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April 25, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 6:05
Members Present: Marilyn Lindstrom, Tammi Timm, Carolina Contreras, Pheng Moua, Geraldine Kuehl, Naomi Jackson, Michael Jackson, Diane Geislinger, Mike Hargadine, Sharon Freeman, Mollie Blake, and Mary Bakken.
Secretary Report:
The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting.
Principal's Report:
MCA testing is underway this week. Overall feeling in the building is positive. Staff Appreciation Week is May 8th. The Pioneer Press will be doing an in-depth, lengthy series on St. Paul teachers that week. The Pioneer Press was here last week gathering information for an article on "what works" in schools. Fifth & Sixth grade will be doing an Author in Residency the week of May 8-12. They will be coming into the classrooms to do a poetry unit with students. Kindergarten roundup is May 11th. If anyone knows of any kindergarten aged children, pass the word.
Family Involvement:
Jennifer Amaya, Marilyn Lindstrom and Wally Grant will be applying for a grant to fund the dance club which Jennifer has been doing for FREE the last few years. Climb Theatre recap: The theatre group did a play on careers and future plans. Self-esteem activities were done in the classroom as a follow-up. Track & Field Days are May 31 ? June 2 from 12:00-2:15. Revised Parent Involvement Guidelines: A new format was developed and additional information was added. The new guidelines need to be turned in May 5 along with the SCIP plan. Marilyn read the new plan to the site council for our review.
SCIP for 2006-2007.
Budget: Deadline is May 5th. Sharon presented the changes, the numbers, and staffing for next year. All teachers will remain the same. All EA's (non-bilingual) and TA's will be back with the exception of MaryEllen Cheeseman, who is not being replaced. We will be buying 2 extra days the Social Worker position in addition to the 2 days provided by the district.
Cuts and Changes: With the ELL money there is enough to buy 4 teachers. The plan is to have the ELL teachers team with 2 grade levels to implement readers and writers workshop. ELL EAs will be cut to a total of .5 position. A priority (should additional monies become available) would restore the Hmong EA position to full time. If there are any comments, please turn them in by Monday, May 1st.
SCIP Document: Sharon reviewed the SCIP plan and members were asked to review the document and send any comments to the principal by next week.
Other Business:
Mollie Blake learned at the union meeting that only 70 students from the Parkway's closing have opted to go to Dayton's Bluff. Discussion followed about the implications on Prosperity's enrollment. Our building capacity is 350. We are presently at 292.
Patrol picnic is May 14. Prosperity will be leading the parade as recognition for a good job.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20
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