BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
S.A.C. Minutes
November 13, 2003 at 2:15
p.m.
Members Present:
Barbara Bilodeau, Karen Chester, Alex Cornell, Steve Bloom, Traci Douberly, Karen Rose, Tracy Witzer.
The meeting was called to order at 2:15 p.m.
Steve Bloom was welcomed as our newest SAC member.
The minutes from the September 25, 2003 meeting were reviewed. Alex Cornell motioned to accept the minutes and Joe Bazenas seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
Karen Rose distributed and reviewed the Climate Survey. All agreed to use the District Survey (Scantron Version). Alex Cornell motioned to use the District Survey and Joe Bazenas seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
Joe Bazenas reviewed the completed SIP Plan. He discussed the format change and noted it was for the better. Joe also discussed how the plan accurately reflects the goals of Brookside Middle.
Karen Rose recognized Joe Bazenas for all his hard work and data research that was required to put the SIP report together.
SIP Proposals:
Karen Rose requested SAC continue to support the Enrichment Classes. Each class has already raised $400 and they will need an additional $400 each to continue. Last year SAC committed to $100 per class. The amount requested is $1,200 minus $100 if Sarah Devore does not continue with the Spanish Club. Alex Cornell motioned to accept the proposal and Barbara Bilodeau seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
Karen Rose reviewed the 2003-2004 School Lottery Fund Expenditures to date. The balance is $8,512.
Karen discussed how important and successful the After School Tutoring Program is for our students. We used to give the teachers a supplement for their tutoring. We now must pay the teachers their hourly rate. The total request is for $1,240. Alex Cornell motioned to accept the proposal and Barbara Bilodeau seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
International Reading Association Conference
SAC approved ½ of the expense for the conference at the September 11, 2003 meeting and agreed to table the additional funds requested until this meeting. The remaining funds needed to attend the conference is $1,072.48, which will pay for registration and subs for their classrooms. Alex Cornell motioned to accept the proposal and Steve Bloom seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
Art Shows
Karen Rose requested $1,890 for two teachers, Cathy Letts and Debra Markley, who work tirelessly to increase the Art Program with the Art Shows at BMS. PTSO is assisting with the Art Show this year. The amount requested is based on the teachers’ hourly rate. Last year SAC gave them each $500. Alex Cornell motioned to give them $500 each again this year and Tracy Witzer seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
Karen Rose requested funds to purchase staff shirts. We are researching the cost per shirt and the total amount needed. Alex Cornell suggested we table the issue until the December meeting, at which time we should have a total amount needed and Steve Bloom seconded the motion. Consensus was reached.
Tracy Witzer requested time with Joe Bazenas and Karen Rose to compile and discuss the requirements for being a Five Star School. Joe Bazenas will schedule a time to meet with Tracy.
There were no further questions or concerns.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Karen Chester, Chairperson
Karen Rose, Principal