Meeting Began: 5:09

Meeting Began: 5:09

SAC MEETING

OCTOBER 21, 2015

MEETING BEGAN: 5:09

* Review of minutes from Sept. and May

* Motion to approve minutes:

  • Mrs. Butkis
  • Ms. Syeda 2nd

* Proposed SACC meeting dates

* FSA (FLORIDA STANDARD ASSESSMENT)

last year, it replaced FCAT in reading writing and math; FCAT still in place for Science in fifth grade

*Child Safety Matters Program at SGE

OCTOBER SACC BEGINS:

Mr. Roberts:

  • explained ELA score. On FSA, there will be a change in scoring procedure. Schools are waiting for approval before releasing scores to the public. There will most likely be a change in leveling system in regards to new assessment.

Reading:

At SAWGRASS 24% of our kids fell in bottom quartile (25%) and 32% were in the highest quartile.

Why the discrepancy?

Possible reasons:

  • 1st time children took the new test
  • Test was on computer
  • ESE and ESL students were included in score

At Sawgrass, nearly ALL students at SGE will receive regular diploma (with the exception of 3 students). Mr. Roberts states it is important for all students to receive a “regular” diploma to be competitive in today’s economy.

Math:

SAWGRASS quartile percentage scores are more on par with the rest of schools in our area.

17% of our students scored in the bottom quartile, 36% in top quartile

  • CHILD SAFETY MATTERS PROGRAM at Sawgrass

Program areas to be addressed with the program:

Child abuse, bullying/cyberbulling, digital dangers and safety

QUESTION: (Ms. Markos): Will children be taught that adults are also helpers? Concerned that kids will only be taught that adults are harmful.

RESPONSE (Mr. Roberts) Information will be sent home about program; slide show will be available for public perusal.

  • GO MATH: MATH ON THE SPOT

A program for parents to assist kids with math skills at home.

*Mrs. Perry will send home information about the program as well as website address.

*No passwords are required.

*Linked to the textbook lessons.

OLD BUSINESS

AMENTO: nominated SAC chair: Ms. Finkel

2nd the motion: McPherson, 3rd: Smolich

Approve minutes May 2015: unanimous approved.

SAC dates approval: motion to approve, approved as read, seconded and agreed.

QUESTION: (Ms. Markos) There may be a date conflict including Dec 9 through May.

RESPONSE: Proposal for time of meetings: some meetings in the morning, some at night

There was a unanimous decision to have only AFTERNOON meetings. Ms. Finkel will table any unfinished business until the next meeting if not addressed by 6:P.M.

  • SIP 2015-16

To create, data from previous year is analyzed to create a plan on how to improve areas of deficit.

NEW BUSINESS:

Amendments: Premade bi-laws in Broward

  1. Length of term: 1 year, unanimous consent
  2. One chairperson: unanimous consent
  3. Officers chosen at AUGUST meeting. Mrs. Amento suggested to move officer selection to SEPTEMBER meeting; unanimous consent.
  4. Officers will be installed at 1st meeting: unanimous consent

Ms. Markoff requested a copy of assessment for accreditation.

GOOD OF THE GROUP

Painting the school: will take up to 3 more weeks. Mr. Roberts is asking for patience.

5:50 MEETING ADJOURNED

Minutes by Lisa Smolich

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