Site Council

 

Site Council Agenda and Minutes
Wednesday, November 20th, Members Present:

• Cassie Avendano
• Avery Morris
• Luong Nguyen
• Cliff White
• Ms. Sheets
• Mr. Zehar

 

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1. Warm Opening

Question: What has been the highlight of your week?

 

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2. Comment Box Progress

• 3 Comments Received:
  • Song Request
  • AP Physics
  • Toilet Seat Covers Refill

 

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3. Budget and Funding Proposals

• SIOP Training Request:
  • Ms. Levey requested $226.84 from Site Council funds for SIOP training.
• Current Site Council Fund Balance:
  • $10,295.00 (Before Ms. Levey’s request; subject to change after contract adjustments).

 

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4. Issues to Bring Up with the Administration

• Door Access:
  • Refer to the minutes from two meetings ago.
• Parent Communication Frequency:
  • Request for more frequent communication than once a month. Refer to September minutes.
  • Proposal for a parent newsletter to go out every other week or weekly.
• Recognition for Site Council Participation:
  • Request for Site Council members to receive cords for graduation.
• Increased Presence at Middle School Events:
  • Refer to the September minutes.
• Increased Attendance at Sports Events:
  • Refer to the September minutes.
  • Discussion on whether free entry for students in the free and reduced lunch program could be implemented.
  • Clarification needed on whether the stands are full and the potential for financial transparency in these events.
  • Mr. Zehar will inquire about the allocation of event funds.
• ASB Sticker Pricing:
  • Discussion about making ASB stickers cheaper.
  • Consider pushing more students to purchase ASB stickers.
• Seating Arrangements at Sports Events:
  • Avery will ask Brink about the current seating arrangements.
  • Cliff suggested considering cheerleaders under the hoop for better visibility.
  • Luong will approach the district equity committee for their input.
  • Avery will also inquire with the Government Relations and Safety Committees about potential solutions.
  • Question raised: Is the $5 per student charge necessary?

 

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5. Parent Communication

• Electronic Feed for Parent Communication:
  • Refer to September minutes.
• Checking In with New Staff Members:
  • Frank had a rough month and did not complete much communication last month, but he plans to engage more moving forward.
• Encouraging Parent Attendance at Site Council Meetings:
  • Reference to Laura’s email from September 18th regarding increasing parent attendance.
• Website Updates:
  • Frank has been tasked with updating the website and ensuring minutes are posted.
  • Brad made updates last week.

 

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6. Adjournment

• Avery motioned to adjourn the meeting.
• Luong seconded the motion.

7:15-8:15 AM