Tuttle Elementary School

SAC Meeting Minutes

Feb. 13, 2008

Attendees:

Melissa Thompson, Marcy Kennelly, Maria Rodriguez, Jennifer Kahler, Patty Adams, Jennifer Olade, Maria Bruquetas (translator) Yaritza Delgado, Marcy Kennelly, Adele Doyle, Cynthia Martin, Jane Courtright, Alea Miller, Michelle Tegio, Jerrilynn Palmer, Tammy Alt, Courtni Darpino, Dr. Tom Buchanan, Susie Welsh, Estella Currielle, Mary Beth Slane, and Faustina Martinez.

Old Business:

Mrs. Kahler provided an update on the Safety Belt Contest. Over 300 students participated. Posters were hung up in the cafeteria. Ms. Trapani’s class won the Chick-fil-A party.

MaryBeth Slane provided an update on the Science Fair. The turnout of student participants increased again this year. The t-shirts are proving to be a great incentive. The students were grateful for SAC’s contribution.

Treasury Update:

The SAC budget currently stands at $6,412.25 out of the consumable budget.

New Business:

February 14^th, is the PALS Volunteer Appreciation luncheon. The Tuttle chorus will perform. Decorations were made by Ms. Nugent and Ms. Goddard’s classes. In addition, Mrs. Darpino’s class made special bookmarks for each volunteer.

A request was made by Mrs. Mainberger to purchase a new curriculum for promoting positive peer pressure character traits. The cost was $800. The motion was made by Ms. Slane to support the purchase. Maria Rodriguez seconded the motion.

Ms. Slane shared that Publix has asked that we host the Mother’s Day Cake fundraiser again this year. Publix will provide all of the supplies for students to make cakes for someone special. The cost of each cake has yet to be determined.

Principal’s Update

Mrs. Kahler shared that fourth graders are in the middle of FCAT Florida Writes.

The cafeteria incentive program is progressing very well. Every month there are classes with perfect scores. It is the opinion of the administration that with the increased adult supervision and the incentive program, behavior issues have decreased.

Mrs. Curriell shared that unfortunately the Families Learning Together program will not continue at Tuttle this semester. It will continue at Emma Booker Elementry where child care will be provided. It is possible that they will start again next fall.

Dr. Buchanan shared a request for assistance with financial support for Teleparent next year. This would increase parent communication by teachers. This issue will be discussed in more depth when more information becomes available regarding fees and overall costs.

The next SAC meeting is March 12, 2008. A motion was made by Ms. Slane at 8:10 to end the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Kahler.