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Mountain View High School School Improvement Advisory Council Minutes from September 9, 2013

Members Attendance: Greg Milbrandt, Principal. Teachers: Bonnie Drain, Shera Gilmore, Kim Gordon, Meg Howell, Mitch Webster. Parents: Rosemary Hewett, Stacy Moritz, Cynthia Halliday, Lori Hutchins, Debi Moore, Kate Smith, Joci Burgener, Kim Stinebuck. Students: Brecken Denler, Sam Stoffer, Austin LeSueur, Morgan Vellone, Keenan Baird, Jenna Patchett, Logan Guthrie, Yunuen Ramirez. I. Meeting called to order at 3:49 p.m.

A. Meg Howell welcomes members.

B. Each member was provided a copy of the SIAC Bylaws. Meg Howell stated that SIAC is composed of: 3 parents from each grade level, 3 students from each grade level, Mountain View faculty, and the principal. She also described the duties and responsibilities of SIAC.

C. Introductions of 2013-2014 SIAC members. II. New Business

A. Student Council Update: Emily Williams reported that many student council events have already taken place: Freshmen orientation, go-fer day, club fair, traditions assembly, online freshmen elections, tailgate party, and distribution of game day and senior t-shirts. They are currently working on homecoming floats and the Aussie breakfast (January).

B. Proposal: Shelley Disbrow, AVID teacher, proposed that SIAC purchase a yearly subscription to AVID weekly articles that would aid in teaching critical reading across the curriculum. There is a one time cost of $525 per school for the entire year. The articles would be accessible to any teacher that would like to use them. We currently have articles archived from previous years. Brecken Denler asked if we have sufficient funds to make this purchase, and Meg Howell confirmed that there is enough ECA money to purchase the articles. Joci Burgener moved that SIAC purchase the subscription in order for MVHS. Kate Smith seconded the motion. Prior to the vote, Stacy Moritz stated she was not comfortable with the vote at this time without more knowledge of the contents and / or slant of the articles. Shelley Disbrow and Rosemary Hewett, parent, commented on the general content and appropriateness of the articles for the classroom. The motion to purchase the articles passed with 18 votes in favor, 0 votes against and 2 abstentions.

C. Principal Update: Mr. Milbrandt introduced himself. He reported that he has been visiting every classroom at Mountain View and only has two or three left that he has not. He also reported that the front office is under reconstruction to improve the flow of students through the office. Additionally, he informed members that the Title I money has been used to hire an additional security guard and add additional cameras on campus. We now have six security officers working at Mountain View. D. Approval of Trips a.i.1. Brecken Denler moved to approve trips. a.i.2. Keenan Baird seconded the motion. a.i.3. Vote was unanimous. E. SIAC Elections 1. Brecken Denler nominated Keenan Baird for secretary. Nomination accepted. 2. Rosemary Hewett nominated herself for secretary. 3. Voting: Keenan Baird is SIAC Secretary 2013/2014 4. Austin LeSueur nominated Brecken Denler for Vice-Chairperson. Nomination accepted. 5. Lori Hutchins nominated Cynthia Halliday for Vice-Chairperson. Nomination accepted. 6. Keenan Baird nominated Stacy Moritz. Nomination declined. 7. Voting: Cynthia Halliday is SIAC Vice-Chairperson 2013/2014 8. Brecken Denler nominated Meg Howell for Chairperson. Nomination accepted. 9. Kate Smith nominated Rosemary Hewett for Chairperson. Nomination accepted. 10. Voting: Meg Howell is SIAC Chairperson 2013/2014 III. Discussion of Future Agenda Items:

A. Campus Lighting, specifically the area from the front parking lot to the auditorium after dark.

B. Security cameras

C. Vandalism as result of security gates not being locked by personnel.

D. District Funding: Review of what Mtn. View received and status of the implementation.

E. Review of how Mtn. View has begun implementing curriculum changes required to meet the Common Core Standards. IV. Adjournment A. Brecken Denler moved to adjourn B. Seconded by Keenan Baird C. Meeting adjourned at 4:59 D. Next meeting is on September 30, 2013.