August 2023

 SCHOOL BASED DECISION MAKING MEETING

 Join us at okhsbdm.blogspot.com or in Person in Room 004

Aug 17, 2023

4:30 PM

Members Present: Mandy Puyear, Tanner Goodlett, Jessica Leake, Brandon Lewis, Christiane Reinle

Members Absent: Kate Essex 

Secretary: Christiane Reinle

Guests:

1. Call to Order  

2. Opening Business (5 mins) 

1. Agenda Approval  Motion -T.Goodlett   2nd- C.Reinle

2. Approval of Minutes   Motion- T.Goodlett  2nd -Brandon Lewis

3. Celebrating Wildcats and Welcoming Guests -Almost all positions hired (missing math) with awesome folks, smooth first two days, 6th grade transitioning well, 6th grade launch: big turnout, family reunions went great with wonderful attendance, summer NRG fostered student leadership opportunities

4. Guest Commentary -No guests

3. New Business (15 mins)

1. Set School Priorities -School Priorities - As an SBDM we talked about getting the community more involved in activities that we sponsor throughout the year.  We talked about bringing people into the school to offer more authentic experiences.  Mr. Goodlett appreciated the idea of having community based experiences.  Possibly partnering with Family Resource so that students better understand what the future will look like. We are hoping to support our students with community experiences to better prepare them for the future.  Leverage our resources to get community members involved in helping with community plans. 

2. Consultation Policy Updated Policy -Senate Bill 1 - Superintendent has the final say in hiring principals.   Second Reading on this policy at the September Meeting. 

3. Set Regular Council Meeting Dates -The regular schedule SBDM Meetings will be the second Thursday of each month from 4:00-5:00. 

4. Old Business (2 mins)

1. Master Schedule -Had a few changes in the Master Schedule--we could not find an 8th Grade Math Teacher.  Nelson County High Math teacher, Rich Argueta will be coming down everyday.    Motion -J.Leake 2nd- T.Goodlett

5. Consultation and Hiring (2 mins)

1. Matt McDougal: Performing Arts -Traveling with Opera, has his own broadcasting company. OKH Students will benefit greatly from his gifts. 

2. Courtney Lampkin: Instructional Assistant (full time) -She will be assisting in the Math Classrooms right now. 

3. Liza Zontini: Diverse Learning -Will be working by co-teaching in the Math Classroom.

4. Lori Hawkins: Diverse Learning -Will be assisting with behavior and co-teaching in content classrooms. 

5. Haley Anders: English Language Arts -Coming to us from West Virginia to teach 6th Grade ELA. 

6. Math: remains open

6. Budget Review and Planning (5 mins)

1. Living Section 6 Budget   

7. Upcoming Items for September  (2 mins) 

1. School Priorities Alignment 

2. CSIP Planning Discussion

3. Discipline, Classroom Management, and School Safety Policy Review

4. Student CARE - Discipline, RESTORE

5. Universal Screener Data Reviewed

8. Gratitude & Adjourn -Motion- T.Goodlett 2nd- C.Reinle