Glenallen Elementary School

School Advisory Council Meeting Minutes

Thursday, September 29, 2005

3:45-4:45

Members Present: Co-chairs: Tim Romano & Seth Springer, Meredith Allport, Tina Burrows, Kaye DelValle, Eduardo R. Maron, Eduardo Maron, Mary Pedro, Valerie Smith, Paula Thoennissen, Phil Tompson

Non-members: Amy Baker, Michael Griffith

Members Absent: Sean Cheeseman, Maksim Tkachou, J.W. Triplett

Mr. Romano called the meeting to order at 3:45 p.m.

The minutes from the September 15, 2005 meeting were shared.

Mr. Tompson made a motion to accept the minutes. Mr. Springer seconded the motion.

Mr. Romano and Ms. Baker reviewed the proposed School Improvement Plan (S.I.P.).

Ms. Baker reviewed the needs assessment areas.

Mary Pedro made a motion to approve the proposed School Improvement Plan. Paula Thoennissen seconded the motion. All S.A.C. members signed the document.

The committee discussed ways to improve parent involvement, including reinstating awards and recognition. Mr. Romano informed the group that a school committee was formed to look into awards/recognition and Glenallen would be returning to tangible awards for student recognition.

Ms. Baker told the committee about the free computer program for first grade families. First grade teacher, Ms. Little organized a computer give away of refurbished computers for all first grade families that expressed interest in obtaining a system for at home use as determined from a survey. 113 families responded to the survey, and initially 18 computers were given away to interested families at a family event held here at Glenallen. As more refurbished computers are delivered, each of the families who expressed interest will receive a free computer system.

Mr. Romano gave an update on facilities. At present, the proposed Glenallen construction project is $1,000,000 over budget. Due to this overage, the additional extension to the administrative building will not take place as originally scheduled. Mr. Romano will discuss this situation with Chuck Collins at a meeting on September 30, 2005.

The ground breaking for the new cafeteria is scheduled for late October. The remodel of the existing administration/cafeteria building is scheduled for the summer of 2006.

Mr. Romano and Ms. Baker led a discussion to brainstorm and develop one new idea that involves the community.

S.A.C. members were asked to reflect upon possible ideas that would be an extension of the S.I.P. goals, and involve students and teachers, as well as the community.

The meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted by,

Mary T. Pedro

Recording Secretary

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2005

at 3:45