Southgate Independent School
July 23, 2015 4:30 PM
Regular Site-Based Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Welcome
I.B. Roll Call
I.C. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #275 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the meeting agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Kinta Joseph and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

I.D. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #276 - Motion Passed:  Approval of previous meeting minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Kinta Joseph and the consensus of the council.

II. Closed Session for Consultation Regarding Employment (KRS61.810(1)(f)
Actions Taken

Order #277 - Motion Passed:  Request to enter closed session passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Tonia Schwegman and the consensus of the council.

III. End Closed Session
Actions Taken

Order #278 - Motion Passed:  Request to end closed session passed with a motion by Ms. Kinta Joseph and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

IV. Recommendation for Employment
Actions Taken

Order #279 - Motion Passed:  Approval of middle grades Lang. Arts candidate passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Shelley Hamberg and the consensus of the council.

V. Recognitions
VI. Principal's Report
Attachments
VII. Election of 2015-16 Vice Chairperson
Actions Taken

Order #280 - Motion Passed:  Approval of vice-chairperson passed with a motion by Ms. Kinta Joseph and a second by Ms. Jenny Muller and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

2015-16 SBDM Council Vice-Chairperson is Melissa Herald

VIII. SBDM Council Regular Meetings
Actions Taken

Order #281 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2015-16 regular meeting schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Shelley Hamberg and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 4:30 in the auditorium.

IX. Student Learning and Support
X. Budget Report
Attachments
XI. 2015-16 Master Schedule
Actions Taken

Order #282 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed revisions to 2015-16 Master Schedule passed with a motion by Ms. Kinta Joseph and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council approved potential revisions to the master schedule applicable to the art schedule and new art personnel.

XII. Comments from the Audience
Discussion

Mr. Palm updated the council on:

1) The Annual Financial Report indicates the district is in solid financial shape heading into FY16.

2) KEA recognized Southgate for 100% participation in the TELL survey. Thanks to Deanna Landrum for administering the survey.

3) Kentucky has reported a $165,000,000 surplus in state revenue.

4) Congress is looking at replacing No Child Left Behind with a new law: Every Child Achieves. It is unclear what changes would be made it passed.

5) Summer projects have included: new hvac in media center, new doors by media center, doors by breeze way, plaster in workroom, and roofing repairs.

6) The Southgate School Board is looking into purchasing additional iPads with the current ones going to the primary grades.

XIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #283 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Tonia Schwegman and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.