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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
School Council -J Warren Killam Elementary
Date: 2016 -05 -10 Time: 6:30
Building: School - Killam Location: Conference Room
Address: 333 Charles Street
Purpose: school council
Attendees: Members - Present:
Cathy Giles (principal) Tonia McGuire (teacher)
Stacey Mazzarella (parent)
Lynne Ventura (parent)
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Kim Grady (parent)
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Catherine Giles
Topics of Discussion:
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School Improvement Plan -The school council reviewed the SIP to determine which
objectives have been met, which objectives are still in the progressing stage, and which
objectives have not been addressed and will continue to be a focus for the 2016 -2017
school year.
J W Killam Principal Search -The school council discussed the upcoming search for the
new principal of the I.W. Killam Elementary School as a result of the recent resignation of
Cathy Giles, current principal. The search process has begun. Prospective candidates are
submitting their applications. Parents and staff members who sent letters of interest to
serve on the search were notified today of their selection. The first round of interviews will
begin on May 16`h.
Class Size -The school council discussed current class sizes and next years projected class
sizes. All are within the RPS class size guidelines. Mrs. Giles shared that there will be grade
level shifting and some teachers will be assigned to different grade levels.
Budget The school council discussed how per pupil funds were allocated for the 2015 -2016
school year and the proposed plan for the upcoming school year. Funds are allocated for
instructional materials, consumables/ workbooks for students and other supplies for student
use.
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