February 22, 2023
East Midvale Elementary School Community Council
Attending Faculty SCC Members: Matthew Nelson, Gregory Platner, Shelley McCall
Attending Parent SCC Members: Daniel Berry, Jeanifer Berry, Elizabeth Mangus, Ashlea Wilkes, Ehin Wilkes
NOTES
- TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2023:
- 14 nominations reviewed by members earlier in day and decision made for teacher of the year
- Will keep decision under wraps until reveal in March
- Building update (Matt Nelson)
- carpet has been replaced in purple hall
- replacement of damaged furniture from flooded classrooms coming from district fund
- Mid year data dive (Greg Platner)
- Our goal for math composite is 85% of students are making typical growth – our data shows that 68% are making that projected growth
- EME was ambitious on this goal because last year we had done so well mid year (2021-22’s year end was 82%)
- teachers still working to be masters of the curriculum
- Action plan was to do field trips that support development of math skills in Action Plan – is this happening?
- We have not been able to hire teacher/aides to support Small Group instruction
- Our goal for ELA is 70% of students making typical growth and EME is at 62% – same spot as 2022
- Sub group data presented for math
- Question: Is attendance still affecting the data and is the attendance mentor position making a difference? Mr. Nelson: Our attendance is not better or worse than other Title I schools. Need to restructure and simplify how attendance is being done. Funding is available for home visits next year. Mr. Platner: Teachers still need more clarity on process
- Our goal for math composite is 85% of students are making typical growth – our data shows that 68% are making that projected growth
- Mr. Nelson reviewed BLT process to brainstorm ideas to productively use TSSA funds in addition to what funds are already paying for (Dojo Store, PBIS, etc)
- This is Meeting #1 for SCC input in writing our school improvement plan
- Mr. Nelson will provide draft by March 22 to SCC with teacher input
- Move March SCC meeting date to March 29 – Meeting #2
- Draft Minutes from January 11 approved as official meeting notes
Meeting adjourned at 6:17 pm
