North Port High School

SAC/SDMT Meeting Minutes

September 9, 2002

Members in Attendance: George Kenney, Rich Carney, Ann Rehth, Janice Deller, Atanas Kobryn, Mike Pelfrey, Iona Janniere, Josh Bellis, Linda Thornton, Julie D_Abrosca, Jim Clark, Ellen Hughes, Kathy Lower, Cathy Ziner, Sarah Kruzel, Ted Watson, and John Salfia

Absent: Kathy Sasher and Stephanie Chapman

Visitors: Barbara Blake, Josie Saavadre, Marti Watson, Robin Sullivan and Danielle Sullivan

5:30pm Meeting called to order.

Review and Update of Operational Guidelines: Guidelines were reviewed no suggestions or changes were made.

Approval of Minutes of August 5, 2002 meeting. A motion was made by Ted Watson and seconded by Jim Clark. Minutes were accepted as written.

Presentation made by Richard Jimison, Sarasota County Community Action Agency Board. Presentation attached with minutes. It was decided that the SAC committee would discuss whether they could send a representative to the SCCA agency board or if another agency in the city of North Port would be appropriate. Atanas Kobryn suggested the Civic Association as possibility for candidate.

Introduction of Members was made.

New Business:

Business/Community Representative:

Dr. Kenney recommended that the business/community representatives should be Stephanie Chapman, Ionna Anderson, and Atanas Kobryn. A motion was made by Rich Carney and seconded by Ted Watson. The motion carried.

Co-Chairperson Selection:

A motion to nominate Rich Carney was made by Atanas Kobryn and 2nd by Jim Clark. Nomination was accepted by Rich Carney and the motion was carried

Dr. Kenney reviewed the purpose of SAC/SDMT stating that one of the most important responsibilities of the committee is the approval of the yearly budget and decide how to spend School Improvement funds. This committee’s purpose is to also deal with issues and concerns that are brought before them. As the middle school grows closer to completion the membership will start to separate into Middle School/High School. It was suggested that perhaps in the future we might want to invite John Mays back to consult as we grow and change directions.

2002-2003 SAC Budget: The balance that rolled from last year was $9348. The amount loaded this school year is $24,641. This leaves a balance of $33,989. After much discussion a motion was made by Kathy Lower, 2nd by Cathy Ziner, motion carried and the following budget was approved:

Career Education and Academy's $5,000

Student Government 2,000

Staff Development/Conferences 13,000

Field Trips 5,000

Guest Speakers/Assemblies 5,000

Media 2,000

Discretionary 1,989

Total $33,989

Dr. Saavadre presented the new school year School Improvement Plan. She asked for the committee’s approval of the plan. She informed the committee that based on FCAT test scores Math and Reading goals were changed to meet the current needs of the student population. Approval of the School Improvement Plan was tabled till the 9/23/02 SAC/SDMT meeting where changes and suggestions would be presented.

Linda Thorton asked that a Review committee be formed. The purpose of the committee would be to review the SIP plan and the Operation Guidelines. This is a necessary criteria for us to be accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools. Another purpose of the committee would be data gathering. Ann Reath was nominated to form the committee. She accepted. Barbara Blake volunteered to assist. At the 9/23/02 meeting other volunteers that offered to sit on the committee will be announced.

Funding requests: Amy Krukonis, Behavior Specialist requested $215 for a workshop for Behavior Analysis. Antanas Kobryn made a motion to approve, 2nd by Ted Watson and motion carried to approve funding.

Teresa Caracciolo requested $340.00 for St. Stephen Priory Retreat and conference. This is a follow-up conference to a summer conference she attended at MIT this past summer at her own expense. Ted Watson made a motion to approved 2nd by Kathy Lower and motion carried to approve funding

Scott Forsythe, orchestra teacher requested $194.00 to attend a String/Orchestra workshop. Antanas Kobryn made a motion to approve, 2nd by Kathy Lower, motion carried to approve funding.

Athletic Department made a request that SAC fund 15 coaches 20 days of subsititues approximately $1,500. This would allow coaches to travel to FHSAA rules meetings without taking personal time. The Athletic Boosters would pay for travel, meals and any registration costs. Motion was made by Ted Watson, 2nd by Rich Carney. Motion carried to approve funding.

The Math Department requested funding to send 8 math teachers to a 4 day workshop totally $1,420. After discussion it was decided that 2 Middle School and 2 High School math teachers could attend with $800. A motion was made by Jim Clark to approve, 2nd by Linda Thorton, motion carried for funding approval with one descending vote.

Meeting Calendar for 2002-2003 The following meeting dates were set. Meetings start at 5:30pm

Sept 23, 2002

October 14, 2002

October 28, 2002, if necessary

November 4, 2002

November 25, 2002,if necessary

December 9, 2002

January 6, 2003

January 27, 2003, if necessary

February 10, 2003

February 24, 2003, if necessary

March 10, 2003

March 31, 2003, if necessary

April 14, 2003

April 28, 2003, if necessary

May 12, 2003

May 27, 2003, if necessary

Upcoming meetings will be displayed on the school marquee. Motion was made by Jim Clark to accept the calendar, 2nd by Kathy Lower and the motion carried.

Visitor Presentation: Robin Sullivan and her daughter Danielle Sullivan addressed the committee with concerns about the dress code. They felt it was not consistent and equally applied. Robin Sullivan asked the committee to consider uniforms to help with these inconsistency. Ted Watson recommended that the Student Government do a survey of the students and parents to see if they were interested in a uniform. It was suggested that uniform fashions be presented on BTV news. A motion was made by Jim Clark to conduct a survey about the dress code, 2nd Ted Watson and discussion took place on safety issues. Dr. Kenney shared how the dress code was originally established. The motion carried to conduct the survey. Results will be reported at the October 14th SAC/SDMT meeting.

7:40 Kathy Lower made a motion to adjourn, 2nd Jim Clark motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Janice Deller