Site Council Minutes

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Present: Tom McHale, Susan Hulsizer, Mike Cawley, Jason Bundy, Mike Cawley, Robin Cole, Nicolette Gmoser-Daskalakis, Vicki Rich, Gail Cooluris, Christina Bernadac, Clarissa Ton-Nu, Linda Preciado, Saatyaki Amin, Simi Singh, Robert Lawson

Guests: Susan Lovenburg, Sheila Smith, Mark Deitrich

1) Welcome and Introductions

2) Election of Officers

            2 positions filled:

            - President: Susan Hulsizer, all-in-favor

            - Student VP: Nicolette Gmoser-Daskalakis, all-in-favor

2) Additional Agenda Items

            - “Facts About Measure W” (blue handout from DJUSD) Susan Lovenburg from the Board of Education, gave a brief overview of last year’s community fundraising, and how the measure on the November 4th ballot can instead bring funding for 3 years to Davis schools to continue school programs.  Susan stated that “the relevant point is that if Measure W does not pass, then class reductions will need to occur.”

3) Approval of Minutes

            - Minutes from May 22, 2008 approved

4) Calendar of Future Meetings: Tom McHale

            - “Meeting Calendar Draft” presented

5) Site Council Coordinator Position Status: Mike Cawley

            - in the past, 1 class period (.20 FTE) was part of the coordinator’s compensation; Mike Cawley and Sheila Smith looked at changing funding to two (2) Class 1 stipends (approx ~$8,000); nowadays, many Site Council functions are streamlined, done electronically, etc. . . . this would allow FTE funding to go to other school needs.  The motion to accept  the change was passed, 2 members abstaining.

6) Review of Single Plan for Student Achievement, 2007-08: Mike Cawley

            - Mike Cawley briefly shared last year’s “Single Plan for Student Achievement” and there are copies available for those who need it.  The plans for 2008-09 will be a focus for Site Council (date to submit ~approx. January).

7) Data Presentation: Mike Cawley

            - Mike Cawley presented API / STAR Test data via digital slideshow on various student groups, subject areas, and year-to-year comparisons from 2006-2008.  A copy of the “School Fact Sheet” for DHS went home to families this week.

8) WASC:  Sheila Smith

            - The DHS process for WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) surrounds ongoing school-site goals and improvements, and accreditation.  Currently DHS is reviewing / renewing accreditation goals to submit at the end of the year, with a visiting committee from WASC coming next fall (2009) for 2-3 days to review the school’s report and to validate what DHS is doing.  It is possible to have a 6-year cycle with 3-year reviews, however Shiela commented how it is preferable to have more frequent feedback from reviewers.

9) Single Plan Timeline: Tom McHale

            There are 2 projects Site Council will be working on this year:

            1) The Single-Plan for Student Achievement (goals TBA in upcoming meetings mid-January)

            2) Allocation of SLIP (Library) funding

10) Public Comment

Next Meeting: Oct. 22, 2008 / Meeting adjourned: 4:30 pm