Senate Minutes 5/13/08

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Called to Order 3:20; Majority in Attendance


I.                    Approval of Minutes

a.       Motion called for approval of minutes as written; motion carried and minutes were approved.


II.                 Principal’s Report

a.       The back parking lot will only be closed as needed. There is a delay in the master use permit (MUP) but this is fairly typical and the principal is not concerned. The staff located in the portables is ready to relocate to their new portables this summer. Ceramics will be moved to the daycare portable. This is necessitated by the fact that it is plumbed and wired already.

b.     Professional Development – The full Professional Development calendar is not ready yet. We need to offer Late Start, Staff Meetings, CFG & Early Release, as well as other opportunities. The next CFG meeting will have time on the agenda to assess PD.  Other training considerations include: technology, safety, & special needs students. The Professional Development Committee will examine strands for PD next year.  Motion to have Late Start days next year, seconded; Motion Passed.

c.       Teachers have been hired to fill the World Language and Special Education positions. The position is open for Pathways Dean.

d.      Federal Grant: Learn & Serve. On May 5th visitors were very impressed with our blood drive and the biodiesel club. They noted that our curriculum is very connected to service learning.  


III.               Old Business

a.       Fine Policy – The Fiscal Clerk will publish the fine list quarterly. The Policy will be posted in the Main Office and will be available from Mentorship teachers/posted at Mentorship. The P.E. Dept. will check to see if the Athletic packets can be changed to include a check point for “fine.” Students would have to clear the fine before proceeding. There is a question of possibly notifying the student that s/he owes a fine via their Source account as a footnote. The proposed Book Fine Policy will be submitted via email to Allstaff.          


IV.              New Business


V.                 Announcements


Adjourned 4:05

Next meeting 5/27/2008