SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 20
Present: B. Elkins, S. Worrell , K. Thorne, B. Graham, T. Maxcy, F. Santoro, D. Davis-King, R. Holmes, B. Griffin, M. Futrell, Ja. Sherman, L. Turner, P. Lakey, S. Gentry, D. Neal
Induction of New Members: The committee approved four new SIT representatives for the 2012-2013 school year:
F. Santoro – 8th grade
R. Holmes – Encore
Ja. Sherman
B. Griffin – Classified
Nomination/Selection of SIT Chair: Brendan Elkins was the only individual nominated for the SIT chair. He accepted that nomination. The team unanimously selected him as the chairman for the 2012-2013 school year.
SIT By-Law Approval: Ms. Gentry met with the PTSA on Monday, August 13, to discuss proposed by-law amendments. The first proposal was to amend the by-laws to state that SIT representatives would serve a 2-year term and could serve two consecutive terms. The second proposal was to amend the by-laws to state that the SIT representatives would meet before September of each school year to select the team members. Both proposed amendments were unanimously approved by the PTSA Board on August 13.
Role of SIT members: Ms. Gentry reviewed the purpose of SIT and what role the representatives would serve. She plans to discuss this with the staff so that they, too, understand what the purpose of SIT is.
School Improvement Plan: Ms. Gentry has already sent out a data packet to all existing members. Those who have been inducted today will receive the same packet to review this week. In addition, Ms. Gentry handed out a planning packet for SIT members to review in preparation for rewriting the School Improvement Plan this fall.
Meeting Schedule: Several SIT meetings have been scheduled throughout the fall. The next two meetings will be on August 27 and September 10 to work on the School Improvement Plan.
CHAMPs Expectations: The SIT team discussed possible CHAMPs expectations for the hallway and cafeteria. These will be presented to the staff at Thursday’s CHAMPs training session to vote on what the final expectations will be. Brendan Elkins will present this to the staff.
CHAMPs for Hallways:
Option #1: C – Minimal/Whisper
H – Step out of line, approach teacher
A – Going directly to destination
M – Single file, right side (unless directed otherwise), no stopping
P – Respectful of others’ space and classrooms
Option #2: C – Silent
H – Step out of line, approach teacher
A – Going directly to destination
M – Single file, right side (unless directed otherwise), no stopping
P – Respectful of others’ space and classrooms
CHAMPs for Cafeteria:
C – Students at your table
H – Raise hand, may move with permission
A – Eat lunch
M – Stay seated at all times
P – Respectful of others’ space and lunch
What are the consequences for not following CHAMPs? This will be discussed at the next SIT meeting. It was agreed that the consequences should be consistent for everyone. Be careful with consequences – don’t want to put too much on the teachers.
**Addendum: C is communication, H is help, a is activity, M is material, P is participation. Communication refers to whether or not the students can talk during a certain activity. H stands for how will they get help. Activity defines what they will actually be doing. Materials is self explanatory - what materials will they need for the activity. Participation means how will you know they are participating. When CHAMPs is used all together it is suppose to create well behaved and organized children.
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