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October 17th, 2017
2:15pm, TPJHS Library
School Site Council Meeting
Agenda
Welcome and introductions/Sign in
In attendance: Stacy Smalling, principal; Ken Baker, parent; Wally Brumbalow, staff; Meredith Plummer, parent; Isabel Plummer student (alternate); Caitlyn Sanchez, student; Hailey Gee, student; Carey DeLuca, teacher; Carolyn Harmon, teacher; Catherine Colella, teacher (guest); James Cottrell, teacher (guest). We held introductions and noted one absent parent, teacher, and student but that we did have a quorum. Our absent parent did send an email requesting to be excused (received by Mrs. Smalling after the meeting). It was noted that our absent teacher had resigned from the committee the day prior and a replacement would be found by the next meeting. Our alternate student, replaced our absent student member in voting.
Approval of the minutes of the last meeting
The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and no changes were necessary. The minutes were approved as written
Motion: Meredith Plummer
Second: Ken Baker
In favor:9
Opposed:0
Abstained:
0
Old Business
None
New Business
School Site Council Overview (PPT)
Due to technology issues, the PPT was not presented; however, Mrs. Smalling went over the contents including the members of the council, what a quorum was, the main purpose of the council and the rules that govern the council. Questions were answered and a short discussion ensued.
Review content of folder:
Bylaws: The bylaws were reviewed, questions were answered and it was agreed that the council would continue to follow these by-laws without revision.
SPSA: The SPSA was explained by Mrs. Smalling and its purpose was reviewed as well as the process to revise it and reflect on data all year and write and approve next years document.
Election of Officers
Chairperson: Mrs. Plummer nominated Caitlyn Sanchez for the position and she accepted. No other nominations were made.
Second: Ken Baker
In favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
Vice Chairperson: Mr. Baker nominated Mrs. Plummer for vice-chairperson and she accepted. No other nominations were made.
Second: Caitlyn Sanchez
In favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
Secretary: Caitlyn Sanchez nominated Hailey Gee for the position and she decline. Mr. Brumbalow nominated Ms. Smalling for the positions who accepted with the contingency that if she were presenting information, Mr. Brumbalow may need to take notes for her. He agreed.
Second: Meredith Plummer
In favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
Course approvals:
ELA
Jim Cottrell presented the GATE plan and Carolyn Harmon presented the ELA course outlines for approval. Discussion regarding the documents, their purpose, budget for the GATE plan and novels for the RLA outlines ensured. Questions were answered. The GATE plan was approved with correction to budget. The ELA course outlines were approved as is.
GATE Plan approval:
Motion: Isabel Plummer
Second: Ken Baker
In favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
ELA course outlines:
Motion: Carey Deluca
Second: Isabel Plummer
In Favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
SPSA Timelines, reports and revisions
The document with SPSA timelines was reviewed. The current information regarding the plan was reviewed. Ms. Smalling presented the California Dashboard which reports scores. She and Mrs. Harmon presented the department data analysis of SBAC scores and the revisions to the department goals and indicators for success that they propose. Students shared that they had already noticed instruction aligned to the proposals in the classroom. The revisions requested by the departments based on the data analysis discussed were approved.
Motion: Meredith Plummer
Second: Isabel Plummer
In Favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
Current budget/adjustments discussion/Approve
LCAP and Title 1 budgets were reviewed. Specific discussion surrounded Title 1 technology purchases for the year. Mrs. Smalling reviewed the needs brought up last year such as Surface pros for teachers and more classroom devices that students could use. Discussion about laptops (new or refurbished) apple, Kindle, and Chromebook products and tablets ensued. The idea of students bring their own devices and challenges with that (would District allow it, what type of release would be needed, would they be able to get on our network, etc) ensued. Discussion about the battery life and the use of Surface pros or tablets occurred. The decision on how to spend the Title 1 technology funds was tabled. Mrs. Smalling agreed to bring to the next meeting: information from District as to whether we should investigate further the idea of student bringing their own devices, the approved technology purchase list, and information from teachers as to whether the Surface pros, or tablets have longer battery life, on average, then the laptops.
Review Uniform Complaint procedure
Mrs. Smalling reviewed this as a legal requirement for the council.
Revise/Approve school-parent compact
The current compact was reviewed. Discussion on some vocabulary ensued but it was ultimately determined to approve the compact as is for continued use.
Motion: Ken Baker
Second: Hailey Gee
In Favor: 9
Opposed: 0
Abstain: 0
Review of meeting calendar/other committees/involvement opportunities
Mrs. Smalling gave the council the year-long calendar and invited everyone to attend other committees on campus that are outlined on the calendar.
Public Comment
Isabel Plummer brought a question about what happens in OCI and what its purpose is/how it is a consequence. Students shared that they hear that students who go there don’t see it as a big deal. A short discussion on in-house versus out of school suspension occurred and the suggestions was to invite SSC members (especially students) to the next PBIS meeting to learn more about OCI as it tis intended and provide input and suggestions for improvement. A student presentation on what they learned will be agenized on the next meeting.
Adjournment
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