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SAC-School Advisory Council Minutes

January 10th, 2005

 

Attendance:

     Karen Allen, Lois Heine, Linda Shayman, Dan Dubbert, Ann Pepper, Jena Roberts,

     Lucille LaCava, Tim Backer, Dennis Allen, Jolaine Konstantinidis, James Goddard,

     Debi Barnwell, Shirley Adcock, and Anna Clausing.

 

I. Minutes:

     The minutes from the last meeting were accepted and approved as read.

 

II. Treasurer's Report:

     Ms. LaCava reported we have $11,283.00 in available funds in the SAC account- approved.

      Ms. LaCava reported we have $9,210.60 in available funds in the Special Award SAC

      account- approved.

 

III. Old Business:

      A. Sidewalk issue. No new news available. Mr. Backer is still working with the City.

       B. Lights around school. Yes, lights are up and on around the school. No one knew

            if they were up yet by sporting fields.

       C. School repairs. The repairs are ongoing all through the school. The gym is expected to be finished

            by the beginning of March.

       D. Gate to be put in behind home bleachers on football field. The proposal has not been made yet, as

            fence repairs are not being done at this time.

 

IV. Reports:

     A. Renaissance-

            In Ms. Heuer's absence, Ms. LaCava asked for $4,000 for the Renaissance program, as we have

            only allocated $2,000 to it, and usually give them $6,000 total. Approved- Pepper/Roberts motion.

      B.  Classes-

             Seniors- Ordered cap, gown and graduation announcements.

           Juniors- Working on fair parking with the Sophmore class, and Prom.

             Sophmores- Fair parking with the Juniors.

             Freshman- no report.

       C. Principal's Report-

              1. Semester exams are this week.

              2. Mr. Goddard felt everyone is working well together.

              3. Mr. Goddard asked for $3,700 for Student agendas. Approved- LaCava/Ms. Allen motion.

              4. Mr. Goddard explained a different approach to ISP. Students would come in on Saturdays,

                  this way they miss no FCAT reviewing.  Mr. Cline approved this and would help supplement

                  the teacher cost of $2,100 for the rest of the 2004-2005 school year. SAC approved up to the

                  $2,100 for this project to come out of the Special Award SAC monies as needed.

                  Approved- LaCava/Pepper motion.  Mr. Goddard said he will put this program into the EBR

                  for 2005-2006 school year to keep it going for next year.

               5. A new English teacher has been hired.

               6. Ms. Grimes is the new Social Studies teacher for the rest of the year.

               7. Ms. Shayman received the grant she worked on called the "Read 180" and the school will

                  receive $145,000 per year for the next three years. This will be used in the intensive reading

                   classes.

               8. Mr. Dubbert is having great success with his Peer Mediation program. He started in

                  November.  He will be training another group for the 2005-2006 school  year.

               9. Mr. Goddard explained that there are many job adjustments being made throughout the

                   school in many departments.

              10. Mr. Goddard explained a program of "a school within a school" for high risk, not involved in

                    illegal activity students to use. He will check with the Rotary Club for help with this project.  

              11. The school will be looking for a third counselor. This will be put in the EBR for 2005-2006. 

              12. The school is looking into Title 1 for an advocate for the migrant population.

              13. Mr. Goddard is checking into a new marquee for the high school.

 

V. New Business:

             1. Ms. LaCava requested money for updated televisions in Mr. Schudel and Mr. Halvorson's class

                  rooms, as the ones they have are dial with no video hook-ups. Ms. LaCava will check on how

                  many other class rooms need these and the approximate cost of replacements.   

              2. A printer is needed for the 12 lap tops used in the floating lab. Ms. LaCava will check

                  needs and cost.

 

VI. Discussion:

           There was discussion about the up-coming Martin Luther King Day Parade.

 

VII. Adjournment:

           There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Next Meeting- Feb. 14th, 2005 at  5:30 in room #210.

Respectfully submitted: Anna Clausing - SAC Secretary.

 

 
 

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