Southgate Independent School
August 28, 2012 6:00 PM
Regular Site-Based Meeting
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I. Call to Order
I.A. Welcome
I.B. Roll Call
II. Approve Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Kacie Browning.

III. Recognitions
IV. Principal's Report
IV.A. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Leha Schutte and a second by Ms. Kendra Franke and the consensus of the council.

IV.B. Review of monthly financial statements
Attachments
IV.C. Review of CDIP
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The Southgate 2012-13 CDIP passed with a motion by Kacie Browning and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

V. Student Learning and Support
VI. Revise 2012-13 SBDM Budget
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Revise 2012-13 budget and Transfer ($3000+) from contigency to fund MAP and Gifted Resources passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Leha Schutte and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council requested the monthly activity fund be updated to reflect current staff, revision due to deposit error be made and will address carry-over funds at the September meeting.

VII. Eighth Grade trip balance
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve media center request for use of funds from 8th grade field trip account passed with a motion by Ms. Kendra Franke and a second by Kacie Browning and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

In addition to approving media center request, council will review for September meeting how to utilize the remaining balance.

VIII. 2012-13 Professional Development Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2012-13 professional development plan passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Leha Schutte and the consensus of the council.

IX. Grades K and 6 Enrollment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  The decision to recommend an instructional aide for the Kindergarten and sixth grade classes passed with a motion by Ms. Kendra Franke and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council engaged in much discussion regarding the current capsize issue in Kindergarten and sixth grade...their recommendation is based on current budget considerations and best meeting the needs of the students.

X. Extra Curricular Eligibility Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  A revision to the Extra Curricular Eligibility Policy passed with a motion by Kacie Browning and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council revised the current eligibility policy and conducted the first reading to reflect the transition of third grade students as well as the list of actions for each week of ineligibility.

XI. Comments from the Audience
Discussion

Ms. Boyers provided council with the following updates:

1) Need for color cartridges for the library printer...2) ESS programs getting started...3) Southgate Educational Foundation purchase of Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr...4) Flex PD opportunities will be available for SmartBoard, Study Island and KET.org

Mr. Palm updated the council on:

1) the commissioners webinar about program reviews. they will be conducted in 1-3 and one of the three other areas (writing, Arts and Humanities, or Practical Living) 2) work is being done on the budget, enrollment is down impacting school funding by about $30-40.000.00. Not time to panic, but everyone needs to be aware.

XII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Consider approval of adjourning the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Leha Schutte and the consensus of the council.