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Agenda Topic

Presenter

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1.

Adoption of Agenda

R. Akers

Adopted by Consensus

2.

Adoption of Minutes:

July 16, 2007

R. Akers

Adopted by Consensus

3.

Public Participation*

N/A

4.

Opening of School Update

R. Akers

According to Mr. Akers the school year is off to a good start.  The appearance of the building was greatly improved with painting and the landscaping out front.  (The landscaping was cleaned up by a group of parent volunteers who spent an entire day working in the heat to spruce things up).  Also, the food and drink policy is helping greatly in keeping the halls free of trash.  Ms. Tincher asked about the lockers and when they all would be working.  Mr. Akers responded that they have had problems resetting the combinations.  The janitors have been busy working on these.  An option would be to replace the combination locks with plates for key locks; however, the cost would be about $7.00 per locker for a total cost of $8400.00.  Currently the school does not have the extra money in their budget to accommodate this.  In addition to this expense, the school is in need of working clocks and the expense estimated for this is $19,000.00 and $15,000.00 is needed to repair the HVAC system.  The cigarette smoke detectors have been installed and appear to be working to deter smokers.

5.

Policy Reading and Update

R. Akers

The second reading of the perfect attendance changes were read and approved by consensus.  The athletic policy was discussed and had been previously reviewed by the school attorney.  The policy is the same as it had been with the exception that it now includes the law.  The athletes will all receive a new updated copy which will need to be signed and turned back in.  SBDM feels that this drug/alcohol program should apply to all extra curricular activities and they suggested that the school should consider random drug testing.  Mr. Akers asked the committee if they would like for someone to come in and discuss drug testing and the pros and cons.  SBDM was in agreement.

6.

Setting of SBDM Committee Deadlines and Goals

R. Akers

Preliminary report deadlines have been set for the following committees:

Incentives committee-September 24

Public Relations-September 24

Technology- September 24

Advisor/Advisee- October 29

Climate/Discipline October 29

Scheduling- November 26

Curriculum-November 26

Budget Committee scheduled to come to the December work session.

P/D committee- April meeting

7.

Setting of SBDM Meeting Dates and Work Sessions

R. Akers

September 24

October 29

November 26

Work Session Dec 10 at 4:30

December 17

January 28

February 25

Work Session March 10 @ 4:30

March 24

April 28

May 12

June 23

8.

Retreat Review

Mr. Akers felt that the retreat was a success.  Almost all of the teachers were in attendance.

9.

Upcoming Test Data

R. Akers

Should have last years test results before the September meeting.  We are hoping to see an increase in overall scores within the free/reduced lunch category.  This years testing is right around the corner.

10.

Other Business

R. Akers

There was no new business to be discussed.

11.

Personnel (Closed Session)

Meeting went into closed session at 5:45.

12.

Adjourn

By consensus