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School Site Council (SSC)/School Governance Team (SGT) - Location: Library / Starting Time: 4:15pm |
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09/18/08 |
10/16/08 |
11/20/08 |
12/18/08 |
01/15/09 |
02/19/09 |
03/19/09 |
04/16/09 |
05/21/09 |
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San Diego Unified School District
Taft Middle School
November 15th, 2007
4:15pm - Room 401
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SSC Agenda |
SGT Agenda |
I. SSC Business
A. Approval of Minutes - 10/18/07
B. Bylaws Review
C. Title I Parent Involvement Policy
D. Home-School Compact
II. Data Review
A. English Learners
III. SPSA
A. Evaluate 2006-07 SPSA
B. Plan Implementation/Monitoring Process for 2007-08
IV. Budget
A. Reconciliation of 2006-07 Debt
V. Advisory Groups
A. DELAC Report
B. ELAC Report
C. DAC Report
D. GATE Report
VI. Public Input
VII. Next Meeting - 12/20/07 |
I. Governance Business
A. Approval of Minutes - 10/18/07
B. Bylaws Review/Approval
C. Librarian Update
D. Resource Teacher Update
E. Music/Drama Program Update
F. Seminar Program
G. Avenue for Public Input
II. Committe Reports
A. Civility Report
III. Public Input
IV. Next Meeting - 12/20/07 |
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San Diego Unified School District
Taft Middle School
School Site Council Meeting Minutes
November 15th, 2007
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Attendance:
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School Site Council Members Present: Mike George, Frank Ciriza, Dan Swierczynski, Paulette Fillion, Dave Page, Marla O’Connell, Sue Ericson, Kelly Padilla, Michelle Cook
Absent: Maru Pulido
Guest: Eleanor Evans, Jennifer Kelley, Dina Weiss, Nicci Krey, Carey Longley, Regina Cavada (Student Rep.), Carol Tran (Student Rep.)
The meeting was called to order at 4:20p.m. Quorum was met.
SSC Business
- Approval of Minutes: Minutes of October 18, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Dave Page noted under “Accountability Progress Report” on page 3 it should read, “Our API score is 733,” not “Our AYP score is 733.” Dan Swierczynski moved to approve the minutes as corrected; motion passed.
- Bylaws Review: Dave Page asked members if there were any recommended changes/additions to the Bylaws. There were none.
- Title I Parent Involvement Policy: Dan Swierczynski questioned the monthly time for parent conferences “based on need,” and exactly what that implied. Mike George said that we have certain minimum days set aside for this. Dave Page suggested leaving this in because it implies that there is availability when there is a need.
- Nell Soto Grant: Dave Page suggested we research this $6 million grant available at the state for teachers to make home visits. There must be a staff buy-in. Eleanor Evans added that there is also money available for student supplies, etc.
- Home/School Compact: Members reviewed compact before it is sent home with students. Dan Swierczynski inquired if it should be translated into any other languages besides Spanish. Mike George said he would check with Attendance Clerk and see how many Vietnamese households we have, and if the number is sufficient, having it translated into Vietnamese.
Data Review
- English Learners: Paulette Fillion shared the 2007 CELDT results from Maria Montgomery. There were 126 English Learners tested this year, and 30 are currently undergoing reclassification. That will bring the number of English Learners down to 96.
SPSA
- Paulette accidentally copied wrong handout for meeting (2006-07). Members were able to look at the budget submitted last March, but Dave Page requested to see the budget that came back in November, as well as grade level data. Copies of the correct SPSA for 2007-08 will be distributed at the next meeting.
- Plan Implementation/Monitoring Process (2007-08): Mike George announced that there will be a staff meeting on November 28 from 2:00-4:00 in the library. The meeting will be facilitated by Janice Trantham with the goal of forming a “vision” for Taft based on our PI Plan.
Budget
- Dave Page informed members that the invoice for the Parent Institute that we voted on last March 22 had not been paid. Funds were available last year and it was approved on site. The invoice was submitted after the budget closed for 2006-07, so it could not be paid out of those funds. We will need to transfer funds within the resource to pay this bill. Marla O’Connell motioned to pay the Parent Institute expense of $4,125 from 2006-07 and it was seconded by Sue Ericson. All in favor, motion passed. Mike George stated that Price Charities will be helping to pay for this year’s Parent Institute which is currently in session and will end on November 29.
Advisory Groups
- DAC – Dave Page indicated that the school district and the DAC were having discussions regarding ranking of schools and their level of priorities for receiving Title I money.
- Rest of Advisory Groups tabled until December 20 meeting.
Public Input
Next Meeting
- December 20, 2007 a 4:15 p.m.
Adjournment
- The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes recorded by Paulette Fillion |
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San Diego Unified School District
Taft Middle School
Site Governance Team Minutes
November 15th, 2007
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Attendance:
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Site Governance Team Members Present: Mike George, Frank Ciriza, Dan Swierczynski, Eleanor Evans, Jennifer Kelley, Dina Weiss, Dave Page, Marla O’Connell, Michelle Cook
Absent: Maru Pulido
Guest: Paulette Fillion, Sue Ericson, Kelly Padilla, Nicci Krey, Carey Longley, Regina Cavada (Student Rep.), Carol Tran (Student Rep.)
The meeting was called to order at 4:20 p.m. Quorum was met.
Governance Business
- Approval of Minutes: Minutes of October 18, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Dan Swierczynski noted under “Bylaws Review” on page 2 we should strike “. . . and we will designate one to have voting rights,” as pertaining to student volunteers who serve on SGT. Mike George moved to approve the minutes as corrected; motion passed.
- Introductions: Dan Swierczynski introduced our Student Representatives, Regina Cavada and Carol Tran.
- Bylaws Review/Approval: Dan Swierczynski suggested the following change to the bylaws: In Section 10, Item J reads, “A quorum shall be defined as a simple majority (fifty percent plus one) and should represent the percentages of each membership constituency.” Dan suggested striking “. . . and should represent the percentages of each membership constituency.” Dave Page felt there will be times when we need to call emergency meetings, and all constituencies should be represented. Dan commented that Governance operates mainly on consensus, so we do not vote much. Dan tabled Article X, Section J to be discussed at the next meeting.
Dan also recommended that in Section X, Item F, agenda items should be submitted to the chairperson two weeks in advance instead of one. No discussion. Dan motioned for the above change and it was seconded by Sue Ericson. All in favor, motion passed. Bylaws will be so changed.
- Librarian Update: Mike George informed members that the school is totally out of debt, but we have no extra money for a Librarian or extra staff this year. We used the three CPUs to pay off the debt. Mike was not allowed to use PI money. He will meet with Dr. Cansdale to see if he has any budget money we can use.
- Music/Drama Program Update: Mike George will address the topic next week with Dr. Cansdale, along with the Librarian and Resource Teachers. We have a $22,000 VAPA grant, yet only one art class. Mike would like to see one or two sections of music and a drama program. Dan Swierczynski asked the Student Representatives which elective they would choose. Carol Tran said she would choose music because she feels it is very important to play an instrument, and Regina Cavada said she would choose drama because she enjoys the performances. Dina Weiss commented that she would like to see electives that lead into the four academies at Kearny High School.
- Seminar Program: Dan Swierczynski said we are hoping to start a Seminar class here at Taft next semester. Dan and Cindy Lail are working on putting a program together and will begin observations at other schools soon.
- Avenue for Public Input: (Handout) Dan Swierczynski presented members with a sample form to be used by staff/parents/community that will allow more input at the meetings. Dave Page wondered if we could make it more universal for both committees (SSC and SGT). If it is more generic, then someone filling it out would not have to guess which form to use. This is a valuable tool for leadership to keep informed as to the needs of staff, parents and community.
Committee Reports
- Civility – Frank Ciriza reported that Robin Dime presented a school-wide discipline plan from her last school. The plan laid out offenses and consequences that were progressive. Dan Swierczynski asked if the district had guidelines. Mike George said yes, that the district does have guidelines for suspensions and discipline. He also stated that Robin Dime feels we need to tighten up our discipline plan and have a hierarchy for handling problems. Dina Weiss said we need to take into account a student’s history, classroom dynamics, and special needs.
Public Input
Next Meeting
- December 20, 2007 at 4:15 p.m.
Adjournment
- Discussion ended at 5:12 p.m. The meeting adjourned concurrently with SSC at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes recorded by Paulette Fillion |
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