January 18, 2005
SAC minutes
In Attendance:
Jill Klosenberg, SAF Chair
Sue Lackore, Parent
Jelissa O'Connor, Student
Adrain Ogle, Student
Paola Murcia, Student
Lindsey Gabner, Student
Suzanne Bianco, Parent
Jessica Bianco, Student
Theresa Oien, Parent
Lori Spencer, Parent
Henry Rose, Parent
Daniela Sosa, Parent
Susan Royal, Parent
Olga Caceres, Parent
Pat Kaut, English Department Representative
Carol Sheppard, SAC Chair
Chip Osborn, Administrator
Lilian Carrillo, Parent

The January 28, 2005 meeting of the School Advisory Council for Flanagan High School was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mr. Osborn, Assistant Principal.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carol Sheppard, Flanagan High teacher.

Confirmation of Dates and Times of Meetings 2005
February 14, March 14, April 11, May 2 and 31

Review of Minutes
The minutes were reviewed and accepted as is.

English Dept. Plans for Meeting New FCAT Writing Test Requirements- Pat Knaus
They are working on getting students to a higher FCAT writing score by using elaboration- support and detail. She has given teachers some ideas for students to use to elaborate on ideas. They are also focusing on the multiple choice questions that are added to the writing test. This also goes along with the PSAT and new SAT. Peggy Evans and Pat Knaus have worked on a sample test for students. Teachers will work on grammar also.

Interim Measure of Progress- Mr. Osborn and Mrs. Sheppard
To prepare for FCAT, Flanagan will be doing pullout of students for extra support for reading and writing. Ms. Evans will be visiting English classes before FCAT Writes. The BAT scores were discussed. Results were encouraging overall. There were questions about how to identify the lowest 25%. PSAT scores are in and will be discussed at the next meeting. We are hoping to use PSAT scores to place students in Honors and AP classes.

SAF Report- Jill Klosenberg
Advisory discussed the policy to reduce grades for unexcused absences. They voted they did not want absences to affect grades.
Camera phones will be added to the school board policy. They should be turned off and out of sight.
Final Exams- Advisory hasn't decided what their stand is on finals-should they help or hurt a grade?
There is concern about teachers who haven't completed lesson plans and that students will be tested on information they haven't been taught.
Advisory would like for 9th graders to see a counselor. They want students to receive more information about college alternatives.
Henry Rose reported that Pembroke Pines is proposing a $100 million bond. If it passes, Flanagan would receive $500,000 for athletic facility improvement.

There was no new business
The meeting was adjourned at 5:20p.m.