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2009-2010 SBDM

  • Aimee Lepisto-Chairperson
  • Cheryl Jackson
  • Kathy Bevil
  • Sheila Robinson
  • David Elliott
  • Keith Steele
  • Jill Travis-Secretary

    • SBDM Meeting Dates

    • Wednesday, August 12th

    All meetings start at 3:15 in the Library

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    September 10, 2009

    1. Opening Business:
      1. Approve Agenda-At 3:15 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda for the September 10, 2009 meeting.  Mrs. Kathy Bevil made the motion to approve the agenda.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.
      2. Approve August Minutes-Ms. Aimee Lepisto asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2009 meeting.  Mr. David Elliott made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sheila Robinson seconded.  The motion passed.
      3. Good News Report-Each week students, faculty, and staff nominate “Heroes of the Week”.  Each Hero receives a shirt and their picture is added to the NMMS website.
      4. Public Comments: NA

     

    1. Student Achievement:
      1. Assessing Student Achievement-Ms. Lepisto reviewed three ways in which NMMS administration and faculty assess student achievement.  These are:  Mid-Term Grades, Think Link Testing, and Aims Webb.
      2. Student Achievement Report-See Attached.
    1. Committee Reports:
      1. Leadership-Mrs. Judy Hart presented report.  See Attached.
      2. RTI-Mrs. Judy Hart presented report.  See Attached.

     

    1. Planning:
      1. Reward Day-September 16 will be the first reward day of the year.
      2. Pandemic Flu Plan-With the threat of several students and staff members becoming sick, a Pandemic Flu Plan has been set in place.  See Attached.
    1. Budget Report:  See Attached.

     

    1. Policies:
      1. Second Readings-By consensus, the following policies have been approved:  Enhancing Student Achievement, Committees, and College Level Courses.  See Attached.
      2. Reviews-By consensus, the following reviews have been approved:  Curriculum and Staff Assignment Time.  See Attached.
    1. Next Meeting Date/Adjournment:  The next scheduled SBDM Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 3:15 p.m., in the conference room. With no further business for discussion, at 3:40 p.m., Mrs. Cheryl Jackson made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Sheila Robinson seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ___________________________            ___________________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    August 12, 2009

    1. Opening Business: 
      1. Approve Agenda:  At 3:15 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the agenda for the August 12, 2009 meeting.  Mrs. Kathy Bevil made the motion to approve the agenda.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.
      2. Approve July Minutes:  Ms. Aimee Lepisto asked for a motion to approve the July 16, 2009 minutes.  Mr. David Elliott made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.
      3. Public Comments:  NA

     

    1. Student Achievement:  Ms. Lepisto talked about the class taught by Mr. Tim Bundren for students that are in jeopardy of failing.
    1. Planning
      1. Culture Committee:  See attached.  Committee will present during the October SBDM meeting.

     

    1. Budget Report:  See Attached.
    1. Policies
      1. First Readings:
        1. Enhancing Student Achievement:  See Attached.
        2. Committees-See Attached.
        3. College Level Courses-See Attached.

     

          By consensus, the first readings on all of the above were approved.

    1. Next Meeting Date/Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:30 p.m., Mrs. Cheryl Jackson made a motion to adjourn.  Mrs. Sheila Robinson seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    Next Meeting Date:  September 10, 2009.

     

    _____________________                        ________________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    July 16, 2009

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 11:00 a.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11, 2009, meeting.  Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. David Elliott seconded.  The motion passed.

    Public Comments:  NA

    1. Student Achievement: 
      1. Assessing student achievement
        1. Weekly grade checks
      2. Student achievement report
        1. SBDM meeting-once a month
        2. Communicating with parents
        3. Morning note to staff
        4. Email parents

     

    1. Planning:
      1. Improvement plan-See attached
      2. Schedule of committee reports-See attached
    1. Budget Report:  See attached

     

    1. School Safety Plan Review:  Discussion was held on the following drills:
      1. Fire
      2. Severe Weather
      3. Intruder
      4. Chemical Leak
    1. On-Going Learning:  See Attached

     

    1. Next Meeting Date/Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 11:40 p.m., Mr. David Elliott made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Kathy Bevil seconded.  The motion passed.

    Next Meeting Date:  August 12, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. in the conference room.

     

    _______________________                    _________________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    January 8, 2009

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:15 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the December 15, 2008, minutes.  Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Student Achievement
      1. Attendance Winner-December-Cody Clark
      2. Updates to Website-Ms. Lepisto reported that Mr. Brad Hall was working hard on the updates to the website.

     

    1. Budget:  See Attached.
    1. General
      1. Policy on Odyssey Program- Reviewed the online academic program.  See Attached.
      2. Pyramid Stats-Ms. Lepisto reviewed the 3rd 6 weeks pyramid stats.  See Attached.

     

    1. Next Meeting Date-February 19, 2009
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:30 p.m., Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

    ________________________                  ________________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    December 15, 2008

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:15 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the November 13, 2008, minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Student Achievement: 
      1. No Failures Data-Ms. Lepisto reviewed the progress of students in the, “No Failures Program”.  Thirty-two students are currently enrolled in the program. 
      2. Band Honors-Mr. Steve Mathis announced that five students were named to Quad State Band.
      3. Robotics-Mr. Bill Kunnecke, along with students Grant Miller and Zach Elliot, demonstrated how their Robotics Team build and program robots that they construct from Legos.
      4. Attendance Winner-November-Victoria Little

     

    1. Committees:  Ms. Lepisto reviewed the following committees:  Instruction, Leadership, Assessment, and Family/Community.

     

    1. Budget:  See Attached.
    1. General:
      1. Truancy-Mr. Paul Lamb reviewed the truancy program that has been set up through the Marshall County Court System.
      2. Ms. Lepisto announced that Mr. Steve Mathis has been appointed to the Marshall County SBDM Council.

     

    1. Next Meeting Date:  January 8, 2009
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:40 p.m., Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ________________________                  ________________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council
    November 13, 2008

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:15 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the October 16, 2008, minutes.  Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Student Achievement - Ms. Lepisto reviewed the following:
      1. Failures 2nd six weeks
      2. Student Leaders
      3. Distinguished Students
      4. NO Failure Program-See Attached
      5. October Attendance Winner – Elizabeth Wilson

     

    1. Committees-Ms. Lepisto reviewed the following:  See Attached.
      1. Assessment
      2. Instruction
      3. Leadership
      4. Culture
      5. Family and Community
    1. Budget
      1. Fundraiser:  Ms. Lepisto reported that NMMS earned approximately $4,000.00 through the school’s magazine sales.
      2. SBDM Budget-See attached.

     

    1. General
      1. Pyramid Stats:  See Attached.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  December 15, 2008

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:35 p.m., Mr. Steve Mathis made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Judy Hart seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ________________________                  _______________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council
    October 16, 2008

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Steve Mathis called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2008, meeting.  Mr. Keith Steele made a motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Judy Hart seconded.  The motion passed.
    1. Public Comments:  NA

     

    1. Student Achievement
      1. Thinklink Scores-See Attached
      2. Thinklink Scores of 08-09 Freshmen-See Attached
      3. Scrimmage Test Plan-Students will take the Scrimmage Test on November 5, 2008.
      4. Recognition of 07-08 Distinguished Students-Orange cards were given to students with distinguished scores.  This card will allow a student to leave early for lunch and be admitted free to home ballgames.
      5. Writing Enrichment-11 of 15 students have improved in writing.
      6. Struggling 7th Graders
      7. Attendance Winner-September-Savannah Adrian

     

    1. Budget
      1. Extra Money for Free/Reduced Lunch-Students on free/reduced meals are not required to pay the $20.00 school fee.  $4,300 was awarded to NMMS to make up amount for students in this program.  It was deposited in the School Fee account.
      2. Technology Purchase
    1. General
      1. Discipline Stats 2nd 6 weeks
      2. Walkthrough Results-Mrs. RuthEtta Buchanan reported that NMMS did a good job during the walkthrough.  See Attached.

     

    1. Next Meeting Date- November 13, 2008
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:35 p.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Judy Hart seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    __________________________                          ________________________
    Steve Mathis                                                         Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                           Secretary

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    July 10, 2008

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 12:30 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2008, meeting.  Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Student Achievement: 
      1. 2008-09 Master Schedule-See Attached
      2. RTI-Reading Lab-Judy Hart

    Committee:  Aimee Lepisto, Ladona Little, Melissa Collier, Kevin McClard, Kayla Staley, Judy Hart

    1. Budget:  See Attached.
      1. Mrs. Sandra Wiles made a motion to approve the budget for the 2008-09      school year.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.
      2. PD/ESS:  Adjustments must be made to the ESS schedule and PD budget.

     

    1. Staffing:  NMMS welcomes Mr. Paul Lamb as Assistant Principal.
    1. General: 
      1. 2008-2009 SBDM meetings-2nd  Thursday of each month at 3:15 p.m.
      2. August 28th and 29th-Open House
      3. August 30th and 31st-PD Days
      4. NMMS Crisis Plan-See Attached.

     

    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the SBDM Council will   be held on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 3:15 p.m., in the Conference room.
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 12:50 p.m., Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ________________________                  _________________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

     

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council
    November 8, 2007

     

    • Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:05 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked  for a motion to approve the minutes of the October 18, 2007, meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.
    • Public Comments:  NA
    • Student Achievement: 
      • CATS goals set for the year:  See Attached
      • Student Attendance Winner-Carli Merrick
    • Budget:  See Attached
    • Policy:
      • Discipline Committee-Ms. Lepisto reviewed the plans to select a Discipline Committee
    • General:
      • Truancy Meeting-Ms. Lepisto reported on the Truancy meetings for NMMS.
    • Next Meeting Date: The next scheduled meeting for the SBDM Council will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2007, at 3:15 p.m., in the conference room.
    • Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:20 p.m., Mrs.      Sandra Wiles made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Judy Hart seconded.  The motion passed.

    _______________________                    ______________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                           Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                               Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council
    June 14, 2007

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 11:00 am, Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2007 meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  Ms. Aimee Lepisto reviewed the SBDM Sports Policy after receiving a telephone call from a concerned parent.
    1. Consultation: 
      1. FMD Teacher-Brian Collier
      2. Assistant Principal-Stacey Bradley
      3. Math Teacher-Kayla Staley

     

    1. Recognition:
      1. Teacher of the Year-Mrs. Denita Allen
      2. Volunteer of the Year-Mr. Keith Steele
    1. General:  NA

     

    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the SBDM Council will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2007, at 11:00 am, in the conference room.
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 11:20 am, Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    July 12, 2007

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council
    July 12, 2007

    1. Call to Order/ Approve Minutes:  At 11:00 a.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 14, 2007 meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Consultation:
      1. .5 Lab Manager-Linda Davis

     

    1. 2007-2008 School Year:
      1. Schedule:  Mrs. Judy Hart made a motion to accept the master schedule for the 2007-2008 school year.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.
      2. Portfolio Policy:  Dr. Terri Telle made a motion to accept the first reading of the Portfolio Policy.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.
      3. Open House:  July 24, 2007, 6th Grade – July 26, 2007, 7th and 8th Grade
      4. PD Dates:  Teacher’s PD dates will be August 2, 3, 2007.
      5. Budget:  Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to approve the 2007-08 SBDM Budget.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.
    1. Election: 
      1. SBDM Vice-Chairman-Mrs. Sandra Wiles nominated Mr. Steve Mathis as the 2007-08 Vice-Chairman.  Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to accept the nomination.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.
      2. SBDM Secretary-Dr. Terri Telle nominated Mrs. Jill Travis as the 2007-08 SBDM Secretary.  Mrs. Judy Hart made the motion to accept the nomination.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. General:
      1. The Council selected a design for two benches to be placed at the entrance of the school building.

     

    1. Next Meeting Date:

    The next scheduled meeting for the SBDM Council will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 3:15 p.m., in the conference room.

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 11:35 a.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Judy Hart seconded.  The motion passed.

    March 8, 2007

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:15 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the Meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2007, meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  Mrs. Sandra Wiles thanked Ms. Lepisto for her help and promotion when Mr. Foster, with Lexmark, presented the printer to NMMS.
    1. General: 

     

      1. Grade Policy-A teacher cannot discipline with grades
      2. Staffing-Ms. Lepisto reviewed the staffing for 2007-08 school year.
      3. February Attendance Winner-Huston Harrington
      4. STAR Teacher-Kevin Stephens
      5. Elizabeth Kunnecke-3rd Place Regional Composition Winner
      6. Cheerleaders-American Cheer Star Competition-Grand Champions
      7. Shane Spencer-2nd place Individual Competition-Mathcounts
      8. Brandyn Potivan-Qualified for the State Geography Bee

     

    IV. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on April 12, 2007, at 3:15 p.m., in the Conference Room.

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:45 p.m., Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

    _______________________                                ______________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                                        Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                            Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    February 8, 2007

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:20 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2007, meeting.  Mrs. Denita Allen made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. CSIP Committees:
      1. Mrs. Amber Sanderson reported on the Curriculum Committee.  See attached.

     

    1. General: 
      1. January Student Attendance Incentive Winner:  Summer Davis
      2. 8th Grade Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., in the school gym.
      3. Mr. Billy Lovett-.5 custodian
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on March 8, 2007, at 3:15 p.m., in the Conference Room.

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:40 p.m., Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

    _________________________                            _______________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                                        Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                            Secretary

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    January 11, 2007

     

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:20 p.m., Ms. Aimee Lepisto called the meeting to order and asked for motion to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2006, meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. CSIP Committee Reports:
      1. Instruction:  Mrs. Denita Allen reported on the Thoughtful Education training days.  Thoughtful Education teams meet once a month.
      2. Technology:  Mr. Brad Hall reported on the Technology of NMMS.

    The building is now wired and ready for wireless communication.

    1. General: 
      1. Geography Bee Winner:  Brandon Potivan
      2. Fleming Furniture Canned Food Drive Winners-$150.00

       

    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on February 8, 2007, at 3:15 p.m., in the Conference Room.
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:50 p.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

     

    ________________________                  _______________________
    Aimee Lepisto                                            Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                Secretary

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    December 14, 2006

     

    1. Opening Business/Call To Order:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Keith Steele called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2006 meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.
      1. Can Food Drive-Students collecting can food for Needline.
      2. 7th Grade Reward-No Zeros
      3. Attendance Incentive Winner-Zachary Curtis Burton
    1. Public Comments:  Dr. Terri Telle acknowledged how wonderful the Band performed at the Christmas Concert.

     

    III.       Building:  Mr. Keith Steele reported that the outlet on the gym floor needed to be moved before next year.  Computer Lab keyboards need to be checked for repairs.

    IV.      Consultation:  At 3:27 p.m., Mr. Steve Mathis made a motion to go into executive session.

      1. Guidance Counselor-Patience Stevens
      2. Math Teacher-Kayla Staley

     

    At 3:32 p.m., Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to adjourn to regular session.
    Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on January 11, 2007, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM Conference room.

     

    VI.       Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:37 p.m., Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.    

     

    _______________________                    ________________________
    Keith Steele                                                Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                Secretary

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    November 16, 2006

     

    1. Opening Business/Call to Order:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Keith Steele called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2006 Council meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the minutes.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.
      1. Attendance Incentive Winner-Mary E. Springer
      2. Green Cards have been passed out to the students.
      3. 6th Grade Reward Day

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. CSIP Committees:  Ms. Aimee Lepisto reported that the CSIP Committees have been set and would start reporting in January.

     

    1. Planning:  Ms. Lepisto announced that the following teachers will make up the Homework Committee:

    Sheila Robinson, Marsha Harrell, Cathy Martin, Sandra Wiles, and Bill Kunnecke

    1. Budget Report:  See Attached.

     

    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on December 14, 2006, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM Conference room.
    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:40 p.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

    _________________________                      _______________________
    Keith Steele                                                      Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                      Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    October 19, 2006

    1. Opening Business/Call to Order:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Kent Barlow called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2006, Council meeting.  Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    Mr. Kent Barlow reported on the good news of NMMS.

      1. 6th and 8th grades reward break
      2. Newsletter for 6th , 7th , and 8th grades
      3. Attendance incentive winner:  Christopher Maier, 7th grade
      4. Drama Club presenting, “Fools”, on October 27
      5. Peer tutoring for the FMD Students:  32 students this month
    1. Public Comments:  NA

     

    1. Consultation:  At 3:21 p.m., Mr. Kent Barlow asked for a motion to enter executive session.  Dr. Terri Tell made the motion to enter executive session.  Mrs. Denita Allen seconded.  The motion passed.
      1. FMD teacher:  Ms. Mari Ellis
      2. Reading teacher:  Todd Goselin, until Christmas

     

    At 3:26 p.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion in exit from executive session.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.

    1. Student Achievement:  Mr. Kent Barlow reported that the students of NMMS would be taking the Think Link Pass test.

     

    1. Planning:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the following which are in planning stages:
      1. Homework Policy
      2. Use of ESS daytime wavier
    1. Budget Report:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the budget.  See attached.

     

    1. Committee Assignment/Reports:  Committees will be assigned.
    1. Thoughtful Education:  Mrs. Denita Allen reported on the Thoughtful Education program and encouraged all teachers to use the ideas from the notebook in the teacher’s workroom.  Mr. Barlow also encouraged all teachers to use the Thoughtful Education program.

     

    1. New Business:  Ms. Aimee Lepisto reviewed the test scores from the 2005-2006 school year and through a power point presentation illustrated how students could achieve higher scores and make it possible for NMMS to realize our goal of 90.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2006, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM Conference room.

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 4:10 p.m., Mrs. Denita Allen made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ________________________                        _______________________
    Kent Barlow                                                     Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                      Secretary

     

     

     

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    September 14, 2006

    1. Opening Business/Call to Order:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Kent Barlow called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2006, Council meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    Mr. Kent Barlow reported on the Good News of NMMS.

      1. Pep Rally on Thursday, September 14
      2. 6th Grade newsletter
      3. Attendance incentive winner Lauren Theuret 6th grader

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Vacant Positions:  Mr. Kent Barlow reported on the vacant positions:
      1. .5 Guidance Counselor
      2. FMD Teacher

     

    1. Student Achievement:  Mr. Kent Barlow reported that the students would be taking a Field Test on Tuesday, September 12, 2006.  He also reported that the KCCT test results are embargoed until September 21, 2006.
    1. Planning:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the following:

     

      1. 7th Grade Parent Meeting on the Writing Policy-September 25, 2006
      2. Mrs. Angie Murdock reviewed the Middle School Writing Policy.  Mr. Steve Mathis made a motion to accept the policy.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.
      3. Homework Policy-will be reviewing different school policies and will continue to plan in the October SBDM Council meeting.
      4. Appointing an ESS Tutoring Coordinator
      5. Red Ribbon Week-October 23-27, 2006 
    1. Budget Report:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the SBDM Budget.  See attached.

     

    1. Committee Assignment:  It was agreed upon that the SBDM Committees would be the same as the 2005-2006 school years.  A note on the report cards will be added to ask for volunteers for these committees.
    1. Thoughtful Education:  Thoughtful Education Learning Clubs have met once.  Mr. Barlow has asked for the clubs strategies.

     

    1. New Business:  Mr. Kent Barlow explained the Kentucky Open Records and Open Meetings Act.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2006, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM Conference room.

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 4:20 p.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

    __________________________                    ________________________
    Kent Barlow                                                     Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                      Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    August 10, 2006

    1. Opening Business/Call to Order:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Kent Barlow called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2006, Council meeting.  Mrs. Terri Telle made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Vacant Positions:  Mr. Kent Barlow reported the following vacancies:
      1. ESS Daytime Waiver - .5  (Todd Goselin)

     

    1. Consultation:  At 3:27 p.m., Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to go into executive session.  Mrs. Denita Allen seconded.  The motion passed.  Mr. Kent Barlow made the following recommendations:

     

      1. FMD Unit Aide:  Megan Hawkins
      2. Special Needs Aide:  Linda Davis
      3. 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach:  Starla  Solomon
      4. 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach:  Kayla Morton
      5. 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach:  Barry Stevens
      6. ESS Daytime Waiver:  Todd Goselin

    At 3:30 p.m., Mrs. Terri Telle made the motion to adjourn to regular session.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

    1. Election:  NA

     

    1. General: 
      1. Mr. Barlow reported that the enrollment was at 586.
      2. Mr. Barlow reviewed the CTBS scores.
      3. Mr. Barlow reviewed the Master Schedule.
      4. Ms. Lepisto encouraged the parent volunteer program.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM Conference room.

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:40 p.m., Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ______________________                      _________________________
    Kent Barlow                                               Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    July 13, 2006

    1. Opening Business/Call To Order:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Kent Barlow called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2006, Council meeting.  Mrs. Denita Allen made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  NA
    1. Election:  Mr. Kent Barlow asked for nominations for SBDM Council Secretary.

    Mrs. Denita Allen made the motion to elect Jill Travis as Council Secretary.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

    Mr. Kent Barlow asked for nominations for SBDM Vice Chairperson.  Mrs. Denita Allen made the motion to elect Keith Steele as Vice Chairperson.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

    IV. Vacant Positions:  Mr. Kent Barlow reported the following vacancies:

      1. 7th Grade Boy’s Basketball Coach
      2. 7th and 8th Grade Girl’s Basketball Coach
      3. ESS Daytime Waiver - .5
      4. Math/Science Teacher
      5. Math Teacher

     

    V. General: 

      1. ESS Daytime Waiver and Budget:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the ESS Daytime Waiver and Budget.
      2. SBDM Budget:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the 2006-2007 SBDM Budget.  Mr. Keith Steele made the motion to approve the Budget.  Mrs. Denita Allen seconded.  The motion passed.
      3. CTBS Scores:  Ms. Aimee Lepisto reviewed the CTBS scores for the 6th grade.
      4. Upcoming Student Registration Dates:  Open Houses for NMMS are as follows:  July 24, 25, 27.
      5. Master Schedule:  Mr. Kent Barlow reviewed the master schedule.  Mr. Steve Mathis made the motion to approve the schedule with the understanding that the students would move to the teachers rooms.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2006, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM conference room.

     

    1. Enter into Executive Session for Consultation:  At 4:13 p.m., Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to enter into executive session.  Mr. Keith Steele seconded.  The motion passed.
      1. Emily McCollum – 7th grade Math/Science teacher
      2. Marsha Harrell – 7th grade Math teacher

     

    At 4:18 p.m., Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to reenter regular session.  Mrs. Denita Allen seconded.  The motion passed.

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 4:20 p.m., Mrs. Sandra Wiles made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mr. Steve Mathis seconded.  The motion passed.

     

     

    ________________________                  ________________________
    Kent Barlow                                               Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                Secretary

     

     

       

     

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    June 8, 2006

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 12:30 p.m., Mr. Chad Burgett called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2006, Council meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  Mr. John David Son reported on the technology in the new building.  See attached.
    1. Consultation:  At 12:47 p.m., Mrs. JoBeth Jones made the motion for the Council to go into executive session.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

      1. Kevin Stephens – FMD Unit – Teacher
      2. Aimee Lepisto -  Assistant Principal

    At 12:55 p.m., Mrs. Denita Allen made the motion to adjourn to regular session.  Mrs. JoBeth Jones seconded.  The motion passed.

    IV.       Election:  NA

    1. General: 

     

      1. Mr. Chad Burgett reviewed the Textbook Purchasing Adoption Plan.  Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to approve the Plan.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.
      2. Mr. Chad Burgett expressed his gratitude for the hard work, time and effort made by the 2005-2006 SBDM Council.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at 3:15 p.m., in the SBDM meeting room.

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 1:05 p.m., Mrs. JoBeth Jones made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    ______________________                ______________________
    Chad Burgett                                        Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                          Secretary

     

     

    North Marshall Middle School
    School Based Decision Making Council

    May 11, 2006

    1. Call to Order/Approve Minutes:  At 3:15 p.m., Mr. Chad Burgett called the meeting to order and asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the April 13, 2006, Council meeting.  Mr. Barry Stevens made the motion to approve the minutes.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    1. Public Comments:  Mrs. Judy Hart reported on the writing progress.
    1. Consultation:  At 3:17 p.m., Mrs. JoBeth Jones asked for a motion for the Council to go into executive session.  Dr. Terri Telle seconded.  The motion passed.

     

      1. Kent Barlow – Principal
      2. Mike Hart – Custodian

    At 3:20 p.m., Ms. Denita Griggs made the motion to adjourn to regular
    session.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

    1. Election: NA

     

    1. General: 
      1. Mr. Luke Phillips reported on the Comprehensive and Effective Planning Committee.  See attached.
      2. Writing Portfolio scores rose 23 points.
      3. Mrs. JoBeth Jones was named as Volunteer of the Year.
      4. Mrs. Cathy Martin was named as Teacher of the Year.
      5. SBDM results for the 2006-2007 school year:

    Teachers:  Mrs. Sandra Wiles, Mrs. Denita Allen, Mr. Steve Mathis
    Parents:  Dr. Terri Telle, Mr. Keith Steele

      1. Rooms and schedules were announced for the 2006-2007 school year.
      2. Summer School – June 5-16 at MCHS.
    1. Next Meeting Date:  The next scheduled meeting for the School Based Decision Making Council will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 12:30 p.m., at the new building, in the SBDM meeting room.

     

    1. Adjournment:  With no further business for discussion, at 3:30 p.m., Dr. Terri Telle made the motion to adjourn the meeting.  Mrs. Sandra Wiles seconded.  The motion passed.

     

    _______________________                                      ______________________
    Chad Burgett                                                                Jill Travis
    Chairperson                                                                  Secretary