January 17

SBDM Council Meeting Minutes

January 17, 2008

3:00 p.m.

 

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 3:04.

 

Members present: Faculty: Darla Simms, Chris Camuel, Ricki Rosenberg, Kathy Cleary

                              Parents: Steve Stone, Tim Locker

Members absent:   Katrina James

 

I.          Approval of the December 13 minutes

                        Minutes from the December 13, 2007 SBDM meeting were approved by

                        consensus.

 

II.         Budget

            A.        SCIF

                        Council reviewed SCIF Budget report

            B.         Activity Fund

                        Ms Simms reported on the status of the Activity Fund.

 

III.       Information Items

            A.        Academic Challenge

                        Ms Simms reported that there are 12 intermediate students and 16 primary students participating. This is supported by One Community/One Voice.

            B.         Student Achievement Data

                        Some classes have not yet completed their midyear assessments, so this will be reported at the February meeting along with Learning Check data.

            C.        Staffing Update

                        There are no changes in staffing this month. Interviews will be scheduled with applicants for the open Child Guidance Specialist (CGS) position.

                        Ms Simms also discussed with council members the possibility of using  the unused .5 PSA money to hire a .5 PSA and a .5 intervention teacher for the second semester.

            D.        Enrollment Update

                        Ms Simms reported that enrollment has not changed much midyear.

            E.         ESS Report

                        The after school program has ended. Mr. Cooper is checking with IAKSS  to see if there are sufficient ESS funds to continue the Day Waiver  program. Mr. Smith is currently working with third and fourth graders in the Day Waiver program.

            F.         2008-2009 Proposed Budget

                        Ms Simms reviewed budget projections. For 08-09, the budget projection is $303.65 less than 07-08.

 

            G.        Playground

                        Ms Simms reported that new playground equipment has been ordered

                        and is scheduled to arrive about February 4.

 

 

IV.       Action Items

            A.        Projected Enrollment for 2008-2009

                        Ms Simms reported the projected enrollment: Kindergarten:         94

                                                                                                  First grade:    107

                                                                                                  Second grade: 106

                                                                                                  Third grade:     98

                                                                                                  Fourth grade:  108

                                                                                                  Fifth grade:     108

                                                                                                  Total:              621

 

            B.         Primary Configuration for the 2008-2009 School Year

                        Council discussed a variety of configurations for the primary

                        program for next year and agreed that Picadome will continue

                        with the 1-2 multi-age classes for 2008-2009.

            C.        School Improvement Plan (SIP)

                        Council reviewed the SIP and approved with minor changes. Council also agreed that the Accountability Index for 2008-2009 will be 113.

 

V.        Public Comment

                        None

 

VI.       Professional Development Requests

                        None

 

The council adjourned at 5:19.

 

Suggested February agenda items:

By-Laws

Student Achievement Data

Staffing update

2008-2009 Budget

ESS update