Southgate Independent School
September 26, 2013 6:00 PM
Regular Site-Based Meeting
I. Call to Order
I.A. Welcome
I.B. Roll Call
I.C. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #152 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Leha Schutte and the consensus of the council.

I.D. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #153 - Motion Passed:  Approval of August minutes passed with a motion by Ms. Leha Schutte 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
V. Budget Report
Attachments
VI. School Fitness Facility
Actions Taken

Order #154 - Motion Passed:  Approval of area for school fitness facility passed with a motion by Ms. Kendra Franke and a second by Angie Boyers and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council decided to designate room 111A as a multi-purpose room. Part of it will be for the fitness facility and part for the extended kindergarten room.

VII. Second Reading of Bylaws Revisions
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #155 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the second reading of the Bylaws revisions passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Tonia Schwegman and the consensus of the council.

VIII. Second Reading of Writing Policy
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #156 - Motion Passed:  Second Reading of Writing Policy passed with a motion by Ms. Leha Schutte and a second by Ms. Melissa Herald and the consensus of the council.

IX. Second Reading of Emergency Plan Policy
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #157 - Motion Passed:  Second reading of the Emergency Plan Policy passed with a motion by Angie Boyers and a second by Mrs. Donna Calhoun and the consensus of the council.

X. School Enrollment
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #158 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Kendra Franke and a second by Ms. Leha Schutte and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council discussed 3rd grade and kindergarten currently over capsize. 3rd grade is 3 over and kindergarten is 1 over. Council decided keeping the current placement assignment is the best choice at this time. The situation will continue to be monitored.

XI. Policy Review of: 6.003 Election of Valedictorian 6.004 Election of Salutatorian 6.005 Election of Most Outstanding Student 6.006 School-Wide Grading Policy
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #159 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Ms. Kendra Franke and the consensus of the council.

Discussion

Council has added the calculation of 1/4% for elective classes and added News Crew to example list of extracurricular activities for Outstanding Student Award.

XII. Comments from the Audience
Discussion

Mr. Palm updated Council on:

1) Flea situation and Chimney Status
2) Working Budget passed by the Board has $70,000 in contingency. This is a small amount compared to previous years.
3) Special meeting of the Board and Council to discuss the TELL Survey results will be held on September 30th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
4) Discussion of ValEd survey during opposite years of the TELL Survey.
5) KSBA visit to Southgate on Oct. 4th as part of a report on school finances.

XIII. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #160 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Herald and a second by Angie Boyers and the consensus of the council.