September 12,2006

The meeting of the School Advisory Council (SAC) of Gulf Gate Elementary School was held on September 12, 2006. Chairperson Melissa Fraley called the meeting to order at 3:32p.m.

Members present:

Robin Hagood Deborah Beck Jessica Bow Diana Branch

Lyndsey Chapin Heather Clark Sarah Clark Sharon Feins

Linda Fields Melissa Fraley Trish Taylor Linda Loonam

Jeff McDuffy Becky McKenzie Glenda Padgett Marti Rudick

Joe Panzarella Dianne Shuck Molly Williams

Non-members present:

Kelly West

Michelle Vorce

· Introductions of SAC members for the 2006/2007 year were announced.

· Last year’s SAC by-laws were handed out. SAC members should review these by-laws. Approval will be voted on at next meeting.

· Information was given regarding anyone interested in becoming the SAC Co-Chairperson. The SAC co-chair will be the SAC Chairperson for the 2007-2008 school year. Nominations for this position will be taken at the next meeting.

· The Educational Quality Improvement Profile ( EQUIP ) was reviewed by Ms. Hagood.

New goals for the SIP are to be discussed by SAC at the next meeting.

· Curriculum mapping for math has been implemented this year to improve math scores.

· Members were given a copy of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) Template.

This will be reviewed and discussed at the next SAC meeting.

· The A+ Money given to Gulf Gate School is being used as approved by previous SAC members.

· Title I improvement dollars were discussed:

In the past, funds were used for professional development including:

conferences, workshops, and consultants/facilitators.

· Also discussed were topics for the 30-hour professional development requirements.

Based on the needs of the school, SAC and staff will choose a topic(s) best suited for this school year.

· Ms. Hagood will attend a workshop on Walk-Throughs. A PDA will be used as an instrument to give feedback to teachers on instructional practices observed in their classrooms.

· Melissa Fraley moved to adjourn the meeting and we adjourned at 4:28p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2006, at 3:30PM in the Media Center.

Respectfully submitted,

Dianne Shuck

Recording Secretary