Southgate Independent School
February 27, 2014 5:00 PM
February Special Site-Based Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Welcome
I.B. Roll Call
Actions Taken

Order #175 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Leha Schutte and the consensus of the council.

I.C. Approval of Agenda
I.D. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #176 - Motion Passed:  Approval of January meeting minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Mrs. Donna Calhoun and the consensus of the council.

II. Recognitions
III. Principal's Report
Attachments
IV. Student Learning and Support
IV.A. Review of Homework Policy
Attachments
Discussion

The homework policy was discussed along with staff input sent to Mr. Franke regarding classroom homework assignments. Council discussed the following guidelines but did not take action at this time:

K-2 fifteen to thirty minutes
3-5 thirty to forty-five minutes
6-8 forty-five to ninety minutes

V. Budget Report
Attachments
VI. Comments from the Audience
Discussion

Mr. Palm updated council on the tentative allocations reflecting $170,000 in cuts. Mr. Palm also announced the utility tax did not receive any signatures for a referendum and can now go into effect.

Ms. Boyers updated council on the Read Across America Day March 3rd.

VII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #177 - Motion Passed:  recommendation to adjourn passed with a motion by Angie Boyers and a second by Ms. Tonia Schwegman and the consensus of the council.