SAC Minutes for
In Attendance:
Chip Osborn - Administration
Ray Williams - Executive
Partner
Yitan Li - 11th Grade Representative
Lori Spencer - Parent
Monica Bakerman
- Parent
Suzanne Bianco
- Parent
Jessica Bianco
- 10th Grade Representative
Leona Sturrup
- Teacher
Jahne King - 9th Grade Representative
Juliet Hue - Parent/Teacher
Susan Gladstein
- Teacher
Janice Gibson - Teacher/
Co-Secretary of SAC
Jeff Uchin
- SAC Vice-Chair
Prop Heckman - Parent
Laura Prado
- ESE Advising
Camille Barnett - Teacher/
SAC Member
Peggy Evans - BTU/ Writing
Coach
Elizabeth Williams - Parent
Carol Sheppard - SAC Chair
Gwen Lipscomb - SAF
The meeting was called to
order at
The meeting minutes were
adjusted to include the ruling on the Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and then
accepted.
A motion was passed to change
the order of the meeting.
Jeff
Uchin
I went to a meeting that
talked about how to access and understand the data warehouse and virtual
counselor to interpret the data successfully.
We can pull up information automatically using data for a needs
assessment workshop. All level 1 and 2
students are already pre-identified on this site. This will change the way to get successful
results. Flanagan has no AYP's as of yet.
Sharon Shaulis
44% of our students need to
be at the appropriate levels.
Chip Osborn
We are looking at the data to
incorporate it into next year's plan by gathering data for objectives for next
year. We included the September and
December BAT scores.
Sharon Shaulis
We look at our lowest 30%. We pull our retention data, PSAT scores and
testing scores.
Jeff Uchin
This year we used the same
test, next year we'll do 50/50 and look at new questions for FCAT exam
Chip Osborn
We showed gains in most
areas.
Sharon Shaulis
Our reading scores should be
at the 80th percentile. Right now it is
at 70%. We are zeroing in on our
goal. The teachers are working with the
students in FCAT Camp. Math is 50% or
higher.
Carol Sheppard
Before FCAT starting on March
13th, we have FCAT Writes.
Peggy Evans
February 7th is the Writes
test. 94% of students can do 3.0, but
the standards were raised to 4.0. Carol,
Kim Bass and I are going into every English class to firm up the expository and
persuasive writing. Those who score 4.0
and higher will have their name put in a hat and we will have a drawing for
prizes as an incentive.
Sharon Shaulis
Our average score last year
was 4.0.
Carol Sheppard
There is now a multiple
choice section included. It doesn't
count toward graduation and the school score until next year. Our SIP Plan does indicate we should be
meeting these criteria.
Sharon Shaulis
We have classes opened to
anyone who wants to improve their score. (FCAT Camp)
Jeff Uchin
I made a call out to all
parents about FCAT Camp and the Writes Exam
Chip Osborn
Let the Academy leaders pass
on word to their students.
Carol Sheppard
Mr. Frazier asked us to
postpone his report until next month.
Ms. Barnett will report on
the Academy Steering Committee concerning the waiver.
Camille Barnett
Not all said no, but we feel
that it is too late in the year to implement this program. It would probably be
a better idea to start it with the new school year.
Carol Sheppard
We could make it a part of
our plan for next year. We shall try to
vote on it before the end of the year, to implement it for next year.
Chip Osborn
There is a more efficient way
for ETS to help us implement it.
Carol Sheppard
We will motion that the
faculty vote for the waiver for 2006-07 school year at the end of this year.
(Moved and seconded)
Gwen Lipscomb
In the SAF meeting, they
discussed the boundary hearings would be held in February and March. You can voice an opinion on the co-teach
issue on www.Fla.com. The calendar for
the 2006-07 school year was looked at with the
preferences that people had. August 7th
seemed like it would be the most likely student start date, but the parents
wanted a later start date. In the Student Code of Conduct, any language
pertaining to footwear will be removed.
IPODS will be dealt with the same way cell phones are. In the Virtual Schools, there are not enough
safeguards. They are not sure that
students are taking the exams. They
inquired as to whether the student should come to school for the midterm and
final exams, but it was voted down.
Sharon Shaulis
Survey information is going
to be used to see which one impacts student achievement.
Carol Sheppard
We are inviting you to our
open house in the new technology lab between
Chip Osborn
Customer Survey will be given
to students, teachers and parents. It
will be given to the students on February 13th.
The parents will be randomly selected.
We are going back to paper and pencil this year, since last year's
online efforts didn't yield good results.
NJROTC attended a competition in Emoryville
and placed high and qualified for the National Championships. The Girls Basketball Team was invited to into
the top 8.
Carol Sheppard
Thanks Ms. Williams for the
vocabulary services. We implemented it
in 10th Grade classes and the students love it!
The only complaints that we received was that there were not enough and
only for 10th Grade.
Sharon Shaulis
Mu Alpha Theta placed 8th in the State. The whole team is outstanding. We are very proud of them and are very
impressed. They make a phenomenal team.
Meeting Adjourned at