School Advisory
Council
Sarasota Middle School SAC meeting was called
to order by chair, Charles Brown.
Minutes
for
Dr.
Dettmann requested the use of A+ supplemental dollars for FCAT Boot
Camp. SMS Guidance counselors and four
classroom teachers will be working with students as they begin countdown
preparations for FCAT testing. SMS has
also provided three afternoon/night sessions for students and parents. Shelly Smith moved for approval for the
dollars requested with Gina DaMaia as second.
FCAT
testing dates were presented to SAC members.
There was a short discussion regarding “homework” and FCAT testing. Members were told to expect no projects due
and to look for a uniform action as SMS staff addresses the issue of homework.
An
update on the Gifted Program at SMS was presented. Open House for incoming students was held
January 12. Program tours were January 9
& 17.
SMS
continues to seek adult mentors for our students. Robyn Faucey has
worked with Dr. Dettmann to visit various groups that have indicated an
interest. This program continues to be
fostered through BIGS.
School
tours have been scheduled for 2006-2007 incoming grade six parents. They are beginning this week and will be
available during the month of February.
Anyone interested in a tour must call SMS and schedule for a tour day
and time.
Referendum
campaigning by staff and parent group(s) was addressed. Guidelines for Principals and Cost Center
Heads & Campaign Guidelines for School Parents Organizations were
distributed. All SAC members were
encouraged to be certain that they were registered to vote. It was also suggested that members may want
to investigate absentee voting if their schedules might make it difficult for
them to vote.
Marti
Watson moved and Art Chiodo seconded that the meeting
adjourn.
Meeting
was adjourned.
Respectfully
submitted,
C.
Danyne Robins