SAC Minutes – May 11, 2016
Meeting called to order at 2:50 P.M. by Chair, Michael Levinson
Members Present: Julia Brazer, Betty Davis,Dylan Davis,Marcy Fallazedeh, Robert Harms, Camrudeen Kahn, Corey Kochman, Michael Levinson, Chin-Tang Liu, Alexandra Maslan, Fernanda Müller, Geysa Ortiz, Alexandra Price, IsabellaSchaerf, Heather Story, Adina Tuchman, Gila Tuchman, Tammy Wehrell, Kristine White
I. April Minutes
A motion to accept theApril minuteswas made by Betty Davis and seconded by Dr. Liu. All were in favor and motion passed.
II. Budget Report – Michael Levinson
Current Balance - $89.03, exclusive of reserve
III. Principal’s Report– Mr. Arrojo
- Our softball team went to the State Finals for the first time in 15 years. Though we didn’t win, we did lose to the State Champs.
- Super Testing was deemed a success as we tested over 90% of the student body.
- Excitement ahead includes the Senior Prom this Friday, as well as the upcoming Senior and Underclass Awards Ceremony. We also had the first WESBY awards celebration for athletes and associated staff in the auditorium. More in sports: We had two students go to States for Track placing 6th and 12th. In other award news, one of our students placed 5th in the Young at Art competition.
- STEM: On May 17th the Board will recognize our outstanding STEM Program which is partnered with Motorola which provided a $50k grant, and now Omni Angle is going to donate approximately $10k over the next four years; $2,500.00 per year. Our program will be purchasing a STEM trailer and Mr. Arrojo was able to use some school funds toward the purchase. Other sources will be used also. Omni Angle may possibly put the skin on the trailer.
- Western had a very successful presentation in partnership with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
- The CAB system is transitioning to the Outlook program. We were transitioned by the District and training will take place on Friday.
IV. School-wide Positive Behavior Plan
- The school-wide positive behavior plan was mentioned as part of the accreditation process. A special committee of five people, met concerning the plan
V. A+ Distribution Report
A. Mr. Arrojo announced that the A+ money came in at approximately $266,600 and that staff should be
receiving it soon. We had at least 213 eligible recipients receiving approximately $1,251.00. Everyone on
staff last year will share a portion of the funds.
VI. Funding Requests
There are no requests at this time
VII. New Business
Dr. Liu spoke regarding the STEM program and the fact that we went to National competitions in Rocketry, Solar Car, and Robotics. Rocketry will be going to Washington D.C. and Solar Car will be going to Texas. The Robotics Team competed in the World Championship with 800 other teams in St. Louis, and of our division we won the Rookie Team Award.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn at 3:24 made by Brenda Fischer and seconded by Stephanie Keen. All were in favor and motion passed.
IX. SAF Meeting Immediately Following SAC Meeting: SAF Report – Betty Davis
A. Presenter from the League of Women Voters: Darryl Diamond spoke about Instructional Technology and
24-hour access to the curriculum. We have IT funds coming from the digital divide. The Accreditation
process was discussed and they will come to certain schools and speak to teachers, staff, and
administrators. Accreditation was in 2011 and apparently other districts call us to determine what we are
doing because we are doing something right. She spoke about guidelines for skipping grades. They are
looking for parents to be involved on committees. The online course to earn industry certification to replace
a course.
- They are looking at equity in BRACE and Guidance Counselors. The Naviance System has already been used nationwide for ACT and SAT prep. You can get the transcripts, and determine what schools you would be eligible for.
- Elections are coming up for SAF Chair. Mrs. Davis found a parent that would volunteer for SAF, and Betty
Davis and Melina Markos will be Co-chairs for SAC.
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