Called to Order 3:15; Majority in Attendance

I. Approval of Minutes

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

II. Principal’s Report

a. New Budget Timeline: The figures for the budget will be released 2/15/08 with an allocation of people according to the Weighted Student Formula. Waivers are due 2/28 and the final budget is due 3/14. The new tool is the “Budget Arena.”

b. The Language Arts and Social Studies teams in the Upper House are going on a retreat 3/3-4 to review inclusion and collaboration and to discuss building classes intentionally.

c. A community meeting was just held to discuss the impending construction of our remodel. The print shop and weight room will be the first facilities to close. Expect 6-7 portables to be in the student parking lot around June.

III. Old Business

a. Tuesday Schedule: We are reading the bulletin earlier in the morning. Next year we could consider adding the 5 minutes to first period although this would change the consistency of our lunch schedule. (It is convenient to have lunch at 12:10 three days a week)

b. Field Trip Policy: The current form (attached) is again being offered as a template to use a guide. Staff should use this form for awhile and offer feedback.

c. Counselor Caseload Division: Changing the distribution of students by alphabet is considered a benefit in most regards. The motion for implementation was tabled until all staff has an opportunity to hear and give voice to the idea. The vote will take place before Budget in order to give Counselors ample opportunity to plan around a schedule.

d. Instructional Design Team: a motion was made and seconded to implement a subcommittee comprised of Department Heads and other persons in leadership positions, including students and parents, to discuss policies (such as attendance) and issues (such as mentorship) and bring back ideas for Senate approval. The motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 4:00
Next Meeting 2/26/2008