Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the September 25 School Council Meeting were approved as submitted.

Parent/Community Comments

None

Old Business

None

New Business

Jiff Searing was unanimously approved as the new Parent Representative to School Council.

Pat Randall introduced New Staff Representative, Barbara Galler.

Susan Marcolina asked for staff input on the effect of the new bell times on student learning. Team Leaders will discuss in team meetings and bring feedback to the next School Council.

Team Reports

6^th Grade

None

7^th Grade

The 7^th grade team expressed appreciation for all the parents who took part in Curriculum Night. The Community Experience Project is off to a good start.

8^th Grade

Dates for Spring Forum were finalized – May 18 to June 4.

Special Needs

None

Classified Staff

EA schedule changes are having a big impact – new schedules went into effect on October 20.

ASB Report

Spirit Week is October 27 through October 31.

There is a PM Assembly on October 31.

Guidelines for appropriate costumes on Halloween have gone out to students in the morning announcements and there are posters around school.

PTSA Report

PTSA currently has 733 members which includes 9 classified and 4 certificated staff. Teachers would like the membership envelopes put in their boxes again.

Salmon Days parking fundraiser went very well, bringing in approximately $3,500.

Parents would like clarification and consistency on progress reports – which ones need to be signed and returned.

The statewide PTSA Legislative Assembly was held. The major issues are: Access to Healthcare for Children and Youth, Simple Majority for Levies and Bonds, Alternative Assessments to the WASL, Fair and Ample Tax System, Funding and Support of Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents.

Community Center

The after school program is serving a lot of students. The center is attempting to enhance their programs.

The second Middle School dance will be held Friday, October 24. Admission is $5 and students must have a student ID.

There are several volunteer opportunities available for students at the Community Center for Community Service.

FYI – Ron Thiele

October 26 Daylight Savings Time Ends – Set Your Clocks Back

October 27-31 Spirit Week

October 28 Staff Meeting 2:15

October 30 Student of the Month Celebration

October 31 PM Assembly

November 6 ISF Luncheon

November 7 6^th Grade Social 2:01 – 3:45

November 7 7^th and 8^th Grade Evening Dance 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

November 10 AM Assembly

November 11 No School – Veterans’ Day

November 13 Team Leader Meeting 2:15

November 13 Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m.

November 18 PTSA Meeting 9:30 a.m.

Other

Ron reported that another section of 6^th grade math has been created. He thanked counselors, staff, students and their families for their work and flexibility.

IMS had their second fire drill today and it was very successful.

Ron also reported that Curriculum Night went well and he thanked everyone who attended.

Susan Marcolina gave the District Liaison report. School Board elections will be on

November 4. She spoke about Differentiated Instruction training that is being made available to teachers. A meeting to form Study Circles will be held October 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Administration Building. Another way to indicate interest is to send your name, e-mail, telephone number and specific topics of interest to studycircles@issaquah.wednet.edu. It was suggested that the District Liaison Report be added to the agenda.

Ron gave an update on the construction project in process in the ISEP portables to install a bathroom, office and kitchenette. He anticipates completion in two to three weeks.

Gatekeeper for the next meeting will be Lorna Furtado.

Next meeting will be November 20, 2003 at 2:15 p.m.