Ashton Elementary School
School Advisory Council
Members Attending: Harvey Adams, Sandy Ahles, Gina Cirillo, Mara DuBois, Andrea Eiffert, Vivian Lane, Claudia Lindstrom, John Lynch, Tina Martinelli, Chris Mayer, Diane McCoy, Ann Niewold, Terri Pole, Publix Representative, Chris Renouf, Lisa Schubauer, Allison Stewart, Betty Stoltzfoos, Susan Whitesides, and Connie Zalud.
Members Absent: Renee Aplin, Rick Dreiling, Patty Hudda, Barb Kolb and Jennifer Singer.
It was moved and second that the minutes from the last meeting be approved and accepted.
Gina Cirillo has put an abbreviated set of monthly SAC minutes at the front desk for interested parents.
Team membeers are encouraged to publicize this opportunity in their NL’s
A notice will be placed in the next Ashton Star informing parents that these notes are available.
Magazine Drive was Very successful
Dining with Dads
Parking Problem
Small groups or committees may be established for research and/or discussion at future SAC meetings in the following areas:
When committees are formed in any of these areas:
2001-2002 – School Recognition was 80% to staff – 20% to teams.
o The 80% decision was made with the knowledge that the state encouraged schools to recognize their staff for a job continuously well done.
o The parameters used last year for the 80% would remain the same as past years as listed below:
o Incentive bonuses paid to staff members “actively” employed at the cost center during the recognized year in the following manner:
o Staff members no longer at the cost center, who meet the above criteria, are eligible
o At cost center the entire year – full share
o At cost center less than one year but more than half – half share
o Anything less than half year - no share
o Shares to be allocated by number of hours worked (i.e., PT –vs- FT)
o It was unanimous that the discussion would be held regarding the 20% only.
· 20%
o Last year the 20% was placed in Team accounts. Teams shared how these monies were used:
o K – Instructional Materials – individual class sets of books and workbooks
o 1 – Finished the purchasing of SRA reading materials & chart stands for all!
o 2 – Materials for reading comprehension
o 3 - Dictionaries & Comprehension materials
o 4 – Saved monies until this year to purchase materials for reading and writing
o 5 – Purchase of reading and math materials for FCAT…enough for all students to have individual copies
o REACH - Digital cameras for each grade level
Options for 20% expenditure
Discussion before a decision is made
o It appears as though team closets are full of instructional materials…do they need more?
o Teachers explained that some materials are older and must be kept so many years before they can be returned
o Some materials have built up over the years but are being used.
o There are always new materials available for purchase
· Technology
Concerns were voiced about teams not in need of technology (i.e. Specials). They were assured their needs would be addressed
Staff SAC members had canvassed the team they were representing and were prepared to share team decisions
· Specials – how much curriculum would be covered by the purchase of additional technology?
· Kindergarten - Technology
· First – All Technology
· Second – All Technology
· Third – Half Technology and half instructional materials
· Fourth – Undecided, but majority leaning toward technology
· Fifth – Undecided until hearing 5th grade would receive technology upgrades first
· ESE – If their needs can be met all to Technology is acceptable
· REACH – All Technology
· Support - All Technology
· Parents – It would have a greater impact if all could be spent in one area
· If the decision is made this year it does not have to be precedent setting
· Can we alternate years between technology and instructional materials ???
· Majority agreed to use the entire 20% of school recognition dollars toward technology
It was decided that the decision regarding the distribution of School Recognition Dollars could be made at this meeting. A motion was made and second that 20% of the School Recognition Dollars would be used to purchase technology for Ashton School.
Concerns were voiced regarding a recent new report regarding arsenic in playground equipment. SAC members were informed that Sarasota County School Board Facilities Department will be working with Mr. Padfield to be sure we are in compliance and that our students continue to be safe when on the playground.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 pm
Next meeting Wednesday, November 6, 2002