Parent/Community Comments

Nancy Campi reported that parents would like the staff to review procedures and rationale for group projects. The logistics between families outside of school time can be very difficult. Also, are the grades given a fair assessment for all who worked on the project? This issue will be brought to the next Team Leader Meeting for discussion.

Old Business

It was agreed that beginning with the next School Council Meeting, the minutes from the previous meeting will be approved and made official. Members are asked to check the unofficial minutes and be prepared to make any changes necessary.

Nancy Campi reported that the School Council Committee has met several times. They will be putting together proposed bylaws and hope to have the Revised School Council in effect before Fall. The committee will be looking to lay out the purpose and focus, the membership including terms, responsibilities and the selection process, structure of the meetings, agendas, how decisions are made, record keeping and evaluation process. Any input should go be e-mailed to one of the committee members.

Ron Thiele – thieler@issaquah.wednet.edu

Debra Wells – wellsd@issaquah.wednet.edu

Nancy Campi – campifamily@worldnet.att.net

Elaine Hollaway – keholl@mindspring.com

Ron Thiele has only one member on the Team Leader Selection Committee – Leslie Nielsen. If anyone has input, please e-mail Ron or Leslie.

The first meeting of the SLC/SSR Committee will be Friday, March 8. SSR guidelines are still needed from the 6^th and 8^th Grade Teams.

Corrine DeRosa reported that the BLC will be moved to room 802 and it is hoped to have it up and running for the start of Trimester III. The room can accommodate up to 13 students and will be used for after school detention as well. The large copier will be moved from the Print Shop so some printing can still be done.

Spring Pictures were discussed. This would make approximately $800 for the school and the money could be split and go directly to each team. Team Leaders are asked to take this suggestion to their teams and bring back to the next Team Leader Meeting.

New Business

None

ASB Report

Friday, 3/1 – All school dance sponsored by Friends of the Library

Friday, March 15 – PM Assembly – recognition and kick-off for Spirit Week

3/18 – 2/22 – Spirit Week – working on dress up days and lunch activities

Music Mondays- Students are choosing themes and playing music during lunches on Mondays. So far have done Black History Month, Oldies, and Classic Rock.

Recent purchases include new banners for all schools in the Foothills League, new gymnastics uniforms and 7^th grade boys basketball uniforms.

Sound Tech maintenance is being done and upgrades may be necessary.

Team Reports

6^th Grade

None

7^th Grade

None

8^th Grade

None

Special Needs

None

PTSA Report

The PTSA has been reviewing funds requests from staff. They are working on procedures to handle these requests and will be putting together a “Staff Packet” for the beginning of next year.

The PTSA officially approved the new Mission Statement:

The mission of the IMS PTSA is:

To encourage and support parent involvement, input, and participation in student academic learning and other school activities

To work cooperatively with teachers and staff to provide a safe environment where respect and high expectations for achievement are paramount

To encourage students to be responsible, knowledgeable, caring and productive citizens.

The Issaquah Barnes & Noble will have an “ IMS Day” on April 6. A percentage of sales will go to the IMS Library. A coupon will be printed in the next issue of the Panther Press.

FYI – Ron Thiele

March 4-8 - ITBS Testing – 6^th and 8^th Grades

March 11-14 - ITBS Make Ups

March 15 - PM Assembly

March 22 - End Tri II – Students Dismissed at 10:50

March 29 - Learning Improvement Day – No School For Students

Other

None

Next meeting will be Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 2:45 p.m.

Chairperson: Margie Rehn Gatekeeper: Lisa Margolies

Present at Meeting: Parents: Mary Lou Pauly, Nancy Campi, Elaine Hollaway, Lisa Margolies Staff: Ron Thiele, Sandy Grace, Sandie Pike, Dave Kappler, Margie Rehn, Margaret Brown, Neva Luke, Cindy Streck, Debra Wells, Corrine DeRosa Students: None Guests: None