SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES

Lakeview Elementary School

May 5, 2004

 

Present:  L. Knight, G. Gibbs, J. Yahraus, L. Silver, M. Behrman, J. Purmort, B. Norris, V. Genta, K. Usman, N. Forbes, D. Merkley, D. Mrstik, S. Hlohinec, J. Murray, D. Litchet, D. Flessner, L. Divirgilio, L. Silva, G. Laessig, J. Coleman, L. Long

 

Linda Knight called the meeting to order at 3:21 p.m.  D. Litchet made a motion to approve the minutes as written, J. Murray seconded the motion.  The minutes were approved.

 

Jan Coleman spoke briefly about the testing results from the NRT and Florida Writes.  She complimented the staff and students for doing such an outstanding job.  Overall, there were 11 “6’s” on Florida Writes with the average score being 4.3, which was the top score in the county.  We have 51 students scoring 5 or higher.  We are still waiting on the FCAT results.

 

The remaining SIP Goals were discussed:

           

            Goal 7—Career Preparation

                        It was suggested that we should come up with a more coordinated approach for inviting “Speakers for Career Day.” Jan asked that this be coordinated through Lead Teachers in the Fall.

 

            Goal 8—Citizenship

                        Add the following activities/strategies to the goal:

·        5th Grade participating in the Special Olympics

·        Additional community service projects

UNICEFF

Clothing Drive to benefit the Salvation Army’s shelter

Book Drive for needy children

 

            Goal 9—Safe and Orderly Schools

                        Add the following activities/strategies to the goal:

·        Use of Staff picture ID badges

·        Use of Volunteer ID badges

·        School Resource Officer conducts different safety programs at different grade levels in addition to the DARE Program (i.e. GREAT Program, Stranger Danger, Bike Safety, etc.)

·        Orientation of Parent Pick up rules for parents and students in the Fall (possibly a letter from Det. Kasper or information given over LNN)

 

 

 

Goal 10—Family and Community Involvement

            Add the following activities/strategies to the goal:

·        Donuts for Dad

·        Spring Variety Show

·        DARE Graduation

·        Super Scientists Program

·        Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

·        Staff Appreciation Week

 

Jan thanked everyone for serving on SAC.  She encouraged people to serve on next year’s committee.  At the first meeting on the 2004-2005 school year, everyone will receive an updated SIP plan, new SAC notebooks, and information on our school’s test data.

 

D. Litchet made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  It was seconded by K.Usman.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.