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SBDM Council Meeting Minutes
March 5, 2008
4:00 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 4:04.
Members present: Faculty: Darla Simms, Chris Camuel, Ricki Rosenberg, Kathy Cleary
Parents: Steve Stone, Katrina James
Members absent: Tim Locker
Visitors: Pam White, Art Teacher
I. Approval of the January 17, 2008 minutes
Minutes from the January 17, 2008 SBDM meeting were approved by consensus.
II. Budget
A. SCIF
Council reviewed SCIF Budget report and approved budget transfers as needed to be sure correct codes are used for ordering supplies—see attached.
B. Activity Fund
Ms Simms reported on the status of the Activity Fund. The UK Steel Drum Band will be coming on May 5, 2008; $700 will be used to pay for this activity.
C. Other Budget Issues
Council discussed use of remaining funds in Professional Development and Textbook allocations. Ms Simms will contact Jack Hayes and PD Chair Becky Boling for clarification and this will be discussed at the next meeting.
III. Information Items
A. Use of school space
Ms Simms reported on school space issues. The district will be placing a portable classroom on the property to accommodate space needs. The FMD students will be moved to the classroom that was built for that purpose. An existing class will need to be moved out to the portable. Council discussed options of which class to move. Ms White, Art Teacher,spoke to council about the need for water in the portable if the decision is made to move the art program there. She reported that she would be unable to teach some parts of the core content material without access to water in the art room. Council will do further research and discuss this again at the next meeting.
B. Student Achievement Data
Council reviewed student achievement data—see attached. Various strategies for improvement were discussed.
C. Staffing update
Consultation occurred on the hiring of the Child Guidance Specialist(CGS). The interview committee recommended Diana Starnes to fill this vacancy. Council agreed by consensus.
Ms Simms recommended that the long-term substitute for the Helping Custodian, Billie Jo Sweeney, be hired for the vacant position, based on our hiring and consultation policy. Council agreed by consensus.
D. Enrollment for Fall 2008
Ms Simms reported on Fall enrollment numbers.
E. ESS Report
Ms Simms presented the 07-08 ESS Summary—see attached.
Council discussed having a Jump Start program to begin Sept.1,
2008. We also discussed options for the use of the remaining
$2500 in the ESS budget. Council agreed to use the remaining ESS
monies for a 4 week (twice weekly) language arts program this spring for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders in need.
IV. Action Items
A. Primary Progress Reports
Ms Simms reported that a letter was sent home explaining adjustments in the dates of the Primary Progress Reports due to days missed for inclement weather.
B. School Improvement Plan
Council approved the SIP at the January meeting. Ms Simms distributed copies of the final draft to council members.
V. Public Comment
See IIIA
VI. Professional Development Requests
None
March 20 SBDM agenda items:
Request to carry forward SCIF dollars
Use of school space
Professional Development Plan
Student Placement
Review of suggested SBDM Policy revisions
SBDM By-Laws
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