| Manchester
GATE School School Site Council: 2011-2012
2011-2012
School Site Council Members
Mendy Laval,
Gary Shuster, Steve Main, Chris Brown, Mark Topoozian, Sheri Weakley,
Jessica Adams, Mary Vink, Amanda Rayburn, Virginia Riding, Cary Stolpestad,
Debbie Dooley, Bob Jost, Russ Painter
Manchester
GATE School
School Site Council Meeting
Minutes for May 1, 2012
Meeting was
called to order at 6:10 by Russ Painter.
Members
present: Russ Painter, Amanda Rayburn, Steve Main, Chris Brown,
Mendy Laval, Bob Jost, Sheri Weakley, Debbie Dooley, Cary Stolpestad,
Jessica Adams
Members
Absent: Mark Topoozian, Virginia Riding, Mary Vink, Gary Shuster
The minutes for the March 27th meeting were presented and approved by
the council.
Old
Business
a. Categorical
Allocation—Mr. Painter reviewed the revised categorical allocation
that Manchester received.
New
Business
a. GLAS
3 Data—Mr. Painter reviewed results from the last benchmark assessments.
98.9% were proficient in ELA while about 97% were proficient in Math.
b. Parent
Survey Results –Mr. Painter reviewed the results of the latest
Parent Satisfaction Survey with the council. A brief discussion ensued.
c. Council
Configuration for Next Year—Mr. Painter reviewed the status of
the council members in terms of which members were completing their
service at this time. Four new parent members will be elected in the
fall.
d. CST
Testing Calendar –The council reviewed the STAR testing calendar.
5th graders take the Science portion this week, while ELA is given next
week. CST Math will be given the week of May 14th.
e. Site
Council will have a no-host year-end getogether at Pismo's Restaurant
on June 12th at 5:30.
Activities
Update - Russ & Staff
A. Science
Olympiad Recap—Manchester won 45 of 144 medals possible.
B. Athletics—Manchester
is finishing up its track season and beginning its Softball season.
C. Big
Bad Musical—The public performance of the “Big Bad Musical”
is tomorrow night—May 2nd.
Final
Meeting: No Host Dinner at Pismo’s Restaurant @ 5:30 p.m
on June 12.
Manchester
GATE School
School Site Council Meeting
Minutes for March 27th, 2012
Meeting was
called to order at 6:10 by Russ Painter.
Members
present: Russ Painter, Mary Vink, Amanda Rayburn, Steve Main,
Chris Brown, Mendy Laval, Virginia Riding, Mark Topoozian, Gary Shuster
Members Absent: Bob Jost, Sheri Weakley, Debbie Dooley,
Cary Stolpestad, Jessica Adams
The minutes
for the February 28th meeting were presented and approved by the council.
Old
Business
a. Recruit
Update—Mr. Painter indicated that “recruiting” had
gone well. We hosted a 2nd information night and from that supplemental
list we signed our 64th 2nd grader (grade level is full with a waiting
list) and about 8 new 3rd graders giving us about 125 3rd graders at
this point. We also signed 2 new 4th graders and a new 5th grader. We’ve
also taken about 4 new 6th graders from our waiting list.
New
Business
a. Categorical
Budget Approval—Mr. Painter reviewed the allocations for our 2012-2013
categorical budgets in support of our SPSA. The council voted to approve
the budget unanimously.
b. Approval
of SPSA Activities for 2011-2012—The council went through Section
C of the SPSA which outlines the activites designed to help us reach
our 2012-2013 goals. Mr. Painter highlighted some of the revisions that
were made due to the implementation of “Foundations” and
the use of Accountable Communities. The council voted to approve the
2012-2013 SPSA as presented.
c. Staffing—Mr.
Painter indicated that the exception committee approved our 25th FTE.
That gives us the same number of teachers for next year that we had
this year.
Activities
Update: Russ & Staff
a. Science
Olympiad—On April 21st at Sunnyside
b. Athletics—Both
girls and boys teams basketball teams won the district championships
at their recent tournaments. Track team getting ready for their 2nd
meet of the season on Thursday.
c. Pinewood
Derby—Over 75 cars were entered in the 8th annual Pinewood Derby
last Saturday. A good time was had by all.
d. Big
Bad Musical—Mr. Gallagher and Mrs. Gengozian have started rehearsals
with their cast. Public Performance in early May.
Next
Meeting: May 1st, 2012
Manchester
GATE School
School Site Council Meeting
Minutes for January 24, 2012
Meeting was
called to order at 6:04 by Russ Painter.
Members
present: Russ Painter, Cary Stolpestad, Debbie Dooley, Mary Vink,
Amanda Rayburn, Bob Jost, Virginia Riding, Steve Main, Chris Brown, Mendy
Laval, Mark Topoozian, Chris Brown, Virginia Riding, Amanda Rayburn
Members
Absent: Jessica Adams, Gary Shuster, Shari Weakly
Minutes from
the November meeting were read and one modification was made to the members
present. Virginia Riding, Chris Brown and Amanda Rayburn were absent.
Revised minutes were approved.
Old
Business
A. There
was no “old business”.
New
Business
A. Recruit
Update-In the midst of recruitment. Three orientations to be held starting
on the 25th. Mr. Painter reviewed the numbers in each grade level’s
pool of candidates. As of the meeting 70 students had registered. A
total of 235 students is the goal of recruitment.
B. Performance
Targets—Mr. Painter reviewed Manchester’s school goals and
related them to the Cycle of Continuous Improvement and the council’s
review of the “actions” in the SPSA to help us meet these
“targets”
C. Budget
Thoughts—Mr. Painter briefly shared information about the upcoming
budget planning which is dependent on the state and district decisions
regarding budget allocations.
D. Analysis
/Review of SPSA Actions—Page 73-77—The council reviewed
the actions in the Single Plan for Student Achievement and made a few
minor revisions in the language of the specific actions.
Meeting was
adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Next
Meeting:
Next meeting
was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Manchester
GATE School
School Site Council Meeting
November 15, 2011
Meeting was
called to order at 6:04 by Russ Painter.
Members
present: Russ Painter, Cary Stolpestad, Debbie Dooley, Mary Vink,
Amanda Rayburn, Bob Jost, Virginia Riding, Jessica Adams, Steve Main,
Chris Brown, Mendy Laval, Gary Shuster, Sheri Weakley
Members
Absent: Mark Topoozian, Chris Brown, Virginia Riding, Amanda
Rayburn
Minutes from the October meeting were read and approved.
Old
Business
A. Chocolate
Milk Survey/Recommendation - Jessica shared a health and economic survey
of milk provided in public schools by Dr. T. Ho. Good discussion between
the members of the council followed. Vote was taken with results of
6 to 4 in favor of allowing both chocolate and regular milk to be offered.
New
Business
A. Annual
SSC Training—The council viewed the SSC Training video and had
an opportunity to ask questions for further discussion.
B. GLAS
1 Data—Mr. Painter provided a summary of results from the first
benchmark tests of the year—GLAS #1. 98.8% of students were proficient
in ELA while 98.2% were proficient/advanced in Mathematics.
C. Writing
Sample Data—Mr. Painter provided a graphic representation of the
results of the 1st writing sample that was administered during the first
quarter.
D. Action
Plans—2nd Quarter—Mr. Painter and teachers discussed the
“action-planning” process that grade levels use each quarter.
E. Foundations
Overview—Mr. Painter provided a brief overview of Classroom Foundations
and Accountable Community Foundations.
Next
Meeting: Next meeting was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday,
January 24th.
Manchester
GATE School
School Site Council Meeting Minutes - 2011-2012
October 11, 2011
Meeting was
called to order at 6:04 by Russ Painter.
Members
present: Russ Painter, Cary Stolpestad, Debbie Dooley, Mary Vink,
Amanda Rayburn, Bob Jost, Virginia Riding, Jessica Adams, Steve Main,
Chris Brown, Mendy Laval, Mark Topoozian, Sheri Weakley
Members
Absent: Gary Shuster
Election
of Officers:
The following
people were elected to positions by the council members:
Chris Brown-President
Mendy Laval- Recording Secretary
Cary Stolpestad-Vice President
Old Business
A Enrollment
Update: Mr. Painter indicated that our enrollment has stabilized at
735. This is the highest to date.
B. Categorical
Budget Review: Reviewed budget for 2011-12 year. We will have another
allocation for the 2012-2013 school year in the spring when we will
review the budget and where we are at that time.
New
Business
A. Bylaws
– Mr. Painter distributed our bylaws to the council.
B. Site
Plan Goals: Mr. Painter reviewed our Site Plan goals and ways from our
SPSA that we hope to achieve them.
C. Chocolate
Milk Survey: Currently we have chocolate milk and 2% white milk. There
was discussion about the pro’s and cons. Interested in knowing
if there is a significant cost difference. Need additional information
to make a more informed definitive decision.
D. School
Accountability: Mr. Painter passed out the Suspension Report (Summary)
as well as the District Expectations.
E. Test
Data Review (CST) –Mr. Painter presented the council with a variety
of charts and graphs that highlighted the test data from the 2011 CST
Administration. Manchester students did very well—earning an API
of 994. Math – 98.2 %, LA – 97.7% Proficient or Advanced.
Excellent results once again!
F. Similar
Schools Data –Mr. Painter presented data from the four schools
in California that had higher API’s. It was interesting to note
some of their similar characteristics—demographic breakdowns and
Parent Education Levels.
G. Office
of Civil Rights District Review/Manchester Visitation: Program review
conducted in Fresno Unified. Site visit to Manchester. Wanted to learn
about the Manchester program. Several teachers were interviewed. The
inspectors were impressed with the rigor demonstrated at Manchester.
H. Safe
and Civil Schools Cohort: Mr. Painter reviewed the current program.
The “team” will be attending their first meeting on 10/12/11.
Other
Items for the future: None indicated at this time.
The meeting
was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Next Meeting: November 15th
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