Site Council Minutes October 29, 2009
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MEMBERS
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POSITION
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Mr. Kipp
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Parent
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Kelly Moncilovich
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Parent
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Darletta Hurd
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Parent
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Sue Bartram
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Certified Representative
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Veronica Lowe
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Classified Representative
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Donna Smith
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Community Representative
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J. Brad Johnson
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Assistant Principal
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Jean Meier
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Principal
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Meeting Commenced: 5:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Mr. Kipp, Kelly Moncilovich, Darletta Hurd, Sue Bartram, Donna Smith, J. Brad Johnson
1. District Survey
Members discussed and took the Dysart Strategic Plan Survey. Dysart has extended the survey deadline to November 6, to assure that all Dysart stakeholders have the opportunity to participate in the Dysart community survey. The Dysart School District is seeking parent, staff, student and community feedback through the online survey. The Dysart Strategic Plan survey can be found online at www.dysart.org. In order to take the survey, participants have to enter a pass code. Parents have received a postcard from the district with their random pass code. Parents can also receive their pass code by calling 623.876.7195. Community members can receive a random pass code to take the survey by calling 623.876.7195. The survey is completely anonymous and the pass codes allow each participant to take the survey one time. The Dysart survey is available in both English and Spanish. Survey results will be compiled by Progress Education Group and shared with the Governing Board as a part of the Dysart Strategic Plan endeavor. The results will be used as the district continues to work to accomplish the goals set forth in the Strategic Plan. The Dysart Strategic Plan can be viewed at www.dysart.org under the quick link, “Strategic Plan.”
2. Mr. Hojnicki’s Request
Luke’s Physical Education Department plans to introduce the Luke Fitness Club. The Luke Fitness Club is designed to educate students about the five components of physical fitness, nutrition facts, and the importance of staying active. The club is for approximately 30 selected 5th – 8th grade boys and girls. It will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during 2nd and 3rd quarters. Students will be trained in cardiovascular endurance, weight training, resistance training, body weight training, and some aerobic training. Students will be working with resistance bands, dumb bells, weighted bars, weighted balls, stability balls, and exercise steps. This program offers the basics of fitness training and exercise, which will benefit each student for rest of their lives. Mr. Hojnicki requests funds for the cost of the equipment plus shipping, handling and processing. Members viewed and discussed the documentation submitted and read the criteria Site Council must follow in order to approve requests. The request met all the legal requirements. Kelly Moncilovich made the motion we approve the request. Donna Smith seconded the motion. Members voted per quorum to approve Mr. Hojnicki’s request of $9, 854.20, not to exceed $10, 000, for the fitness equipment.
3. Member Comments
Ø We will ask Mr. Hojnicki to consider planning a Family Night to foster parental involvement in the fitness program and to utilize the new fitness equipment.
Ø Study Island- Luke’s administrators and teachers appreciate the positive parental involvement that is occurring with the use of Study Island at home! Students are also using this online program in class and after school during tutoring sessions. This program supports Luke’s academic goals which are to ensure our students excel in all academic areas, master the AZ Academic Standards, and exceed expectations on the AIMS. Study Island is designed specifically to prepare students for the AIMS. Luke is proud to offer its students, (K-8), this productive program which invites family involvement and is sure to boost student success in school. Research shows that the school/ home partnership is an essential component to increase student learning and development.
Ø Parent Survey - In order to bring good ratings up to excellent, this year’s Parent Survey is being designed to elicit specific needs, requests, and solutions for improvement. When the surveys are ready for distribution, they will be sent home with students and also be available online again through Zoomerang.
Ø Luke is committed to student achievement. Teachers, administrators, reading coaches, math coaches and Interventionists are meeting weekly and working together to study student data. The academic progress of each individual student is analyzed and discussed to ensure the child is making progress. Students Walk to Read and Walk to Math to receive individualized instruction to meet the specific needs of the child. Teachers receive research based, on-going training in reading and math instruction and use student engagement strategies in the classroom. Luke wants to see students not only meet academic standards, but we want students to exceed the standard. In order to achieve this goal, Luke teachers are being trained to write rigorous objectives and to deliver data-driven targeted instruction which is based on the AZ Academic Standards.
Ø A new 8th grade math teacher, Julie Harvey, has been hired.
Ø Luke has set up a computer lab for all students to use for academic assignments and Study Island.
Ø Luke Student Council is hosting the Luke School Carnival on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 – 2:00. Student Council members have worked diligently planning this big event. We hope there will be a huge turnout. All grade levels and special area teachers have planned lots of fun for everyone to enjoy! There will be many booths including a Lollipop Pull, Bean Bag Toss, Cake Walk, Face Painting, an Arts Center with painting, stencils, and brushes, Toilet Paper Roll Toss, Fish Game, Dart Game, Nail Pounding, Basketball Toss and so much more! There will also be a booth where Dr. Johnson and many others can be doused with water if your aim is right!
Ø Luke Site Council urges all parents to be sure to VOTE on Tuesday, November 3. No new tax money is required for the renewal of the levy override. More information can be found at Dysart Override Facts http://www.dysart.org/override/index.html.
Ø Future meetings will highlight this year’s new Luke Parent Survey and an update on student academic achievment by Mr. Mark McCall.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:00 P.M.
Next Meeting –
Site Council will meet on November 19 at 5:00.
Site Council Minutes September 17, 2009
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MEMBERS
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POSITION
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Mr. Kipp
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Parent
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Kelly Moncilovich
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Parent
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Darletta Hurd
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Parent
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Sue Bartram
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Certified Representative
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Veronica Lowe
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Classified Representative
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Donna Smith
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Community Representative
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J. Brad Johnson
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Assistant Principal
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Jean Meier
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Principal
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Meeting Commenced: 5:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Arthur Kipp, Kelly Moncilovich, Darletta Hurd, Sue Bartram, Veronica Lowe, J. Brad Johnson, Jean Meier
1. Reviewed meeting norms. Members agreed to norms by consensus.
2. School-Parent Compact required by NCLB. Members reviewed the current compact and agreed the compact was too cumbersome and needed to be updated. It was outdated due to being largely compiled before school websites were established. Unnecessary information, which is now available on the Luke and district websites, was identified. Site Council considered an alternate compact sample. The current compact and alternate sample were compared and discussed. The alternate compact was edited to suit Luke Elementary School. Members agreed to adopt the new compact version by consensus. The new version will be sent home with students.
3. Parent Survey - Spring 2009. Members revisited parent survey results and written comments. Results were positive overall. Luke needs clarification from parents in order to set goals to improve our communication with them. In order to bring good ratings up to excellent, this year’s Parent Survey will be designed to elicit specific needs, requests, and solutions for improvement. Surveys will be sent home with students and also be available online again through Zoomerang.
4. Parent Communication /Student Support. Ms. Meier shared that Luke has hired a Reading Specialist/Interventionist, a Reading Instructional Assistant, and a Math Specialist/Interventionist for fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. Student progress will be shared with parents to enhance Luke’s school/parent communication.
5. Tax Credit Funds. Mr. Barteski requested funds for portable soccer goals and nets for student use on Luke’s field. They are safe soccer goals with anchors. Site Council members voted by consensus to approve Mr. Barteski’s request, not to exceed $6,000, for this athletic equipment.
6. Next Meeting - Site Council will meet on October 29 at 5:00.
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Site Council Minutes August 20, 2009
MEMBERS
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POSITION
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Stephanie Kipp
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Parent
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Kelly Moncilovich
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Parent
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Darletta Hurd
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Parent
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Sue Bartram
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Certified Representative
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Veronica Lowe
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Classified Representative
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Donna Smith
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Community Representative
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J. Brad Johnson
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Assistant Principal
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Jean Meier
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Principal
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Meeting Commenced: 5:25 P.M.
Members Present:
Mr. Kipp, Kelly Moncilovich, Darletta Hurd, Sue Bartram, Veronica Lowe, J. Brad Johnson
1. Reviewed membership guidelines as a two year term. Membership is in compliance
with state guidelines. Site Council will meet once per month. Decisions are made on consensus. The council agreed Dr. Johnson will continue as chairperson of the committee. The council agreed Sue Bartram would be the Recorder.
2. School Report Card: Luke is now a Performing Plus school. We will strive to be Highly Performing this year. Luke’s goal is to increase the number of students who Exceed in all areas on AIMS.
3. Tax Credit Report: Site Council makes decisions concerning the use of Tax Credit monies, adhering to strict state guidelines. Luke has a $200,000 balance, with $155,000 being undesignated and the remainder being designated funds. Designated funds were used for sports equipment and uniforms. Tutoring and Summer School were funded by the Enrichment and Remedial portion of Luke’s Tax Credit Fund. Last year $1,927 was used to fund equipment necessary for an after school activity, Dance Revolution, which supported Physical Fitness Education. Thirty students participated in this four week session. It was a great success. Dance Revolution is planned for use this school year also.
4. Thank You Cards: Ms. Sauer, Luke’s Art teacher, had her students write thank you letters to everyone who contributed donations to Luke’s Tax Credit Fund. The students received thank you notes for their thank you notes.
5. Special area classes are scheduled in a ten day rotation format this year.
6. Study Island: By consensus, Luke’s Site Council approved an expenditure of $23,000 for the purchase of Study Island, a web-based AIMS preparation program. This contracts a two year period from August 2009 through January 2012. It is designed to help students master the skills and knowledge described in the Arizona Content Standards for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. Students K-8 will have unlimited access and can use it at school, home, or anywhere there is an internet connection. The program features a standard test mode and interactive games which provide immediate feedback and remediation for students. Teachers will be trained to guide students through the program, create assignments, monitor student achievement, and identify deficiencies for each Content Standard.
7. September 17th Meeting: Site Council will meet on September 17th at 5:30 to discuss the Parent Survey, the status of Study Island, and to share ideas for possible uses of Tax Credit funds.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:25 P.M.