SAC Minutes
September 14, 2004
2:45 pm
Members Present:
Robin Hagood Linda Niblock Cathy Levann Nita Schotsch
Jane Bennett Diana Branch Mary Cantillo Kay Dunn
Sharon Lussier Robin Mercurio Carl Olson Yamileth Peterson
Judy Ponchot Terry Robinson Trish Taylor Kathy Sulkowska
Michelle Vorce Kelly West Molly Williams Fitz Otis
* Chairperson, Cathy Levann, called the meeting to order at 2:45 p.m.
Introductions of SAC members for the 2004-05 year.
Nomination and approval of Nita Schotsch as Co-Chairperson
* Review of SAC guidelines, needs and assessments discussed.
* Update on 04-05 staffing given by Cathy Levann and Robin Hagood
Relative to improvement of reading program, three .6 Reading Teachers staffed to better
accommodate all students’ needs.
The 10-Day Count, showed lower student numbers than originally projected. This caused us lose school dollars for this school year. The February 2005 count may restore these funds to
Gulf Gate should our student numbers increase
* Budget considerations presented by Robin Hagood
Discussion presented regarding lottery dollars
Motion made and seconded for use of lottery dollars for staff development in the form of
teacher workshops to facilitate a better means of interpreting and improving
teaching skills based upon student academic data. Motion approved.
* Orientation of School Improvement Plan presented by Robin Hagood.
Definition of “Adequate Progress” based upon Federal “No Child Left Behind”
According to federal guidelines Gulf Gate did not make adequate progress.
Gulf Gate received A+ rating by Florida State criteria
Strategies discussed in the areas of reading, writing and math
* Overview and Discussion of distribution of A+ dollars
$97,660 received from State for 2003-04 year
Staff/SAC vote will determine basic terms of distribution of A+ dollars
* Close of Meeting: Next meeting to be held Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 2:45pm