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SAC- School Advisory Council

DeSoto County High School

School Advisory Council

September 11, 2006

Attendance: Linda Shayman, Daniel Dubbert, Lucille LaCava, Tim Backer, Karen Allen, Kim Nugent, Kay Edelmann

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.

I. Minutes: approved by all

II. Treasurer’s Report: approved by all

III. Old Business: The position of Treasurer is still

open. New secretary will be Theresa Dow.

IV. Reports:

A. Renaissance – no report.

B. Classes:

Seniors – no report.

Juniors – Kim Nugent reported the class was working on

their float and homecoming events.

Sophomores – No report.

Freshmen – No report.

C. Principal’s Report: Mr. Dubbert expressed his concern in reference to

getting more people involved in SAC and trying to

come up with a plan on how to get the members to

attend the meetings.

Mr. Dubbert explained Think Link as an

assessment to help prepare students for the FCAT

testing in the spring. It was a process that would

occur three times prior to the FCAT test dates.

SACS accreditation during 07-08 school year.

Sept. 25^th was Academic letter award ceremony.

V. New Business : Mrs. Shayman explained about how high school students

would be required to declare a major course of study and

that 21 majors were determined and sent for approval.

VI. Discussion - Mrs. Nugent stated her concern in reference to the amount

of money SAC gives to the Renaissance Committee. Mr.

Dubbert went on to explain the purpose of and the

importance of recognizing students for their achievements

and academic improvement. Renaissance is a positive

reinforcement.

VII. Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Next meeting will be Monday, October 13, 2006 at 5:30 p.m., in room #210.

Minutes created from notes taken by Lucille LaCava and verified with Mr. Dubbert.

Submitted by Lucille J. LaCava