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Gallatin County Board of Education Meeting
October 17, 2013 5:30 PM
Wallace Central Office Building

Attendance Taken at 5:40 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mr. David Morris 
Mr. Chad Murray 
Mr. Alex Tainsh 
Mr. Dicky  Wilson 
Student Board Member Curtis Flynn
Absent Board Members:   
Mrs. Sonya Giles 

I. CALL TO ORDER  
I.A. Welcome  
I.B. Roll Call  
I.C. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #2013-674 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Alex Tainsh and a second by Mr. Chad Murray.  
Mrs. Sonya Giles          Absent
Mr. David Morris          Yes
Mr. Chad Murray           Yes
Mr. Alex Tainsh           Yes
Mr. Dicky  Wilson         Yes

II. PURPOSE OF OUR MEETING  
•	Dr. Perkins led the meeting. She shared roles and responsibilities of SBDM council members , board members and  the Superintendent.
Mrs. Foltz gave an overview of the results and what will be shared. She discussed the five components (Achievement, GAP, Growth, College/Career Ready and Graduation)

III. HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT RESULTS/NEEDS/GOALS/NEXT STEPS  
•	Principal Roxann Booth shared the Data Review in detail and answered questions regarding same. Overall the Accountability Profile reflects "Needs Improvement/Progressing. The overall score is 53.5; percentile rank 43
IV. MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSESSMENT RESULTS/NEEDS/GOALS/NEXT STEPS  
•	Principal Curt Bieger shared the Data Review in detail and answered questions regarding same. Overall the Accountability Profile reflects "Needs Improvement/Focus School". The overall score is 48.6; percentile rank 28
V. UPPER ELEMENTARY ASSESSMENT RESULTS/NEEDS/GOALS/NEXT STEPS  
•	Principal Deb Brown shared the Data Review in detail and answered questions regarding same. Overall the Accountability Profile reflects "Needs Improvement". The overall score is 48.3; percentile rank 18
VI. LOWER ELEMENTARY ASSESSMENT RESULTS/NEEDS/GOALS/NEXT STEPS  
•	Principal Joe Wright shared the Data Review in detail and answered questions regarding same. The lower elementary is ranked differently. Reported MAP Results as follows:
Reading - Kindergarten students were not tested in the fall. Winter, 39% were on or above grade 
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level; spring, 57%. Grade 1 - fall 55%; winter 49%; spring 65%. Grade 2 - fall 37%; winter 47%; spring 47%.
Math - Kindergarten students were not tested in the fall. Winter 42%; spring 54%. Grade 1 - fall 56%; winter 66%; spring 67%. Grade 2 - fall 33%; winter 34%; spring 41%.

VII. DISTRICT ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND NEXT STEPS - THE BIG PICTURE  
•	Mrs. Deb Foltz shared the District Data Review in detail and answered questions regarding same. Overall the Assessment/Accountability Profile reflects "Needs Improvement". The overall district score is 50.1; percentile rank 20.
•	Joanie Rogers asked if we have enough tech support to sustain digital testing in all four schools. Angie White responded we don't have all necessary due to lack of state funding.
•	Alex Tainsh asked how our growth compared to other schools in the state.  Mrs. Foltz responded the comparison is in the handout she distributed.
•	Dicky Wilson asked how accountable are the principals regarding test scores. Dr. Perkins responded she holds the principals very accountable.
•	Dr. Perkins discussed Teacher Effectiveness and what is expected of our teachers.
•	Chad Murray questioned the TELL survey results. Joanie Rogers responded folks have varying perceptions of questions. Mr. Murray asked what can the Board do to help teachers and expressed appreciation of teachers’ efforts.

VIII. ADJOURN 
Order #2013-675 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. David Morris and a second by Mr. Alex Tainsh.  
Mrs. Sonya Giles          Absent
Mr. David Morris          Yes
Mr. Chad Murray           Yes
Mr. Alex Tainsh           Yes
Mr. Dicky  Wilson         Yes

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Chairperson

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Superintendent

Not official minutes until approved at the next board meeting