October 27, 2009
Voting Members Present: Barbara Hanson, Diana Shumate, Tiffany Letsom, Deirdre Jackson, Carrie Danchok, Christopher Douglass
Non-Voting Members
Present: John Moran, Gary Mounce, Christine Collins
Guests: Teresa Cook-Bischel- CSD Transportation Supv.
Called to Order: 3:28pm
OLD BUSINESS:
- Fulfilling our Action Item from last council meeting, Ms. Collins/Mr. Mounce passed out a handout containing Creswell School District policies IFCA & IFCA-AR that include the OAR & ORS (see & print the attached files if you were not present) pertaining to site council. **Action Item** In order to meet requirements of Public Meeting Law it was suggested to be sure that we announce in the Creswell Chronicle & CSD website. Key Communicator recipients would be helpful as well.
- In the Site Council Policy & Procedures Ms. Danchok volunteered to be the backup facilitator in Mr. Stepp’s absence.
- Mr. Mounce invited Mrs. Cook-Bischel to explain CSD Transportation Dept. policy & procedure regarding the concerns expressed by a member from last site council. She explained that past experiences with athletic teams might be alleviated this year due to reductions in teams (may not have JV2 squads).
o P&P already addressed the issue of gender mixing on combined team buses (coaches already separate teams when traveling in the dark).
o Early bus and late buses are prioritized by 1.) size of teams 2.) travel cost 3.) game time schedule(s)
o Size of team is calculated as 2 student/athletes per seat and 1 coach to a seat.
o For past 2 years cheerleaders and/or “Rooter bus” (to significant games) have been fit in where possible to reduce transportation costs.
- Discussion about our council goals for ’09-’10 was held. The following are highlights of the discussion:
- member spoke that site council “area of responsibility” has been quite broad for the past few years. Discussion held to refocus to our stated goals & purpose.
- Math curriculum goals were being re-evaluated this year so more discussion will be held as the review progresses. Alternative math course offerings were talked about especially as math requirements will increase for graduation and will drive new development.
- Discussion of “Service Learning” was had with a general consensus to explore this idea but no formal recommendation/endorsement was made.
- Desire to expand “College Now” offerings was encouraged.
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Idea to free up FTE time and expand course offerings
with the restructuring of
NEW BUSINESS:
- Parent teacher conferences were modified to the hours of 4pm to 8pm on Thursday Nov. 19th and 8:30am to 12:00pm on Friday Nov. 20th
Meeting adjourned at: 4:25pm
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher Douglass
’09 -’11 Classified Staff Rep.