School Community Council Creekview Elementary
January 15, 2009
Facilitator: Joan Atwood
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: School Library
Those in attendance: Lora Norton, Kristin Mortensen, Gina Gagon, Joan Atwood, and Terrie Cox
Agenda
1. Welcome
2. Read and approve minutes of the last meeting. Once read Kristin Mortensen approved and was seconded by
Lora Norton
3. New Business and discussion
a. Title One Update
b. Discussion of update on Trustland expenditures to give to parents in the next newsletter.
c. Rough Draft will be worked on regarding what we would like to work on for the future (specifically
next year and develop a flier to be sent out to parents in the next couple of meetings.
d. Continuing to offer DVD of Trustlands Video to be viewed by members of the council
e. Read and discussion regarding the “Checklist to Assure Compliance with the Law” for the School
Community Council (as dated June 2007)
f. Newsletter to be sent to parents regarding Trustland Monies was read and discussed.
Gina Gagon brought up a question of possible “double funding” for both Meet the Masters and having an Art
Specialist as is used in Enrichment Days for classroom participation. The question was raised as to what can we do to improve Science instruction. Also a question on use of computers in the 3-6 grade classrooms was raised to their use and availability to students. It was explained that the teachers in grades 3-6 used the computer mini labs to help insure instruction on a variety of skills levels in “Reads Naturally” and a variety of subjects as is dictated by core and individual teacher choice of instruction and that the computers were kept busy in classrooms on a steady basis. Grades K-2 it was reported had the use of multiple “Leap Pad” books, cartridges, and players to help with basic reading skills in these classrooms.
Upon covering the checklist we re-visited the issue of the numbers on the board of more parents to school staff members and found that we were indeed in compliance with all issues on our current checklist.
We are currently looking for a Science component that will tie into Science/Technology that Joan Atwood is
currently researching and will report on at our next meeting. We will be also evaluating the use of technology that is currently being used in our school since we have computers and will possibly experience budget cuts that will curtail future major purchases.
After legislature meets we will see what future monies will look like and will be looking at our priorities to secure more “bang for the buck” that will benefit our students.
Kristin Mortensen asked about a wish list for the school’s library fish tank. She had stated that it was in need of an additional filter for the tank and misc. supplies to help maintain the upkeep. It had been noted that the children tend to gravitate towards the tank and feel that it is a focal point to our school’s population.
Meeting was dismissed at 3:55 Kristin agreed and Laura seconded the vote.
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