New SIT Co-Chairs Were Nominated. Congrats to Sydney Kevitz and Jennifer Waring

SIT Meeting

9/11/13

4-4:45

In attendance: W. Smith, D. Bostian, A. Bryant, B. Gigliotti, S. Musten, J. Waring, S. Brinson, S. Behrmann, G. Preiss, F. Novello, S. Verna, L. Hawes, L. Tufto (parent rep), S. Kevitz, M. Bernard, M. Cooley, D. Holmes

New SIT co-chairs were nominated. Congrats to Sydney Kevitz and Jennifer Waring.

Information from Administration:

Air conditioning issues- The facility planning department and contractors are working to resolve the problems. It is a work in progress. They may need to install more diffusers to keep the units working efficiently and to bring the noise levels down.

Supply allocations have been released. Items will be coming soon.

Enrollment- We are receiving no additional teachers. Administration is currently working with grade levels to work on balancing class numbers.

Social Media Awareness night- scheduled for 9/12 from 6-7:30.

PTA- if you have not already done so, please join. They have many great ideas for teacher appreciation events this year.

Sunshine committee- survey results are currently being reviewed. Possibilities include reducing the fee to increase membership. A decision will be made soon.

Questions/Open forum:

Assistance was requested on how classroom teachers can ensure IEP and 504 accommodations are followed:

Q-If a child refuses to follow accommodations, how should this be handled? Ex. Student does not want to leave classroom to take a test.

A-Document issue and call parent. Inform child’s case manager. Any questions regarding specific accommodations should be directed to the child’s case manager. Always be aware of current accommodations before meeting or contacting the parent. EC staff and counselors are available to answer any questions and provide support.

Powerschool:

Q-How can we receive more Powerschool training (esp. with upcoming interim reports)?

A- Mr. Smith proposed networking sessions amongst grade levels during planning time. Also- Ms. Musten will create a question and answer Google doc to assist. Sharing information will be very valuable.

Q- How should excuse notes be handled in Powerschool?

A- Excuse notes must be entered daily. The system will default to unexcused. Code according to the information on the excuse letter/email sent in from parent. County policy dictates what is excused/unexcused. After 3 days, Powerschool will not allow a teacher to go back in to change the absence. If an absence needs to be changed after 3 days, please see Mrs. Hawes.

Dress code:

Q- Are long skirts allowed? What about the skirts with long slits?

A- Long skirts are allowed, long revealing slits in skirts are not.

Mr. Smith is working on a plan for an incentive related to good staff attendance (maybe a jean day!)

Next SIT meeting scheduled for October 9, 2013.