STONEWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Site Based Council Meeting
April 12, 2005

Members present:  David Ewen, Janie Griggs, Andrea Guise, Leslie LeBlanc and Ty Sturdivant.  Also in attendance was Principal, Ed McCaw.

The meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM.   Mr. McCaw expressed his condolences to Janie Griggs in the loss of her mother.

1.  Agenda Item 1 – Review of Agenda

Mr. McCaw discussed with the council his role in the selection in the new principal.  He asked for feedback from the council as to their desire as to contacting the superintendent, offering his recommendation, etc.  He has contacted Mr. Mattox for input, who relayed to him he should not voice his opinions, and not influence the council.  He then turned the meeting over to David Ewen, and then excused himself. 

2.  Agenda Item 2 – Principal Profile Development

Andrea offered to share her list of attributes and goals.  A discussion ensued regarding goals listed by the parents.  Ty suggested paying merit to the items with higher figures from the parent and staff poll. 

Leslie suggested that the council meet on a weekly basis to allow the council to stay on track time wise, and to keep the momentum.

Mr. Ewen asked the council members to renumber the sample questions, then using the question’s numbers, assigned one question for each attribute.  Upon completion, the council members will e-mail the other council members with their thoughts. 

The council agreed to meet next Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 5:30 PM to create the list of questions.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Beth Roseland

SBDM Secretary

GOALS:  The following goals were identified:

                1.  To maintain high level of parental involvement and parental support in the academic mission and climate the ability to connect with/respect parents, faculty and staff and students.of the school.

                2.  To maintain the present atmosphere of high academic standards, and  continue forward progress in meeting CATS accountability goals.

                3.  To eliminate the achievement gap in reading and math.

ATTRIBUTES:  The following attributes were identified:

Demonstrates:

                1.  Management and organizational skills

                2.  Knowledge of content and best practices

                3  Knowledge of aligning curriculum, vertically and horizontally

                4.  Ability to be strong communicator both orally and in writing

                5.  Ability to analyze data and apply findings to improving instruction

                6.  An understanding of diverse teaching and learning styles

                7.  Effective interpersonal skills (is approachable, listens well)

8.  The ability to follow through on decisions, to be personally accountable, and to make timely decisions.

9.  The ability to connect with/respect parents, faculty and staff and students.

Evidence of

                10.  Ability to motivate

                11.  Ability to manage change

                12.  Having high expectations

                13.  Being an instructional leader

                14.  Ability to build consensus in problem solving

                15.  A strong knowledge of finances

                16.  Being a strong advocate of his/her school and its long term success

                17.  Exhibiting maturity and professionalism is dealing with staff, parents, and community

                18.  Ability to identify and build upon the already existing positive attributes and strengths of the school.

Past record of:

                19.  Consistency in implementation of policies and procedures

                20.  Establishing and maintaining appropriate discipline in a school

                21.  Sensitivity to diversity

                22.  Promoting the use of technology

                23.  Creating an environment that values talents, abilities and potential of all members of the school community.

                24.  Knowledge of procedures, guidelines and practices of special needs programs and practices.