MINUTES OF THE SUPER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2018
The Super High School, School Site Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 15, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Super High School, 801 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, GA 30316 in the library.
School Council Members present: Sharonda Murrell Kolandra Henry Amy Feng Leslie Grant Rakesh Modi Ramiro Garcia Arlesia McCullough Audrey Huguley
Adelee LeGrand
School Council Members absent: Dr. Shirlene Carter Herschel Knox Pricilla Ponder Laverne Daniels
9 members were present, representing a quorum.
1. Call to Order
Vice Chairperson, Arlesia McCullough called the meeting to order at 5:21 p.m.
2. Roll call
Arlesia McCullough called the roll.
3. Approval of Agenda
Council member, Sharonda Murrell distributed the agenda which had been presented via email. Ramiro Garcia made a motion to amend the agenda which was seconded by Leslie Grant. 8 members were in favor, 1 member, A. McCullough opposed
Super High, School Site Council November 2018 VOTE: Agenda was approved with a few additions: Compliance checklist, updated contact information, update norms. The majority ruled and the agenda was approved.
4. Approval of Minutes
Council member, Sharonda Murrell displayed the minutes from the October 18, 2018 meeting on the projector for those who may not have received them via email. Moved, seconded, and carried that the school council approve the minutes of the October 18, 2018 meeting. MOTION: McCullough; SECOND: Garcia MOTION CARRIED
5. Recognize visitors
The council recognized our visitor, Mr. Chris Murphy, parent of a 9th grader at Super High School. Mr. Murphy expressed his concern about not receiving or having access to the notification of the election for School Site Council. The council acknowledged Mr. Murphy’s concerns and agreed to look into the election procedure in more detail. The council wanted to review exactly what the election process was? Was it followed? The council agreed to do an inquiry and come back to address Mr. Murphy’s concerns.
6. Presentation to School Council Chair report - Bylaws review
The council discussed looking into the bylaws again to determine the necessary steps for membership. It was discussed as the various ways of communicating meetings to the general public. The council agreed that the bylaws needed to be reviewed overall.
7. Report of Principal
Mr. Murdock, principal, discussed the school Discipline Plan and the fact that Super High is a pilot school for the program. Mr. Murdock shared that PBIS (Positive Behavior & Intervention Support) allowed Super High to no longer be disproportionate where discipline is concerned.
Super High, School Site Council November 2018 8. Old Business
Review and approve change in SPSA. Team has determined not to order Great Math Program and purchase the Really Great Math Program. This will increase cost by $2200. MOTION: McCullough; SECOND: Garcia MOTION CARRIED
9. New Business
Ms. Murrell shared that Maynard Jackson is currently trying to increase the enrollment in the gifted program. Ms. Feng just administered testing to about 19 students who based on their EOCT scores in math and reading were selected to be tested. Ms. Murrell went on to share the Title 1 Budget and also a Title 1 presentation.
10. Review the meeting dates (February 21, March 20 and April 17)
It was decided that there would be an additional meeting on May 13, 2018.
11. Adjournment
With no further business to come before the school council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34p.m. MOTION: Leslie Grant; SECOND: Ramiro Garcia MOTION CARRIED
[The next meeting of the Super High-School Site Council will be held on February 21, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at Super High School.]
Super High, School Site Council November 2018