School Advisory Council Agenda
February 02, 2016
5:30 PM – Media Center
I. Roll Call to Establish Quorum
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Principal Updates- BSA Update
IV. SMART Bond Ballots/Expenditures- Vote on Ballot “B”
V. School Improvement Plan Monitoring- Approved
VI. Accreditation Standards and Update- Artifacts Uploaded
VII. Title I Updates
VIII. PTO Updates
IX. Questions/Solutions
X. SAC Membership Add-On
Notes:
Next SAC Meeting – March 01, 2016 at 5:30
SAC Meeting Dates
March 01, 2016
April 05, 2016
May 03, 2016
5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Westwood Heights Elementary School Advisory Council
Title 1
Meeting Minutes from February 2nd, 2016
· Meeting called to order at 5:30pm by Mr. Mennecke
· Principal Cottrell welcomed the parents and staff to meeting
· Motion to approve prior minutes (January 5th, 2015 meeting) by Mr. Cottrell and Mr. Mennecke (Instructional Coach). Minutes are approved.
Principal Updates from MR. Cottrell
1. Mr. Cottrell announces practice FSA 3rd , 4th, 5th grade results. The district average for scores were 45%, our average as a school was 36%. Compared to first 2 years as principal, we were double-digits below average, whereas compared to this year, we are only a difference of 9%.
Results are not complete in full, but what we do know;
- 5th grade math we are only 11% below district
- 4th grade ELA, we are only 10% below district
- 5th grade ELA, 46% correct on subtest
We are seeing tremendous growth and progress from past years.
Mr. Cottrell also addresses the decrease in behavior data. Although data is not complete, we do have this information to share;
In Mr. Cottrell’s first year there were significant behavior indicators in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. All grades shared equal data in referral write-ups.
This year behavior incidents have dropped significantly. We are only seeing significant behavior indicators this year in our 4th and 5th grades. As the children are moving up in grade level, the behavior issues seem to be decreasing.
Mr. Cottrell also addresses the award ceremonies that had taken place throughout the week for our learners. He points out the joy and excitement in the learners eyes as they were receiving their awards, whether it be a citizenship award or an academic award. Our learners are truly growing more and more excited each day when it comes to learning and wanting to succeed.
Mr. Cottrell opens the floor up to the parents in regard to any ideas they would like to see go forward as a school. Some topics that were suggested included;
- Learner mural paintings on various buildings throughout the school.
Mr. Cottrell addresses a question regarding bond money expenditures, and when the school will see improvements taking place.
Parent addresses concerns with information regarding school functions not being sent out early enough. Parent requesting 2 weeks prior notice before all school functions.
Ideas announced to solve this miscommunication included; information regarding school functions being provided beforehand via text messaging.
Concern expressed by SAC parents of accumulating more family/parent involvement at meetings. The idea of a survey was presented, so parents can provide the best meeting times that adhere to their schedules.
Mr. Mennecke suggests the idea of “punch cards”.
Example: Every 10 punches a parent receives on their punch card for attending a
school function that supports their child, receives some type of incentive.
Smart Bond Ballots Expenditures
2. Option #1 (determined by SAC);
Item 1: Updated Marquee
Item 2: Lab updates to STREAM and music labs
Item 3: Cafeteria upgrades
Item 4: Video production studio
Item 5: Playground updates
Item 6: Renovate outside classroom
Item 7: Laundry facility
Mr. Mennecke suggests motion to remove playground option #5 from ballot #1. Motion to remove playground option #5 from ballot #1 in favor, motion seconded by Patricia Rogers, motion approved.
Mr. Mennecke suggests motion to remove laundry facility option #7 and outside renovation option #6 from ballot #1 to ballot #2. Motion seconded by Patricia Rogers, motion approved.
School Improvement Plan
3. Mr. Menneke re-addresses the SIP goal for school year that was stated in last meeting.
SIP Goal- If all learners are actively engaged in all instructional areas they will be successful in the classroom environment.
It was announced that the SIP goal was submitted and is APPROVED.
Accreditation Standards
4. Mr. Mennecke explained that the accreditation artifacts are currently being uploaded to the accreditation platform.
Title I Updates
5. Ms. Robinson announced information regarding Title 1 scholarship. Anyone interested is welcome to see her for further information.
PTO Updates
6. Ms. Rogers addresses PTO committee foundation and committee meetings to come in the future.
Questions/Solutions
7. No questions/solutions at this time.
SAC Membership Add-On
8. Mr. Mennecke motions to nominate Kakesa Wilkerson, motion seconded by Lavina Hodge. Motion approved.
Lavina Hodge nominates Quanisha Wiggens, motion seconded by Ms. Taylor. Motion approved.
Lavina Hodge nominates Lakitia Carswell, motion seconded by Quanisha Wiggens. Motion approved.
Meeting adjourned.
Notes:
Next meeting announced, March 5th, 2016 at 5:30.