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School Council -J Warren Killam Elementary H)1' S2
Date: 2018-10-01 Time: 3:00 PM
Building: School - Killam Location: Conference Room
Address: 333 Charles Street
Purpose: Monthly Meeting for October 2018-2019 School Year
Attendees: Members - Present:
Sarah Leveque
Jennifer Vogelzang
Nick Marrangoni
Kate Splaine
Tonia McGuire
Members - Not Present:
Others Present:
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Sarah Leveque
Topics of Discussion:
The first monthly meeting of the J.W. Killam Elementary School was held in the conference
room of the Killam Elementary School on October 1, 2018.
Call to order:
A quorum of members being present and the meeting having been duly convened at Killam
School by the Killam Principal, Sarah Leveque had called the meeting to order at 3:00 and
proceeded with business.
Review and Acceptance of Minutes:
Members reviewed draft minutes from the June meetings.
There being no further discussion, Ms. Splaine moved that the minutes for the month be
accepted as drafted. Mrs. Vogelzang seconded the motion. The members then voted
unanimously to approve the minutes.
Vote: Minutes Accepted 5-0-0
New Business: Ms. Leveque reviewed the committee responsibilities: review draft of
school improvement plan, school building budget, and revised/updated Parent Handbook
with new regulations.
Ms. Leveque opened the position for School Council recording secretary. Mrs. Vogelzang
volunteered. Ms. Splaine seconded the motion. The members then voted unanimously to
approve a recording secretary. Vote: Recording Secretary Accepted 5-0-0
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Ms. Leveque opened the position for School Council co-chair. Ms. Splaine volunteered. Mrs.
Vogelzang seconded the motion. The members then voted unanimously to approve the co-
chair. Vote: Co-Chair Accepted 5-0-0
Budget: Ms. Leveque did not review the budget. She did review the use of PTO funds that
were earmarked for technology needs. Once the materials order is placed, she will share the
information with the Killam community.
Killam Parent Handbook: Ms. Leveque shared the draft "quick guide" to the Handbook
that will be revised and included in the Parent Handbook.
School Improvement Plan: Ms. Leveque shared that the draft goal ideas will be shared
between now and October 5"". At the October 51M1 meeting, the School Council will review
and draft the School Improvement Plan.
Other:
Members reviewed and signed the Open Meeting guidelines and Conflict of Interest Law.
We will brainstorm next meeting. Potential focus areas for the 2018-2010:
• Homework guidelines
• Community assets to support schools and our students
Adjournment
There being no further business, the School Council adjourned at 4:00 with plans to
reconvene on November 5, 2018 at 3:00 pm. Council Members will review and reflect on
potential focus areas for the 2018-2019 school year.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sarah Leveque
Chair
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