LAFAYETTE SBDM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

September 12, 2007

5:45-7:00

Lafayette Library

The next SBDM Council meeting is set for September 27, 2007

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

Absent:  Mike Henderson, Marsha Bordas, Larry Sykes

Introductions

• Cindy Gatsos, a student from UK introduced herself.

Agenda

• Janet Lee made a motion and Kathy Doyle seconded that:  We approve the agenda as amended to include the textbook request, ESS proposal, and visiting artist request.  The motion passed.

Minutes

• Bill Bradford made a motion and Sally Adams seconded that:  We approve the minutes from the August 23, 2007 SBDM Council meeting as written.  The motion passed.

Community Input

• Jeannie Graham asked if it would be possible to install hand sanitizers in the cafeteria.  She is concerned that about student’s health because they do not have time or facilities to wash their hands before lunch.  Mr. McKenzie will look into solutions for this issue.

Principal Selection Policy

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

By Law Review

• Kathy Doyle asked about the status of a minority parent being elected to the Council.  Mr. McKenzie said that no one has come forward at present but PTSA will put a request in the newsletter again.
• Kathy Doyle also asked about a student and classified representative for the Council.  Mr. McKenzie explained that there has been no interest from the classified employees since they are not allowed to vote or participate in consultation discussions.  The request for a student representative will be included in the class officer nominations done this month.

Textbook Request

• Janet Lee made a motion and Susannah Kilbourne seconded that:  We approve the textbook request of $196.35 for Musicianship 1 class.  The motion passed.

NCLB Data Review

• Mr. McKenzie reviewed the No Child Left Behind data with the Council.

Visiting Artist Program

• The social studies department has submitted a grant application for $900.00 from the Visiting Artist Program.  The grant will be used to fund Kentucky Humanities Council Chautauqua Speakers. 
• Bill Bradford made a motion and Jeannie Graham seconded that: We approve the Social Studies Department request to submit a grant application for the Visiting Artist Program.  The motion passed.

ESS Proposal & Budget

• The programs include PLATO credit recovery, tutoring in core subjects, practical living, arts and humanities, international study club, study/homework club, freshman orientation workshop, portfolio assistance for seniors with D or F in English after winter break, writing instruction for seniors who scored apprentice on portfolios, assistance for students who scored novice or apprentice on previous year’s reading tests, six weeks of summer PLATO, credit recovery math camp for five days in the summer, and credit recovery for students who failed second semester of Spanish 1 or Spanish 2.
• Budget

$52,679           certified salary

600                      FICA

400                      Medicare

400                      KSBA unemployment insurance

300                      workman’s compensation

    1,000           bus tokens

       300           teaching supplies

$55,679

• Jeannie Graham made a motion and Susannah Kilbourne seconded that:  We approve the ESS proposal as presented.  The motion passed.

Consultation

• Pursuant to KRS.61810.1F Sally Adams made a motion and Ann Cowan seconded that: We move into executive session to consult on a custodial position.  The motion passed.