CALVERTCITYELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Success Begins at CCES

563 E 5th Avenue Todd Anderson, Principal

P. O. Box 215 (270) 3954664(phone)

Calvert City, KY 42029 (270) 395-4027 (fax)

SCHOOL BASED DECISION COUNCIL MINUTES

September 16, 2015–4:30PM

The Septembermeeting of the School Based Decision Making Council was held on Wednesday, September16, 2015 at 4:30pm. The meeting was called to order at 4:35pm by Todd Anderson. Other council members present includedWendy Lyles, Nick Ford,Allison Bynum, Amanda Mott, Becky Smith andSecretary, Tanara Babcock.Board Representative Brian Harper was absent.

Visitors included: No visitors

Reading of the Vision/Mission/Beliefs by Todd Anderson

Approval of Written Agenda:

The agenda for the September meeting was amended to add Americore staffing and Combining Curriculum and Instruction bylaws. Approved, with the observance of the “Approval of August Minutes.

Motion by Wendy Lyles and seconded by Amanda Mott

Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the August meeting and were approved as presented. Motion by Nick Fordand seconded by Becky Smith.

Comments from the Floor:

No comments.

Good News:

  • Spirit Card Fundraiser – Went over very well. Sold more than last year and they are still selling.
  • Student Discipline – The discipline is at an all time low. 5th grade recived the reward for the best cafeteria behavior.
  • Learn Like A Pirate Book Study– Going very well. Majority of teachers are enjoying it.

Budget Report:

  • A Section 6 Budget report was discussed. Current balance is $29,350.92

Approved by Amanda Mott and second by Wendy Lyles

  • Activity Fund – was discussed. Current Balance is $12,013.60
  • District Activity Fund – Discussed. Current Balance is $17,517.15
  • Parent Involvement Fund- Current Balance of $81.61
  • Professional Development- Current Balance of $1,676.80
  • ESS – Current Balance of $12,299.00
  • Textbook Fund – Current Balance of $6,953.00

New Business:

  • Personal Technology Use Policy.-1st reading. A few wording changes to be made. Will have second reading next month.
  • Wellness Policy – 1st reading. Will add a physical. Second reading in October.
  • Curriculum Policy – 1st reading. Combined with Instructional Policy.
  • Instructional Practice Policy. – 1st reading. Combined with Curriculum Policy. Updating Changes will be made. Second reading in October.
  • Textbook Plan –Council Approved and signed off.
  • STAR Data Review – Reviewed. Test will be taken three times a day.
  • Program Review Focus – Plan is to still focus on writing.
  • CSIP Update – added the hiring of Americore and the Cody Lane study.
  • Second Americore – Budgeted in ESS. This position will have to be hired by October 1st.

Adjourn Meeting: Meeting was adjourned at 6:04PM.

Nick Fordmade the motion to adjourn and it was seconded by Wendy Lyles. .

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Todd Anderson, Chairperson Tanara Babcock, Secretary

*Minutes unofficial until approved by Site Based Council at next meeting.

THE MISSION OF THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF CALVERTCITYELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS TO INSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND ACHIEVE MASTERY OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS.