SAC/SDMT Minutes
November 29, 2006
3:45 p.m.
Members Present: Joan Bower, Melissa Bush, Linda Knight, Karen Harmon, Susan Amon, Marilyn Denlinger, Khizran Usman, Sandy Sontag, Polly Zoppe, Janet Augello, Teri Sayre, Elyse Nutter, Amy Nevins, Blair Norris, , Shari McDuffie, Lori Ann Kennelly, Kelly Howard, Geoffrey Gibbs, Kyle Lundquist
Absent: Marian Behrman, Dan Barnes, Bill Duke, Bill Harrer, Sue Hlohinec
Guests: Jennifer Yahraus, Todd Rincon, Mike Moran
Co-Chair Kelly Howard called the meeting to order. Minutes from last meeting were approved (previously sent via email).
Current Business
Co-Chair Joan Bower reported on facilities updates:
· Media Collection – staff gave input on book collection to a consultant. All items requested by staff will be ordered (2217 items).
· Media center furniture will be updated.
· Hurricane-hardened windows will be cleaned before summer.
· Roof was pressure cleaned – minimal damage and leaks (already fixed).
· Security cameras are being phased in at elementary level.
· Fencing will surround our campus at a future date.
· A/C system will be updated starting in 6/07 finishing 9/08. This system will be more energy efficient and have better control of humidity and temperature.
· “Ollie” (Solmat) will be eliminated by 9/08.
· Additional outdoor lighting will be installed by 9/08.
· Bent Tree parking area will be repaved by 9/08.
School Recognition Award
A discussion was held on how to distribute the 20% to the school ($16,543.02):
5th = divided among teams
4th = ibooks, Activboards peripherals, Enchanted Learning
3rd = ibooks, classroom computers, books for classroom, Activboards peripherals
2nd = Enchanted Learning, DVD’s - science/social studies
1st = communication notebooks, divided among teams, school performances, part-time contracted services aide, Activboard peripherals
K = sunshades
Classified = software, instructional technology
Specials = Activboard peripherals
Community = Activboards, peripherals
Parents = update LNN, mobile camera/cart, LNN shirts, DVD’s for media center school performances, sunshades.
Jennifer Yahraus, Instructional Tech Coach, said we’re being advised not to order DVD’s. Rather, United Streaming should be used on campus.
Activboard Presentation
Kyle Lundquist and Jennifer Yahraus demonstrated Activotes. We will be getting 24 Activboards by February, 2007.
Elyse Nutter proposed purchasing 7 Activslates at $399 each and 7 Activotes at 32 for $1,495. A discussion pursued, motion made and seconded. Approved unanimously.
Discussion regarding remaining monies:
Polly Zoppe, Instructional Support Aide, described the need for updated software in our Inspirational Lab and Instructional Tech Lab. Khizran Usman made a motion to spend the balance of money for the tech lab software update. No discussion. Teri Sayre seconded. Unanimously approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2007.
Sandy Sontag, Acting Recording Secretary