Sehome Site Council

March 22, 2005

Minutes

 

Members attending:  Polly Favinger,  Jim Kistner, Craig Ferguson, Michelle Nilsen,  Laura DeRose, Bobbie Jaffe Nash, Jane Wynn

 

 

  1. Minutes approved for February 8, 2005 and March 1, 2005 meetings.

 

  1. Monday, March 28 all submittals due to Polly for Principal Interview Team.  She will send to Susan Zoller by Tuesday, March 29.

 

  1. Principals Report:  Open House was very successful – good feedback from parents.  The counselors session explaining the DLC (Digital Learning Commons) was very well received by the parents.  Most found it very informative.  ECOS is part of the DLC.  The school district has DLC at no-charge this school year.  They will assess whether they want to continue it next year when they will have to pay for it.

 

Local school budget issues remain unclear due to uncertainty at the state legislature level about next school year and available funds.

 

Craig F. reported that the 9th grade teachers have been working on integrating classes (english, science, social studies and sometimes math) so students see relevance in how all subjects can inter-relate.  A day-long event exploring the land use at GP took place in March involving mainly 9th grade students and community members.  The event was very successful this year and Craig hopes to see it happen again next year.

 

  1. PTSA will have a table at the 8th grade parent night on April 5th.

 

Addition to March 22 Site Council Minutes:

 

Counselors Report:

Michele Nilsen reported that this is a very busy time for counselors.  Registration for fall classes begins tomorrow for Sehome students.  The Spring Parent evening presentation by counselors was well received.  April 5 is orientation night for 8th grade parents. 

 

PTSA Report:

Bobbie Jaffe provided an update on PTSA.  Teacher grants were approved last night.  Grants included support for CD burners for the art department, funding for the student volunteer program lunch, and funds to assist in purchase of a new kiln.  The general PTSA meeting is scheduled for April 19 and the garage sale will be April 23.  The three high school PTSAs are considering Sehome as the site for the Umbrella Fest next year.