Thursday, September 15, 2011

Helms Elem.

SDMC Meeting Minutes

·  SDMC Members for 2011-2012 were discussed. At this time we have:

1 Community member- Terry Dailey (we need 1 more)

1 Business Partner – InvesTex Credit Union - reps: Laura Guzman, Jana Anders

2 Parents- Elena Coates, Claudia De Leon

2 Teachers were nominated- Mrs. Stupak-Shaw, Ms. Martha Rangel, 1 paraprofessional was nominated – Ms. Tamara Williams

We will send an email to take nominations for 10 days.

Chairperson – Diana Del Pilar Principal

Non-instructional member – Julie Sanchez, Magnet Coordinator

·  We discussed the following question, “What should Helms SDMC do?”

o  Function as the safety committee (poster cards, code words, procedures, evacuation route maps, etc. need to be revamped)

o  Plan and give input about Professional Development (SIP)

o  Collaborate with Project Advisory Committee

o  Give input on calendar

o  Will be given info and give input on budget decisions (resources and materials)

o  Communicate concerns and propose solutions

·  Dismissal Concerns were brought up and need to be addressed

Pink cards to go home with explanation

Tags for children

Classes move to center at 3:20 pm

·  Water dispenser for teacher’s work room was discussed. The cost is approximately $40 a month. The expense would need to be paid out of activity fund. The committee feels that teachers and staff would be willing to pitch in a dollar to have it. Principal, will discuss this with Cynthia Alvarado.

·  Upstairs hot water dispenser is not working. Principal will address with Mr. Gaytan and with Ms Alvarado.

·  Coke machine-service it, or move it? – Will be discussed further to make a decision.

·  Snack machine- Will be discussed further to make a decision.

·  Committees – The following meetings will be put in place and teachers will sign up at the September Faculty Meeting.

Courtesy Committee Spelling Bee Committee

Technology Committee Go Green Committee

Family Literacy Committee

Love Every Day-Live our Values Every Day

The meeting was adjourned at 5:15pm. The next meeting will be held on October 20, 2011.