Site Based Decision Making Team Members and 2004-2005 Minutes

Site Based Decision Making Team
Members 2004-2005

Team Member	Assignment
Anderson, Judyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa	Teacher
*Bellar, Jared	High School Principal
Bigham, Dr. Gary	Administration
*Conkin, Robert	Administration
Estrada, Michelle	Teacher
Garcia, Luisa	ParentParent
Jones, Mary	Teacher
Lowe, Shelby	Parent
McCarty, Mike	Business
Mendoza, Frank	Parent
Parish, Betty	Teacher
Perry, Kim	Teacher
Samaniego, Belinda	Community
West, Mike	Business
*Co-Chairman

Site-Based Decision Making Team
September 9, 2004 Minutes

The SBM committee met at 7:35 A.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2004 in the board room. Members present included Judy Anderson, Jared Bellar, Gary Bigham, Michelle Estrada, Luisa Garcia, Mary Jones, Frank Mendoza, Betty Parish, Belinda Samaniego, and Mike West.

1. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as read.

2. Planning: Campus Improvement Plans and District Improvement Plan. Information is being gathered so new CIPS and a new DIP can be prepared.

3. Budgeting:

• Dr. Bigham gave an update on summer ADA (American with Disabilities Act) constructiona
• Dr. Bigham gave a technology update on the CAT 6 cabling, fiber optics, new laptops, andd the construction of the tech lab
• Dr. Bigham gave a Tocker grant update explaining that the library will receive new shelving in the summer. The existing shelving that is currently in the library will be moved to the new textbook room during the summer break.aa

4. Staff Development

• Jarod Bellar explained the September 29th early out/Content Mastery Update with Rosemary Hooper
• Jarod Bellar explained the moving of the October 11th holiday to October 4th, which coincides with the open date.

5. Curriculum: Content Mastery/NCLB (No Child Left Behind)

• Jarod Bellar gave an update on the new Content Mastery/NCLB system. High school teachers said that the new system was going well, and that Kathy Been had done an excellent job of organizing. The teachers expressed an eagerness to get it going in Elem/JH.

6. Principal Reports: Enrollments
aaaDistrict-wide, enrollments are up from the last two years.

2002-2003			2003-2004			2004-2005
High School	97		High School	92		High School	96
Junior High	84		Junior High	93		Junior High	104
Elementary	187		Elementary	179		Elementary	169
Pre-Kindergarten	28		Pre-Kindergarten	17		Pre-Kindergarten	20
Totals	367		Totals	381		Totals	389

7. Other:

• Michelle expressed concern and the need for a plan for LEP students as the population of LEP students continues to rise. She recommended the use of an adult in the classroom for translation purposes. Mary Jones recommended a workshop to help teachers out.
• A concern was expressed explaining that aides are spending too much time on paperwork and not enough time working with students.
• Dr. Bigham said that these issues would be discussed in the next administrators' meeting.

Site-Based Decision Making Team
October 14, 2004 Minutes

The SBM committee met at 7:35 AM on Thursday, October 14, 2004, in the board room. Members present included: Judy Anderson, Jarod Bellar, Gary Bigham, Mary Jones, Frank Mendoza, Belinda Samaniego, and Mike West.

1. Minutes from the previous meeting were adjusted. A change was made on the last sentence of number 5 from "The teachers expressed an eagerness" to "One teacher expressed an eagerness."

2. Planning:

• State Compensatory Education (At-Risk)--Jarod Bellar reviewed the State Compensatory Education programs.
• CIPs & DIP--Mary Lance will be assisting in putting together the Campus Improvement Plans and the District Improvement Plan.
• Jr. High and Elementary Academic Meets
• Parenting Conference: November 4th, First Church of the Nazarene in Lubbock

3. Budgeting: Summary of facility updates (ADA construction, Air Conditioning, Roofing)
Dr. Bigham reviewed the enrollment accountability and budget summaries.

4. Staff Development

• November 10th--Parent/Teacher Conferences (early out)--Jarod Bellar reviewed the early out.
• Title I meeting: 10:00 AM Cafeteria

5. Curriculum: Content Mastery/No Child Left Behind

• 2004 Campus Accountability Data Tables--Jarod Bellar reviewed both campuses.
• ESL Software--Technology committee is currently examining ESL software.

6. Principal Reports:
Jarod Bellar told the committee about the upcoming events listed below:

• UIL Band Contest--Sat. 16th Lowery Field 6:15
• District Cross Country--Tuesday 195h Thompson Park in Amarillo 3:30
• Student Council--Veteran's Wall Landscaping Grant

Site-Based Decision Making Team
December 9, 2004 Minutes

The SBM committee met at 7:35 A.M. on Thursday, December 9, 2004, in the Home Ec cottage. Members present included: Jarod Bellar, Gary Bigham, Michelle Estrada, Judy Anderson, Mary Jones, Shelby Lowe, Frank Mendoza, Betty Parish, and Belinda Samaniego.

1. Minutes from previous meeting approved as read.

2. Planning:

• 2005-2006 Calendar/1st Day Waiver Request (Approve/Reject). Motion made by Shelby Lowe to accept the 1st Day Waiver Request, seconded by Frank Mendoza.
• Semester Exam Schedule was reviewed.
• Random drug testing--An overview of the random drug testing program was given.

3. Budgeting:

• Gradespeed software--requires PC web server and our current web server is a MAC
• Language development software--Cindy Furr will put together a committee to go to Olton to see Rosetta Stone software in use. Jarod Bellar will look into the possibilities of the Reading Coach software.

4. Staff Development:

• Possiblity of training workshops discussed to review new Gradespeed and ESL software.

5. Curriculum: Accountability

• Review AYP--Dr. Bigham gave an overview of AYP and gave everybody the news that we had passed all areas of AYP.
• Discussion of CIPs and DIP

6. Pricipal Reports:

• Christmas Break will be from Dec. 20-Dec. 31
• Band Concert will be Dec. 12
• 3rd Grade Christmas program will be Dec. 15.

Site-Based Decision Making Team
February 10, 2005 Minutes

The SBM committee met at 7:35 A.M. on Thursday, February 10, 2005, in the Home Ec cottage. Members present included Jarod Bellar, Gary Bigham, Michelle Estrada, Mary Jones, Shelby Lowe, Frank Mendoza, and Betty Parish.

1. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as read.

2. Planning:

• Dr. Bigham gave a brief overview on federal & state legislation
• Dr. Bigham presented an analysis on the district AEIS report.
• Based on the S-E economically disadvantaged population, discussion was held with regard to staff development grounded in work of Ruby Payne. In conjunction with Ruby Payne, discussion was held regarding discipline related staff development. Lastly, curriculum alignment and content mastery staff develoment was mentioned as possible needs.
• Mr. Bellar reported the school board approved the First Day Waiver, and the committee will be working on the 05-06 school calendar.

3. Budgeting:

• Mr. Bellar discussed the work of plans regarding the purchase of ESL software and hiring an aide to meet the needs of LEP students in the district.

4. Staff Development:

• Mary Jones updated the committee on the effectiveness of My Reading Coach software.
• Mr. Bellar reported on a GT workshop attended by some high school teachers and the follow-up activities conducted with students.

5. Curriculum:

6. Principal Reports:

• Libby Geissler received a $2500 IP&C grant for supplies.
• The basketball season was successful. The girls placed 3rd in the district and the boys 4th.
• FFA student exhibitors were successful at the Ft. Worth Stock Show.

Site-Based Decision Making Team
March 10, 2005 Minutes

The SBM committee met at 7:35 A.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2005, in the Home Ec cottage. Members present included Jarod Bellar, Michelle Estrada, Shelby Lowe, Betty Parish, and Belinda Samaniego.

1. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as read.

2. Planning:

3. Budgeting:

4. Staff Development: Teacher Survey of Staff Development Opportunities

5. Curriculum:

6. Principal Reports:

The SBM committee met at 7:35 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2005, in the Home Ec cottage.  Members present included: Judy Anderson, Jarod Bellar, Gary Bigham. Luisa Garcia, Mary Jones, and Shelby Lowe.

1. Minutes from previous meeting approved as read.

2. Planning:

• Team was informed that the School Board approved the two school calendars which included the August and September start dates.
• Team was invited to the community meeting over the drug testing implementation.
• Team was informed of the Title I and PAC meetings held on April 13.
• All team members were encouraged to complete the Parental Involvement Evaluation.

3.     Budgeting:

4.     Staff Development: The following areas were discussed for staff development and offerings in the summer.

• Gradespeed – Grade book software training
• GT update
• Ruby Payne

5.  Curriculum: TAKS test was scheduled for the week of April 18.

6.  Principal Reports:

• High School UIL Academic Meet
• Girls and Boys won District Track Championships
• Area Track Meet scheduled for April 15

 
Site-Based Decision Making Team
May 19, 2005 Minutes

The SBM committee met at 7:35 AM on Thursday, May 19, 2005, in the Home Ec cottage. Members present included: Judy Anderson, Jarod Bellar, Gary Bigham, Michelle Estrada, and Mary Jones.

1. Minutes from the previous meeting approved as read.

2. Planning:

• Team reviewed the Federal Programs Planning for the 05-06 school year. Mary Jones mentioned putting an explanation of the Federal Programs on the school website.
• Team reviewed the results of the Parental Involvement Survey.

3. Budgeting: Team informed that the new library shelving would be paid through the Tocker Grant.

4. Staff Development: Team received handout of the Staff Development calendar for the summer and fall 2005.

5. Curriculum:

6. Principal Reports:

• Blood Drive from 9:00-3:00 Friday in HS Gym
• Baccalaureate May 22 at 7:00
• Eighth Grade Recognition May 23 at 2:00
• Graduation May 27 at 7:00

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