Riverview High School
School Advisory
Council Meeting
May 14, 2002
Present: Pat Bliss, Demetrus Dawkins, Chuck Evans, Linda Gasser, Abby Gerrity, Christine Glass, Mary Gorman, Ann Hankinson, Mark Hirsch, Sue Hlohinec, Jeff Hollway, Molly Mishos, Logan Murphy, Linda Nook, Vicki Solomon, Katrina Ward, Peggy Wiggins, Laticia Williams
Guests: John Gorman, Jana Vasiloff and Cynthia Wallace
Excused: Ned Ashton, Debbie Wilson, and Kathy Chamberlain
Absent: Fred Spence, John Wohlwend, Clay Kearney, Dan Cronin and Paul Gallagher
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 p.m. by Ann Hankinson.
Members were asked to review the Minutes of April 9, 2002, April 18, 2002 and April 25, 2002 SAC Meetings.
A motion was made by Vicki Solomon to approve the April 9, 2002 minutes.
Motion was approved.
A motion was made by Vicki Solomon to approve the April 18, 2002 minutes.
Motion was approved.
A motion was made by Vicki Solomon to approve the April 25, 2002 minutes.
Motion was approved.
John Gorman expressed an interest in implementing a pilot program for common access
printing for 11 staff members in the second-floor, south hallway. He continued that
printing over the network will provide inexpensive ($.0226 per page for laser printing),
fast copies to staff members, as well as encouraging professional development for
teachers in use of network capabilities. Mr. Gorman concluded that the new printer
would be centrally housed in room 220, the current laser printer could be reissued, a
workshop experience would be provided for all involved staff on access and use, and that
teachers using a higher level of technology (i.e. network printing) encourage
advancement of teacher skills, and promotes staff use of technology to enrich student
learning.
There was lengthy discussion as to whether or not a precedent would be set if this request
was approved, a maintenance contract was included in the $532.00 request, and the cost
of the cartridge. It was noted that a maintenance contract is not included in the request,
and that the cost of the cartridge would be approximately $162.00.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Abby Gerrity to approve the request as
presented.
Motion was approved.
Logan Murphy discovered that the dress code as presented is the Sarasota County School
Board’s “minimum” policy and cannot be revised. It is felt by some that the “code” is
too vague.
A motion was made by Laticia Williams to approve the dress code policy as presented.
Motion was approved.
There was discussion regarding the terms for SAC 2002-03 school year. Mrs. Demetrus Dawkins explained that the nomination letter and ballots would all be mailed by June 19, 2002, and that the mailings would include incoming 9th grade parents. She continued that at this time, positions for (2) 9th grade parents (1) 11th grade parent and (1) 12th grade parent were open for nominations and that the Student Council would elect student representatives to serve on the SAC Committee.
2002 – 2003 Budget Details
Mrs. Sue Hlhonic briefly stated that the school board shall establish an advisory council for each school in the district, and shall develop procedures for the election and appointment of advisory council members. Each school advisory council shall include in is name the words “school advisory council.” The school advisory council shall be the sole body responsible for final decision making at the school relating to implementation of the provisions of ss. 229.591, 229.592, and 230.23(16). Mrs. Hlhonic concluded that each advisory council shall perform such functions as are prescribed by regulations of the school board; however, no advisory council shall have any of the powers and duties now reserved by law to the school board, and that each advisory council shall assist in the preparation and evaluation of the school improvement plan required pursuant to s. 230.23(16).
Mrs. Linda Nook explained that in the past, monies were utilized in needed areas, but that in the coming year, monies would be used for actual positions.
Mrs. Nook noted that the SACS Accreditation was in jeopardy, and if lost, students would not be eligible for college. Therefore, “as staffing is being prepared for next year, the 10-day count will kick out any count over “150”.
Mrs. Nook stated that the monies for a 5th Assistant Principal were placed in a “flexible pot” and used in other areas, but that there should be 1 assistant principal for every 500 students, and that there are approximately 2500 to 2600 students at RHS. Therefore, justifying the need for a 5th Assistant Principal.
There was further discussion regarding which departments received additional staffing, and which positions would have been eliminated if the referendum had not passed in March.
It was noted that the end of year School Improvement Report (duck-tailed w/SACS Accreditation) is due in October.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Demetrus Dawkins