SBDM Minutes
5:00 pm
Sited Based
Decision Making Council
Members
present: Angela Marshall, Neal Cox,
Ondrea Smallwood, Kina Vanmeter, Donna
Napier
Guests
present: Tonia Wiggins, Youth Service
Center Director
1. Approve August Agenda
A
motion was made by Angela Marshall to approve the Agenda, seconded by Donna
Napier. The motion carried by consensus
4-0.
2. Approve June Minutes
A
motion was made by Angela Marshall to approve the minutes with one correction,
under item #5 the sentence “Make up Work Policy will only allow 50% credit for
unexcused absence” was removed. The
motion was seconded by Donna Napier, the motion carried 4-0.
3. Council of Councils/Parent Advisory Report
Discussion
was held regarding attendance of monthly Council of Council meetings with
Ondrea Smallwood volunteering to attend the first meeting. Other members will
rotate attending the remainder of the meetings.
Parent
representatives Donna Napier and Kina Vanmeter will
take turns attending the Parent Advisory meetings.
4. Code of Ethics & Council Bylaws (signatures required)
Discussion
was given on various By Law Policies at which time these items were reviewed by
each council member who then gave their signature for approval.
5. Good News Report
The
Building and grounds have been painted, as well as, most class rooms and
doorframes. There has been a Striving
Readers Display Holder hung in the main lobby, to the left of the concession
area. This display will recognize
student achievements and accomplishments.
Whiteboards have been installed, with all old bulletin boards and
chalkboards being removed with the exception of rooms 23 and 24.
The
Master Schedule is going well for the 2009 -2010 year. After much discussion last year the decision
to go to a 6 period day, changing from 90 minutes blocks to 72 minute classes,
was made and is in place for this school year.
All classes seem to be very balanced with this schedule.
The
Personnel for BC was discussed and the number of students would need to be
1,350 in order to have another assistant principal. Two social studies positions were lost due to
enrollment. We are currently fully
staffed and have a six hour a day clerical position ready to post. We are opening to find someone with a
technology background as well as the clerical abilities. We will have a social studies position, a
counselor’s position, and a ˝ position, which is not posted yet, due to the
Band Director being split with
Ms.
Coulter gave discussion on the System Changes which have been made in the
building, mainly the front office. She
noted that the Excuse and Bus note boxes have been moved to the lobby area,
just outside the door to the counselor’s offices. These changes have allowed for less traffic
in the office area and have made a noticeable difference.
Ms.
Coulter gave an Opening Report regarding how the first weeks of school are
going. Cougar Connection is running very
smoothly, some classes have 31 or more students which makes
it difficult to get things going. The
Cougar Connection teachers are contacting each student’s parent to just say
hello and let them know they are available and to please feel free to contact
them with any questions or concerns.
Cougar Connection teachers were allowed to select their students. Club meeting times were discussed with many
different scenarios being presented. The
council discussed trying to provide meaningful clubs and a time to meet that
would allow the most participation.
There are approximately 23 clubs, several not being as productive when a
good time is not made available. It was
pointed out the student achievement is Bullitt Centrals number one
priority. Ms. Coulter suggested meeting
in the morning, one day a month, at 7:00 am.
Dismissal time would be 7:50 am, the students
are being unloaded from the buses and in the building beginning at 6:50
am. A Plan A and B could be established
to help insure that all clubs are given the opportunity to be available for the
students to join and attend. Any student
not involved in a club would be in study hall in their Cougar Connection
room. Ms. Coulter also stressed the need
to insure enough building supervision during club times.
6. Public Comment
Open
meetings law information was distributed for council review at which time the
members provided signatures with their approval.
7. Student Services & Academic Achievement
Ms. Tonia Wiggins gave discussion on the hand
out she provided and explained the numbers and there meaning, there is some
information still to be added for 2009-2010.
She also shared with the council the exciting news that the
The
center is still working on the drop out rate here at BC and would like the
council’s approval to continue with the Prevention Program,
Ms. Wiggins is hoping to have two groups with eight students in each
group. Students completing this program
would receive ˝ a credit. The program
encourages the students to make better grades and achieve a goal, based on
attendance and grades various gift cards and incentives will be awarded.
Ms.
Coulter gave discussion on measuring student achievement, explained the
2009-2010 goals sheet and Achievement Gap Report from 2008. An explanation of how percentages are reached
was given and much discussion on upcoming/incoming scores. BC is on the upswing and things are falling
into place.
8. Truancy Diversion Team Report & Attendance Plan
A
definite plan is in place to improve attendance, we are currently in a Truancy
Diversion Plan with the courts, Mr. Pohlman is very
committed. Cougar Connection classes
will help chart information, as well as STI keeping track and charting information. Ms. Coulter asked that teachers forward any
student names they are aware of with a current truancy problem to the
appropriate grade level principal and/or counselor. The council was of the consensus to approve
The Truancy Team Report & Attendance Plan after reviewing the handout, at
which time they signed their approval of this document.
9. Monthly Learning/Literacy Walk Data
Ms.
Coulter reported to council that data will be presented in September,
administration will do or has done a walk through in order to track engaged
freshman, sophomore, juniors and seniors.
10.
Monthly PLC Monitoring Data
Ms.
Coulter discussed that various staff are working in groups it is not just
teachers, common assessment and CATS caluculator.
11.
School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Review
Ms.
Coulter discussed with council that the Think Link Scores are not being used
any longer. A new computer program is
available, MAPS, and Ms. Coulter gave a discussion on the handout regarding
this new program.
12.
Budget
Ms.
Coulter gave an overview/breakdown of specific information on the Budget
handout. Club funds are included on this
report. Ms. Coulter discussed how some
things have been done the same for the past forty years, allotment to
departments, which in turn was determined by numbers and affected the spending
from year to year. She would like to try
to get in the mindset to put the money out into the hands of teachers. Let’s purchase/spend sooner than later. Each teacher was given $100 to spend on their
classroom. The whiteboards are also in
place.
13.
Committee Reports
Ms.
Coulter reported to the council that a teacher committee will revisit and revamp
the survey from last year.
14.
New Business
Ms.
Coulter would like to discuss dress code issues further. She discussed how the policy is working but would
like to establish/incorporate some additional steps, which would include
Ms.
Coulter asked council to look over the Policy Reviews from last year and be
ready to discuss at September meeting.
Discussion
was held to establish the best meeting times and days for the remainder of the
2009-2010 year. It was decided by
council to meet the last Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. Ms. Lanham will type this schedule and
provide copies to the council as well as notify the Pioneer News and Board of
Education.
15.
Adjourn
A
motion was made by Angela Marshall to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 pm, seconded
by Donna Napier, the motion carried by consensus 4-0.