Nov 2019 Community Council Minutes

Community Council 11/14/19

Attendance: Katie Amsden- Administrator, Jamie Smith-teacher, Parents: Kristen Peer, James Clegg, JeNae Clegg, Trista Keller, Cheri Wilkins, Linda Fonnesbeck, Heather Spring

1. Review minutes from the last meeting- Jamie Smith                                                                                   Kristen Peer motioned to approve the minutes, Heather Spring seconded the motion.
2. Review current expenditures to date:

-Aides $6,347.50

-Chrome books $10,000

-DIBELS $0

- Dream box licenses: $3,795 School paid $4000 for licenses for upper grades.  We will look at data and reconsider for next year for grades 3-6. 

3. Dream box update:  Growth from October 2-31st:

First Grade: Second Grade:

1. 14 % 1. 9 %
2. 14 % 2. 6 %
3. 13% 3. 9 %
4. 8 % 

Cheri Wilkins will provide information as to how the growth compares to last year. (see below) Goal is to have 80% average growth from September to May for 1st and 2nd grade.  Cheri will request growth for individual students from the Dream box representative.

October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018  Dreambox

4. Title one plan was reviewed with the council. Included was information about the current data wall and how  Leader In Me, is implemented into the Title I plan. 

5. TSI information:

TSI plan for EL students:

• Increased aide time for grades 3-4
• Imagine Learning 45 minutes weekly grades 2-6 (including some time before school)
• Schoolwide goals for more opportunities to respond using grade level academic vocabulary.
• Professional development on using academic vocabulary in speaking and writing
• Smaller, more targeted groups for EL students
• Reading Coach/interventionist to work with struggling EL readers in K-6
• Increased focus on using data for EL students through PLC meetings
• Increased communication between Classroom Teachers and EL teachers
• Increased focus on using Benchmark assessments to inform instruction for EL students.
• Increased focus on using BEST PRACTICES in the classroom as defined by John Hattie.

6. Median Growth Percentile for WTE- Reading Plan.  40-60% is the goal. 40% and above equals one year of growth.

*Strategy- look at the data and remediate 

7. Reading Plan:  District goal is to move from 66% - 70% increase in accuracy.  

First Grade: 76% - 84%  (8%) = 6 students

Second Grade: 63% - 66% (3%) = 2 students

Third Grade: 69% -74% (5%) = 4 students

8. Cheri follow up on cameras for the large lab.  Cameras are $17.99 at Best Buy and Amazon. Estimated cost $200.00.  Discussion followed about writing and typing. Cameras would be used for K-1 students and second graders at the beginning of the year.

Feedback on 1 to 1 chrome books for grades 2-6.  JeNae stated it would be nice to have a set of chrome books to use when she can.  Concern was expressed about use. They are not for free time to just play. They are to supplement instruction, not replace it.

Kristen Peer motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Heather Spring seconded, meeting adjourned.