{"id":1523,"date":"2009-02-03T21:31:59","date_gmt":"2009-02-04T05:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stellerschool712.org\/?p=1523"},"modified":"2009-02-03T21:31:59","modified_gmt":"2009-02-04T05:31:59","slug":"parent-meeting-january-21-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellerschool712.org\/main\/parent-meeting-january-21-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent Meeting – January 21, 2009"},"content":{"rendered":"

Call to Order<\/span> 5:38<\/span><\/p>\n

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Welcome, Introductions, new items for discussion. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some families are not receiving the Steller Flash.\u00c2\u00a0 What happened to the Steller Yeller? <\/span><\/p>\n

No Principal\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s report<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

No Op Group report<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

No Ad Board report<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Staff Report<\/span>.\u00c2\u00a0 Shannon informed the group that the TerraNova Testing will be done on March 3rd<\/sup> & 4th<\/sup> during 1st<\/sup> and 2nd<\/sup> periods. <\/span><\/p>\n

Shannon reported that the staff of Steller is in favor of the RECESS Module. The students will be offered modules that include subjects such as; wild life, first aid, community service opportunities, and teen health and issues.\u00c2\u00a0 RECESS could be started by February 4th<\/sup>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The staff will be able to keep track of the students by having them sign in and sign out.\u00c2\u00a0 The staff will see to it that the module offerings will have \u00e2\u20ac\u0153meat and variety.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n

The motion to incorporate RECESS at Steller was passed at the All Community.\u00c2\u00a0 The Ad Board will discuss RECESS and vote on it at the next meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A parent said that they would like to see more staff and students at the All Community Meetings. They would like to see the staff introduced.\u00c2\u00a0 Discussion about how important the All Community Meetings are at Steller continued.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Suggestions were given to encourage attendance at the All Community Meetings such as:\u00c2\u00a0 Potluck meals, a cake off, door prizes,\u00c2\u00a0 itune cards and improving how the meetings are run. <\/span><\/p>\n

Intensives:\u00c2\u00a0 Posters that advertise Intensive suggestions will be placed in the hallways for students to look over and sign if they think they would be interested.\u00c2\u00a0 The Principal and the ASD Risk Management will then review the Intensive proposal and approve or deny it. If it is approved, the Intensive will be available for students to sign up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tenure:\u00c2\u00a0 The Principal observes the new teacher for 3 years to assess them. The tenured staff members at Steller have met as a group to create a cohesive SDL grading rubric and complete packet. <\/span>This type of product is something that teachers can put forward as an alternative assessment product that the principal can assess to determine teacher proficiency, rather than formal observations.<\/p>\n

Treasurers Report<\/span>:\u00c2\u00a0 We have $9,169.59 in the checking account.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 88 families have donated $6,460.00\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 E-Script proceeds thru today come to $1,145.76.\u00c2\u00a0 November and December E-Script income totaled $405.90 so efforts to sign people up have really helped.\u00c2\u00a0 Raffle proceeds are $1,140.\u00c2\u00a0 114 tickets were sold.\u00c2\u00a0 Thanks to all who sold tickets<\/span><\/p>\n

There was discussion about the Parent Group funding students who cannot afford special classes offered at Steller.\u00c2\u00a0 There is a scholarship fund but few people know how to access the money.\u00c2\u00a0 There is currently a committee of 3 staff members that review applications for scholarships.\u00c2\u00a0 The money is distributed on financial need, how many apply and academic standing.\u00c2\u00a0 A parent stated that the financial need application was too intrusive.\u00c2\u00a0 There is a balance about $12,000 in scholarship fund that is available to students in need. The parent suggested the Parent Group take a look at the formula for scholarship grants to make it more accessible to students. <\/span><\/p>\n

Funding request from Jennifer and Nina for $352. This is a reimbursement for wool hats purchased at Presidential Inauguration. A motion was made to reimburse Nina and Jennifer $352.\u00c2\u00a0 Motion was seconded.\u00c2\u00a0 All in favor.\u00c2\u00a0 Motion was passed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Funding request for $45 to make 2\u00e2\u20ac\u2122x3\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 posters of the new Steller Mission Statement and The new Steller Values Statement.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 A motion was made to amend the request to $100 for colors to be added.\u00c2\u00a0 Motion seconded.\u00c2\u00a0 All in favor.\u00c2\u00a0 Motion passed<\/span><\/p>\n

Old and Ongoing Business<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Kitchen remodel update:\u00c2\u00a0 The student has submitted a grant to Lowes and Home Depot for $25,000 each.\u00c2\u00a0 The Parent Group has approved in the past a matching fund for the kitchen project for up to $1,000.<\/span><\/p>\n

RECESS.\u00c2\u00a0 Has been discussed earlier in the meeting.\u00c2\u00a0 It was added that the largest resistance is from the students at this time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bylaws:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The By-Laws have been changed so that any parent present at an Ad Board meeting can represent and vote in place of an absent Ad Board member.\u00c2\u00a0 Rochelle will be working on the wording for Parent Liaison.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Business<\/span>: <\/span><\/p>\n

Canoe Raffle.\u00c2\u00a0 There has been $400 raised so far for the canoe raffle.\u00c2\u00a0 The goal is to raise over $3,000. <\/span><\/p>\n

College Planning Resources: Paula DeLaiarro is available to the Steller community to help students with their college selection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternative Fair:\u00c2\u00a0 Saturday February 24th<\/sup> is the Alternative Education Fair.\u00c2\u00a0 Volunteers are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Open House: Steller Open House will be February 10th<\/sup>.\u00c2\u00a0 Parent and student volunteers are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Auction:\u00c2\u00a0 The Steller Auction is scheduled for March 27th<\/sup>.\u00c2\u00a0 Donations and volunteers are desperately needed.\u00c2\u00a0 Please Help<\/span><\/p>\n

Meeting Adjourned: 7:12<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Meeting February 18th<\/sup> in Ken\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s room at 5:30 pm <\/span><\/p>\n

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