Senate Minutes 1/22/2008

Called to Order 3:20; Majority in Attendance

I. I. Approval of Minutes

a. a. Motion called for acceptance of minutes as submitted; seconded. Motion carried and minutes were approved.

II. II. Principal’s Report

a. a. The principal is currently discussing the issue of building capacity with Carla Santorno at the District.

b. b. The principal is continuing conversations regarding blocking and looping.

c. c. The jobs for Support Teacher and “Home/School Coordinator” have been posted; interviews have begun.

III. III. Old Business

a. a. Field Trip Policy currently tabled until the principal designs a new form.

IV. IV. New Business

a. a. Stipend for Building Leadership Team (BLT) - In the past the stipend has been awarded based on attendance.  We will do the same this year.

b. b. Counselor Caseload Division – Discussion of Alpha Caseload. Distribution changes will be taken to constituents and report back at next meeting.

c. c. Tuesday Schedule – There are 5 extra minutes in 4^th period for the bulletin announcements even though they are read in 1^st period ~ is it possible to change the schedule to put the extra minutes in 1^st period? The principal needs to determine if the schedule can be changed at this point in the year and constituents need to provide feedback. It can be considered for next year.

Next Meeting 2/12/2008

Meeting Adjourned 3:50