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SAC- School Advisory Council Minutes

September 20th, 2004

Attendance:

                            Jena Roberts, Ann Pepper, Daniel Dubbert, Shirley Adcock, Joseph Kelly,

                            Betty Bynes, Celia Bateman, Karen Allen, Lucille LaCava, Tim Backer,

                            Brittany Perez, Maria Perez, Linda Shayman, Stephanie Heuer, Shannon

                            Crankshaw, James Goddard, and Anna Clausing.

I. Minutes:

                   The minutes were accepted as read with the addition of Debbie Barnwell as a

                         senior class sponsor. Pepper/LaCava motion.

II. Treasurer's Report:

                  Ms. LaCava reported we have $16,283.00.

III. Old Business:

                     1. The Band did receive their $125.

                     2. We need to replace the SAC members lost at the end of last year. Ms.

                         LaCava is still checking on our demographics.

                     3. Mr. Goddard suggested class officers attend SAC meetings. It will

                        be brought up at class meetings.

IV. Reports:

                     Renaissance:

                      Ms. Heuer reported the days for reward activities-

                                   1. Nov. 12th

                                   2. Jan. 21st

                                   3. April 1st

                             A request for $2,000 was approved for the programs. Bateman/Perez motion.

                         Seniors:

                               1. Class officers have been elected.

                                    2. Next class meeting will chose motto, song, etc.

                                    3.Co-sponsored a "social" after Friday's football game. 176 students attended.

                                    4. Will be co-hosting Homecoming with the junior class on Oct. 16th.

                                    5. Sold jerseys and won the spirit stick.

                                    6. Oct. 1 work on float.                   

                         Juniors:

                                 No report available.

                     Sophomores:

                               1. Class officers have been elected.

                                     2. Sept. 23rd class meeting.

                                     3. Sept. 30th work night- Homecoming float and pep rally ideas decided.

                                     4. Meetings are at the Speer Center at 7:00 PM.

                      Freshman:

                                  1. Class officers have been elected.

                                     2. Selling t-shirts.

                                     3. Class meeting on Wed.

                                     4. Selling bar-b-que dinners on Oct. 15th.

                          Principal's Report:

                                  1.  School received $117,106.00 from the Governor's office from the School

                                          Recognition program.  SAC and school staff will meet in room #210 at 5:30                

                                          to discuss disbursement of monies on Mon. Oct. 4th.

                                     2. Mr. Goddard asked for $3000.00 to be used to help fund the credit retrieval

                                         program. These funds are to be matched by Mr. Cline. ($8,000-$12,000 is

                                         needed) The $3,000.00 was approved on a Bateman/Bynes motion.     

                                     3. Float awards will be as follows: Most colorful, Most Spirited, Original,

                                         and Best use of materials.

V. New Business:

                 1. Students need to make up 11 days missed because of hurricanes. Waiting for Mr. Cline's

                           decision on this matter as to when and how.

                      2. The FCAT test will not be waived this year. Have asked for two week extension on time

                           frame.

                      3. Graduation will be the same date. It will be held in the gym if work is completed or the

                           football field if the gym is not ready.

                     4. First quarter ends Oct. 8th.

VI. Discussion:

                 There being no further discussion, meeting was adjourned.

Next meeting- Mon. Oct. 4th, only to discuss disbursement of $117,106.00. 5:30 Rm. #210

Regular meeting will be Mon. Oct. 11th, at 5:30-Rm.#210

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