Old Business

Ron Thiele indicated that staff members who have agreed to serve on the Re-Structuring School Council Committee are Debra Wells and Leah Van Eenwyk and Beverly Rathbun is willing to serve on the Locker/Backpack committee. Megan C. said she has some student names and Nancy Campi has some possible parents also.

Ron reported that the Continuous Improvement Plan is due next week and he would appreciate input as soon as possible. Ann Perkins said that students would also like to look at the Continuous Improvement Plan. There was discussion on what is included in the plan and the process used for putting it together.

New Business

None

ASB Report

The ASB officers see bullying as an issue they want to tackle. They would like training in this area. Regarding the Learning Improvement Calendar, ASB students feel that Wednesday would be the best option for late arrival. Adopt-A-Child is coming up. It will be done through SLC classes. It was suggested that classes be conservative in committing to the number of kids they want to sponsor because of the “big ticket” items being requested.

ASB was congratulated on the nice job that was done with the Veteran’s Day Assembly.

Team Reports

6^th Grade

The sixth grade team would like specific information on where the time is coming from for the late arrival days on the Learning Improvement Calendar. Until this issue is resolved, they feel it is too difficult to consider.

7^th Grade

The seventh grade team would also like more information on the calendar. The Food Drive sponsored by the seventh grade team will start Tuesday, November 13 and run through Tuesday, November 20. Non-perishable food will be donated to the Issaquah Food Bank and Northwest Harvest. Collection boxes will be delivered to each room and food will be picked up by the 7^th grade students.

8^th Grade

Wednesday, November 14 is 8^th Grade Shadow Day. Students not participating will be in the library working on an alternate assignment.

Special Needs

No Report

Parent Comments

The state PTSA will sponsor a Legislative Roundtable November 13 at Sammamish High School from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next IMS PTSA General Membership Meeting is November 14 at 7 p.m. in the IMS Library.

There was discussion on the policy regarding cell phones. It was noted that the district policy and the policy in the student handbook appear to be contradictory. Elaine Hollaway, IVE parent, indicated that she is interested in serving on the committee to look at the structure of our School Council. There was discussion on the lock down procedures. It was noted that classrooms need to have food available for diabetic students. Amy Berreth asked to have someone look at and decide the best way to protect the kids – are tables the best way?

FYI – Ron Thiele

Holders for Student Planners will be installed in the bathrooms and the school is looking at putting up more strips in the halls for hanging posters, etc.

IMS Musical, “Starmites” – performances on November 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:00 p.m. and a 2:00 Matinee on Saturday, November 17. Monday, November 12 – No School – Veteran’s Day. Wednesday, November 21 – Students dismissed at 10:50, Staff may leave when buses have departed (This is a make up day for staff for the Evening Conferences January 24). Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 – Thanksgiving Break.

Other

None

Next meeting will be Thursday, November 29, 2001at 2:45 p.m.

Chairperson: Ann Perkins Gatekeeper: Leah Van Eenwyk

Present at Meeting: Parents: Joan C., Becky Wilder, Elaine Hollaway, Mary Lou Pauly, Nancy Campi Staff: Leah Van Eenwyk, Ann Perkins, Ron Thiele, Neva Luke, Amy Berreth, Margie Rehn, Margaret Brown, Pat Decker, Cindy Streck, Sandy Grace, Pat Randall Students: Megan C., Jae Pil Y. Guests: None