Brentwood Elementary School

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

January 11, 2007

 

Minutes from Meeting

 

 

Meeting called to order at 7:30 a.m.

 

In attendance were Michelle Henderson (principal), Keith Thompson and Harriet Cowan (teacher representatives), Staci Blackwell and Julie Lopez (parent representatives) and Rita Lopez (student representative).

 

 

Agenda:

 

1.  Minutes from November SAC meeting were read and approved.

 

2.  Update on Parent Computer Training

 

 

     There were approximately 20 people in attendance at our first computer training provided by Best Buy Geek Squad from the Sarasota Best Buy.  We had a Spanish speaking agent from the Geek Squad who translated for the Spanish speaking parents who were in attendance.  Feedback was very positive from the parents and they really felt like they learned so much.  We hope to do a follow up to this training before the end of this school year.  The Geek Squad agents said they would be pleased to return as they found it to be a rewarding experience for them as well.  Sarasota Herald Tribune printed a nice article on this event and the Best Buy manager framed the article and hung it in his training room.

 

3.    Parent Involvement Conference

 

It is our goal to meet with the parents of every student to discuss the                student’s progress and goals with the parents.  We want to find a time of day and meeting place which promotes the greatest involvement from parents.  It will likely be mandatory, therefore we must determine what is best for parents and teachers to come together.

 

4.    Title I Audit Box

 

Mrs. Henderson shared the documentation requirements for Brentwood’s Title I status.  We need to implement strategic ways to gather the information needed to comply with the requirements of this designation.

 

5.    Home School Compact

 

  The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 am.