Phillippi Shores Elementary SAC Minutes

2/4/2008

1) Meeting was called to order 3:37 p.m.

2) Minutes from 1/7/2008 were approved after two minor corrections made by Talia VonBender regarding missing SAC attendee names.

3) Old Business:

There was not old business to discuss at this time.

4) New Business

SIP Dialogues with the School Board

There will be an open discussion on April 15, 2008 between Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School, Garden Elementary School and the Sarasota County School Board regarding the SIP (School Improvement Plan). SAC members were encouraged to attend, if desired. It was also mentioned that anyone who wanted to attend the dialogue should become better acquainted with our school’s SIP data in order to accurately participate in the open discussion. Talia VonBender announced to the members that next month’s SAC meeting will be dedicated to preparing for this dialogue and members were asked to come prepared to discuss what resources or support are needed for Phillippi Shores from the School Board.

Data: Candace Dearing and Ruth Bennear

A December Scorecard Report was distributed to SAC members. This report is a condensed monthly report of the Key Performance Indicators for the month of December. It also draws comparison between the month of December to the previous school months. Mrs. Dearing and Mrs. Bennear explained how the numbers are tallied and what the numbers mean in respect to the decision process of what is best for each individual student.

Our first “FORF” (Florida Oral Reading Fluency) report was also included in this scorecard. The “on the mark” program, which assists teachers in compiling the data for the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Lexile Scores, was also discussed. Mrs. Dearing announced that Phillippi was able to fund the use of substitute teachers in the classrooms while the teacher could conduct this individualized testing measure without disrupting the class curriculum. It was proposed that SAC money be considered next year for this purpose.

FCAT:

An FCAT schedule was distributed to SAC members. Mrs. Dearing read two reading samples from Phillippi fourth grade students to demonstrate the difference in writing styles here among our student body. FCAT practice data sheets were explained by Mrs. Bennear.

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“WORLD OF DIFFERENCE”:

2007-2008 SAC Members were awarded a certificate of appreciation for their dedication and commitment to Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School. SAC Members were also treated with appreciation goodies. Thank you Mrs. Dearing!

5) Open Discussion

School Pick-up concerns were mentioned and ideas proposed to correct speeding concerns. All pick-up issues are being referred to our SRO.

2008-2009 Budget concerns were mentioned and will be discussed at a later SAC meeting.

The “Swift Media Center” dedication movie was viewed by SAC Members.

6) Meeting was adjourned at 5:00

Members:

Candace Dearing (principal), Talia Lee-VonBender (chairperson), Christina Pitchford Perez (co-chairperson), Kim Feltovic (recording secretary), Ruth Bennear, Jennifer Bloomfield (Synovus Bank), Christina Cevezo, Luan Hedley, Nikki Kochis, Guilda Langston, Tracy Linehan, Michelle Rietsch, Mary Tucker, Jennifer Gonzales.

Future Meeting Dates: 03/03/08, 04/07/08, 05/05/08.