Riverview High School
School Advisory
Council Meeting
October 1, 2002
Present: Ned Ashton, Pat Bliss, Tracy Brady, Mary Byrd, Demetrus Dawkins, Chuck Evans, Judi Ex, Abby Gerrity, Christine Glass, Mary Gorman, Lisa Hlohinec, Sue Hlohinec, Clay Kearney, Simon Kirby, Judy Lyon, Shannon Lyons, Jason Mocherman, Becky Moyer, Linda Nook, Janice Piedra, Charmaine Pontlitz, Sam Sharff, Dusty Twining, Katrina Ward, Russell White, Peggy Wiggins, and Laticia Williams
Absent: Paul Gallagher, Coral Pleas (excused), April Roberson, and Fred Spence
Guests: John Gorman
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. by Chuck Evans
Members were asked to review the Minutes of the September 10, 2002 SAC Meeting.
Mr. Russell White pointed out that the minutes referred to him by his first name versus his last name.
There was a consensus to accept the minutes of September 10, 2002, with the correction of Mr. White’s name.
Request for Lottery Dollars – “Independent Reading”
Mrs. Betty Jensen, English I Teacher, requested additional tapes/books to improve the selection of novels available to students. Mrs. Jensen explained to the Board that out of the 32 students in her third period class, 13 are exceptional education students, while an additional 3 are intensive reading students. She continued that as many of these students read below grade level and it is difficult for them to read a novel independently in order to meet reading journal and book report requirements.
The cost of the audio tapes range from $16-$50 and the primary strategy to improve reading ability is to insure students are reading. Audio tapes give poor readers the confidence to tackle reading a novel because they are assured of comprehending the text. The funds for books on tape would serve a segment of the 9th grade at-risk population.
After discussion of the request, Mrs. Mary Gorman suggested that Mrs. Jensen meet with the other 9th grade English teachers to discuss the program and receive their input and requested that the Board consider doubling the request amount so that all eligible 9th grade students could participate and benefit from the program.
A motion by Mrs. Janice Piedra was made to approve the request as presented with the option to come back before the Board for more funding ($1,000.00 maximum limit), along with a list of the books to be purchased. Motion was approved
Request for Lottery Dollars – “Write Traits” Instruction and Assessment Workshop
Mrs. Kim Cullen requesting funding to attend the “Write Traits” Instruction and Assessment Workshop (November 4-6, 2002) in which teachers learn to assess student writing using the 6 trait assessment model, to prepare all students for writing success in context such as creative, information, workplace, and technical writing, to generate ideas to teach writing and revision creatively and effectively, and to provide students with the language they need to think and speak like writers.
Mrs. Cullen continued that she is prepared to share her experience with her colleagues through after-school training sessions and brown bag luncheon.
The total cost for two teachers to attend is approximately $1138.52, plus travel and meals to be submitted upon return.
During discussion of the request, Mr. Russell White stated that while he supports both requests for Lottery Dollars, asked if outside funding has been considered before the individuals come request assistance from SAC.
Mrs. Cullen replied that there usually is not a lot of advanced notice to seek outside funding.
A motion was made to approve the request as presented in the amount of $1,138.52 minus tax, but to include travel and meals with half the total cost being covered by Title II Funds. Motion was approved.
Adequate Progress Report for School Improvement Plan
Mrs. Becky Moyer explained that a draft of the SIP was due to the District on Friday, October 4, 2002 and proceeded to review the changes.
Reading
Goal 1C: “will perform 90% or higher”
Math
Goal 2A: Second measurement added
Goal 2B: Previously four measurements….reduced to two
Goal 2C: No changes
Writing
Goal 3A: Third measurement added by the District
Goal 3B: In the second measurement, “5 or higher” changed to “4”; and fourth measurement added
Ms. Dusty Twining asked why was IB and not AP or other programs included in SIP.
Mr. Evans replied that the IB program is not self-standing and that it was originally included to help get the program started, but should soon be phasing out of SIP over the next year or so.
Safe & Orderly
Goal 9A: Previously three measurements…reduced to 2
Goal 9B: The third measurement is “baseline data only”
Florida School Recognition Program (A+ Funds)
Mr. Evans explained that last year the funds were divided 90/10 for staff bonuses and technology respectively.
Mrs. Linda Nook stated that she had received requests from several staff to donate their bonuses to certain organizations.
There was general discussion as to who should receive bonuses and what amount. It was decided that staff who were employed at RHS during the evaluated school year of 2001-2002 would receive a bonus, including retirees, transferees, full and part-time school board employees, and permanent substitutes who worked 90 days or more.
A special meeting to continue discussion of the Florida School Recognition Program was scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2002 from 2-4:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
*The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 10, 2002
Respectfully Submitted by:
Demetrus Dawkins