School Council

November 18, 2017

  1. Welcome
  1. Review of afterschool program offerings

-Mrs. Daniels, parent of Kindergarten student requested to know more about the After school opportunities for students at specific grade levels. The principal went through the different club opportunities for Walker including: Art, Music, Drama, Lego, Chess, Sign Language etc.

-The concern is that there are limited opportunities for students in the lower grades (K-2)

-The principal explained that this is due to the long day for students and trying to limit those opportunities so that they have time to play outside.

-It was asked to explore maybe one or two more things for lower grade students

  1. Discussion of SPLOST renovation and impact on Walker

-The passing of SPLOST was noted as CT Walker was a part of the SPLOST project

-President asked what the plan was for K-5 program at Walker. Had heard that Walker was going to phase out Middle School

-Principal explained that it would be a long term phase out but that the specific plans were still being determined and that school council’s input would be a part of that process

-Magnet school selection this year will determine numbers for Middle school

- lower grades would not be affected

-Council encouraged principal to keep updated on plans and to communicate to all parents about the process

  1. Updates on Renovations

-It was encouraged by council that playground renovations take high priority in next renovation

-Principal informed that the current renovation is looking for a solution to the draining issue. Most of the work will be done during the summer, as it can’t be completed with students using the playground

-Council encouraged the exploration of new equipment for the playground

  1. Tutoring Program

-Principal discussed the use of Iready, Milestones, and probation data to determine students enrolled in the Title I tutoring program.