Minutes

The SAC meeting was held on January 17, 2006 in the administration conference room. In attendance were: Michele Ralich, Debi Barnett (Publix), Jackie Clemons Fountain, Andy Grill (Sweetbay), Maria Rodriguez, Patty Adams, Garen Schaefer, Susie Welsh, Scott LeMaster, and Marcy Kennelly.

Mrs. Schaefer called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. welcomed everyone. Introductions were made.

Mr. Buchanan and Mary Beth Slane were both ill and could not attend. Susie Welsh presented a report from the Special Events Committee as follows:

Winter sing-a-long PTO gingerbread house project

Character parade Author/illustrator project

PTO pumpkin decorating contest Bent Tree chorus performance

Martin Luther King Day chorus Yoga instructor – writing book and

Performance using our students in pictures

“Bright Way of Hope” painting of fence across the street to

deter graffiti

The committee is still working out the details for the Talent Show, Passport to World multi-cultural study/tour, and favorite or college attended sports day to help promote interest in higher education.

There was no information available for the Carnival update. It is a PTO function.

Dr. LeMaster gave an update regarding AR goals. Information has been returned to him by some of the teachers/teams as to how their AR goals are established. While we have great procedures for helping to encourage our students to read, there is still room for improvement. He will work with the staff to investigate and possibly implement some proven strategies from other schools to help improve and extend our students’ interest in reading, as well as seeking prizes and awards from businesses for students meeting goals.

The school has received a quote of $1,200 from the Butterfly Lady to renovate, clean up and replant the Butterfly Garden. Dr. LeMaster will contact our facilities person to find out exactly what the grounds crew and custodians are or are not permitted to work on as far as this project is concerned. Maintaining the garden is a primary concern.

Math/Reading/Vocabulary Problem of the Day and the Web page agenda items will be discussed at the next meeting.

Treasury update: Mrs. Ralich reported there is approximately $3500 available. The field trip funds are already subtracted.

Mr. Buchanan asked Mrs. Ralich to present a proposal for the payment of teacher subs for two days for the 4^th grade team to work intensively with small groups of students to help improve writing skills before the Florida Writes! Test. The cost would be approximately $1,400.00. Mrs. Schaefer made a motion to pay for two days of subs for the 4^th grade team to work with the students on writing. Mrs. Rodriguez seconded the motion, and the motion was carried unanimously.

Patty Adams reported the Parent Involvement Committee had been working on the following:

They had requested music and/or flags from the different countries representing

our school’s population. The flags would be hung in the cafeteria. They have received 5 flags so far.

A survey was sent home with all students. Out of the 870 surveys, approximately 230 have been returned. Ms. Adams read some of the results of the survey. A copy of the completed survey will be given to the SAC at the next meeting.

There was no new business.

The next scheduled meeting is February 21, 2006.

Mrs. Schaefer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Rodriguez seconded, and the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.