Highland-Turner Elem School
January 24, 2019 7:15 AM
Highland-Turner Elementary Regular SBDM Meeting
1. Call to Order
Discussion

Meeting was called to order by Chairperson, McElroy at 7:15 am.

1.1. Roll Call
1.2. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adopt agenda passed with a motion by Mary Stamper and a second by Melissa Smith.

Member Votes
Rhonda Cole Yes
Ashley Haddix Yes
Sabrina McElroy Yes
Karen McIntosh Yes
Melissa Smith Yes
Mary Stamper Yes
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1. December 11 Regular Called Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of December 11 Regular Called Meeting Minutes passed with a motion by Karen McIntosh and a second by Melissa Smith.

Member Votes
Rhonda Cole Yes
Ashley Haddix Yes
Sabrina McElroy Yes
Karen McIntosh Yes
Melissa Smith Yes
Mary Stamper Yes
2.2. January 14 Special Called Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of January 14 Special Called Meeting passed with a motion by Ashley Haddix and a second by Rhonda Cole.

Member Votes
Rhonda Cole Yes
Ashley Haddix Yes
Sabrina McElroy Yes
Karen McIntosh Yes
Melissa Smith Yes
Mary Stamper Yes
3. Review Vision/Mission Statement
Discussion

Stated current vision and mission statements and discussed the importance of making sure we review it periodically to update as needed.  Current vision statement is:  every student, every day, college/career and citizenship ready.  Current mission statement is:  Highland-Turner will provide rigorous and relevant instruction in a clean, safe, nurturing environment where we take responsibility to produce productive members of society.  Members stated the vision and mission and discussed the importance of all stakeholders knowing the direction the school is moving.  

4. Reports for Student Academic Success
Discussion


4.1. MTSS Data
Discussion

MTSS data was discussed (see attached document)  which includes MAP data and behavior data for grades 3-6.  

4.2. MAP Data
Discussion

Discussion of MAP information after an additional training was provided by the district.  Discussed the percentiles and the importance of using MAP data to determine the probability of student performance included growth and achievement.  

4.3. Attendance
Discussion

Discussed the importance of attendance and how to keep our percentage up.  We discussed the importance of deep cleaning and disinfecting the school for lesser spreading of germs.  Brainstormed different ideas about the importance of attendance and how to get students to school.  

5. Consider Policy Revisions
Discussion

Discussed that next meeting we would be looking at homework policy and instructional practices policy and making revisions based on prior committee work.

6. Consider Curriculum
Discussion


6.1. Eureka Math
Discussion

Discussed the previous training in Eureka math that was provided by the district. 

6.2. Wit and Wisdom
Discussion

Discussed the previous training of Wit and Wisdom curriculum that was purchased by the district.  All supplies have been distributed to the classes and some classes have implemented already.  

7. Consider Budget
Discussion

Chairperson McElroy discussed the issue with technology in some rooms not functioning properly and the need to replace a board that had not been working.  Council agreed that technology played a vital role in the educational process and it was needed for student success.  One panel would be purchased for a classroom.  

7.1. SBDM Report
Discussion

Discussion of the SBDM budget including items that had been purchased for the school and discussions that most of these allocations are used for paper and copier fees.  

7.2. School Activity Accounts
Discussion

Discussed the school activity accounts and the different accounts we have and how those accounts can be used.

8. Janitor Leave Fill Position
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion was made to enter closed session to discuss the custodian leave fill position at 7:30 AM. passed with a motion by Rhonda Cole and a second by Ashley Haddix.

Member Votes
Rhonda Cole Yes
Ashley Haddix Yes
Sabrina McElroy Yes
Karen McIntosh Yes
Melissa Smith Yes
Mary Stamper Yes

Motion Passed:  Motion was made to exit closed session and return to meeting at 7:43 AM. passed with a motion by Karen McIntosh and a second by Melissa Smith.

Member Votes
Rhonda Cole Yes
Ashley Haddix Yes
Sabrina McElroy Yes
Karen McIntosh Yes
Melissa Smith Yes
Mary Stamper Yes
9. Family Resource Center Position
10. Communicating/Sharing - Students, Parents, and Teachers
11. Adjournment
Discussion

Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 AM.