Agenda

Minutes from November 15, 2005 Meeting

Budget Sheet – Expenditures

Referendum Information

Voter Registration Information

Attendance (as per sign-in sheet): Jay Berman, Melanie Brigham, Missy Cleary, Kelly Dancer, Melissa deLisser (Guest Speaker), JoAnn Doane, John Gammaro, Karan Manchester, Ileana Manzano, Sharon Marks, Jeanne Medawar, Sue Mondello, Laura Rees, Geoffrey Shea, Pam Wetherill

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. by Jeanne Medawar,

Chairperson.

Review of November 15, 2005 Minutes

ü Motion was made to accept the minutes as published. Seconded, and approved.

Presentation of ELMO

ü JoAnn Doane, Third Grade Team Leader, demonstrated the new classroom instructional tool – ELMO.

ü Four ELMOs were purchased with SAC dollars – approved at the October 18^th meeting.

ü This device can be connected to a video projector and laptop computer.

ü Teachers are using ELMO along with “real materials” in classroom lessons for enhanced student instruction.

ü Use of these “school improvement” items will help all teachers meet our student achievement goals.

Budget Review

ü A summary of expenditures using the A+ School Recognition Dollars indicated an available balance of $17,662.68.

ü A breakdown of expenditures using SAC dollars shows a balance of $7,314.76 remaining in the school budget.

Citizens for Better Schools Presentation

ü Melissa deLisser (rabooti@comcast.net) presented Voter Registration and Referendum information to SAC members.

ü On March 14, 2006 there will be a countywide special election for the continuation of the one-mil property tax.

ü It is important to have staff and parents registered to vote by February 13^th. Registration is also needed if you moved or changed your name.

ü Early voting is accepted from February 27^th to March 12^th.

ü Absentee Ballots are available upon request by calling 861-8600.

ü Staff may sign up to “wave support signs” before 8:15 a.m. and after 3:15 p.m. Melissa will contact us with dates and locations.

ü The PTA has scheduled a guest speaker from the Citizens for Better Schools Committee to attend the February 3^rd general meeting to discuss the referendum campaign.

ü Endorsement Resolution and Commercial Property Sign Location forms are available along with t-shirts and pins.

Facilities Update

ü Newly designed student desks and chairs have been ordered for our school.

ü Construction is “on schedule” to open new building in January of 2007.

ü Color pallet board for classrooms and cafeteria was presented.

ü Sharon to request additional funds at a later date from PTA to purchase desks and chairs for all students.

The next SAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2006 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Main Office.

Jeanne Medawar adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.

Submitted by: Pamela Wetherill, Recording Secretary

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