North Port High School

SAC/SDMT

Minutes

December 9, 2002

 

Members in attendance: George Kenney, Stephanie Chapman, Atanas Kobryn, Kathy Sasher, Mike Pelfrey, Janice Deller, Ellen Hughes, Kathy Lower, Linda Thornton, Rich Carney, Iona Janniere, Ted Watson, Julie D'Abrosca, Cathy Ziner, Anne Rehth

 

 

Members Absent: Heather Jones, Jim Clark, John Salafia, Josh Bellis, Megan D'Abrosca, Jasmine Rehak

 

Visitors: Barbara Blake

 

Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Approval of minutes: Kathy Lower made a motion to accept minutes as read, Iona Janniere 2nd the motion, Motion passed and minutes accepted as read.

 

Open Comment: No visitors requested time to comment.

 

Old Business: 1) Secretary for SAC/SDMT: Janice Deller nominated Kathy Sasher, no other nominations made. Mike Pefrey made motion to accept Kathy Sasher as secretary, Kathy Ziner 2nd the motion. Motion passed without opposition.

2) Uniform Issue: Mike Pelfrey made motion to accept results of survey/ move to revise existing dress code. Linda Thornton 2nd the motion. Motion approved without opposition.

 

Discussion followed: Need for a committee to address dress code revisions. Julie D' Abrosca, Megan D'Abrosca, Barb Blake, Cathy Ziner volunteered to start committee.Dr. Kenney to appoint an administrator to assist with committee.

 

Request For Funds: 1)ROTC: Request for $1800. presented by George Kenney to fund portion of $4500. cost for field trip to Jacksonville. This would assist 40 to 60 students to attend a drill competition and remain overnight for other scheduled events on 2/14/03. Kathy Lower made motion to approve funds as requested. Janice Deller 2nd motion. Motion approved without opposition.

2) Math Teacher Seminar: Request for $450. presented by George Kenney for seminar in Texas for a math teacher. This was funded last year for similar seminar for same teacher. George Kenney made motion to approve $100 toward cost. Linda Thornton 2nd motion. Motion approved with three in opposition.

 

Discussion Followed: Ellen Hughes requesting more information regarding requests for funds are presented prior to vote. Group discussion ensued regarding how teachers receive information about requesting funds, equal opportunity, benefits to school, guidelines for making requests.  Mike Pelfrey suggests we invite person-making request appear in person at meeting to present information so that an informed decision can better be made. Linda Thornton suggested that feedback after the event would help establish a base of knowledge for future requests. Rich Carney will invite anyone making request for funds to next meeting to determine if this will provide resolution to problem.

 

Other Business: None presented.

 

Presentation: 1) Barbara Blake presented concerns in regard to copy machines.

Dr. Kenney suggests addressing this with SAVIN.

2) Barbara Blake requesting private, quiet, comfortable atmosphere for staff lounge. Plan for next year is to utilize Professional Library for staff.

3) Mike Pelfrey presented information about new Teen Center opening at 7050 Chancellor Blvd. for ages 13 to 18. The director will be Pastor Daryl Decker. hours are 6:30p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday thru Sunday.

 

Next Meeting to held January 6, 2003 at 5:30

 

Respectfully Submitted by Kathy Sasher