WILLIAMSTOWN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
SBDM COUNCIL
MINUTES
February 2, 2016
@5:30pm in ROOM 36 (HS Computer Lab)
I. Opening Business
· The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm.
· The following members were present for the meeting: Brandy Feagan, Deana Cummins, Paradise Forbes, Bryan Winkle, Gina Smith, Kacie Peer, Terri Barton, Adam Coleman, Alicia Johnson, Angel Crump, & Heidi Tien.
· The February Agenda was approved by consensus.
· The January Minutes were approved by consensus.
· Good News Reports
· Congratulations to the Homecoming Court! 6th Grade-Karlee Dungain, Tori Fryman (Jr. Princess), Josh Day, Joel McCain; 7th Grade-Kairos Caldwell, Kasey Hill, Evan Dunaway, Tucker Gray; 8th Grade-Anna Funk, Kyliee Thompson, Trevor Hensley (Jr. Prince), and Clay Tucker; 9th Grade-Justice Chambers, Bryce Tucker, Corey Fryman, Ethan Leap (Prince); 10th Grade-Megan Robinson, Amber Tien, Gil Frappier, Michael Switzer; 11th Grade-Lindsey Leap (Princess), Jade Pinkston, Chris Parsons, Dustin Smith; 12th Grade-Katie Cheek, Avery March, Rachel Montgomery (Queen); Hannah Scroggins, Chase Alsip, Andrew Davis, Jose Espicio, Carter Sarcione (King).
· Congratulations to the following band students who made select band:
o HS Wind Ensemble
Emily Davis, 6th flute
Jeff Kinman, tenor sax
Karyna Davis, 3rd trpt
Tyler Rice, 3rd euph
o HS Symphonic Band
Amber Tien, 1st flute
Darci Cummins, 5th clarinet
Ariah Hankins, 4th trpt
Jaden Treichel, 2nd tbone
Tanner Dalton, 10th tbone
o 8th Grade Band
Hayley Peel, 13th flute
Timothy Webster, 3rd clarinet
Kylie Rice, 5th clarinet
Mandy Cloe, 3rd alto
Nash Smith, 4th alto
Anna Funk, 4th tbone
Keene Simpson, 1st tuba
o 7th Grade Band
Brandi Adams, 1st trpt
· Congratulations to Derick Cipollone and Brennan Stanley on being named to the 8th Region Class AAll-Tournament Team!
· Congratulations to Brennan Stanley on making the 1000-point club at the Homecoming game on January 8th!
· Congratulations to all of our 8th grade Science Fair Winners!
o Physics and Astronomy
§ 1st Brendan Morris
§ 2nd Christy Brown
§ 3rd Kennadi Manning
o Engineering Electrical and Mechanical
· 1st Taylor Albert
· 2nd Ethan Varner
o Environmental Science
§ 1st Kaitlyn Bolog
§ 2nd Brittany Coffey-Bowman
o Behavioral and Social Sciences
§ 1st Haley Middleton
§ 2nd Tabi Jordan
§ 3rd Jackson Reaves
o Microbiology
§ 1st Morgan Lewis
§ 2nd Anna Funk
§ 3rd Keene Simpson
o Plant Science
§ 1st Caitlyn Ousley
§ 2nd Jacob Baughman
o Cellular and Molecular Biology
§ 1st Cody Wolfe
o Biochemistry
§ 1st Micah McCain
§ 2nd Jamie Mota
o Engineering Materials and Bioengineering
§ 1st Ben Kinsey
§ 2nd Kaitie Jump
§ 3rd Tristan Pendergrass
o Energy and Transportation
§ 1st Nash Smith
§ 2nd Brianna Coulson
§ 3rd Justin Perkins
o Medicine and Health Science
§ 1st Faith Tolle
§ 2nd Ryan Parsons
§ 3rd Delaney Kemper
o Chemistry
§ 1st Caden Tien
§ 2nd Kyliee Thompson
§ 3rd Cheyenne Adkins
· Congratulations to our FCCLA students for their success at the Regional Star Event!
o Life Event Planning: Tori Fryman, Karlee Dungan, Ruthie Blaine 1st Place - advanced to state
o Advocacy Jr. : Cassi Ecklar 1st place
o Environmental Ambassador Jr. : Haley Middleton, Ryan Parsons, Macy Linder 1st - advanced to state
o Food Innovations: Ashlyn Reed, Megan Perkins 3rdplace
· Congratulations to Brett Robbins (Social Studies) and Ryan Price (Language Arts) for advancing to Governors Cup Regional competition.
· Congratulations to the Cheerleaders for winning 2nd place in the non-mount competition and 6th in the Game Day Cheer at the NKCCA Dance & Cheer Competition at NKU on Saturday!Avery March won a scholarship from NKCCA, and the Varsity squad was recognized for its leadership service for coaching the elementary cheerleaders.
· Congratulations to the Archery Team on winning 4th place at the Harrison County Competition on 1/30! The team will participate in Regionals on Saturday 2/6, and need to shoot well to advance to state in March! Good luck archers!
· Congratulations to our students who were county winners in the Grant County Conservation District's Annual Writing Contest! They will be honored at a banquet on March 15th!
County Winners in Writing Contest:
1st Place--Ryan Clifton (WHS)
2nd Place--Darci Cummins (WHS)
3rd Place--Haley Middleton (WMS)
School Winners in the Writing Contest:
WMS
1. Haley Middleton
2. Bryson Stanley
3. Lindsy Adams
WHS
1. Sierra Allen
2. Ryan Clifton
3. Darci Cummins
· Congratulations to our Adopt-a-Highway Poster Contest winners, who were honored at a luncheon in Frankfort on Thursday, 1/28:
12-14 age category
1st place Madeline Whaley
2nd place Emily Cornett
15-17 age category
2nd place Nicole Giesbers
3rd place Austin Maines
· There was no public comment.
II. Student Achievement
· The Student Achievement Report was shared and discussed among Council.
III. School Improvement Planning
· An update was provided regarding efforts made toward the School Improvement Plans.
IV. Budget Report
· All budgets/accounts were reviewed and approved by consensus.
V. Policy Review
· Council read and approved the revised Selection of Extracurricular Programs policy. The Program Review Policy received its second reading and approval by Council.
VI. New Business
· Council reviewed and approved the FRYSC grant, after a presentation from the FRYSC department.
· The following field trips were reviewed and approved by consensus.
Scheiding/NaviGo Students / Feb. 11th—NKU, Gateway, Boone ATCScheiding/Juniors (15) / April 15th—NKU
Linder/Dreamfest (Gifted/Talented students) / March 10th—NKU Dreamfest
Brownfield/11 Students / March 16th—NKU Transitioning
K. Coleman/FCCLA / Feb. 9th—Leadership Day in Frankfort
K. Mason/8th Grade Students / Feb. 22nd—Holocaust Museum
Scheiding/11th Grade / April 12th—Georgetown College-Regional College Fair
Cummins/Aerospace 9th, 10th / Late March—Morehead State University
Butcher/FFA / Feb. 26th—Perfect North Slopes
· The following fundraisers were reviewed and approved by the Council.
FCCLA/K. Coleman / TBD in February/March—Lunch Sold to StaffFCCLA/K. Coleman / TBD in February/March—Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
FCCLA/K. Coleman / Feb. 26th—Jr. High Dance
FCCLA/K. Coleman / TBD March—Trash Pickup
FCS Classes/K. Coleman / TBD March—Trash Pickup
Band Boosters/Hedges / April 22nd—Spring Fling
Band Boosters/Hedges / Feb. 18-March 4—Butter Braids Sales
Junior Class/Forbes / Feb. 8-12—Candy Grams for Valentine’s Day
· Mrs. Feagan shared with Council that a new instructional assistant was recently hired to assist with Special Education, and that the new employee will begin work on Monday, February 8th. It was also shared that the Agriculture Education teaching position will be filled with a certified long-term substitute teacher for the rest of the school year. The chosen substitute is certified in Agriculture Education and will begin as soon as all background paperwork is complete.
VII. Upcoming Deadlines
· March 1—SBDM Will receive tentative staffing allocations from the Board.
· March 1—Statewide ACT Testing for all 11th grade students
VIII. Adjournment
· The meeting was adjourned at 6:29pm.
· The next meeting will be held March 1, 2016 @ 5:30pm in Room 36.