Minutes 10.28 SLT School Leadership Team 10.28.docx
82772250Sterling Elementary School Leadership Team MeetingMonday October 28, 2013 7:15-8am MINUTESPresent: Beth Wardy, Karen Cetoute, Rhiannon Riley, Dawn Barrett, Megan Pearson, Ms. Davis, Ms. Chincilla, Lorena Earp, Vivion Cunningham, Ginger Watson, Johnette Woods-Davis, Chrishanna Way-PraterMeeting missing:ItemPerson ResponsibleTime AllocatedProcessDesired Outcome:NotesIntroTeam7:15-7:25All Share OutTeam will get to know each otherTeam conducted introductions with school staff sharing name and position. Parents shared their childrens’ names and grades. Overview of Agenda, Outcomes & NormsTeam7:25-7:35All share outTeam will know anticipated outcomes and meeting structure.Norms will be createdRecorder: Rhiannon RileyTime Keeper: Parking Lot: Norms:Come prepared and on timeStay present in the meeting (avoid cell phones/e-mail/etc)Follow agendaAssume positive intentSLT/SIP OverviewBeth7:35-7:45Announce purpose and pathOverview of SLT (School Leadership Team) and SIP (School Improvement Plan) and review/approve written planBeth explained purpose of team and reviewed School Improvement Plan ideas with team. Shared focus on retaining effective staff as well as implementing Balanced Literacy. Team signed off on SIP. Ms. Wardy explained that after the review and approval that the plan would be submitted to SLC. ElectionBeth7:45-7:55ElectionElection of Chair of SLT Nominations and votingCreates agendas, follows guideline and regulations and facilitates meetingsCo-chairs elected from parent leaders. Ms. Yessica Chinchilla and Ms. Tasha Cole are co-chairs. Layla Stanley proposed also having a school-based chair so that information could be communicated and collected at the school level in a timely manner. That decision was approved. General excitement regarding the presence of a Spanish-speaking chair expressed as it allows the SLT to reach out to a large population of our parents. PLanning for next timeTeam7:55-8:00DiscussionDiscuss what kinds of things to bringSterling Elementary School Leadership Team MeetingMonday November 25th 7:15-8amChair: Tasha Cole Co-Chairs: Layla Stanley and Yessica ChinchillaeAttendance: Beth Wardy, Johnette Woods-Davis, Tonya Hicks, Paula Jackson, Lorena Earp, Naesha Leggins, Megan Peason, Layla Stanley, Dawn Barrett, Vivion oiCunningham, Karen Cetoute, Ginger Watson, Rhiannon Riley, Chishannah Way-PraterPresent: Members Missing:ItemPerson ResponsibleTime AllocatedProcessDesired Outcome:NotesIntroTasha Cole7:15-7:25Chairperson Cole LeadsTeam will feel comfortable working together- we will all learn one thing about teammates we might not have known beforeOverview of Agenda, Outcomes & NormsChair Tasha Cole7:25-7:30Chairperson Cole LeadsTeam will know anticipated outcomes and meeting structure.Norms will be createdMinutes from last meeting briefly reviewed/approvedDecide on the following for this meeting::nRecorder: Rhiannon RileyTime Keeper: Parking Lot: Norms:Come prepared and on timeStay present in the meeting (avoid cell phones/e-mail/etc)Follow agendaMs. Stanley attempted to share the minutes, but could not find them on Google drive. Testing OverviewPrincipal Beth Wardy7:30-7:40PresentationTeam common understanding of new rigorous standards for students: Powerpoint Overview of performance on Common Core testing Spring 2012-Ms. Wardy shared PowerPoint regarding 2012-13 SY test scores. -Ms. Wardy shared with parents the proficiency rates for the school, and she shared that her goal is for student growth. She stated that students who are severely behind the goal is two years of growth, and the goal for students who are on track is 1-1.5 years. Feedback/Idea SharingChair Tasha Cole7:40-7:55Chair Cole leads discussion with key questionsProduct outcome: Brainstormed list of common goals. What do we want to accomplish? What are your long/short term goals for Sterling?Ms. Way-Prater asked about test timing and reading fatigue: is that contributing to low test scores. Beth shared how Reader's Workshop is helping to build reading skills and stamina. Layla shared how reader's workshop and mini-lessons are addressing a variety of reading needs, including non-fiction.Naesha Leggins shared her daughters' love of comic strips and that they keep her attention in reading. How can this be incorporated into literacy and math instruction? Ms. Leggins shared how much of a difference an excellent teacher is currently making for her in college. Beth summarized Naesha's comment to be a request for project based learning. Tasha asked what are our goals as a committee: how can we make learning fun for the students as well as the teachers? Layla states the importance of compliments and growth. Lorena shared that it is important to establish a culture of reading at home for all of our students, especially in our Latino families. She shared a personal experience about moving to the US and how she grew a love of reading.Ginger spoke about awareness. How aware are parents of the testing in the building and student progress. Do parents and students know their reading levels? Do people understand how to set appropriate goals? pHow do we communicate expectations and goals? Tonya Hicks shared that Ms. Pearson has shared a list with parents of the type of questions to ask and she uses it at home to read with Hunter.Planning for next timeLed by Principal Wardy/Chair Tasha Cole7:55-8:00DiscussionDiscuss what to place on agenda for next meeting Tasha wrapped up conversation. Beth shared the importance of wrapping our conversation into the update of Sterling's SIP. How can we reward reading school wide? What needs to be added to the agenda for the next time?Game show theme? Pizza party for team celebration. Can we focus other school-wide reading initiatives on the Latino community? 40 book project. ****OPTIONAL 8-9am*****Led by Chair Tasha Cole-9amParent Focus groupParents meet w/out staff on questions/comments/concerns (accompanied by Lorena Earp Interpreter and Karen Cetoute Parent Advocate)Sterling Elementary School Leadership Team MeetingMonday January 13th, 2014 7:15-8amChair: Tasha Cole Co-Chairs: Layla Stanley and Yessica ChinchillaAttendancePresent: Dawn Barrett, Rhiannon Riley, Ginger Watson, Tanya Hicks, Vivion Cunningham, Layla Stanley, Lorena Earp, Megan Pearson, Karen Cetoute, Chrishannah Way-Prater, Naesha Leggins, Beth WardyMembers Missing:ItemPerson ResponsibleTime AllocatedProcessDesired Outcome:NotesIntroTasha Cole7:15-7:25Chairperson Cole LeadsTeam will feel comfortable working together- we will all respond to Tasha’s warm up question:What was your favorite book? What is your favorite reading memory?All shared memories of childhood reading and memories with adlts ith literacy. Varied experiences.Overview of Agenda, Outcomes & NormsChair Tasha Cole7:25-7:30Chairperson Cole LeadsTeam will know anticipated outcomes and meeting structure.Norms will be createdMinutes from last meeting briefly reviewed/approvedDecide on the following for this meeting::Recorder: Megan PearsonTime Keeper: DawnDawn BarrettParking Lot: Ginger Ginger WatsonNorms:Come prepared and on timeStay present in the meeting (avoid cell phones/e-mail/etc)Follow agendaHave mutual respect and take turns while talkingSchool Improvement Plan Next Phase outlinePrincipal Beth Wardy7:30-7:45PresentationTeam understanding and discussion in regards to additions to SIPWe will talk mostly about SIP. SIP will be uploaded onto Google Drive.We started our conversation by watching a video clip. "I think you can..." "Give me your very best. Keep driving." "I know it hurts. You keep going."iSMART goals - page 4 (retaining teachers, 10% gain in reading, school of choice, focus on students as individuals) Most current test data included after SMART goalsAny questions about goal? (no questions)All team members reviewed and signed SIPFeedback/Idea SharingChair Tasha Cole7:45-7:55Chair Cole leads discussion with key questionsProduct outcome: Last time we discussed many ideas for improving academics from a SLT standpoint. We had ideas of reading motivation subcommittees, math game shows that involve multiple stakeholders, and increasing books at home for those in need. Do we want to pick a subcommittee focus in relation to our SIP and take action?Ideas: healthy competition (class versus class)workshops for Hispanic families (by grade level)reading buddiesupcoming Parent University focused on helping parents March 2nd - invite parents in for Read Across America Day?how do we get families to come to events and feel comfortableHOA meetings-attending communities for reading nights. etc. (combine communities)let's share some free apps for kids to use at homePlanning for next timeLed by Chair Tasha Cole7:55-8:00DiscussionDiscuss what to place on agenda for next meetingNext Meeting date: February 24, 2014we will focus on planning further with ideas written out above****Possibility- OPTIONAL 8-9am*****Led by Chair Tasha Cole8-9amParent Focus groupParents meet w/out staff on questions/comments/concerns (accompanied by Lorena Earp Interpreter and Karen Cetoute Parent Advocate) ................
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