Conkwright Elementary School

SBDM Regular Called Meeting

9-19-17

Present: J. Bonfield, M. Frazer, H.Abner, T. Toews, A. Estes

Absent: K.Gay

Also Present: S. Browning.

  1. OPENING BUSINESS: Meeting called to work at 4:25 pm by Mrs. Bonfield
  1. Agenda Approval: Mrs. Bonfield presented the agenda. Mrs. Bonfield noted that under “New Business”, she would like to switch the order of articles “a” and “c.” Meaning that the council would have the first reading of Conkwright Elementary SBDM policy, then the first reading of Conkwright Elementary SBDM Policy Discipline and Classroom Management, last would be the AdvancED Performance Standards and KDE Continuous Improvement Diagnostic. M. Frazer moved and A. Estes seconded approving the agenda and changes as presented by the chair.
  2. August Minutes: Council read the minutes of the meeting from August, 29, 2017. H. Abner moved and T. Toews seconded, minutes were approved.
  3. Good New Reports:
  1. Mrs. Bonfield shared that Bryn Free was a new hire for special education and will primarily work with third grade students.
  2. Mrs. Bonfield shared that Grandparents Night was a success (occurred on Monday, September 18, 2017) and that students were reading to their grandparents in the library and that there were many positive comments throughout the hour. Mrs. Bonfield also shared that each student received a book to take home at the end of the night.
  3. Mrs. Bonfield shared that on October 26th, the Fall Harvest Night will occur from 5-8 pm. During this time, there will be pumpkins to decorate, hayrides occurring, in addition to other fun fall things.
  4. Mrs. Bonfield shared that Vertical Alignment is going well and that as she is walking in and out of classrooms, students are engaged during instruction.
  1. Public Comment: None
  1. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
  1. MAP Assessment Data: Mrs. Bonfield explained that second grade is the only grade that has completed MAP testing for the fall. Based on scores, there are several students below where they need to be. A. Estes mentioned that the difference in MAP testing from first grade to second grade is the fact that in first grade, the MAP test is read to them. When students take MAP in second grade, the test does not read to them. Mrs. Bonfield shared that we will be going over additional MAP data next council meeting when more grades will be complete with the fall test.
  1. BUDGET: Mrs. Bonfield shared the budget report with the council.
  2. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. First reading of Conkwright Elementary SBDM Policy Committees: Mrs. Bonfield presented the policy to the council. A. Estes moved and M. Frazer seconded to approve the first reading of the SBDM Policy Committees.
  2. First reading of Conkwright Elementary SBDM Policy Discipline and Classroom Management: Mrs. Bonfield presented the policy to the council. S.Browning proposed a change of the phrase “Discipline Committee” to read “Universal Team” instead. The universal team at Conkwright Elementary is comprised of grade level representation and special education representation). Mrs. Bonfield presented the PBIS plan as it is currently to align with the discipline and classroom management policy. H. Abner moved and A. Estes seconded to approve the first reading and changes to the Policy Discipline and Classroom Management.
  3. AdvancED Performance Standards and KDE Continuous Improvement Diagnostic: Mrs. Bonfield presented “The Missing Piece” to the council which is the KDE Continuous Improvement Document. Mrs. Bonfield explained that this document is a portion of the Improvement Journey and that as a council, they were to rate Conkwright Elementary based on the six given objectives within the document.
  1. ADJOURN: A.Estes moved, M. Frazer seconded, meeting was adjourned at 5:38 pm.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 4:15 pm.

Minutes approved at 10/17/17 Meeting.