Highland-Turner Elem School
September 12, 2019 7:00 AM
Highland Turner Elementary Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Rationale

Meeting was called to order by chairperson at 7:00 AM.

1.1. Roll Call
1.2. Adopt Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adoption of agenda passed with a motion by Ashley Haddix 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. Approval of July 29, 2019 Special Called Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of July 29, 2019 meeting minutes 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
2.2. Approval of August 20, 2019 Special Called Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of August 20, 2019 meeting minutes passed with a motion by Karen McIntosh and a second by Mary Stamper.

Member Votes
Rhonda Cole Yes
Ashley Haddix Yes
Sabrina McElroy Yes
Karen McIntosh Yes
Melissa Smith Yes
Mary Stamper Yes
2.3. Approval of September 4, 2019 Special Called Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of September 4, 2019 meeting minutes 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. Student Academic Success
3.1. PBIS Plan
Discussion

Chairperson discussed the School Wide PBIS plan that included the three anchors of Be safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible as well as the teacher checksheet for monitoring behaviors.  Chairperson also discussed the reward system using stickers for school wide incentives.  Each 9 weeks students will receive a school wide incentive. 

3.2. Attendance
Discussion

Chairperson stated that Highland Turner ended the year with the highest attendance percentage among all schools; however, the percentage was below the school goal of 97%.  Chairperson discussed adding a competition for attendance each week using the board down front.  

3.3. CSIP Goals
Discussion

Chairperson reviewed the CSIP goals for Highland Turner and discussed the 30/60/90 day plan to help meet the goals. Chairperson also discussed the new planning phases and the importance of continuous improvement to keep growing our students.   

3.4. Benchmark Testing including F & P and MAP
Discussion

Discussion of the benchmarking data for F&P and MAP.  Chairperson discussed the various grade levels with novice scores and those scoring proficient and distinguished.  Chairperson discussed that we would benchmark again in winter in both data points and that progress monitoring is being completed based on the district MTSS plan. 

4. Curriculum
Discussion

Chairperson discussed the math and reading curriculums that were supported by the board of education.  Wit and Wisdom for ELA and Eureka Math for math.  

5. Approval of School Profile Report 2018-2019 School Year
Discussion

Discussion of the process of the requirements for Senate Bill 1 and the various pieces of data used to determine the school profile report.  Discussions of one area that was flagged with a mistake before approving the profile. 

6. Policy Updates and Revisions
Discussion

Entered close session at 5:00 PM as per KRS 61.80(f) to discuss personnel matters relating to the hiring of an individual for the Kindergarten position.  

6.1. Instructional and Non-Instructional Staff Time Assignment Policy
Discussion

Chairperson discussed the policy of Instructional and Non-instructional Staff Time Assignment Policy.  All members agreed that the policy was still aligned with our vision and mission so no changes were made.  

6.2. School Space Use Policy
Discussion

Chairperson discussed the policy of School Space Use Policy.  All members agreed that the policy was still aligned with our vision and mission so no changes were made.  

7. Consider Budget
Discussion

Chairperson discussed the budgets for the 2019-2020 school year.  SBDM budget and all school budgets were discussed with the reminder of the Title I budget must approved beginning in October.    

8. Approval of Cheerleading Fundraisers
Discussion

Chairperson discussed the need for cheerleader fundraisers to pay for the uniforms and competition for this school year.  Form was completed with festivals, ballgames, tshirt sales, dances, RADA, Dairy Queen, and various other ideas for fundraisers.  Chairperson was excited about the opportunity for our students to compete with other cheer groups. 

9. Communication, Sharing from Parents, Teachers, Students
Discussion

No communication or sharing from parents, teachers, or students were shared.

10. Adjourn the Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adjournment of meeting at 7:45 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