Site Council November 3, 2008

Welcome

Attendees: Michael Milliken, Leslie Goldman, Vito LaSala, Terry Noeth, Sarah Zabel Keith Rocha, Susan Paul, Diana Walsh, Vivian Boudreaux, Olivia C, Olivia V, Maryssa, Claire L, Marti Jacobs, Madeleine Smeets, Susan Bailey

Minutes for October were approved after a few name-spelling corrections were made.

Student Council Report

Magazine drive was not successful. PTA feedback for the Magazine drive was not positive since magazines are not what people want to buy. Student Body fund will cover expenses for this year because they have a carryover. Student council will need a waiver from the PTA to have more than one fundraiser each year. Any ideas for fundraisers for next year would be welcome.

There will be one Advisory representative per each Advisory this year.

The student council had their first official meeting.

Sixth grade officers were elected in October.

Review of Jordan SPSA 2008-2009 Plan

Michael asked for approval of the Jordan Single Plan for Student Achievement 2008-2009. Michael mentioned that this is a transition year as far as the district goals are concerned, so we will focus on our school strategies and what we are going to achieve in our activities. We need them to reflect what we plan to do this year. The SPSA is a formal required document by state ed code. We are held accountable at the end of the school year for following through with our plans. Michael will make sure that we have common formatting that is aligned with other middle schools. For instance, the sub headings in first column are standard across schools.

In the spring do we want to take a hard look at the document and create a document for next year that reflects our vision for Jordan, new PAUSD board goals. If we do this we can hit the ground running in the fall. Or do we want to develop plan in the fall after the test scores come in? Are subject headings negotiable?

The 2008-2009 SPSA plan was amended and approved.

PTA Report

Jordan Student Directory should be completed within a week. On behalf of the PTA, Michael informed staff about PTA extra funds and teachers should reply with requests by Nov 21.

Principal’s Report

• Measure A Bond project-The district has selected an architect for elementary, middle, and high schools. The planning is in preliminary phase, defining the scope of the work. There will be opportunities for input from the community and staff. It is a three-year project.

• Last year's Site Council recommended priorities for facility renewal and upgrade and this year's Site Council requests an update and review of the plans.

• Counselors and Administrators will be going into Advisories.

• Social Norms survey will be returned for review within the next few weeks.

• Change of staff afternoon meetings, reducing the number of cluster meetings, and allowing more time for team meetings that can include the PE and elective teachers.

• Parent coffees will continue once a month

• There was a successful PiE tour of 50-60 fifth grade parents

Meeting adjourned at 4:47