Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
November 30, 2023 4:00 PM
SBDM Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Meeting Called to order at 4:00 passed with a motion by Mr. Jeremy Grizzle and a second by Leigh-Ann Arbogast .

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes
2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda- with the following revisions- Beth Westenhofer added as a guest to the September 28th meeting and the hourly pay for ESS to be changed from $30/hour to $40/hour passed with a motion by Lesley Isom and a second by Mr. Jeremy Grizzle.

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes
3. Reading of Mission, Vision or Belief Statments
Rationale

R-MIS Mission

R-MIS C.A.R.E.S. by partnering with families and the community to promote academic success, respect and kindness, and leadership qualities in all students.  We strive to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm for learning, and a strong work ethic; preparing students for local and global citizenship.

 

VISION

C:  CREATING A CULTURE OF RESPECT AND KINDNESS

A:  ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR ALL

R:  RECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF

E:  ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY

S:  SERVING AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

 

4. Reading and Approval of Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from September 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Jeremy Grizzle and a second by Lesley Isom.

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes
5. Reports
5.a. Administrative Reports
Rationale

Good News for October and November:

  • Hike Week
  • Students of the Month
  • STEAM Night
  • Halloween Parties
  • Safety Patrol Halloween Dance
  • Beta Club Induction
  • Art Club
  • Book Club
  • Lego League
  • STLP
  • Academic Team
  • ESS
  • Veteran's Day 
  • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

PTO: Working to provide IPADS for all teachers

Enrollment/ADA: 420/95.2

MTSS Meetings:  We will finish these on December 1st.  

KSA Scores:  GREEN IN EVERYTHING!!! 

Upcoming:  Holiday Eras Tour (Dec. 7-20), CogAT/ITBS (December 4-8), Hour of Code (Dec. 5)

 

 

5.b. Committee Reports
Rationale

Minutes for all PLCs (faculty, grade level, Ad hoc, SAC) can be found in the SBDM 23-24 folder on Google Drive.

5.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

SBDM Balance: 52,725.95

Activity Fund: 9,285.61

5.d. Title I Reports
6. New Business
Rationale

Welcome to Angie Hurn- evening custodian

 

6.a. Attendance Plan
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Attendance Plan passed with a motion by passed with a motion by Leigh-Ann Arbogast and a second by Kelsey Nichols.

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes
6.b. ESS Plan
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of ESS Plan passed with a motion by passed with a motion by Jonathan Tate and a second by Lesley Isom.

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes
6.c. Eprove Documents: Needs Assessment and School Assurances
6.d. Evening Custodian
Rationale

Welcome to Angie Hurn!   

6.e. Review of Policies
Rationale

Review and possible revisions of Policies 13.05, 13.02, 10.01, 14.02, 13.14, and 13.12 (13.12 A)

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Policies 10.01, 14.02, 13.14, and 13.12 (13.12A) will be tabled until the next SBDM meeting in December. Policy 13.05 Accelerated Reader Policy will be reviewed by Special Education and Leslie Isom will bring the updated policy with suggested changes to the December SBDM Meeting for approval. Policy 13.02 Assignment of Instructional Time Policy will be revised by Beth Westenhofer using the KASC example as a model. This policy will be returned to the SBDM committee for approval at the December meeting. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeremy Grizzle and a second by Lesley Isom.

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes
7. Old Business
Rationale

Review changes made to the Student Acceleration Policy, 10.03.

8. Adjourn
Rationale

Data Analysis Evening: December 13, 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM.  We will have Texas Roadhouse

Next scheduled SBDM meeting: December 14, 4:00 PM

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 5:13 pm passed with a motion by Leigh-Ann Arbogast and a second by Lesley Isom.

Member Votes
Leigh-Ann Arbogast Yes
Ryan Corn Yes
Melissa Frasure Yes
Mr. Jeremy Grizzle Yes
Lesley Isom Yes
Kelsey Nichols Yes
Jonathan Tate Yes
Beth Westenhofer Yes