Agenda

Seaborn Lee Elementary School Governance Council

September Agenda

Date | time 09/10/2024 | 3:30pm | Location Virtually (TEAMS) join here

SGC Members

Time	Item	Owner
3:30 pm	Call to Order	Chair
3:32 pm	Action Item: Approve Agenda	Chair
3:35 pm	Action Item: Approve August Meeting Minutes	Chair/Parliamentarian
3:40 pm	Discussion Item: School Safety	Principal Geathers
3:50 pm 4:00 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm	Discussion/Action Item: Strategic Plan 2024-2025 Action Item: Budget Allocations Informational Item: Principal Update a. Attendance Awareness Week b. Hispanic Heritage Month Action Item: Meeting Adjournment	Principal Geathers Chair All Members

Summary

Seaborn Lee ES SGC Meeting Minutes: September 10^th, 2024

Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Andrea Joyner, Monique Strong, Quajulan Wimberly, Kenjila Hammonds, Alyse Showers, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell

3:35pm	Meeting called to order.
3:36pm	Motion to approve the agenda with correction to agenda.
3:37pm	Motion to approve August Meeting Minutes
3:40pm	School Safety - Presented letter on screen of notice sent to parents today via Class Dojo and email. - Last week there was info shared in Fulton County and to several schools across districts about rumors of threats made to schools on Instagram. - Fulton County investigated and sent a notice to the schools specifically named in that threat, SLE was not amongst this group initially so there was no need for a letter to SLE from Principal Geathers at that time. - There was information given to Principal Geathers from a student that there was a possibility our school was on the list, Zone Superintendent was contacted and after further investigation did not find our school again. However, the list that appeared today reflected otherwise. - Out of an abundance of caution a letter went out to parents so everyone was aware. - We have a safety plan and follow safety procedures as well as complete safety drills. - Reassure parents there is a plan in place to address any concerns. - Floor open for questions and feedback: - In the future can we share if this was a threat from today or a threat from the past, that will help parents determine what their actions will be once notified as well as put them at ease.
3:47pm	Strategic Plan 2024-2025 - As an SGC we are responsible for looking at the draft for the Strategic Action Plan. - Role of SGC is Principal Geathers reviews plan and we discuss any concerns about metrics chosen. - Important for us to report out how we are doing on these metrics. - Brand new process this year, in years past we were able to choose our own goals based on the data. This year, the county and district have chosen the areas in which they want us to focus. - Principal Geathers shared her screen and reviewed the plan with us See Strategic plan goals for specific metrics, current performance, and performance target. - Today Principal Geathers will be submit the plan with today’s date showing that it was reviewed in today’s SGC meeting. - Floor open for any questions and/or input. There were no questions. - Motion that council has reviewed the plan and no changes were requested so Principal Geathers is submitting it as discussed. - Once the plan is submitted it goes to the Zone Superintendent Mr. Maxwell then to Dr. Looney’s office, once it reaches final approval it will be posted on our school website so parents can review at any time.
3:54pm	Budget Allocations - Each school and SGS is responsible for spending 100% of the SGC funds our funds. - Each school has received $46,391 for their budget. - We have spent $27,932.20 to date on four recommendations. - $18,458 remaining of the balance. - Bringing forth three more recommendations for consideration today that will fall under the PBIS, Supplies, and Curriculum bucket totaling $9,000. - $1400.00 Media Broadcast Room o Resources and supplies: all of our communications and broadcasting is on an all call system, some students are rich print and digital citizens so we want to enhance the experience for these students. o With the support of Dr. McNeal she would like to create a broadcast room where students gain experience facilitating the morning announcements and other school events throughout the year. o Floor open for questions: § What type of supplies: iPad for podcasting and announcements, microphone for announcements, HDMI cable, podcast equipment bundle, tape for electrical cords. § Clarification later in call the $1400 does not include the iPad - $600.00 PBIS o Supplies and materials that are of interest to the kids as an incentive to support PBIS. o Recognize, encourage, celebrate students who exhibit great behavior. o Floor open for questions. There were no questions - $7000.00 Measuring Up Math Curriculum Resources o Our school is on the state list for the Exception Student Subgroup which means those students need support around reading and math. Thinking about the impact of other scholars that need assistance and not just the ones in this group. o Last year the State of GA adopted a new math curriculum (presented in a different way but still the same skillset and standards). o Researched and vetted Measuring Up, typically a resource we purchase later in the year to address skill gaps for students in grades 3,4, and 5. o To be proactive and not reactive we want to purchase in the fall semester to hopefully help us gain better results for students and the school. o This is a district approved resource. o Comes with consumables (paper like workbooks) aspects for students to use online, and teacher component. o Floor open for questions. There were no questions - SGC decided to vote on all three as a collective whole not individually. - Motion to approve all 3 recommendations totaling $9,000, formal vote, vote approved.
4:11pm	Principal Update - Attendance Awareness Week o Next week we kick off Attendance Awareness, September is attendance awareness month. o Themed days for next week. o Attendance team at the school led by Mrs. Wilcher and various members of the EIP team. - Hispanic Heritage Month o Mrs. Hammonds is working on activities for Hispanic Heritage Month that are inclusive of all students. o Spirit week planned for mid-October. o A night for parents to come participate at school. o Announcements during the month surrounding Hispanic Heritage Month. o Kicks off 9/15 and ends mid-October.
4:15pm	Questions from Council SGC Committee presence for Title 1 Night and Curriculum Night - One-pager for parents so we can all participate in Curriculum Night. - Principal Geathers checking to see if we have the one-pager from last year so we do not reinvent the wheel.
4:18pm	Motion adjourn meeting

Minutes

Seaborn Lee ES SGC Meeting Minutes: September 10^th, 2024

Attendees: Kine’ Geathers, Samantha Atchison, Andrea Joyner, Monique Strong, Quajulan Wimberly, Kenjila Hammonds, Alyse Showers, Christie Outerbridge-Stovell

3:35pm	Meeting called to order.
3:36pm	Motion to approve the agenda with correction to agenda.
3:37pm	Motion to approve August Meeting Minutes
3:40pm	School Safety - Presented letter on screen of notice sent to parents today via Class Dojo and email. - Last week there was info shared in Fulton County and to several schools across districts about rumors of threats made to schools on Instagram. - Fulton County investigated and sent a notice to the schools specifically named in that threat, SLE was not amongst this group initially so there was no need for a letter to SLE from Principal Geathers at that time. - There was information given to Principal Geathers from a student that there was a possibility our school was on the list, Zone Superintendent was contacted and after further investigation did not find our school again. However, the list that appeared today reflected otherwise. - Out of an abundance of caution a letter went out to parents so everyone was aware. - We have a safety plan and follow safety procedures as well as complete safety drills. - Reassure parents there is a plan in place to address any concerns. - Floor open for questions and feedback: - In the future can we share if this was a threat from today or a threat from the past, that will help parents determine what their actions will be once notified as well as put them at ease.
3:47pm	Strategic Plan 2024-2025 - As an SGC we are responsible for looking at the draft for the Strategic Action Plan. - Role of SGC is Principal Geathers reviews plan and we discuss any concerns about metrics chosen. - Important for us to report out how we are doing on these metrics. - Brand new process this year, in years past we were able to choose our own goals based on the data. This year, the county and district have chosen the areas in which they want us to focus. - Principal Geathers shared her screen and reviewed the plan with us See Strategic plan goals for specific metrics, current performance, and performance target. - Today Principal Geathers will be submit the plan with today’s date showing that it was reviewed in today’s SGC meeting. - Floor open for any questions and/or input. There were no questions. - Motion that council has reviewed the plan and no changes were requested so Principal Geathers is submitting it as discussed. - Once the plan is submitted it goes to the Zone Superintendent Mr. Maxwell then to Dr. Looney’s office, once it reaches final approval it will be posted on our school website so parents can review at any time.
3:54pm	Budget Allocations - Each school and SGS is responsible for spending 100% of the SGC funds our funds. - Each school has received $46,391 for their budget. - We have spent $27,932.20 to date on four recommendations. - $18,458 remaining of the balance. - Bringing forth three more recommendations for consideration today that will fall under the PBIS, Supplies, and Curriculum bucket totaling $9,000. - $1400.00 Media Broadcast Room o Resources and supplies: all of our communications and broadcasting is on an all call system, some students are rich print and digital citizens so we want to enhance the experience for these students. o With the support of Dr. McNeal she would like to create a broadcast room where students gain experience facilitating the morning announcements and other school events throughout the year. o Floor open for questions: § What type of supplies: iPad for podcasting and announcements, microphone for announcements, HDMI cable, podcast equipment bundle, tape for electrical cords. § Clarification later in call the $1400 does not include the iPad - $600.00 PBIS o Supplies and materials that are of interest to the kids as an incentive to support PBIS. o Recognize, encourage, celebrate students who exhibit great behavior. o Floor open for questions. There were no questions - $7000.00 Measuring Up Math Curriculum Resources o Our school is on the state list for the Exception Student Subgroup which means those students need support around reading and math. Thinking about the impact of other scholars that need assistance and not just the ones in this group. o Last year the State of GA adopted a new math curriculum (presented in a different way but still the same skillset and standards). o Researched and vetted Measuring Up, typically a resource we purchase later in the year to address skill gaps for students in grades 3,4, and 5. o To be proactive and not reactive we want to purchase in the fall semester to hopefully help us gain better results for students and the school. o This is a district approved resource. o Comes with consumables (paper like workbooks) aspects for students to use online, and teacher component. o Floor open for questions. There were no questions - SGC decided to vote on all three as a collective whole not individually. - Motion to approve all 3 recommendations totaling $9,000, formal vote, vote approved.
4:11pm	Principal Update - Attendance Awareness Week o Next week we kick off Attendance Awareness, September is attendance awareness month. o Themed days for next week. o Attendance team at the school led by Mrs. Wilcher and various members of the EIP team. - Hispanic Heritage Month o Mrs. Hammonds is working on activities for Hispanic Heritage Month that are inclusive of all students. o Spirit week planned for mid-October. o A night for parents to come participate at school. o Announcements during the month surrounding Hispanic Heritage Month. o Kicks off 9/15 and ends mid-October.
4:15pm	Questions from Council SGC Committee presence for Title 1 Night and Curriculum Night - One-pager for parents so we can all participate in Curriculum Night. - Principal Geathers checking to see if we have the one-pager from last year so we do not reinvent the wheel.
4:18pm	Motion adjourn meeting

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