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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-06 Coolidge School Council MinutesA. W. CO Vy LLI ` E SCHOOL COUNCIL Minutes May 6, 1996 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM. in the Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Media Center by Marge Pacino. Attending: Lou Adreani (for John Doherty), John Carpenter, Larry Chomsky, Peter Hichborn, Marge Pacino, Sue Redgate, Roy Welsch, and John Doherty. Minutes by: Larry Chomsky Previous Minutes: Minutes of April 19, 1996 were approved as submitted. Documents Distributed: (Via mail: Draft of A.W. Coolidge Middle School - School Improvement Plan, May 1, 1996) DISCUSSION ITEMS: School Improvement Plan: The principal agenda item for tonight's meeting was the finalization of the School Improvement Plan which is due for submittal to the Superintendent's office by May 10. Goal 1: Facilities & Equipment: The note was changed to indicate that related information can be found in the Coolidge Building Committee report. The task status was updated. The time frame for task 6 was modified to be completed by Feb 97. The Resources Required were clarified to indicate expected dates of appropriation. Goal 2: Diverse Learning Needs: No changes. Goal 3: Technology: The Resources Required were clarified to indicate expected dates of appropriation. Goal 4: Professional Development. No changes. Goal S: Middle School Restructuring.• John Carpenter reinforced the idea that each middle school may have differing needs in restructuring. He suggested that Coolidge should initially determine its own needs before moving to restructure with Parker. Lou explained that although each school will be looking at restructuring together, especially since both schools need certain consistencies as feeders to the high school, there will be areas where different approaches will be used. Goal modified to be specific for Coolidge Middle School. Task 1 status marked complete. Supporting objectives updated. Goal 6: Effectiveness: No changes. Ongoing Initiatives: No changes. • School Council Terms: School Council terms for parent members were discussed. One one hand, the Council felt it important that continuity be fostered which suggests longer terms. On the other hand, more parent participation is desired which suggests shorter terms. It was discussed that perhaps all parent members should be re-elected each year, but can be re-elected indefinitely. It was proposed that the initial parent term be 2 years to promote the commitment necessary. Ideas would be discussed with the PTO at an upcoming meeting. • Operating Parameters: As part of Improvement Plan Goal #6, the Council is to develop Operating Parameters. Suggestions included the Business Cycle, Terms of Office, Rotating Secretary and Chair, and Size and Composition of the Council Next Meeting: The next meeting date is to be determined. It is not expected to be before June 18. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. A.W. Coolidge School Council May 6, 1996 Page 2