Lamarque Elementary School

School Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Members Present: Sally Mancheno (Principal), Don Knoepfle, Carla Johnson, Tish Temple, Nina Tufenkjian, Kirk Hutchinson, Jenness DeBruler, Connie Lightfoot, Patricia Robison, Yasmin Rodriguez, Michael O’Brien, Elaine Stewart, Kim Deeb, Mary Kirsten, Karyn Muncy.

Non-Members Present: Mary Pedro

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

Review of expectations and explanation of School Advisory Council.

New Business:

Janice from Lintor Publishing presented Lintor’s Create-a-Book product. The Create-a-Book consists of publishing supplies and book covers to publish student work. Create-a-Books can be used to create classroom libraries and a student author section in Lamarque’s library.

Tish Temple shared with SAC Lamarque’s 5 Star School status. To maintain 5 Star School status, two SAC members must attend a PALS workshop September 27^th at 5:30pm and share with SAC at next scheduled meeting.

Motion to nominate Yasmin Rodriguez as new Vice Chair for SAC. Jenness DeBruler seconded and SAC approved nomination.

Pat Robison explained that all Activboards have been installed in the new 5^th grade portables. 5^th grade has made a smooth transition into the portables.

Mike O’Brien reported that the 4^th grade team has already begun SRI testing and data collecting to better form their instruction for their students.

Connie Lightfoot shared that the 3^rd grade team increased from 8 to 10 instructional positions and the 3^rd grade team has acclimated to its new team members.

Carla Johnson, 1^st grade, shared that the 1^st grade team has also begun testing to form focus groups and team teaching pairs to better instruct the students and meet their individual needs.

Elaine Stewart gave an explanation of the Kindergarteners need to settle into the new routines and demands of school.

Jenness DeBruler described PTO’s plan for the year and upcoming events. A Spirit Night will be held at a local restaurant the last Thursday of each month.

Kim Deeb highlighted PALS’ emphasis on tutoring and aiding teachers.

Nina Tufenkjian described her responsibilities as a data coach to SAC. She is part of a 4 person literacy team which offers support to teachers in data collecting and interpreting.

Don Knoepfle proudly related that the School Box’s sales increased. Sales this year surpassed last year’s by August 12^th.

Assistant Principal, Kirk Hutchinson, explained that Lamarque’s character trait of the month is respect. Guidance counselors will be presenting monthly lessons to each class based on the character trait of the month. Mr. Hutchinson also detailed to SAC the “Lovely Lunch Manners” program enacted to reward appropriate lunchroom behavior.

Mrs. Mancheno shared with SAC that Lamarque met its Academic Yearly Progress requirements and achieved an “A” school grade. Our new School Improvement Plan will be prepared for the next SAC meeting.

A community forum will be held on October 9^th at 5:00 to highlight Next Generation Learning to Lamarque families.

Close of S.A.C. meeting

Tish Temple adjourned meeting at 5:15, Jenness DeBruler seconded. Next scheduled meeting to occur on Tuesday, October 9, 2007.

Respectfully submitted by,

Carla Y. Johnson

Recording Secretary