STONEWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Site Based Council Meeting
March 10, 2005 

Members present:  David Ewen, Janie Griggs, Andrea Guise, Leslie LeBlanc and Ty Sturdivant and Ed McCaw.  Also in attendance were Bill Gatliff and Mrs. Caudill.

The meeting was called to order at 5:05 PM. 

1.  Agenda Item 1 – Review of Agenda

2.  Agenda Item 2 – Review of the Minutes

            February 15, 2005

               -Mr. Sturdivant requested adding his disapproval with the Climate and Equity committee’s response to the survey implementation.

            March 1, 2005

                        Add SBDM members present on the Principal Profile meeting.  All members were present.

3.  Agenda Item 3 – Financial Report

            A corrected financial report will be sent dated 2-11-05 through 3-9-05 will be sent to the council after corrected.

4.  Agenda Item 4 – Committee Reports

            a.  Climate, Equity, and Guidance

            b.  Curriculum

            c.  Professional Development

            d.  Public Relations

            e.  Social

            f.  Technology

            g.  Writing

5.  Agenda Item 5 – Personnel

6.  Agenda Item 6 – Review of CSIP

7.  Agenda Item 7 – Staffing and Budget

In last month’s meeting, under “Item 7, Staffing and Budget” it was indicated, “Mr. McCaw referred to the staffing summary.”  It was noted at this meeting that there have been no changes since the last meeting. 

Mr. McCaw reviewed the “Staffing Summary Page” and the following was noted:

            -No SAFE at Stonewall as the position is converted to an aide position

            -29 teachers

            -13.5 assistants

            -A benefits package has been added to classified personnel, thus increasing the costs.

            -The board determines the amount the subject area representatives are paid.

            -Changes in contingency funds are made every November.

Possible purchases were discussed.  They are outlined below:

            -Three to one teacher/assistant ratio with 13.5 allocated for 29 classrooms, with five allocated to kindergarten.  Thus, 8 could be divided up in 24 classrooms.

Action:  Janie Griggs moved to approve the section 4,5,7 staffing allotment.  Leslie LeBlanc seconded the motion, which was approved by consensus.

Action:  Andrea Guise moved to approve the Section 6 (SCIF) budget.  David Ewen seconded the motion, which was approved by consensus.

Action:  Janie Griggs moved to make purchases of:  .6 cafeteria monitor, .2 Secretarial, and .7 Reading Tudor, to be purchased with Parks and Recreation donation and .5 teacher allotment.  David Ewen seconded the motion, which was approved by consensus.

Mr. McCaw explained that there are six subject area representatives, and suggested having representatives for subject areas during their adoption year.  Section 9 funds were reviewed.  The Special Education staffing sheet reflected a cut in one teacher and two assistants.  Mr. McCaw will staff the Art subject area position as it is due for adoption next year, and the other subject areas representatives can be assigned and determined at a later date.  All other Section 8 items following the other listed positions will remain.

Mr. McCaw told the council that decisions made at this meeting would be listed in the staffing notebook, which is sent to the IAK Support Services office and is due on March 31, 2005.

8. Agenda Item 8 – Future Agenda Items

The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM. 

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Roseland

SBDM Secretary