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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-24-Harrington-minHarrington Elementary School Site Council — Meeting Minutes 2013 -2014 Academic Year Meeting Bate /Time: Location: Secretary: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Harrington 1st floor conf /room Judy Crocker 7:30 — 8:30 am In Attendance (Council Members): x Elaine Mead (Co- Chair) x Judy Crocker x Michelle Motta Dardeno x Kathy Martin x Nancy Taylor Standing agenda items Micah Viana (absent) x Amy Chamberlain Rucha Londhe x Geri O'Neill Travis McCready (absent) Minutes 1 1. Approval of minutes from June 11, 2013 1 Approved as amended. Agenda Topics Discussed 2. Organizational Items a. Introductions b. Secretary Assignments c. 2013 -14 Co -Chair Assignment d. PTA Liaison Assignment a. Welcome Kathy and Travis! b. Oct (Rucha), Nov (Geri), Dec (Michelle), Jan (Amy), Feb (Micah), March (Kathy), April (Nancy), May (Travis), June (Judy) c. Michelle agreed to co -chair the Council. d. Rucha agreed to be the PTA liaison. 3 Harrington Updates a. Enrollment Update a. Total enrollment to -date is 425. GK and b. Staffing Update G3 are 1 under /over maximum and may c. MICAS — Accountability Status Update require Teaching Assistants for classroom support - determination is made after Oct 1. There are also (4) G2 and G4 classrooms. b. The district approved FT assistant principals and Harrington welcomed Julia Hendrix. She monitored all Sept lunch and recess periods to set a HAWKS tone forth e year. New hires included many assistants and some long -term substitutes for maternity leaves for Sept and during the school year. Ms. Crasco moved to G4 and Ms. McGarrity to G3. c. Harrington proudly learned that it has been named a FY14 Level 1 school! Also, G3 ELA scored in the top 20 in the state and G4 ILA in the top 5. 1 Harrington Elementary School Site Council — Meeting Minutes 2013 -2014 Academic Year 4. School Improvement Plan 2013 -14 a. Educator Evaluation System -- professional development focus b. Let's Chat —plans for 201314 5. future Topics a. The assistant principal position will be responsible for implementing and documenting the new state- mandated Educator Evaluation System and educator recertification for English Language learners. The former involves self - assessment and goal setting processes through district training and support initiatives. This more natural process maximizes professional development and embraces a mindset of how best to learn together in order to promote student growth. b. Dates include: Nov 1 (bully prevention with Ms. Chamberlain and Hendrix), Dec 6, Jan 24, March 7 and May TBD. The time will remain Fridays 8:30 - 9:30am.The library is unavailable for use so improving the cafeteria acoustics will be explored. Videotaping or a webcast option will also be investiga a. Members are asked to bring topics for future discussions. 3 Handouts provided to Council Members a. Contact Information b. 2013 -14 Meeting Dates c. 2013 -14 School Improve Plan Action items Item Next meeting: November 19, 2013 Responsible Due 1 J 2