LAFAYETTE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

August 23 2007

5:45-6:15

Lafayette Library

The next SBDM Council meeting is set for September 12, 2007

Present:  Mike McKenzie, Sally Adams, Tim Mitsumori, Janet Lee, Ann Cowan, Kathy Doyle, Bill Bradford, Susannah Kilbourne, Marsha Bordas, Scott Davis

Absent:  Mike Henderson, Jeannie Graham, Larry Sykes

Introductions

• Susannah Kilbourne introduced herself to the Council.

Agenda

• Janet Lee made a motion and Sally Adams seconded that:  We approve the agenda as amended to include the textbook request and delete consultation.  The motion passed.

Minutes

• Kathy Doyle made a motion and Marsha Bordas seconded that:  We approve the minutes from the August 9, 2007 SBDM Council meeting as amended.  The motion passed.

Community Input

• Janet Lee asked if money generated from increase in school tax will stay in Fayette County.  Mr. McKenzie explained that the five cent increase will be used for capital improvements for Fayette County Schools.

Senior Exemption Policy

• Mr. McKenzie explained the following senior exemption proposal:

On Demand Writing Test

0 exemptions for score of novice

1 exemption for score of apprentice

2 exemptions for score of proficient

3 exemptions for score of distinguished

Portfolio Scores

0 exemptions for score of novice

1 exemption for score of apprentice

2 exemptions for score of proficient

3 exemptions for score of distinguished

Students who score distinguished on both On Demand Writing and Portfolio will receive 8 exemptions.

• Marsha Bordas made a motion and Susannah Kilbourne seconded that:  We approve the Senior Exemption Policy as presented.  The motion passed.

• Janet Lee expressed her concern that KDE did not inform teachers sufficiently  what should be taught to prepare student adequately for the On Demand Writing test; therefore students were not properly prepared.

Principal Selection Policy

• Discussion on the principal selection policy was postponed until the next Council meeting.

Budget Report

• The Council was given July budget information for review.

By Law Review

• The Council was asked if there were bylaws they wished to review.  None were requested.

Textbook Request

• Bill Bradford made a motion and Tim Mitsumori seconded that:  We approve the textbook request of $2,300 for special education and $8,460 for social studies.  The motion passed.

Adjournment

• Marsha Bordas made a motion and Susannah Kilbourne seconded that: We adjourn the August 23, 2007 SBDM Council meeting.  The motion passed.