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Cajon Park School School Site Council Minutes September 29, 2014

A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 2:31 pm by Mike Olander. Members Present: Mike Olander, Rebecca Cress, Cheryl Chavez, Kelly Whalen, Kim Whitacre, Sherise Stark, Sharon Eldredge, Shelli Magneta, Jeanne Thill, Cathy Tolnay, Sara Diaz, Michelle Somerville, Tammy Oliver Members Absent: Charlene Alsbaugh Non Members Present: Tylene Hicks, Kristen Bonser

B. Approval of the Agenda The agenda was presented to council. Mike Olander asked that a motion be made to approve the agenda with the addition of (F) Nomination and Election of Officers. Jeanne Thill made the motion to approve the agenda with the correction and Cathy Tolnay seconded that motion. Motion was carried. All present voted in favor of the motion.

C. Approval of Minutes The minutes from the June 16, 2014 SSC meeting were presented. Mike Olander asked that a motion be made to approve the minutes with no corrections. Sharon Eldredge made the motion to approve the minutes with no revisions. Rebecca Cress seconded the motion to approve the minutes with no corrections. Motion was carried. All members voted in favor of the motion.

D. Public Communication Choir begins next week. The theme for this year is “Home”. Mike Olander thanked the Cajon Park School for the smooth transition to another school year, and updated SSC on the proposed traffic changes to the corner of Magnolia and Woodglen Vista.

E. Introductions of Council Members Council Members for the 2014-2015 school year were introduced. Sarah Diaz, Tammy Oliver, and Michelle Somerville were introduced as the new SSC members.

F. Nomination and Election of Officers Kim Whitacre was elected as the 2014-2015 Chairperson. Kelly Whalen was elected as the 2014-2015 Vice Chairperson. Michelle Sommerville as the 2014-2015 Secretary.

G. School Site Council Bylaws School Site Council Bylaws will be reviewed.

Remove 2.1 and 2.3, to reflect the change in categorical funding. Sara Diaz made a motion to approve the bylaws. Sherise Stark seconded the motion.

H. Tentative Budget Expenditures A discussion of the current expenditures and tentative future expenditures. The Lucy Calkins of Units of Study were purchased for the remaining teachers for an expense of $4350.00. Mike Olander proposed half day release time for teams of teachers to be trained in the curriculum, followed by release time for teachers to observe other teachers during Writing Workshop. Training will begin once the materials are delivered. $4750.00 was used to purchase Leveled Literacy Instruction (LLI) for the Language Arts Specialist to use with Grades 4-6. LLI supports comprehension development and aligns with the current Balanced Assessment System (BAS). The school site will also be responsible for purchasing keyboards to use with the SBAC Assessment in the Spring.

I. Professional Development Priorities A discussion of the identified PD priorities. Grades 3-5 will receive iPads this year. Parent Information Nights will be held for grades 3, 4, and 5. Parents can attend just only one night since the information will be repeated. Low cost insurance will be explained, as well as how to set up the account.

J. Committees for the Upcoming Year Cajon Park has created a Technology Committee to address the shift towards technology in the district. The Technology Committee will meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and the Leadership Team will meet the 1st Tuesday of the month. Different teachers comprise each Committee.

K. General Announcements The School Carnival is on October 25th, 2014. Future SSC Meetings could include:  How to access, read, and utilize Dreambox parent reports  Introduce Apps for parents and students  Review the LCAP / Strategic Plan for the District  Review the Single Plan for Student Acheivement

L. Adjournment Mike Olander moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:18 pm. Minutes respectfully submitted by Kristen Bonser.