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Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2007

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

In Attendance

Tim Backer, Daniel Dubbert, Theresa Dow, Kay Edelmann, Linda Shayman, Shirley Adcock,

Lucille LaCava, Ted Fleming, Trent Terry. Karen Allen

Minutes of the January 8, 2007, Meeting

Kay Edelmann made the motion to approve the minutes, Trent Terry seconded the motion.

The minutes of the January meeting were approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report

Lucille LaCava reviewed the treasurer’s report.  The beginning balance was $21, 872.56.  Expenses approved to date are $1800 to Renaissance, $300 for copy machine for cafeteria and $500 for FCAT refreshments, leaving a balance of $19,272.50.

Old Business

Tim Backer asked if there was any Old Business to discuss.  There was none.

Reports

A.  Renaissance

No report.

B.      Classes

Seniors

No report.

Juniors

Juniors’ class did parking at the fair.

Sophomores

No report.

Freshman

No report.

C.      Principal

Mr. Dubbert stated the band hosted the Winter Guard festival on February 10.  Nineteen schools participated and over 500 people were in attendance.   The boys’ basketball team is doing great and they will be playing in Regionals on Thursday.  Mr. Dubbert also stated improvements around the school have been completed.  Improvements include fixing sidewalks and enhanced lighting around the school.   Mr. Dubbert discussed Saturday School and stated it is every Saturday in February from 8-noon.  Students can come every week or just one or two.  This class is for FCAT review.

Mr. Dubbert distributed a copy of the School Improvement Plan and it was reviewed by the SAC members.  The School Improvement Plan addresses subject, actions, time lines, people responsible. Mr. Dubbert stated this plan is revised every year and he would like SAC input for next year’s plan.   He also discussed the Code of Student Conduct and stated he would also like SAC input on revisions for next school year.  Mr. Dubbert stated both these documents are posted on the website.

Mr. Dubbert requested $3845.36 to purchase 1575 student planners. He stated this item is purchased every year.  Kay Edelmann made the motion to purchase the planners, Karen Allen seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.

New Business

There was none.

Mr. Backer adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m.

The next meeting is Monday, March 12, 2007, at 5:30 p.m.

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