Gulf High School

School Advisory Council

Minutes – September 24, 2007

 

Meeting called to Order

           

Sherry Giunta, Chairperson, called meeting to order at 6:06 pm.

 

Members Present

 

Akin Dawn, Allan Linda, Balaban Connie, Best Julie, Bowers Lori, Conway Angela, Cotney Angela, DeWitt Buck, Gideon Gwen, Giunta Sherry, Hlad Carol, Imerson Thomas, Jones Linda, Kalogiannis Delia, Labarbara Troy, Lanthrope Eileen, Nazario Lizzette, Phillips Tracy, Pippin Jennie, Serletic Jeff, Vega Carmen, Voorhees Vicki, Waide Deanna, Wells- Corriher Leslie, Yackel Rebecca

 

Attendees: Buono Florie, Sanz Kathleen      

 

Members Absent

 

Amato Lisa, Binikos Athena, Bowers Lori, Gleghorn Cheryl, Hertzog Kathy, McClure Barbara, Phillips Joy, Schweiger Bill, Vega Julio

 

Acceptance of Minutes

 

Minutes from May 14th meeting – motion to approve, seconded, and passed.

 

Welcome and Introductions

 

Mr. Imerson gave a most hearty welcome to returning SAC members and welcomed new members.  Members of the newly formed committee were asked to introduce themselves and their affiliation on the SAC Council.

 

Mr. Imerson passed around a piece of paper for members to write their names on for a prize drawing at the end of the meeting.

 

Election of Chairperson & Secretary

 

Nominations for Chairperson: Sherry Giunta.  Sherry Giunta accepts.  All in favor of Sherry Giunta as Chairperson, seconded, passed, and accepted.

 

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

  

Meeting Dates 2007-2008

 

Meeting dates were agreed upon and scheduled as follows: October 22nd, November 26th, January 28th, February 25th, March 24th, April 28th, and May 19th.  A total of eight (8) scheduled meetings.

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Update

 

This item was tabled as Dr. Lepley was out sick.  Will review at October 22nd meeting.  Mr. Imerson stated that many new faculty members were being sent for training.

 

Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)

 

Mr. Labarbara presented a PowerPoint presentation of current CIP needs assessment at Gulf High.  The CIP has been approved and finalized.  Members were given a hard copy to review.

 

Lottery Budget

 

$4750.00 – Staff Development

$8400.00 – Graphic Printing

$2500.00 – Reading Program

$2000.00 – Character Education / Motivational Speakers

$17650.00 – Total

 

Motioned to accept as is.  Motion seconded and passed.

 

School Grade Information

 

An informational handout was provided to all members.  The handout was written by Mr. Imerson, which stated his point-of-view on the subject.  Also included was a written plan for utilizing the $25,000 provided to address student achievement.

 

5 Star School Award

 

Gulf High has won the 5 Star School Award in 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and was also to receive the award for the 2007-2008 school year.  However, due to the school grade of a “D” the school was not issued the 5 Star School Award, only the golden and Silver School Awards were awarded.

 

Open

 

Happy 85th Birthday Gulf High School.  Gulf High first opened its doors on September 18, 1922.

 

Mr. Imerson addressed the issue of a recent school-wide security disturbance.  Precautions taken, but nothing prevailed.

 

Next Meeting

           

October 22, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. – GHS Media Center   

 

Meeting Adjourned

           

Meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.