Community Council Minutes For March 16, 2009

Attending

Jean Gowans, Cathi Garfield, Heather Rapp, Trini Gonzales,
Doug Johnson, Kathy Fuller, Dayna Meier, Christine Hone

PTA Update

No one present to report

$800.00 for books the library was collected during book drive

New Members and Size of Council for 2008-09 School Year

Decision was made to increase the size of Community Council to seven parents, five teachers, and one admin.

Parents on council next year will be: Diane Lund, Melanie Proctor, Claudette Connell, Heather Rapp, Dayna Meier, and Cathi Garfield (1 yr.)

Land Trust Plan

Funding for Debbie Bradshaw was unanimous.

Unanimously voted that funds should be spent on tutoring and student instructional needs.

Mid-year summary was approved.

2008/2009 School Year Staffing

27.1 teacher per student ratio.

Losing a kindergarten teacher

Mr. White announced his retirement.

Lost one FTE

Parent Survey

Change options from 1-5 to 1-4

Add "do you have any other comments or suggestion?" and leave bottom of page blank for comments.

Other Business

Legislature cut QTSA funds

District will lose 18 - 22 million dollars

Dayna Meier and Christine Hone will be excused from April meeting