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Somerset Academy Miramar Elementary and Middle School

Somerset Academy Miramar Elementary and Middle School. SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL & Title I Meeting October 2, 2013 We are glad you are here! Please sign in and collect the materials for tonight’s meeting . Agenda. I. Welcome Mr. Dennis Mulrooney- dmulrooney@somersetmiramar.com

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Somerset Academy Miramar Elementary and Middle School

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  1. Somerset Academy Miramar Elementary and Middle School SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL & Title I Meeting October 2, 2013 We are glad you are here! Please sign in and collect the materials for tonight’s meeting

  2. Agenda I. Welcome Mr. Dennis Mulrooney- dmulrooney@somersetmiramar.com II. What is SAC? a. School Advisory Council b. Made up of community members, parents, teachers and administrators c. To make decisions that impact our school and to improve our school through development of the School Improvement Plan d. To develop more effective practices, promote safety, and collaborate ideas to ensure the success of all school operations III. Review SAC’s Role & By-Laws IV. Review School Improvement Plan Goals -Presented by Mr. Mulrooney V. Title I- Presented by Ms. Calvacca VI. SACS/Accreditation- Presented by Mr. Mulrooney VII. Aftercare/Community School-Presented by Mrs. Sanchez VIII. Election Procedure/Ballots a. Fill out an application to become a SAC Member b. All members are required to attend all meetings; if you have two unexcused absences, you will be replaced by another member.

  3. Agenda Continued… IX. School Updates a. 1stSession of FCAT Tutoring 10/28/12-12/13/12 b. 2ndSession of FCAT Tutoring 2/3/14-4/4/14 c. Reading Plus- 3rd- 8th d. Go Math Common Core K-5th e. Journeys K-5th f. Science Fusion K-8th g. Ed Downs Proterf/Athletic Training i. Media Center Murals j. Computer Lab l. Golf Cart X. Future Projects a. New Cameras b. More Computers XI. Upcoming Events a. Book Fair- November 14th -22nd . This year’s goal is to raise 13,000 b. Storybook Parade 10/31/13 XII. Future Meeting Dates a. All Meetings will be held at 6:00 PM in the Media Center i. December 4, 2013 ii. February 5, 2014 iii. April 2, 2014 iiii. May 7, 2014 Adjourn

  4. School Advisory Councils are … • A group intended to represent the school community and those persons closest to the students who will share responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement and increasing student achievement for all students in a safe and learning environment. • Referred to as SAC • Required by all schools, including charter schools • Created and governed by law

  5. The Role of SAC are… Assists in preparation and evaluation of SIP Decides how school improvement funds are spent Assists principal with the school budget Assist leaders (principal, superintendent) with school district direction

  6. SAC Bylaws • Name of council • Purposes, basic policies, governance • Duties and obligations • School Improvement funds • Development of School Improvement Plan (SIP) • Assist with School’s Annual Budget • Membership and election • Election procedures • Appointment procedures • Represents demographics of school/community • Attendance requirements • 1 meeting each quarter, first Wednesday of the month

  7. SAC Member Elections Teachers elect teachers Classified employees elect classified employees Students elect students Parents elect parents Business and community members are recommended by the Principals and approved by a vote of the SAC Interested in being a voting member? Complete an application

  8. SAC Members • Made up of principal, appropriate balanced number of teachers, staff, parents, community members, and students (Assistant Principals may not be voting members) • Must represent ethnic, racial, economic community • Document student demographics for specific day for membership compliance • Free and reduced lunch percentages determines low-socio-economic make-up • Student race/ethnicity percentages must be represented by SAC (within 5%) • Elected by peer groups

  9. School Improvement Plan Goals Presented by Mr. Mulrooney

  10. Title I Presented by Ms. Calvacca

  11. SACS/Accreditation Presented by Mr. Mulrooney

  12. Aftercare/Community School Presented by Mrs. Sanchez After School Care CPR/First Aid certified staff Materials/supplies Homework hour Scheduled indoor/outdoor activities Community School KidzArt Homework Help Karate Schools of America Martial Arts 5-6-7-8 Dance Cheerleading and Hip-Hop classes Fired Up Youth Sports ProTerfphysical fitness program

  13. School Updates • 1st Session of FCAT Tutoring 10/28/13-12/13/13 • 2nd Session of FCAT Tutoring 2/3/14-4/4/14 • Reading Plus- 3rd-8th • Go Math Common Core- K-5th • Reading Journeys-K-5th • Science Fusion K-8th • Ed Downs-Proterf/Athletic Training • New Computer Lab • Golf Cart • Media Center Murals

  14. Future Projects New cameras More computers

  15. Upcoming Events Book Fair will commence on November 14th-22nd. Our goal for this school year is to raise 13,000. Storybook Parade will take place October 31, 2013

  16. Future Meeting Dates All meetings will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center. The next meeting will be held December 4, 2012

  17. Questions? Thank you for Coming!!

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