MCHS Governing Council

MCHS Governing Council

January 15, 2014

12:35-1:45

Freshman Academy Conference Room

Members Attending (12):

Sally Tuell, Chair

Dr.Malanowski, Principal

Lisa Hamilton

Brandy Nichols

Andy Biersmith

LaReece Reynolds

Ruth Bearden

Tim Ligon

Patrick Alligood

Glenn Tolbert

Andre Peterson

Mariella Plumley

Members not present (2):

Mauli Desai

Ken Kuperberg

Guests Present:

Libby Whitaker, MCBOE CEO

Call to Order: 12:35 p.m. – Sally Tuell

Pledge of Allegiance: led by Sally Tuell

Inspiration: Sally Tuell – Teacher Survival Kit

Approval of Minutes from December 11, 2014:

Motion – LaReece Reynolds, 2nd - Ruth Bearden, all approved

Pride Time:

• Boys and Girls Club – Teen Center presentation by Sheila Sanders – Teen Center is open after school serving up to 25 kids currently – meets in Media Center Computer Lab and old gym. Introduced Kayla Taylor – Youth of the Year & recipient of $500 college scholarship. Video presentation about Boys and Girls Club.

Old Business:

• MCHS Campus Improvements Wish List - The list of identified items has been compiled in a Google document, divided into functional areas, which will show who is responsible for each item, cost to complete, and date completed. Discussed possibility of having a parent work day – will need list of specific items to be accomplished and designated point person for each task. Mrs. Hamilton suggested Earth Day may be an appropriate day for the work day.

New Business:

• MCSS Financial Overview – Libby Whitaker, MCBOE CEO - (See attached).

-Schools funded 53.6% state funds, 46.4% local funds

-Reviewed what ESPLOST is, 1% sales tax only can be used for capital improvements – EPSLOST will be up for renewal this November election cycle.

-Explanation of QBE allotments

-State funds - Austerity cuts since 2003 - $15,355,342

-How funds are used – 72% direct instruction

-FY15 Budget summary:

Revenue

State Revenue $14,952,970 (54%)

Local Revenue $12,612,127 (46%)

TOTAL REVENUE: $27,565,097

Expenditures

Salary $16,467,604 (62%)

Benefits $7,279,207 (27%)

Other $2,839,432 (11%)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $27,802,245

Principal’s Report: (see attached) – Dr. Malanowski reviewed January 2015 CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index) Report. Additional information attached.

Upcoming Events:

Next Meeting: February 12th, 2015

Adjourn at 1:45pm

Motion – Tim Ligon, 2nd - Brandy Nichols, motion passed unanimously