Cypress Palm Middle School Advisory Council (SAC)

Cypress Palm Middle School Advisory Council (SAC) Cypress Palm Middle School 9/3/15 5:45 PM MINUTES Media Center “Sabrecat Den” MEETING CALLED BY SAC Chair Stanley and CPM Principal Kasten

TYPE OF MEETING Regular Monthly Meeting – September 2015

FACILITATOR Principal Kasten/ SAC Acting Chair – Suzanne Stanley

NOTE TAKER John Kasten John Kasten, Annette Kniola, Suzanne Stanley, Lisa Rivera-Scallan, Theresa Sweigart, Lidia Camp, MEMBER ATTENDEES Daniel Hall, Mimi Gilley, Ivis Castrillo, Jennifer Kowalik, Mylyn Vedel, Patty Pequero, Anthony Rowtie, Caren Langevin, Kristi Prisco.

OBSERVERS

RESOURCE PERSONS Nancy Tarrete, CPM Assistant Principal of Learning Support; Robert Dawes, CPM Assistant Principal Agenda topics 5 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER/OLD BUSINESS STANLEY

DISCUSSION The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m.

5 MINUTES OPEN FORUM

DISCUSSION The following 15-16 candidates were voted in as new SAC members: Giselle Castro, Icilma Ross, Lori

Arnold, Daniella Steward; James Kirk; new student member to be named later this month.

Mr. Kirk, CPM Social Sciences teacher, stated the start of school went very smoothly.

10 MINUTES REVIEW START OF SCHOOL KASTEN/DAWES

DISCUSSION Mr. Kasten gave a summary of the start of school including: staffing, FTE, etc. Mr. Dawes gave an

Overview of dress code, attendance, bus loads and expectations

10 MINUTES CURRICULUM NIGHT KASTEN/TARRETE Mr. Kasten and Ms. Tarrete gave a general overview of “Curriculum Night’s” Activities, including SAC DISCUSSION Elections.

10 MINUTES OVERVIEW OF SIP PROGRESS TARRETE

DISCUSSION Ms. Tarrete gave an overview of the SIP goals and process.

SPECIAL NOTES

NEXT MEETING Thursday, October 1, 2015 @ 5:45pm