Breathitt Elementary School
September 11, 2023 4:00 PM
September 2023 Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Mission and Vision
Discussion

Council will work with stakeholders to create a mission and vision statement for the school.


Update- Teachers have started giving input for a mission and vision statement.

3. Approval of Agenda
Discussion


4. New Business
4.1. Accelerated Reader
Discussion

The council discussed purchasing Accelerated Readers.  After discussion, it was decided to purchase the program for first and second grade only, as kindergarten students would not benefit as much from it.

4.2. Learning A-Z
Discussion

The council discussed purchasing the Learning A-Z program.  It was decided that grades K-2 would benefit from this program, and it would be purchased for those grades.

4.3. Classroom Rugs
Discussion

Teachers have asked for classroom rugs.  The council will look in to purchasing rugs with Title I money, as they will be used during circle time.

5. Budget/Finance
Discussion

 

5.1. SBDM Funds
Discussion

There is approximately $14,000 remaining in the SBDM budget at this time.  Copier rental continues to come out of the funds monthly.

5.2. District Activity Funds
Discussion

There is approximately $9,000 currently in the school district activity funds.

5.3. Title I Funds
5.3.1. Federal Programs Director Sabrina McElroy
Discussion

Sabrina McElroy discussed the Title I budget and the types of things that can be purchased from Title I.  After discussing the budget and the amount available, the council brainstormed on some items that would help with instruction.  They chose to look into ordering math manipulative kits that are from the makers of Eureka Squared, the math program we use.  The council also want to purchase take home books for students to read with parents as part of the BESREADS20 initiative.

6. Curriculum/Academics
6.1. Acadience benchmark assessment
Discussion

Acadience benchmarking is complete.  Nearly 65% of students are not at grade level according to the assessment.  Teachers will be creating groups from tiers and begin interventions.  An intervention program has been ordered to give support to those students needing it.

6.2. Constitution and Citizenship Day (Sept. 17)
Discussion

Constitution Day was discussed.  Teachers will include a lesson about the constitution in their plans.

7. Policy/Policy Review
7.1. First Reading of School
7.1.1. School day and week schedule policy
Discussion

The council reviewed the policy, but did not make any changes at this time.

7.1.2. Emergency Management Plan Policy
Discussion

The council reviewed the policy for creating the Emergency Management plan.  There were no changes made since the Plan was approved in August.

7.1.3. Parental Involvement/Title I Policy (With Compact)
Discussion

The parent involvement plan was updated to reflect the Title I compact created by the school and stakeholders.

8. CSIP
8.1. Phase 1: Continuous Improvement Diagnostic and continue progress montoring
Discussion

Phase one of the CSIP is on October 1st.  This included the executive summary and safety report for the school.  Admin will develop the executive summary and complete the safety report.

9. Other Business
10. Public Comments
11. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Adjournment passed with passed with a motion by Amy Hounshell and a second by Brenda Tincher and the consensus of the council.