Site Based Management Meeting - December 19, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT

Beverly Ferguson, Janice Frazier, Shannon Mitchell, Tamera Moore, Chad Morgan, Mary Clayton Overman, Christie Pike, Tania Poston, Jim Rogers, June Swaney

STAFF QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

Staff development requests from Angie Clark, Kim Fuquay, and Melissa Jenkins were reviewed and approved. They will attend the “Words Their Way” seminar. Questions about the ongoing search for a new superintendent as well as a replacement for Amy Beavers were also raised, but no updates were given at that time.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUEST PROCEDURE

The policy on spending staff development funds has changed. We must now spend all staff development funds by April 15, or the money will no longer be available to us. To reflect this change, all staff development requests must now be made by February 15. Staff development does not need to actually occur before this date, but the Site-Based Management Team needs to have requests by then so that we can procure the money while it's still available.

FOURTH GRADE FIELD TRIP FUNDS

The team decided to reallocate funds that had been set aside for the fourth grade Old Salem field trip in order to cover a cost discrepancy that has arisen in connection with the fourth grade coastal trip. Additional funds for the Old Salem trip can then be requested from the PTA.

3-5 SBMT REPRESENTATIVE

Due to Tania Poston's maternity leave, the SBMT will require a new representative from grades 3-5. If you would like to nominate someone for this position, please see Mrs. Frazier.

BRATTON MINI-GRANT REVIEW

Pre-K submitted a request to use $300 of the Bratton Mini-Grant funds to continue monthly Hand in Helping Hand trips to the senior center. This request was approved.

07-08 BUDGET REQUESTS

Unlike years past, the County Commissioners have asked schools to submit “realistic and specific” budget requests rather than a “blue sky” list of every possible perceived desire and need. Based on this criteria and the budget request survey data, the team compiled the following prioritized list of requests to be submitted:

• Personnel
  1. Reading teacher – Mrs. Frazier will consult Dr. McCoy on whether to ask for a 3-5 part-time or K-5 full-time position
  2. K-8 technology coach – to facilitate instruction and technology integration
  3. Part-time ESL assistant/part-time interpreter – one person could hopefully fill both of these positions
  4. Teacher assistants for 4-8 (two positions)
• Furniture and equipment
  1. Multi-purpose room sound system
  2. LCD projectors for every classroom
  3. Laptop cart
  4. Security camera system
• Building and improvements
  1. New gym bathrooms, locker rooms, and concessions – further research will be done to determine whether to separate or consolidate these requests
  2. Exhaust fans for faculty restrooms

Mrs. Frazier will also be investigating whether an upgrade of our sewer system needs to be added to the list for discussion or whether this issue is already being handled at the county office level.

NEXT MEETING

The Site-Based Management Team will meet again on Monday, January 14, 2008.