Foshay Learning Center will foster a positive, humanistic, multi-cultural approach toward students, parents, and staff, characterized by academic excellence. In promoting this humanistic approach and developing The Foshay Way, every person will feel respected as a valued contributing member of the campus. James A. Foshay Learning Center School Site Council Minutes Thursday, November 16, 2006 Faculty/Staff 1. Steve Balmer, Tr A Tchr (6/08) 2. Alan Newman, Tr C Tchr (6/08) 3. Juan Pineda, Tr B Tchr (6/08) 4. Jeremy Rike, Staff A.L. (6/08) The standing meeting of the School Site Council was held on Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 4:00—4:57 p.m., in room S243. Acting Chair, Ann Travis, was present. Acting Secretary, Kathy Sales, was absent due to unknown reasons. The minutes of the meeting dated November 5, 2006 were read and approved as corrected. 5. Cathy Sales, Staff A.L. (6/07) 6. Jasmine Tigolo, Elem Tchr (6/08) 7. Ann Travis, HS Tchr (6/08) 8. Ethel Watson, Staff A.L. (6/08) 9. Véronique Wills, Principal (ex It was decided that Jeremy Rike would serve as acting president and Ann Travis would serve as acting secretary until elections are officially held. Steve Balmer will be acting Parliamentarian. facto) 10. John Carroll, Staff A.L. (6/08) Parents/Students/Community 1. Lorraine Bridges, Par. (6/08) 2. Clara Chavarria, Par. (6/07) 3. Veronica Estrada, HS St. (6/08) Council member, John Carroll moved adoption of a resolution, which, after debate and amendment, was adopted as follows: Resolved, “that all expenditures which are under the purview of School Site Council must go directly through School Site Council meetings.” The motion was adopted unanimously by the council. 4. _______________, Tr B St. (6/08) 5. Daniel Fonseca, HS St. (6/08) 6. Evangelina Gutiérrez, Par. (6/07) 7. Dariann James, Tr A St (6/07) 8. Lakeisha Lavender, Tr C St. (6/07) 9. Lorena Martinez, Par. (6/07) Dr. Carol Cobb, representing the Character Counts program, gave a brief report and final budget proposal. Steve Balmer moved that we accept the Character Counts proposal as presented in final draft by Dr. Cobb on November 16, 2006. The motion was adopted after debate by a vote of 6 to 4. 10. Damany Mendez, Par. (6/08) Alternates ___________, Staff Alternate Mayra Debora, HS Alternate Guests Mr. Reid Proctor Dr. Carol Cobb Mr. Reid Proctor, representing the Technology Committee, presented a proposal to purchase computers for each Foshay teacher. Council, viewing the proposal favorably, requested additional information. Council member, John Carroll moved adoption of a resolution, which, after debate and amendment, was adopted as follows: Resolved, “There must be a translator present at every School Site Council meeting.” Further, “If there is a constituent who requires or requests translation, the meeting will not commence until a translator is present.” The motion was adopted unanimously by the council. Continued Council member, Juan Pineda, moved that “By January 30, 2006, School Site Council will have an all day, off campus retreat at which a district trainer is present.” After brief debate and amendment, the council adopted the motion unanimously. Agenda items for the next meeting were discussed. The council agreed to include the following item on the next agenda: Technology Committee needs assessment, Detailed Title I Budget, Election of Officers, Discussion of Retreat Logistics, Filling Vacant B-track Student / Elementary Representative seat. The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. Signed: _________________________________________________________________ ________ Foshay Learning Center fomentará un enfoque positivo, humanista, y multicultural hacia los estudiantes, padres, y empleados, caracterizado por excelencia académica. A fin de promover este enfoque humanista y desarrollar la manera de Foshay, cada persona se sentirá respetada como miembro valorado que contribuye del campus. Consejo de Sitio Escolar James A. Foshay Learning Center Noviember 16, 2006 Llamar Junto • Nombres en color oscuro, estuvieron presente en la junta pasada. • Números junto al nombre indica mandato caducidad. Facultad/Empleados 1. Steve Balmer, Tr A Tchr (6/08) 2. Alan Newman, Tr C Tchr (6/08) 3. Juan Pineda, Tr B Tchr (6/08) 4. Jeremy Rike, Staff A.L. (6/08) 5. Cathy Sales, Staff A.L. (6/07) 6. Jasmine Tigolo, Elem Tchr (6/08) 7. Ann Travis, HS Tchr (6/08) 8. Ethel Watson, Staff A.L. (6/08) 9. Véronique Wills, Principal (ex facto) 10. John Carroll, Staff A.L. (6/08) Padres/Estudiantes/Miembros de Communidad La reunión del consejo de sitio escolar fue tenida el jueves, 16 de noviembre 2006 en 4:00 p.m., en sala S243. El presidente interina, Ann Travis, estaba presente. La secretaria interina, Cathy Sales, no estaba presente. Los minutos de la reunion anterior leyeron y aprobaron. El consejo decidió que Jeremy Rike será el presidente interino y Ann Travis será la secretaria interina hasta elecciones oficiales estén tenido. Steve Balmer será el parlamentarían interino. Council member, John Carroll moved adoption of a resolution, which, after debate and amendment, was adopted as follows: Resolved, “that all expenditures which are under the purview of School Site Council must go directly through School Site Council meetings.” The motion was adopted unanimously by the council. 1. Lorraine Bridges, Par. (6/08) 2. Clara Chavarria, Par. (6/07) 3. Veronica Estrada, HS St. (6/08) 4. Gilberto Flores, Tr B St. (6/08) 5. Daniel Fonseca, HS St. (6/08) 6. Evangelina Gutiérrez, Par. (6/07) Dr. Carol Cobb, representing the Character Counts program, gave a brief report and final budget proposal. Steve Balmer moved that we accept the Character Counts proposal as presented in final draft by Dr. Cobb on November 16, 2006. The motion was adopted after debate by a vote of 6 to 4. 7. Carlos Godoy, Tr A St (6/07) 8. Lakeisha Lavender, Tr C St. (6/07) 9. Lorena Martinez, Par. (6/07) 10. Damany Mendez, Par. (6/08) Mr. Reid Proctor, representing the Technology Committee, presented a proposal to purchase computers for each Foshay teacher. Council, viewing the proposal favorably, requested additional information. Alternos ___________, Staff Alternate Mayra Debora, HS Alternate Traductora Maria L. Rivera Invitados Mr. Sam Joo Council member, John Carroll moved adoption of a resolution, which, after debate and amendment, was adopted as follows: Resolved, “There must be a translator present at every School Site Council meeting.” Further, “If there is a constituent who requires or requests translation, the meeting will not commence until a translator is present.” The motion was adopted unanimously by the council. Continued Council member, Juan Pineda, moved that “By January 30, 2006, School Site Council will have an all day, off campus retreat at which a district trainer is present.” After brief debate and amendment, the council adopted the motion unanimously. Agenda items for the next meeting were discussed. The council agreed to include the following item on the next agenda: Technology Committee needs assessment, Detailed Title I Budget, Election of Officers, Discussion of Retreat Logistics, Filling Vacant B-track Student / Elementary Representative seat. The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.