MCHS School Governing Council Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2013
Members Attending:
Jim Malanowski, Principal
Ken Kuperberg, Secretary
Ruth Bearden, Chairperson
Sally Tuell, Assistant Chairperson
Julie Speyer
Jeffrey Rowser
Brandon Patch
Dana Buxton
Brandy Nichols
Mauli Desai
Tyler Benford
Glenn Tolbert
Guests Present:
Lee Abney
Joe Reitman
Call to order 12:35 pm – R Bearden
Inspiration – R Bearden
Pledge of Allegiance led by R Bearden
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Motion – S Tuell
2nd – J Speyer
Pride Time
4 members of the FFA updated the group on their activities and accomplishments
5 members of the Band updated the group on their activities and accomplishments
Governance Council Training
Open Meetings/Records presentation/training by Joe Reitman and Lee Abney – hardcopy of presentation available in Chairperson’s notebook.
Old Business
System Calendar – The Calendar Task Force will provide sample calendars and the Council will be asked to provide feedback to the School Board after the first of the year.
Governing Council Bylaws – Continued to review the bylaws prior to their adoption. Section 3.4 will be rewritten; other edits are being made based on feedback from the group and will be reviewed at the next meeting. Articles 6 -13 should be reviewed by all before the next as they are new at this time. Intent is for the council to amend as necessary and approve the completed bylaws at the December meeting.
New Business
Reviewed the Lt. Governor’s Invitation to “A Conversation with Neerav Kingsland” on December 5th. All are encouraged to attend.
AdvancED Update – School accreditation officials will be at the school April 13-16, interviews likely with Council members.
Principal’s Report
We are $950 closer to getting a Golf Cart, Lions Club may help.
Amy BeMent is Teacher of the Year for MCHS.
Boys and Girls Club is starting Smartgirls, a decision making training program.
AP Banquet was held recently. MCHS has 47 AP Scholars and 2 National AP Scholars.
The new Step Team added lots of fun to the Pep rallies and was great
Sandi Bell is retiring in December of this year and will be replaced.
MCHS is hiring a new part time nurse who will split time with Mary Ellen Ramsey - this will provide full time nursing coverage.
Adjourn at 1:45pm
Motion – J Rowser
2nd – K Kuperberg