11/14/2000 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL Minutes

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+_y L ti K.C. COOMBS SCHOOL, SCHOOL COUNCEL NffiETING NOVEMBER 14, 2000 NnNUTES The meeting was called to order at 6:3 8 p.m. in the K.C. Coombs School Conference Room. Members in attendance were: Louise Doyle, Christy Ridgley, Jennifer LeFavor, Linda Kot, Kathleen Penney, Lois Hirshberg, and Lauretta Leone. Present for Open Forum: Jean Burtis. Open Forum discussion centered on the need for identity badges for recess monitors. A. gentleman had been seen walking between schools. Due to lack badge or other identification, a parent was concerned regarding his identity. The minutes of the October 26, 2000 meeting were read and approved. Motion to accept minutes was made by Kathleen Penney and seconded by Linda Kot. Unanimous. Louise Doyle went over the FY-2002 Budget-Staff Projections. 1n addition to the stff positions listed in the October 2e minutes, 3 additional positions were proposed: (1.0)FTE ESL Teacher (1.0)FTEGuidance Councilor if the Asst. Principal position is not staffed Additional Recess Monitor The 2001 School Improvement Plan was reviewed: CORE VALUE ##1. Home School Connection ; Vision—Staff will establish activities to improve home/school/community cooperation in the learning of students. CORE VALUE #2. Reading: Vision: Student will improve their reading competency at all grade levels. CORE VALUE ##3. Writing- Vision- Students will be engaged in a unified, continuous approach to strengthen their writing skills. CORE VALUE #4. Learning &Productivity: Vision—A series of regular, academic and social activities Will be formulated to enhance learning opportunities and contribute to a vibrant school climate. CORE VALUE #5. Mathematics: Vision— Students will solve problems using strategies that demonstrate mathematical understanding. Louise Doyle informed the council that there is still $15,000.00 needed for the playground purchase. The P.T.O. is working on some ways to raise the additional funds.