Sarasota Middle School

School Advisory Council

2007-2008

February 28, 2008

 

Meeting was called to order by Gina Damaia

 

Minutes of the January , 2008, meeting were presented with motion of approval by Karen Rose, with Judi Robson seconding.

 

 Student agenda books are soon to be updated and Karen Rose asked members to review sections and to share with her suggestions for additions, changes, and deletions.  General discussion included areas that centered on dress—shoes, back-packs, attendance procedures, use of the media center.

 

Marti Watson reported that FCAT bootcamp was currently in session with about 60 attendees.  It was reported that Jason Sharock was implementing a similar affair (Science bootcamp) for 8th grade students who will be taking the Science FCAT.

 

Several staff were recognized for their “good works” day-in and day-out.

Marjorie Smith and her tireless attention to the active-boards and out staff, Daniel Lunt for showing that Next Generation learning is also at the middle schools were a few of the mentioned.

 

There was some discussion regarding the 8th graders and their exploration of careers as they get ready to enroll in high school academies.

 

Motion to adjourn was made by Danyne Robins and meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Danyne Robins