MINUTES
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING
May 7, 2008
- Call to order at 5:09 p.m.
- Flag Salute
- A quorum was confirmed.
- Members in attendance were: Parents—Esther Mejia, Esperanza Angelo and Teresa Navarro Students—Ariet Angeles, Steve Ramirez and Mario Birney Classified Staff— Certificated Staff—Charlene Brown, James Halley and Tammy Torres Administration—Sam Genis
- Members who sent regrets: Parents –Antoinette Paez, Aurora Villon, and Manuel Mejia Visitors –David Angelo, Jose Collantes, and Alfredo Martinez
4. Minutes approved for April 2, 2008
5. Student Representative Report— Mario Birney
- ASB elections took place on 4/29/08/intercom speeches
- Prom to take place on 5/10/08
- Senior week-May 27-May 30/lunch events/starts after school
- DAC – Esther Mejia
a. Esther Mejia attended a workshop on homework. Handouts circulated.
b. Final DAC meeting, June 18th
- Special Ed – Tammy Torres
- SH students (30) attended field trip to La Brea Tar Pits
- Title 1 –
- GATE – AP testing through May 16, 2008
- Administration - Sam Genis
- CST testing begins May 15-23
- Zucker Awards on May 15th. Award the 2 top teachers that were nominated by staff.
- School was approved for CAHSEE and make-up classes during summer school.
- Still waiting to hear about Bridge classes.
- May 19th is the revise for the state budget.
- All deans and counselors returning for the 08-09 school year.
- There is great concern of losing math and science teachers.
- Football coach selected. A graduate of LSU and has 18 years of experience. Had to select a walk-on because of budget concerns.
- ERHS has begun the process of purchasing textbooks to comply with the Williams lawsuit settlement.
- Teacher and parent surveys completed for WASC Critical Area #1.
- Board looking at financial feasibility of the trimester system.
11. Separate or Action items
a. Parent Compact and Parent Involvement Policy approved.
b. Approved by-laws with changes
c. SSC elections to take place Parent Conference Night/May 15, 2008
12 . Public Comment
- Mrs. Mejia asked about the Golden Bell award that Project Alpha received.
13. Agenda—next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 3, 2008.
c. Availability of paying for lunch/fines online.
14. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.