This is an advisory committee that meets 6-8 times a year to monitor Wangenheim's school improvement plan called the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). The responsibilities of the committee are to:
- October 17, 2007
- November 7th. This is the annual Title 1 meeting.
- November 28
- January 30
- February 27
- March 2
- April 16
- May 28
Minutes
for
May
28,
2008
Call
to
Order: Andy
Sani
called
the
meeting
to
order
at
2:45.
With
only
two
members
were
absent,
a
quorum
of
members
was
present.
Committee
members
reviewed
the
minutes
from
the
previous
meeting
and
approved
them.
Old
Business :
Colleen
MacDonald
distributed
copies
of
the
Single
Plan
for
Student
Achievement
(SPSA)
for
2008-09.
She
explained
that
the
goals
had
been
slightly
revised
to
match
the
AMO's
for
spring
of
2009.
The
committee
reviewed
the
changes
and
approved
the
goals
in
ELA
and
in
math
for
the
2008-09
school
year.
The
committee
was
informed
that
the
$2000
in
additional
health
supplies
that
were
included
in
the
2008-09
school
plan
were
not
in
compliance
with
categorical
guidelines,
since
this
would
supplant
district
funding.
After
discussion,
the
committee
approved
a
motion
to
move
these
funds
to
instructional
supplies
in
the
2008-09
SPSA.
New
Business :
Colleen
MacDonald
explained
the
process
of
budget
alignment
as
it
applies
to
the
categorical
budgets
and
the
SPSA.
In
order
to
align
our
school's
2007-08
budget,
our
budget
analyst,
in
consultation
with
the
principal,
must
complete
a
line
item
balance.
After
reviewing
the
year's
expenses,
the
SSC
voted
to
approve
any
necessary
adjustments
that
are
in
line
with
our
SPSA.
With
this
being
the
final
meeting
of
the
school
year,
the
committee
further
directed
the
principal
to
make
any
necessary
adjustments
to
balance
each
categorical
budget
for
the
2007-08
school
year.
Reports
GATE :
Dianna
Vanderhurst
reported
that
the
seminar
students
had
successfully
participated
in
the
Junior
Model
UN
program
again
this
year.
She
also
invited
any
interested
parent
to
attend
the
Seminar
Showcase
to
be
held
on
May
29
th
at
Bandini
Center
.
Public
Comment :
Robert
Grano
informed
the
committee
that
the
API
decile
scores
for
Wangenheim
had
been
reported
and
the
school
received
an
8
in
statewide
comparisons
and
an
8
in
similar
schools
comparisons.
This
reaffirms
that
Wangenheim
is
one
of
the
highest
performing
middle
schools
in
the
district.
R.
Grano
also
reported
that
the
budgets
for
next
school
year
were
in
flux
and
more
changes
were
anticipated.
Mr.
Grano
and
Mr.
Sani
thanked
everyone
for
their
attendance
and
involvement
in
SSC
throughout
this
school
year.
The
meeting
was
adjourned
at
3:25.
Minutes for April 16, 2008
Call to Order: A. Sani called the meeting to order at 2:45.
Old Business: C. MacDonald reviewed the “School Goals for Improving Student Achievement” section of the school plan (SBCP). By comparing CST data from 2006 and 2007, the committee found that the improvements referred to in Goal 1 were partially satisfied while those in Goal 2 were completely attained. The committee then discussed changes to the “Involvement of staff, parent and community” section of the school plan (SBCP). Updates submitted by the English/Language Arts and Math departments were also reviewed.
New Business: R. Grano discussed the handout showing how the categorical budgets are currently being used around the school. These additional funds are used to support additional personnel and professional development, and to purchase items such as: books, instructional supplies, equipment leases and others. Currently, there are no budget allocations for the 2008-09 school year but cuts should be expected.
Reports:
DAC: The various proposals for Title 1 funding for next school year were discussed. Wangenheim will remain a Title 1 school; the exact funding will be determined.
GATE: D. Vanderhurst reported that changes in the seminar program have been suggested for next year. Several proposals are under consideration.
Public Comment: There were no additional comments. A. Sani adjourned the meeting at 3:53.
minutes for March 2, 2008
Call to Order: A. Sani called the meeting to order at 2:45.
Old Business: C. MacDonald reviewed the “School Goals for Improving Student Achievement” section of the school plan (SBCP). By comparing CST data from 2006 and 2007, the committee found that the improvements referred to in Goal 1 were partially satisfied while those in Goal 2 were completely attained. The committee then discussed changes to the “Involvement of staff, parent and community” section of the school plan (SBCP). Updates submitted by the English/Language Arts and Math departments were also reviewed.
New Business: R. Grano discussed the handout showing how the categorical budgets are currently being used around the school. These additional funds are used to support additional personnel and professional development, and to purchase items such as: books, instructional supplies, equipment leases and others. Currently, there are no budget allocations for the 2008-09 school year but cuts should be expected.
Reports:
DAC: The various proposals for Title 1 funding for next school year were discussed. Wangenheim will remain a Title 1 school; the exact funding will be determined.
GATE: D. Vanderhurst reported that changes in the seminar program have been suggested for next year. Several proposals are under consideration.
Public Comment: There were no additional comments. A. Sani adjourned the meeting at 3:53.
Minutes for November 7, 2007
1. Call to order : A. Sani called the meeting to order at 2:43 p.m.
2. Old Business : Committee members reviewed the 2 changes to the SSC Bylaws and the few changes made to the Home/School compact. Each document was approved after the review. There were no changes to the Parent Involvement Policy. All 3 documents were recommended for posting on the school website. The Parent Involvement Policy and the Home/ School Compact will be sent home with the next PTSA newsletter.
3. New Business : C. MacDonald presented an overview of 2007 testing data. The committee reviewed displays that showed the 5 year trends in math and language arts both schoolwide and at each grade level. Charts showing student performance levels by ethnic group were also examined. All of these trends were summarized by a review of this year's API and AYP scores. R. Grano presented a summary of Title 1 funding for the 2007-08 school year briefly describing how this money is used at the school. C. Macdonald distributed a copy of the school plan to each member. Members were asked to review the plan as a replacement for the Nov. 28 th meeting.
4. Reports : DAC minutes form the September meeting were shared with the committee.
5. Public Comment : No additional comments were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:27 p.m.
Minutes for October 17, 2007
1. Welcome : Colleen MacDonald opened the meeting opened at 2:35. Members introduced themselves to the committee.
2. Review of Bylaws : Committee members suggested two small changes to the minutes. These changes were discussed and approved by the committee. New copies of the Bylaws, copies that reflect these changes, will be available at the next meeting.
3. Election of Officers : Committee members discussed the role of each office and the following officers were elected unanimously:
- Chairperson: Andy Sani
- Vice Chairperson: Jackie Hanson
- Secretary: Colleen MacDonald
- Parliamentarian: Susan Porter
Note: Robert Grano is a permanent member of SSC.
4. Meeting Dates : Committee members reviewed a list of possible meeting dates. Eight dates were selected for future meetings. The eight dates (including the October meeting) are: Oct. 17, Nov. 7, Nov. 28, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 26, April 16, and May 28. Meeting dates may need to be changed as the year progresses.
5. Review of the Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy and the Home/ School Compact : Members reviewed both documents. Several changes were suggested for the Home/School Compact. These changes will be made and brought back to the committee for approval at the Title 1 meeting on November 7 th .
6.
Public Input : Andy Sani opened the public input section of the meeting. Several members requested that the Title 1 meeting be posted to the school website. It was noted that all parents are welcome at this meeting. Several students expressed their enjoyment of the Campus Cleanup Club last year. D. Vanderhurst requested that the next agenda include an item for reports.
