Sebastian Elementary School
July 31, 2023 5:00 PM
SES Special Called SBDM Meeting
1. Meeting Called to Order
Discussion

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Hall at 5:00 PM.

2. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Wendy Rice and the consensus of the council.

3. Welcome New SBDM Members
Discussion

Mr. Hall welcomed new SBDM members.

4. Approval of the Minutes from 6-13-23 A
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Ms. Michelle Robinson and the consensus of the council.

5. Approval of the Minutes from 6-13-23 B
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Wendy Rice and a second by Mrs. Deana Spencer and the consensus of the council.

6. Approval of the Minutes from 7-6-23
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Deana Spencer and a second by Mrs. Wendy Rice and the consensus of the council.

7. Good News Report
7.1. Otus
Discussion

New platform for progress monitoring and grading for our teachers. 

7.2. School Pass
Discussion

New procedures for pick ups. Mr. Hall explained to the council how the process will work. 

8. Public Comment
Discussion

No comments

9. Sabrina McElroy with Title One Overview, Review of Budget and Family Friendly School Status
Discussion

Sabrina McElroy went over  the Title 1 budget items that we have ordered. 

10. Review and consider approval of changes to the Parent Involvement Policy and the Parent School Learning Compact
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and a second by Mrs. Wendy Rice and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Conducted review of the Parent Involvement Policy and Parent School learning compact. First Reading.

11. Consultation on New Hires for the 2023-2024 School Year
Discussion

We have hired Hallie Howard as a new third grade teacher. Deanna Maloney is an itinerant art.  Bill McIntosh will be doing STEM. Carolyn Turner will do PE. The technology position is in the process of being filled. 

12. Review and Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Daily and Instructional Schedule
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Wendy Rice and a second by Ms. Michelle Robinson and the consensus of the council.

13. Student Achievement Report/Data Overview
Discussion

Mr. Hall explained what this section would look like to the new members.

14. Review and consider approval of the Daytime Waiver ESS Program Evaluation
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Michelle Robinson and a second by Mrs. Wendy Rice and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Discussed ESS Daytime Waiver program.

15. Review and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Emergency Management Plan
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Wendy Rice and a second by Mrs. Crystal McKnight and the consensus of the council.

16. School Improvement Planning
16.1. Distribution and Review of the 2023 School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Discussion

Mr. Hall introduced the CSIP Plan to the members of SBDM.

17. Review Budget - Instructional Money and School Accounts
Discussion


17.1. SBDM Funds
Discussion

Reviewed funds.

17.2. District Activity Funds
Discussion

Reviewed funds.

17.3. School Activity Funds
Discussion

Reviewed funds.

18. Fundraiser Requests
Discussion

No requests.

19. Bylaw or Policy Review/Readings/Adoption
19.1. Bylaws Review
Discussion

Reviewed Bylaws and how to adopt them.

20. New Business
20.1. Council Requirements
Discussion

Discussed trainings and background checks.

20.2. Meeting Dates and Times for the 2023-2024 School Year
Discussion

Set our meetings for the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00, starting in September.  Next meeting will be special called. 

20.3. Notification by Email for Meetings
Discussion

Signed and distributed.

20.4. Distribution of the "Kentucky Open Records and Open Meetings Act"
Discussion

Distributed forms.

20.5. Distribution of the Freedom of Speech and Religious Freedom Laws
Discussion

Distributed forms

20.6. Distribution of Records Retention Document
Discussion

Distributed forms

21. Approval to Adjourn Meeting
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Deana Spencer and a second by Mrs. Wendy Rice and the consensus of the council.