Jefferson Middle School

Site Council

May 1, 2007

Members Present: Cimino, M., Komoade, S., Lawrence, K., Smith, K., Swanson, D., Williams, S., Guest: Michael Havens

Mr. Cimino called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm.

JSSO: Mr. Havens was invited to the meeting to give a summary of JSSO. The committee acquired all new members this year and has spent a great deal of time re-organizing themselves and identifying goals. The student store continues to be the most profitable fundraiser. A budget sheet was distributed. Some items the committee are considering purchasing include a separate sound system for the gym and cafeteria and continuing to support ≥Students on Stage≤. Follow-up: Representative from JSSO to attend Site Council on a monthly basis starting in 2007-08.

2007-08 Staff/Schedule Changes- Mr. Cimino discussed the decrease in students expected for next year and the subsequent staffing ramifications. Because of the lower numbers, 2 current JMS teachers will be cut and a part-time (.4) teacher will be re-hired.

Budget Advisory Committee- Dan Swanson gave an overview of the BAG committee.

Creativity Festival: Mrs. Rhydolm will be again be organizing this event. Student original work due by 5/30/07.

Standardized Testing/Placement: The district is in the process of establishing a placement system for 5^th thru 8^th graders based on MAPS testing and WASL scores. These two scores will determine math placement. This process is meant to be more objective.

Sports Court: Dan and Kathleen volunteered to accompany Mr. Cimino to a district meeting to re-establish efforts for the Sports Court at Jefferson which had been slated to be built the summer of 2006 with levy dollars. Follow-up: Next meeting.

2007-2008 Site Council Membership: Sherry will contact current members regarding their interest in continuing on the committee. Notebooks will be kept in library for members.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m...

The next meeting will be held June 5, 2007.