Hustonville Elementary School
Site Base Council Meeting
November 21st, 2013
Present:
Don Leigh – Principal
Paige Hackney - Teacher
Ella Schuler – Teacher
Amy Tracy – Parent
Tabitha Teague – Parent
Opening Business:
· Motion made by P. Hackney and second by A. Tracy to approve October 17th agenda with the revision to add CSIP presentation. Consensus unanimous.
· Motion made by P. Hackney and second by T. Teague to approve October 17th council minutes. Consensus unanimous.
News:
· Mr. Leigh informed council that the new L-300 is still being utilized heavily. No action taken.
· Council learned that a 2nd new L-300 computer lab will be created in the library with approximately 24 computers. No action taken.
· The former computer lab has been relocated to the old FMD classroom across from the library and has been updated. It is also being used greatly. No action taken.
· Any remaining thin client labs are to receive updates for maximum performance. No action taken.
· Mr. Leigh reminded council of the coming wireless enhancement. No action taken.
· Council discussed the recent visit from the History Mobile, The Lexington Children’s Theater, and the Veterans Day Lunch as well as future events such as the Science Mobile, and Career Fair. No action taken.
· Mr. Leigh shared with council that the Fall festival was much improved (and profitable) from last year. Thanks to PTO for all their hard work!
· Mr. Leigh notified council that Lexia and Moby Max are being heavily utilized and that funding for next year has been requested to PTO. No action taken.
Reports:
· Council reviewed the current financial reports. No action taken.
· Lincoln County Schools were allocated money from District Tech Funds. HVES received approximately $6,000. A portion was used to help create the 2nd new L-300 lab to be located in the library. No action taken.
· On November 18th, teachers participated in a release day to work on the Program Review. No action taken.
· Council was notified that PAS B would occur when students and teachers return from Thanksgiving break. No action taken.
· Mr. Leigh communicated that the 3rd grade Economics Fair would take place soon. No action taken.
· Mr. Leigh and council reviewed the report from the recent Walkthrough. Point to Ponder – How often do students have the opportunity to share their ideas and learn from one another? No action taken.
New Business:
· Paige Hackney shared that K-3 writing was still the strongest Program Review and Arts and Humanities was stronger than last year. PL/CS is still the weakest but the upcoming career fair would greatly benefit. No action taken.
· Motion made by P. Hackney and second by A. Tracy to approve the CSIP. Consensus unanimous.
Adjournment:
· Motion made by A. Tracy and second by E. Schuler to adjourn. Consensus unanimous.