MEETING MINUTES
Monday, September 10, 2007 5:30-7:00 pm
Attendance:
Parents: Tracy Bibelnieks, Patrick Dale, Monica Hynds, Susan Kline, Beth Peltzer, Leigh Anne Adams, Dana Murdoch, Serena Butts Ward, Stacey D’Andrea, Ali Turner
Staff: David McGill, Louis Mariucci, Kathleen Cagle , John Mayock, Mary Bridgeman, Nancy Randall
Call to Order and Welcome
Meeting was called to order. New members and parent guests were introduced.
General Procedures
Monica noted June meeting minutes for review.
Agenda for September 10 was discussed. Voting procedures was added as an item to old business. Agenda was moved and approved as amended.
Announcements
See agenda for dates/times of school events.
Public Forum
Parent guests are attending to observe and did not bring concerns/issues.
Administration Report
Principal Mariucci updated the Site Council on the new welcome to the students that happened on the first day in all of the homerooms. Each classroom had welcome back activities that emphasized an inviting climate versus focusing on rules and regulations. Reaction from students and staff was very positive.
Pr. Mariucci updated the Site Council on current student enrollment numbers.
Pr. Mariucci updated the Site Council on the MCA results. Capitol Hill has 91.48% of students meeting or exceeding proficient levels in mathematics. In reading, the proficiency was 87.11% which is a reverse of past scores (e.g. reading has typically had a higher percentage than math). Pr. Mariucci noted the increase of the number of ELL students served at the school.
Pr. Mariucci presented a climate survey at the end of the first week that was given to students and staff. The results haven’t been tabulated as of yet. A suggestion was made for parents to fill out a similar survey on parent information night. Overall staff perception is that the results of the survey will reflect the positive reception of the new welcoming activities.
Pr. Mariucci presented an organizational chart that is being developed to help staff, parents and Site Council understand more explicitly how communication and responsibility lines are organized. A copy will be distributed at the next Site Council meeting.
Staffing issues are as follows: Science position at 8th grade is still open. Qualified candidates with a physical science background are hard to find! The other open position is a content coach for reading and math. This is a 1-year position and other schools are also having difficulty staffing this position unless they look for in-house staff.
Committee/Liaison Reports
A member from each of committee overviewed the nature of the committee goals and work to allow members of Council to participate on committees which match their interests.
Old Business – Tabled for discussion due to time.
Issues from last year – The following were carry over issues for this year and should be assigned to committees.
· Morning Drop Off – Needs to be addressed at the next meeting. Suggestion was made to call this the Rondo Traffic Plan. All were in agreement.
· Security-Lock down (doors, PA)
· Cougar Awards – This issue will go to Climate Task Force. John Mayock suggested that Site Council make a statement/recommendation to the Task Force on this issue.
· Voting Procedures
New Business
Climate Task Force – This is new initiative of the SCIP and will be discussed at the next Site Council meeting. Pr. Mariucci will be forming this task force.
Committee member assignments (volunteer) to date are:
· SCIP/Budget – Patrick Dale, Susan Kline, Kathleen Cagle
· Outreach/Communications – Stacey D’Andrea, Nancy Randall, David McGill
· Membership – John Mayock, Beth Peltzer, Leigh Anne Adams, Serena Butts Ward
· 2nd Language Task Force – Monica Hynds, Dana Murdoch, Tracy Bibelnieks, Patrick Dale, staff member needed
· PTO Liaison – Ali Turner
· GSAC Liaison – Leigh Anne Adams (if meeting times are not at the same time as Site Council)
ERS Report – This report is mentioned as it may be considered by SCIP/Budget committee as they consider changes and/or discuss how the report reinforces the SCIP.
Group Photo was taken.
Adjournment
Motion was made and seconded for adjournment. Motion carried.
Next Meeting – Monday, October 8th at 5:30 pm
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