Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the March 27 School Council Meeting were approved as presented.

Parent/Community Comments

None

Old Business

Elections for 2003-2004 School Council membership will be held at the May meeting. Mary Lou Pauly indicated that three positions are still open.

Ron reported that he has collected feedback from the staff on the pop machine issue and he will be talking to ASB. He plans to bring a summary to the next staff meeting and prepare to take a staff vote.

New Business

The District Learning Improvement Calendar survey is now “live” for staff, parents and students to input their feedback. Ron encouraged everyone to take a few minutes to take the survey. It is due May 9.

Dates for the 2003-2004 School Council Meetings were presented and approved. Meetings will be scheduled for 9/25, 10/23, 11/20, 12/18, 1/22, 2/26, 3/25, 4/22 and 5/27.

Team Leaders requested a gatekeeper be assigned at School Council Meetings. This will be looked at during the May meeting when the by-laws are reviewed. A copy of the by-laws will be sent out with the minutes for members to review prior to the next meeting.

Team Reports

6^th Grade

Lorna reported that the 6^th grade is beginning their Animal projects in their Humanities and Math/Science classes.

Ron commended the team on a successful 5^th Grade Orientation and Curriculum Night.

7^th Grade

The Language portion of the WASL concludes tomorrow. Kurt reported that there were fewer “overtime” students than in the past and so far the testing has gone smoothly. Everyone has been flexible with their schedules. Ron thanked Shona Campbell and Paula Weiss for their efforts as Testing Coordinators.

8^th Grade

Barbara Galler reported that the 8^th grade field trip to UW is tomorrow. They did get enough parent chaperones.

The 8^th grade team has decided not to have Shadow Day next year as it will be done at the high school level.

Staff is preparing for Spring Forum and Promotion.

Special Needs

Kathy reported that the Resource students are also beginning their Animal projects. All special needs students are taking WASL tests and some are especially stressed.

Classified Staff

None

ASB Report

Ron thanked the ASB and National Jr. Honor Society students for all their help at 5^th Grade Orientation and Curriculum Night. He also indicated that the Middle School Principals are proposing to transfer money from the General Fund to ASB in order to meet the required budget cuts. The 8^th Grade Team thanked ASB for making name tags for the 8^th Grade Field Trip.

PTSA Report

The next PTSA meeting is April 29.

Community Center

None

FYI – Ron Thiele

April 25 Panther Press Deadline

April 25 8^th Grade Field Trip

April 28 WASL Testing – Periods 1/3/5

April 29 WASL Testing – Periods 2/4/6

April 29 PTSA Meeting 7:00 p.m.

May 1 WASL Testing – Periods 1/3/5

May 2 WASL Testing – Periods 2/4/6

May 2 Evening Dance 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

May 5-9 Staff Appreciation Week

May 5-9 WASL Make-Ups

May 6 7:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

May 8 Team Leader Meeting 2:45

Other

Ron gave a brief summary of the proposed budget cuts from the Middle Schools which would include away game sports transportation, a District Teacher Mentor position and 3 club stipends. A Parent Forum is scheduled for May 1 at Issaquah High School.

Next meeting will be May 22, 2003 at 2:45 p.m.