LAFAYETTE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

January 10, 2008

5:45-6:45

Lafayette Library

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

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

Absent:  Michael Brown, Jeannie Graham

Introductions

• None

Agenda

• Larry Sykes made a motion and Mike Henderson seconded that:  We approve the agenda as written.  The motion passed.

Minutes

• Mike Henderson made a motion and Sally Adams seconded that:  We approve the minutes from the December 13, 2007 SBDM Council meeting as amended.  The motion passed.

Community Input

• Janet Lee commended the staff and parents for their patience dealing with the new Infinite Campus program.  She also explained her concerns for seniors and their need for accurate records for college applications and scholarships.

Budget Reports

• December SCIF and Activity Budget reports were reviewed.

Projected Staffing Report

• Around the first of March we will receive the staffing allocation for 2008-09.  Lafayette’s projected student enrollment is 2,043.  This will increase our staffing allocation by 1 to 1 ½ teachers.

Projected Budget

• The 2008-09 SCIF budget is based on the prior year’s ADA.  The projected allocation is $4,000 less than last year.  The budget committee will meet again on January 16^th to work on budget requests.

Student Code Request

• Mr. McKenzie explained that the principals have requested a change to the student code of conduct to allow parents the flexibility to write 3 notes each semester excusing their students for being tardy due to situations like car trouble, delays due to weather, etc.
• After Council discussion, it was decided that the code change was not necessary and that principals would continue to excuse students on an individual basis.

Fee Waiver Request

• Kathy Doyle made a motion and Marsha Bordas seconded that:  We approve the requests for waived fee funds from Family Consumer Science in the amount of $1,335 and for Art in the amount of $1,800.  The motion passed.

Instructional Plan Update

• The professional learning committees continue to meet on a regular basis.
• Mr. McKenzie is investigating ways that would allow teachers to work with students in preparation for the March 11 ACT test.
• Teachers are working with student on open response questions in preparation for the CATS test.

Adjournment

• Marsha Bordas made a motion and Mike Henderson seconded that:  We adjourn the January 10, 2008 Council meeting.  The motion passed.