LA CAÑADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Site Council Meeting

February 26, 2008

3:30 p.m.

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

Jacob Tujian called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

Attendance was as follows:

 

Staff:                                       Officers:                     Parent Representatives:

Ms. DeAngelo                        Jacob Tujian              Aline Krochian Sahakian

Nancy DeBoer                       Gita Singh                   Linda Reisz

Wendi Damico                        Ann Christensen       

Mary Linda Vandevelde       Pam Knapp, PTA      

Barbara Drange                                                                    

Donna Stassel                       

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

 

The January 2008 minutes were brought forth f or review.  Gita Singh moved for the approval of the January minutes, and Ann Christensen seconded the motion.  The motion was unanimously passed.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

SITE COUNCIL BUDGET FOR 2007-2008:

 

Barb Drange met with Mike Leininger regarding the feasibility of installing a handwashing station near the cafeteria. Mike said it was feasible as drainage and water pipes were accessible; however, Mike was concerned about vandalism to the station during off hours. 

 

Barb also reported that the 4th through 6th grade teachers were excited about the possibility of a scantron machine and they liked the idea of adding those supplies to the supply list. Would probably need about 150 per child/year.

 

It was further noted that we have used our entire budget for the year.

 

 

 

 

II.        REPORTS

 

The following Monthly Reports were provided:

 

Principal’s Report

               

                Ms. DeAngelo presented a complete report, a copy of which is attached for reference. In addition to the items listed on the attached report, Ms. DeAngelo reported that next year we should expect a smaller budget. Projected allowance is about $56,000.00. Further, the district is not providing money for reading intervention.  Last year the district paid $25,000, Site Council paid $25,000 and the PTA gave $13,000. If a program is adopted, the position would not be provided benefits and would strictly be paid on an hourly basis.

 

            Ms. DeAngelo further reported that 10 teachers and Enoc, the school’s IT expert would be attending the CUE conference.

           

B.        PTA Report

 

Pam Knapp gave the following report:

 

            The PTA had completed a very successful talent show. The show format changed this year, allowing only 4th-6th graders the ability to have inidivual acts; however, K-3rd had group acts that were fun.

 

            Pam also had an opportunity to tour the school with Ms. DeAngelo to determine what items around campus needed attention or updated. It was determined that one picnic table would be replaced and 2 additional picnic tables would be added near the 6th grade pod.

 

            A new drinking fountain is also needed and Mrs. DeAngelo is checking on the price.

 

            PTA also voted to match funds with any potential grant for a shade structure on the playground.

 

III. Election of Officers for 2008-2009.

 

            Nominations were made for next years Site Council. These included Kaitzer Puglia, Connie Alexander and Susan Rivett. Gita was nominated as Chair and Ann was nominated at Vice-Chair. Votes will be cast at the next meeting.

 

 

           

 

            IV. ADDITIONAL

 

            Jacob announced that Lindy Arthur has been requested as a guest for the March meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

The next meeting will be on March 25, 2008.

 

Submitted by:

Ann Christensen

Site Council Secretary, 2007-08