1. Call to order

A meeting of the GO Team for L.O. Kimberly Elementary School was held at Kimberly Elementary School (Media Center) on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 6:00pm.

  1. Meeting Protocols
  1. Attendance

GO Team Members Present.

Keisha Sewell / Rosa McKnight / Jennifer Saunders / Theodore Lee
Odalis Whatley / Joseph Salley / Donny Gray / G. Brady Stringer
Faye Hammonds / Kelley Young

Community Observers

Lesley Taylor

Quorum present: Yes or No

Members not in attendance included.

  1. Approve Meeting Agenda
  2. Addition to agenda: GO Team duties and responsibilities review (in lieu of public comment; review handbook section 2.6 by GO Team members)
  3. Approve 011717 Meeting Minutes
  4. Adjustment to minutes
  5. Include meeting guests
  6. Mr. & Mrs. Drew Lewis & Joyce Lewis
  7. Mr. Marcus Bivins
  1. Include presentation by Mr. Marcus Bivins (HR Resource)
  1. Public comment
  1. No public comment
  1. Action Items

View Budget Approval Process Video /
  • Viewed by GO Team Members
  • Secretary re-sent link for members to complete assessment

FY ’18 Budget Approval /
  • Principal Salley presented FY ’18 budget
  • Change: Moved $3500 from contract services (original amount $10,000) to Other Purchased Services (for purposes of subscribing to U-Stream to provide live streaming services).
  • Subscription to U-Stream will allow for live broadcasting which supports school’s strategic plan.
  • Question re: cluster focus and funds spent
  • Response: Cluster focuses on IB and all schools offer full time foreign language. All schools in cluster offer band instruction.
  • Question re: sharing SST employee
  • Response: Kimberly shares with Bunche. Principal Salley will plan with Principal Watkins to structure resource for both schools.
  • Question: Could hourly SST employee be hired?
  • Response: Principal Salley says yes, but does not recommend hiring hourly for that position.
  • Question: Is there a fund for community donations to be received?
  • Response: PTA is the avenue to collect funds to enhance school and programs.
  • Question: What business partners are currently in place?
  • Response: We are actively seeking out community business partners. Everyone is encouraged to solicit partnership.
  • Question: How will professional development be implemented?
  • Response: Train the trainer model used. Plans are to train instructional coaches and grade level chairs to re-deliver to staff.
  • Approval of FY ’18 budget.

  1. Information Items

Principal’s Report /
  • Principal Salley provided updates about ongoing building maintenance

Meeting Minutes /
  • Request: Provide detailed minutes

Online Payment System /
  • Mrs. Saunders will add link to website for online payments and donations

Partnerships/Assistance from Organizations /
  • For outside organizations to assist, 2 online modules are required for volunteers (child abuse & ethics)
  • Watch D.O.G.S. currently active at Kimberly

IV.Announcements

Agenda Items for Next Meeting /
  • Determine & identify specific needs of the school.
  • What types of outreach efforts can be implemented in the school to benefit students.

Ribbon Cutting /
  • Early March (Date TBD)

Invitees /
  • Intentionally invite PTA President & officers to GO Team Meetings

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2017| 6pm @ Kimberly ES Media Center

Jennifer Saunders
Secretary / Date of approval

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