Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the School Council Meeting on June 13 were presented and approved with the following corrections. Under New Business, change Parent Rep Lise Place’s student to a 6^th grader and change PTSA Liaison to Mardi Nystrom from Marianne Kersten. This leaves one Parent Rep position open.

Parent/Community Comments

Susan Marcolina presented the idea of holding a Science Fair at IMS. Ron Thiele will check with science teachers to see if there is any interest and report at the next School Council meeting.

Old Business

The IMS Decision Making Model needs to be adjusted so that it aligns with the new Site Council Bylaws. Ron will take this to the Team Leaders to make changes and will bring it back for School Council approval.

The open positions on School Council were discussed. It was agreed that a notice would be put in the next Panther Press asking for volunteers to fill the Secretary and Parent Rep positions. Ron will check with Ann Perkins on the two Student Reps needed. These should come from the elected ASB officers.

New Business

Ron reported that the Learning Improvement Calendar seems to be going well. We have had five late start Wednesdays and staff has used the time very well. Copies of minutes from all the team meetings are kept in the office. There was some concern last spring that student absentee levels would be high. So far, all five Wednesdays have had very low absentee levels. Overall, it has been positive for both staff and students.

Ron shared his concern about the traffic congestion caused by students being dropped off and picked up in the IMS parking lot. Students should be encouraged to ride the bus. Parents are encouraged to keep the flow of cars moving and not stop in the parking lot – it doesn’t take long for traffic to back up. Also, the Issaquah Police are monitoring cars making unsafe U-turns on 1^st Avenue by the Community Center and drivers may be ticketed. A good alternative may be for parents to drop off or pick up students on Bush Street.

ASB Report

Andy C., a 7^th grade student, reported that next week is Spirit Week. Monday – World Series Day, Tuesday – Wacky Day, Wednesday – Super Hero Day, Thursday – Costume Day and Friday – Pajama Day.

The magazine drive is over and we did quite well this year although we fell short of our goal.

Team Reports

6^th Grade

None

7^th Grade

Kurt Wieland reported that 7th Grade Humanities teachers are beginning the 2002/03 community service projects – 10 hours community service for each student.

8^th Grade

Leah Van Eenwyk said that the 8^th grade team is looking at a field trip in the spring and is also discussing whether or not to have Shadow Day this year. It will not be November 13 as was on the original calendar.

Special Needs

Kathy Gottlieb reported that the Center Based Program has moved to Maywood Middle School. The IMS Special Needs staff is working hard to bring IEP’s up to date.

Classified Staff

None

PTSA Report

Mary Lou reported that the Student Directories have been completed and will be distributed to students through sixth period classes on Friday, October 25. The PTSA is working to schedule a staff brunch on a Wednesday morning. Pam Ratcliffe is putting together the IMS Logo-wear order – should arrive in the next few weeks.

Community Center

The Issaquah Community Center is hosting an All Middle School Costume Dance on Friday, October 25. The cost is $5.00. Chaperones are provided at 25 students per 1 adult.

FYI – Ron Thiele

Week of October 28 – Spirit Week

October 29 – Chorus Concert 7:30 p.m.

October 31 – PM Assembly

November 5 – Staff Meeting 7:00 a.m.

November 5 – Mid-Tri I

November 11 – No School – Veteran’s Day

November 14 – Staff Picture in Gym 7:30 a.m. – Picture Re-Takes 8:00 to Noon

November 14 – Team Leader Meeting 2:45

November 14, 15, 16 – Theatre Production – “The Odyssey” 7:00 p.m.

November 16 – Learning Improvement Day – Saturday

November 19 – Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m.

Other

Mary Lou asked that agenda items for future meetings be e-mailed to her at karlpauly@aol.com. She will try to send out the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting two days before the next meeting.

The PTSA, ISD and IEA are sponsoring a school funding seminar on November 7 at 7:00 p.m.

Next meeting will be November 21, 2002 at 2:45 p.m.