LAFAYETTE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

April 10, 2008

5:45-7:00

Lafayette Library

The next SBDM Council meeting is set for April 24, 2008

Present:  Mike McKenzie, Sally Adams, Tim Mitsumori, Kathy Doyle, Bill Bradford, Mike Henderson, Janet Lee, Randy Gonzalez, Jeannie Graham, Scott Davis, Marsha Bordas, Ann Cowan, Susannah Kilbourne, Larry Sykes, Michael Brown

Introductions

·         Scott Davis introduced his daughter Faith Ann Davis.

Agenda

• Janet Lee made a motion and Mike Henderson seconded that:  We approve the agenda as amended.  The motion passed.

Minutes

• Jeannie Graham made a motion and Marsha Bordas seconded that:  We approve the minutes from the March 20, 2008 SBDM Council meeting as amended.  The motion passed.

Community Input

• Janet Lee inquired about the status of the duel credit courses. Students will be charged a $20 processing fee and grant funds may be available to cover this cost.
• Janet Lee asked about Infinite Campus.  Mr. McKenzie said that some parents still do not have access and some challenges still exist.
• Janet Lee expressed her concern about the condition and safety of the football stadium.  She believes that it is in unacceptable condition and has an effect on parent’s willingness to send their students to Lafayette. The Council requests that someone from the District come give them an update on the status of the stadium replacement and have that information reflected in the minutes. Mr. McKenzie will invite Mary Browning Wright to come and address the Council.

Budget Report

• The Council was given March budget information for review as well as the 2008-2009 School Activity Budget for consideration.
• Marsha Bordas made a motion and Mike Henderson seconded that:  We approve the 2008-09 School Activity Budget as presented.  The motion passed.

Exam Schedule

• The administration is working on an exam schedule that will allow for 4 lunch periods.  Details will follow.

Supplemental Duty Requests

• Jeannie Graham made a motion and Larry Sykes seconded that:  We approve the proposal to transfer $25,000 of the funds remaining in the 2007-08 supplemental duty account to the Sec. 6 account. The motion passed.
• The Budget Committee will meet to discuss how to use the $25,000 and bring a proposal to the Council at the April 24^th meeting.
• 2008-09 Supplemental Duty allocation is $277,000
• Ryan Marsh informed the Council that the SCAPA vocal director does not receive supplemental duty pay.
• Mike Henderson made a motion and Marsha Bordas seconded that:  We approve the proposal to provide a second vocal music sponsor with 75% (Band B) supplemental pay.  The motion passed.

Professional Development Plan

• Mr. McKenzie met with the instructional leaders to develop the 2008-09 professional development plan.
• Randy Gonzalez made a motion and Janet Lee seconded that:  We approve the 2008-09 professional development plan as presented.  The motion passed.

Flexible Summer Professional Development

Each professional development team will meet for 6 hours to conduct:

·         Rick Stiggins-Assessment for learning vs. of learning

·         Mike Schmoker’s Results: The Essential Elements of Improvement

With emphasis on the Improvement Brainstorming Guidelines

·         Portfolio prompt unification and rubric

·         Open response unification with model four responses

·         Integration of PLAN/ACT

·         Begin review and update of common assessments

·         Consolidation/Publication of 2007-08 PLC products

·         Set goals for 2008-09

       Non-Flex

·         Continuation of number 1 with first grading period instructional planning

       Flexible: Self Design

·         FCPS and State offerings, including portfolio

       Flexible

·         PLC Working the Work/continuation of number 1

·         Emphasis on quality student product and personalization

Consultation

• Pursuant to KRS.61810.1F Mike McKenzie made a motion and Mike Henderson seconded that:  We move into executive session to consult on science positions and dean of students.  The motion passed.