Minutes
School Advisory Council
September 11, 2002
Present:
Jan Coleman, Theresa Baus, Jennifer Purmort, Julie Murray, Liz Peters, Debbie
Flessner, Sue Hlohinec, Geoffrey Gibbs, George Laessig, Leah Ray, Veronica
Genta, Blair Norris, Dan Barnes, Tina Campbell, Linda Knight, Terri Tucker, Pam
Kalchbrenner, Marilyn Denlinger, Khizran Usman, Mary McChesney, Marian Behrman,
Jennifer Yahraus
Principal
Jan Coleman called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. Each SAC member was asked
to introduce himself or herself and was then welcomed by Mrs. Coleman. Items on
the agenda were then addressed as presented.
Approval
of roster and meeting dates/times
A ballot
was passed out for the election of the community representatives. The seven
individuals nominated were elected unanimously. Mrs. Coleman explained that SAC
student representatives have not been selected as of yet because Student
Council elections do not end until Friday, September 13, 2002. SAC student
representatives are selected from Student Council members.
A
schedule of the meeting dates for the 2002-2003 school year was reviewed and
accepted unanimously.
Bylaws
Approval
House
Bill 1661 passed during the 2002 legislative session added new requirements for
the operation of School Advisory Councils. It was necessary to revise the
bylaws to incorporate the new legislative mandates. Most notable of the changes
was a move to use Robert’s Rules of Order Revised for parliamentary procedures
and voting quorums. The revised bylaws were provided for all members to review.
A motion was made by Jenn Purmort and seconded by Julie Murray to accept the
bylaws as presented. The motion was passed unanimously.
SAC
Orientation
Mrs.
Coleman conducted a SAC orientation. The orientation focused on the membership
composition of SAC, the structure and development of the school SIP, state and
district SIP goals, and accountability. Members were also provided with
information and an invitation to a countywide training conducted by PALS on
September 19, 2002 from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Brookside Middle School.
Election
of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary
Officers
elected to serve for the 2002-2003 school year are:
Marian
Behrman, Chairperson
Debbie
Flessner, Vice-Chairperson
Liz
Peters, Secretary
Review/Approve
Report of Adequate Progress and Sip
SAC
members were provided with a notebook containing a wide variety of SAC
information. Mrs. Coleman led the group through the section on the School
Improvement Plan and each goal was reviewed to assess whether adequate progress
was achieved. Two changes were made to the document. On Goal 7, under the
results column, the words “Career Dress Up Day” were changed to “Career Day.”
On Goal 10A, in the Achievement of Goal column, the word “no” was changed to “yes”
based on the SAC members review and discussion of the volunteer hours
documentation provided.
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“Meet
Your Teacher” Open House
A
discussion was held regarding the “Meet Your Teacher” Open House held annually
on the Friday before the first day of school. Mrs. Coleman solicited the group
for suggestions for improvement. The consensus of the group was that it is a
very positive asset to the beginning of a new year and to continue this program
with no changes.
Discussion
of A+ Funds
All SAC
members were provided with a copy of a letter from Commissioner of Education
Charlie Crist informing Lakeview staff that we will receive $92,183.00 in A+
recognition funds. Mrs. Coleman gave a brief overview of the formula used for
the expenditure of these funds in the past. During the three previous years
when this money has been received, Lakeview has used these funds in the
following way. 75% of the funds have gone to staff incentives and 25% of the
funds have gone towards school expenditures determined by SAC members. Staff
incentives have been paid in the following way under a “Level of
Responsibility” plan. Classified staff receive X amount of money; instructional
staff receive 2X amount of money; part-time staff receive ˝ X amount of money.
SAC members were asked to discuss two questions with the constituents they
represent.
#1 Should
we continue with past practice and follow the same formula as always used
previously?
#2 When
the amount of money is determined for school expenditures, how should we spend
these funds?
Suggestions
from SAC members for consideration were spending funds on a Science Lab and on
the purchase of additional I Book rolling cart(s). The cost of one cart with 11
computers is $15,262.00 and a rolling cart with 16 computers is approximately
$21,000.00. It was also suggested that digital and still cameras be purchased
to accompany each cart. The classified representative did request that SAC
members consider giving classified and instructional staff members equal shares
of any incentive money given as bonuses. It was also explained that funds from
the A+ money could not be used for playground equipment or for recurring salary
expenses. These funds may be spent for bonuses, educational
materials/equipment, and contracted services.
The
meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully
submitted,
Theresa
A. Baus
Interim Secretary