Lamarque Elementary School

School Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Members Present: Sally Mancheno (Principal), Don Knoepfle, Carla Johnson, Carolyn Lax, Tish Yarish, Nina Schwartz, Anniese Curley, Jenness DeBruler, Connie Lightfoot, Patricia Robison, Scott Bussell, Lori Ackling, Kristin Cawthorne, Yasmin Rodriguez, D’Arcy Denis.

Non-Members Present: Michael Griffith

Tish Yarish called the meeting to order at 3:50 p.m.

Review of Minutes from previous SAC meeting on January 9, 2007.

No corrections or additions.

New Business:

Tish Yarish informed SAC members that the 2007-2008 budget will be tentatively available April 2, 2007.

Tish Yarish shared with SAC members the new KingCAT Program, which is designed to provide at-risk students with additional computer instruction on reading and math skills.

Scott Bussell discussed his recent participation in the Florida Educational Technology Conference. A “Synchronize” computer program will be available. This program will allow teachers to control all student computers from the teacher station.

D’Arcy Denis, who also participated in the conference, expressed that Lamarque may want to send a team to the conference next year as presenters.

Patricia Robison explained that 5^th grade was concentrating on preparing students mentally for FCAT by relaxation strategies and practice tests.

Connie Lightfoot added that 3^rd grade is also preparing for the FCAT with confidence building skills.

Carolyn Lax shared that 2^nd grade began studying presidents and money.

Don Knoepfle discussed his plans to attend the National School Supply Annual meeting in Atlanta, GA.

Anniese Curley shared the results of the PALS brunch. The volunteers seemed to respond very positively to the brunch.

Jenness DeBruler gave details of the end of the year Ho-down & Silent Auction which will occur on April 21.

PTO is looking at the schedule for next year to pre-plan events. Field Day was a success and the Pride-A-Thon planning is well underway. The Scholarship program and Uniform Exchange is being fine tuned.

1^st grade explained the reading skill rotations between teachers to address all students’ needs based on different skill areas.

Mrs. Mancheno reiterated that our standards are high at Lamarque for both students and staff. Our population is still rising. The 2007-2008 budget will be coming soon for SAC to address.

Lamarque committees are working on parent involvement and needs for next year. The minutes for each committee are posted on the Lamarque website.

Close of S.A.C. meeting

Tish Yarish adjourned meeting at 4:45, D’Arcy Denis seconded. Next scheduled meeting to occur on Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Respectfully submitted by,

Carla Y. Johnson

Recording Secretary