LAFAYETTE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

April 26, 2007

5:30-7:00

Lafayette Library

The next SBDM Council meeting is set for May 10, 2007

Present:  Mike McKenzie, Sherri McPherson, Jeannie Graham, Sally Adams, Verna Clemons, Janet Lee, Marsha Bordas, Bobbie Simpson, Larry Sykes

Absent:  Rob Strobel, Debbie Huffman, Van Kirk, Bill Bradford

Introductions

• Connie Coovert, Donna Maddox, Bonnie Stuck, and Sharon Warren all introduced themselves.

Agenda

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

Minutes

• Marsha Bordas made a motion and Verna Clemons seconded that:  We approve the minutes from the April 12, 2007 SBDM Council meeting as written.  The motion passed.

Drama 3 & 4

• Donna Maddox, a parent of a drama student, expressed concern about the changes made in the drama program for next year.  Levels 3 and 4 would not be offered but students would be able to take independent study classes.
• Bonnie Stuck, student, spoke in favor of keeping the drama classes.
• Mr. McKenzie will check with the drama instructor to see if alternative arrangements could be made.

Orchestra Numbers

• Connie Coovert, from the orchestra booster organization, spoke about her concern over for next years orchestra classes.  Eighty two students have signed up for concert orchestra and forty for symphony orchestra.  Large class size along with the instability due to frequent changes in instructors, Ms. Coovert wanted the Council to be aware of the potential problems for the next school year.
• Mr. McKenzie said he is working with IAKSS about addressing this issue and will be interviewing for a new instructor in the very near future.

Textbooks

• Marsha Bordas made a motion and Verna Clemons seconded:  We approve the proposed textbook adoption for social studies and special education using $27,000 remaining in this year’s textbook  budget and the rest from the allocation of 2007-08 textbook funds.  The motion passed.

Fee Waiver

• Verna Clemons made a motion and Larry Sykes seconded: We approve the fee waiver request as presented with allowances to spend the remaining $877 in transportation fees if the resources are needed.  The motion passed.

Community Input

• Mr. McKenzie informed the Council about the letter that went out to parents about a “hit list.”  He informed the Council that this was a hoax and measures have been taken to deal with the students involved.

Professional Development Budget

• Janet Lee made a motion and Bobbie Simpson seconded:  We approve the professional development budget for 2007-08 as presented.  The motion passed.

Consultation

• Pursuant to KRS.61801.1F the motion was made to move into executive session to consult on staffing in the English department.  The motion passed

The next SBDM Council meeting is scheduled for May 10, 2007.