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Picadome Elementary
SBDM Minutes
November 15, 2007
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 to 3:05.
Members present: Faculty: Darla Simms, Kathy Cleary, Chris Camuel, Ricki Rosenberg
Parents: Tim Locker; Steve Stone joined the meeting at 3:45
I. Approval of the October 11, 2007 meeting minutes
Minutes of the October 11, 2007 SBDM meeting were approved by consensus.
II. Budget
A. SCIF
Council reviewed the SCIF budget. Ms Simms will check on Sec 6 monies listed on budget report and will report back to council next month. Council approved the following:
1) a budget transfer to cover supplies ordered (from code 0610 to 0640)
2) mileage reimbursement funds ($350)
3) transfer of funds from RFP account to cover the purchase of laptops.
B. Activity Fund
Ms Simms reported on Activity Fund status.
III. Information Items
A. Student Achievement Data
Ms Simms shared results of the Fall Predictive Assessment System (PAS) for math. Proficient and Distinguished scores were as follow:
3rd graders: 80%
4th graders: 83%
5th graders: 87%
Ms Simms will provide comparison scores from last year after the midyear testing is completed in January.
B. ESS Update
Ms Simms reported that the ESS program is currently underway and will be evaluated when it ends. Mr. Cooper and/or Ms Cunningham will report.
C. Required SBDM Training for council members
All members have been trained this year.
D. Playground
Ms Simms and the council discussed the playground update.
E. Staffing Update
Ms Simms discussed the possibility of needing additional staff in the front office. She will discuss this further with council in the future as needed.
IV. Action Items
A. SBDM Policies
Ms Simms will review committee minutes and discuss with committee members progress on revisions to policies.
B. Emergency Management Plan
Health and Safety Committee is currently revising the emergency management plan. Ms Simms will bring a summary to council in December.
C. Hiring and Consultation
Ms Simms reported that she has received district approval to hire a teacher for the existing Kindergarten opening. Consultation occurred for the filling of the vacant Kindergarten position. The interview committee is recommending Jessica Hall for long-term substitute through December. Council agreed by consensus.
D. SBDM By-Laws
Council reviewed by-laws. Council agreed by consensus to add the legal definition (KRS 160.345) of “minority” to our by-laws:
" ‘Minority’ means American Indian; Alaskan native; African- American; Hispanic, including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin; Pacific islander; or other ethnic group underrepresented in the school;”
Other minor editorial changes were made. Council members will review the remainder of the by-laws prior to the next meeting and a group review will continue at that time.
E. School Improvement Plan Implementation Timeline
The Ad Hoc Committee has suggested a midyear review of the implementation of the School Improvement Plan at the December meeting. Ms Simms reminded members to review their copy of the SIP prior to the December meeting.
V. Public Comment
None
VI. Professional Leave Request
None
Next meeting:
Review of SIP
Review of By-laws
Playground update
Vertical alignment
Emergency Management Plan
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