Jefferson Middle School

Site Council

October 3, 2006

 

 

Members Present:  Baranski. J., Brockway, M., Cimino, M., Kirkpatrick, S., Komoade, S., Lawrence, K., Smith, K., Swanson, D., Williams, S.

 

Mr. Cimino called the meeting to order at 6:07 pm. 

 

Science Room Remodel:  Mr. Baranski informed the committee that the sinks and eye station have been installed in the Science room. Follow-up:  Re-model of Science room complete.

 

Skyward Review:  Mr. Cimino reported that all staff and parents have been orientated to the Skyward Computer system.  Follow-up: Feedback regarding the Skyward system is welcome.

 

Facilities Projects:  Mr. Cimino updated the committee on the Facilities Project.  Mr. Cimino has met with Jim Crawford, and with Bill Lahmann, Superintendent.  Work was expected to begin this past summer on the Sports Court.  The architectural proposals reviewed by the committee (see June minutes) indicated paving for 4 tennis courts, fences and bleachers.  This would allow an entire gym class to utilize the court without having to walk to Capital High.  After bidding, the overall estimate for the project came in at approximately $63,000 which is higher than the monies secured by the 2003 bond ($50,000).  Follow-up: Project placed on hold until Spring 2007.

 

Building Beautification:  The 6th and 7th graders will be working on building beautification in the Spring.  The 6th graders will focus on the inside of the building and 7th graders will be focus on the outside of the school. The committee discussed the possibility of having the building painted. Follow-up:  Julie Dareux, Maintenance Director, will be invited to the November Site Council meeting.

 

Library Chairs: JSSO members, Rich Bakala and Darcy Sierer, co-chair the drive to replace our failing 50-year old library chairs.  They created a flyer, which was distributed during the recent Open House soliciting donations for the replacement library chairs.  Each chair costs $200 and will display a plaque with the donor's name and/or person to be honored or memorialized.  Follow-up:  Monthly.

 

Site Council Focus:  A discussion ensued regarding a committee focus for the 2006-07 school year.  Due to meetings between 6th and 5th grade teachers last year, LP Brown and Garfield are piloting a new grading system.  The intent is to provide clear expectations for incoming students.  The suggestion of meeting with Capital teachers to discuss 8th grade transition was discussed.  Follow-up:  Mr. Cimino will approach the Capital High School English Department staff.

 

The next Site Council meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2006 at 6:00pm.  Future agenda topics include: Maintainance presentation and Site Council projects for the year.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30p.m.