SAC Minutes
April 7, 2004
The April meeting was held on April 7, 2004 at 3:00 in the administration conference room. Attendance was taken.
Chairperson Kelly O’Brien called the meeting to order and turned the meeting over to Principal Alex Bennett who shared the 2004-2005 school budget. Mr. Bennett explained that the Landings has projected 874 students for next year with a dollar staffing budget of $5,077,051. The budget provides for centrally budgeted positions which are either legally mandated or necessary for the district to insure proper instructional service levels are in place at each school site, and some dollar allocations to provide staffing flexibility. According to Tuttle’s budget allocation dollars, there will be basic classroom staffings as follows: K – 9; 1st – 9; 2nd – 8; 3rd – 8; 4th – 7; 5th – 5.
Additional positions have been suggested by the district in accordance with our student population to utilize the referendum monies. The following positions are being looked at for next year: ˝ art teacher; ˝ music teacher; remediation teacher; P.E. teacher; office clerk; science support aide.
Mrs. Murphey asked in staff would have input on rest of budget also. Mr. Bennett replied of course input would be asked and shared with staff and management team. Mr. Bennett also informed the committee that the 10 day count would be critical to retain all positions staffed for next year.
At this point in the budgeting process, the positions are really non-negotiable and are needed and required to maintain the quality of education for Tuttle students. A motion was made to accept the Tuttle 2004-2005 as presented by Sandy Kleer and seconded by Violet Blyden.
Ms. Boyd discussed the implementation of the new “Book of the Month” to be started in April. This program will consist of a book to be given to each staff member that will be read to the students in every classroom. The purpose is to share common literature for students and families each month that can be discussed by the entire school. Parents will also be able to check out the “Book of the Month” from the media center.
The School Improvement Plan was discussed with some changes made to:
Reading change – implement what is learned at inservices
Math change – change primary time from 40 to 45 minutes
Writing change – writing coach ˝ day
Discussion on goals to add IEP to both reading and math for after-school tutorials
A motion was made by Mrs. Murphey to approve the changes and seconded by Shelia Atkins.
Ms. Nugent was not present to discuss arts questions, so the concerns will be discussed at the next meeting.
Mr. Osborne informed the committee of the Publix March of Dimes program to be held April 12th thru April 23rd. Tuttle will again participate. Crazy Hat Day will be April 16th for all persons who have purchased a sneaker. The class that sells the most sneakers will have an ice cream party at Publix.
Mrs. Kleer inquired as to the response regarding the Tuttle Trot, and if the monies were coming in. She also brought up the fact that she felt strongly that school should not be in session on Friday, April 9th (Good Friday), and wanted to know what would be the consequences for students not attending school. Mr. Bennett explained district policy regarding religious holidays.
We should have our 3rd grade test results by April 22nd.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 18th at 3:00. The meeting was adjourned by chairperson Kelly O’Brien.
Respectfully submitted
Kelly O’Brien
Chairperson