Southgate Independent School
March 24, 2016 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 #298 - Motion Passed:  Approval of meeting agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tonia Schwegman and a second by Ms. Jenny Muller and the consensus of the council.

I.D. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #299 - Motion Passed:  Approval of February meeting minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Shelley Hamberg and the consensus of the council.

II. Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Franke updated council on the following items:

1) Status of observations. Moving into the final summative meetings for April.

2) SB 1 seems to be stalled in the house.

3) K-PREP Test dates will be May 10-16

III. Budget Report
Attachments
IV. Needs Assessment for 2017
Attachments
Discussion

Council reviewed the 2017 Needs Assessment and provided input.

V. Remaining Funds FY16
Attachments
Discussion

FY16 funds will be used for a combination of supplies, textbooks and PD for FY17

VI. Transgender Policy Update
Mr. Palm
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Palm discussed the need for a transgender council policy based on information from the Law Conference he attended.

VII. Comments from the Audience
Discussion

Mr. Palm updated council on the following items:

1) The General Assembly has still not passed a budget

2) States have been given 18 months to implement the new federal ESSA Law

3) Town Hall Meetings are being held by Commissioner Pruitt. So far parents and teachers have been able to voice their thoughts about Kentucky education in an open forum.

4) The Board approved the salary increase for staff

VIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #300 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Jenny Muller and the consensus of the council.