Gulf High School

School Advisory Committee

Minutes – September 11, 2006

 

Meeting called to Order

           

Meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm by Mr. Imerson, Principal.

 

Introduction of Members

           

Members in attendance were asked to introduce themselves and their affiliation with the school and committee.

 

Election of Chairperson& Secretary

           

Nominations for Chairperson:  Diane Bartow – declined and Sherry Guinta – accepted.  All in favor of Sherry Guinta as Chairperson, seconded, passed and accepted.  Sherry Guinta takes the Chair.

 

Nomination for Secretary: Jeff Serletic - accepted.  All in favor of  Jeff Serletic as Secretary, seconded, passed and accepted.

           

Acceptance of Minutes

           

Minutes from May 8th meeting- motion to approve, seconded, and passed.

 

Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)

           

Committee members received a copy of the 2006-07 CIP Plan that outlined goals, objectives, and strategies in the areas of Student Performance (3) and Parental Involvement (8).

 

After a brief discussion, member Mike Roza asked if the committee could possibly explore other goal areas.  In response, Mr. Imerson stated his concern with District goals and objectives, along FCAT mandates regarding writing skills and meeting the reading needs of students in all content areas, as well as, addressing the needs of the lower performing students.  Mr. Imerson also stated if the committee chooses to do so other goals areas will be placed on the agenda for review before year-end.

 

Jennifer Wood, Literacy Specialist briefly discussed the county’s current  approach to school improvement the Learning Focused Strategies (LFS) program.  The program designed by Max Thompson provides teachers with thehighest possible quality professional development.The program uses a research-based framework with support solutions that connect teaching strategies to teacher planning and focuses on exemplary learning and instructional practices.

 

Lottery Budget

 

Mr. Imerson presented to the committee a proposed lottery budget of: $18,230.00.  After looking over the budget, Jennifer Wood (LS) and Tina Wallace, Media Specialist asked if funds may be allocated to the reading program for classroom libraries. The proposal was brought to a motion, seconded and passed.

           

                                    Proposed                                                         Passed

            Staff Development        $ 4,730.00                   Staff Development        $ 4,000.00

            Graphic Services          $ 5,000.00                   Graphic Services          $ 4,000.00

            Office Assistance*        $ 3,500.00                   Office Assistance*        $ 3,000.00

            Motivational Items**    $ 2,000.00                   Motivational Items**    $ 1,500.00

            Anger Management      $ 3,000.00                   Anger Management      $ 3,000.00

            TOTAL                        $18,230.00                  Reading Program          $ 2,730.00

                                                                                    TOTAL                        $18,230.00

           

            *          Office Assistant to include: AIP, Testing, Special Projects

            **        Motivational Items for students may include guest speakers.

 

Data

 

TABLED

           

International Baccalaureate (IB) Update

           

IBNA site visitation scheduled for Monday, November 27, 2006.

 

Dr. Lepley is currently recruiting for the PIB program and is scheduled to speak to current 8th grade classes in West Pasco from October 17-31st. Feeder middle schools to include: Gulf Middle, River Ridge Middle, Chasco Middle, Bayonet Point Middle, Paul R. Smith Middle, Hudson Middle and Seven Springs Middle.

 

Dr. Lepley has also scheduled informational sessions for both parents and students at each school from November 2 – December 4th.   

 

Calendar of events for the PIB learning community and student applications for the pre-IB program are posted on the GHS website.

 

 

Meeting Dates

           

The following meeting dates have been agreed upon by the committee for the 2006 – 2007 school year.  Meetings will be held in the Media Center at 6:00 pm, unless otherwise informed.

           

 

            September 11, 2006                                                     February 12, 2007

            October 23, 2006                                                        March, 19, 2007

            November 20, 2006                                                     April 16, 2007

            December – No Meeting                                              May 14, 2007

            January 22, 2006

 

Other Items

 

Learning Focused Strategies (LFS) training - total of 4 days of training.  Some faculty members volunteered for the training over the past summer.  All faculty members and school administration will complete the training by year-end 2007. 

           

Soda machines - Pepsi machines around campus no longer dispense carbonated beverages and were replaced with a variety fruit drinks and water.  Oddly, sales have increased by 50%.

 

Gulf High School is to be honored at the next scheduled School Board meeting on October 18, 2006.  GHS is the only Pasco school to win all three awards from the    Florida Department of Education: Five Star School, Golden School and Silver School Awards.

 

Next Meeting

           

October 23, 2006 – 6:00 pm, GHS Media Center         

 

Meeting Adjourned

           

Meeting was adjourned at 7: 32 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

Handouts:  District Goals, Objectives and Priority Projects

                  2006 – 2007 Continuous Improvement Program/ Goal areas 3 & 8