Lori Windels  called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.

Lori Windels, Site Council Co-Chair took attendance.

Present:  Parents: Lori Windels, Sherri Knuth, Roxanne Hart, John Mayock, Ann Oyen, Michael Wulf, Mary Reis,  Tom Vellenga (term begins 07/01), Michelle Dzik (term begins 07/01)  Staff: Louis Mariucci, Cleve Jobe, Ann Oyen, John Mayock

Absent: Jean Schwabacher, Lynn Blewett-Franken, Tom DeGree, John Porter

Announcements

Michael Wulf commented on a recent car-bus accident which occurred in front of our building and wanted to state that the staff did a wonderful job in handling the situation, and that we as a building and school are obviously prepared for just such emergencies. He did notice there was an absence of crossing guards, an issue which will need to be pursued.

Principal’s Report:

As of today’s meeting, the following are the projected class sizes going into 2004-2005:

1^st        90

2^nd       92

3^rd*       120-123

4^th        120

5^th        120

6^th        120

7^th        180

8^th        180

*The third grade number reflects the opportunity to bring in additional students, room allowing.

By October 1^st, Mr Mariucci expects Capitol Hill to be at 982 students.

Mr. Mariucci will remain in the building during school hours thru June 25, returning the first week of August.

Membership Committee Update:

The Site Council is still searching for a PTO Liaison.

Michael Wulf reported that at the last meeting, team assignments, members roster and a by-laws committee were discussed.  Michael then presented a proposal regarding the elections issue of the past several months. (attached proposal)

John Mayock made a friendly amendment to the proposal to strike the additional appointed rep. Ann Oyen seconded. After a brief discussion, John Mayock withdrew hi friendly amendment. After a lengthy discussion, a vote was taken with one dissenting member.  The proposal was accepted by the Site Council.

The following dates were decided upon for the Site Council meetings for the 2004-2005 school year:  (Michael Wulf made the motion, seconded by John Mayock, passed unanimously.)

Time 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Dates:

September 13, 2004

October 11, 2004

November 8, 2004

December 13,2004

January 10, 2005

February 14, 2005

March 14, 2005

April 11, 2005

May 9, 2005

June 6, 2005

Community Outreach Report:

Recommendations/updates made:

The Site Council should be present at the Open House for new students in the fall.

            Question was posed if these events add value?

Mary Reis will be coordinating the Rondo Days booth, which will be located at Dunning Field at Central H.S.  Volunteers are still needed; in addition, Mary hopes to have the PTO add this event to its list of volunteer opportunities.

Letters to this year’s incoming first graders should be written from this year’s current first graders, welcoming them to Capitol Hill.

Welcome signs should be posted throughout the school during the Open House and during the beginning of the school year.

The 7^th Grade retreat has been moved up. More information in the fall.

Exit interviews from out-going students should be integrated into the SCIP plan.

The staff is encouraged to incorporate coordination with the MLK Center whenever possible, and the August staff meeting will address this issue.

Roxanne Hart said she would be willing to pull together a communications team meeting in August.

Budget/SCIP Report:

In the meeting with the district and JoAnn Knuth, our area superintendent, both the Budget and SCIP were approved and the four main goals were reviewed.

PTO Liaison:

Moira Sweeney is the new chair of the PTO, and Annie Yetter is the chair-elect for the 2005-2006 school year. Carolyn will provide the entire list to the website for publication.

The PTO will be providing up to $4000 to deal with the cafeteria sound/volume issue.

GSAC Liaison:

Most recent update was given at the May meeting. GSAC is in recess for the summer.