Lamarque Elementary School

School Advisory Council (S.A.C.) and

Shared Decision Making Team (S.D.M.T.)

Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, October 29, 2007, 3:45-4:25

S.A.C. Members Present: Sally Mancheno, Kirk Hutchinson, Tish Temple, Carla Johnson, Lori Ackling, Kristin Cawthorne, Anniese Curley, Jenness DeBruler , Mary Kirsten, Don Knoepfle, Mike O’Brien, Pat Robison, Yasmin Rodriguez, Nina Schwartz, Elaine Stewart.

S.D.M.T. Members Present: Sally Mancheno (Principal), Heidi Braun (K rep.), Mary Pedro (1^st grade rep.), Lorraine Kaminske (2^nd grade rep.), Jessica Knarr, (3^rd grade rep.), Mike O'Brien, (4^th grade rep.), Caren Callahan, (5^th grade rep.), Carolyn Lax (E.S.E. rep.), Scott Harris (Specials rep.) Cori Jenkins, (Academic Team rep.), Debbie Ackley (Classified rep.), and Jeannie Moloney (Administrative Support rep.)

A joint meeting between S.D.M.T. and S.A.C. was called to order at 3:45. Mrs. Mancheno introduced the chairs of S.A.C. and S.D.M.T. (Tish Temple, S.A.C. chair and Lorraine Kaminske, S.D.M.T., chair).

Lorraine Kaminske shared background information with the S.A.C. committee, as to how S.D.M.T. arrived at their proposal.

Mrs. Mancheno reviewed the two proposals for the group.

S.A.C.’s Proposal:

· 75% of funds for staff bonuses: for everyone here last year (2006-2007) $76,812.00 before taxes

· 20% of funds for materials and supplies for every current teacher for classrooms -To use this year (2007-2008). $20,483.00 split between 89 classrooms = $230.00

· 5% funds for student recognition - $5120.80

S.D.M.T.’s Proposal:

· $5,700.00 Book Fair Allowance (1140 students)

· $17,800 for classrooms -$200.00 per teacher – 89 current teachers

· The remainder for staff bonuses for last year’s staff , $78,916.00

o Before taxes

· Include all staff: instructional and classified

– Equal amount for all fulltime employees

– ½ amount for ½ time employees

– Must have worked at Lamarque at least 7 months during 2006-2007.

– Bonuses include staff members who left, if they worked 7 months or more.

Jenness DeBreuler stated that the main difference between the two proposals is the student recognition. The two proposals are very close.

Pat Robison noted we need age appropriate books for 4^th and 5^th grade students.

The group discussed the book fair allowance. It was determined that we need to have a variety of levels and selections at $5.00 and below.

Mrs. Mancheno said that we will make sure there is a good selection of books for all ages and reading levels at $5.00 or less.

Mrs. Mancheno explained that if we do not come to a school decision by November 1, 2007, the A+ funds will go to bonuses for this year’s teachers.

Mrs. Mancheno requested that S.A.C. come to agreement with S.D.M.T. on the proposal.

S.A.C. Chair, Tish Temple, made a motion to approve S.D.M.T.s proposal. The motion was seconded. All S.A.C. members agreed, none were opposed.

All approved and the motion to approve the S.D.M.T. proposal passed.

Tish Temple, noted that S.A.C. approved S.D.M.T.’s proposal.

The recommendation will be submitted to the district. Funds will be distributed.

Minutes Respectfully Submitted by,

Mary Pedro and Carla Johnson, Recording Secretaries.