LSAC Meeting

December 4, 2009

Mountain Park Elementary School

 

Meeting called into session by Ms. Perlman

 

Approval of last meeting’s minutes

                                           

Old Business

 

Front Office – do we want to meet with PTA to discuss options? Concerns?

  • Discussion regarding whether we should move forward with plans to raise money through a PTA fundraiser, grants, or if we should wait until it is included in the next SPLOST (2010 - 2011)
  • Estimated cost of $22 per student, recommended that we look for business sponsors, fundraising options, and emphasize enhancement student safety
  • Is there a possibility of “credit” towards the future SPLOST? (from this year’s credit)
  • Next step: meet with PTA (Jan. 6th, executive meeting at 8:30) to discuss options and planning needs (research grants, contact possible business sponsors, and fundraising options), contact the county about a credit towards the SPLOST

 

Keys for Leadership – Community Involvement

  • Review the rubric for the standards for LSAC team

 

Evacuation Procedures – note from Mary Ellen, safety plan

  • Review the current procedure
  • Recommend that we review the procedure with parents during Curriculum night
  • Let parents know that they can subscribe to Fulton County Twitter for updates and information
  • Notifications come from the county

 

Technology

  • New lab is up and running, the equipment is installed and connected for 4th and 5th grade, all new equipment has been distributed to grade levels
  • Personnel changes: Harriet Collingwood retired, Richard Ziemba has moved from 5th grade to the school technology specialist position, and Ms. McNamara was hired to fill the 5th grade position
  • Discussion of county plan (implementation of the FCS technology plan and goals)

 

New Business

 

School Report

  • Annual Performance Report, comments on achievements and how Mountain Park compares to the county

 

Service Project

  • Discussion of the standing policy on service projects (communicated through Student Council)

 

Other

  • Establish standards for business partners (donation or contribution)
  • Theresa Brimer is retiring, Karri Allman is replacing her in January
  • Discussion of current policy regarding food (candy) rewards