCIF budget and activity fund were reviewed and expenditures discussed.

Council approved a budget transfer due to a change in board policy of codes. Council agreed that the SCIF regular instruction funds for homeroom class allotment will be $350 per teacher; special

education and special area teachers’ materials will be reviewed on an

as needed basis. Council discussed having a December 19 cutoff date for spending these funds.

III. Information Items

A. SBDM Member Training

Ms Simms reminded council about the need for SBDM training for all members. Ms Rosenberg reported on the important points of the training she attended. Council agreed to have a school-wide email distribution list created.

B. Staffing update

Ms. Perry returned from medical leave and has returned to Picadome as an additional teacher. She will support our student achievement programs and substitute for absent teachers.

C. Enrollment Update

We currently have 619 total students including 27 Early Start students; in K-5^th grade we have 592 students. Current enrollment by grade level:

ES 27

K 96

1^st 97

2^nd 98

3^rd 107

4^th 114

5^th 80

IV. Action Items

A. Portable Laptop Lab Update

We are still working to determine whether or not approved RFP funds can be used to purchase laptops. Ms. Simms will inform council as soon as the decision is made by IAKSS. A special called meeting will be held to determine funding for laptop purchase.

B. Committee Structure and Assignments

Ms Simms reviewed the 2006-2007 committee assignments; council agreed to continue the same committees for 2007-2008. Changes were made in committee assignments (see attachment). Committees will meet September, October, November, January, and February.

C. School Improvement Plan revisions

Ms Simms reviewed staff discussion of minor changes to the SIP.

An Ad Hoc committee will be formed to recommend timeline for reviewing action components of SIP (Implementation & Impact

Check).

D. 2007-2008 Expectations and Structures for Success

Ms Simms shared expectations for 2007-2008 which were shared with staff at our August 17^th faculty meeting (see attached). Council members were given a copy for review.

E. Day 4 Staffing Adjustments

1. Section 4, 5 and 7 funds

We still have the same allotment of teachers. We lost funding for a .5 secretary/clerical position.

2. Supplemental Duty funds

We paid for STLP, STC and PD Chair out of Supplemental

Duty funds. We have $12,400 remaining in Supplemental Duty. Council agreed these funds, along with Section 4 funds, will be used to purchase the .5 secretary/clerk we lost and an additional .5 assistant who would work with 5^thgraders.

3. Instructional needs

Council discussed additional needs including: a reading intervention teacher, Great Leaps, ESS programs.

V. Public Comment

There was a request for review of the status of the YMCA Prime Time program. Council agreed to place this on our September Meeting agenda.

VI. Professional Development Leave Request

Council approved funding for teachers to attend Alternate Portfolio training.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:53.

Suggested agenda items for the next meeting:

Student Achievement/ Expectations

Budget

Discuss reporting periods (report cards)

Playground

YMCA

SIP timeline

Co-chair for SBDM

By-Laws

ESS