03-2010_Minutes

El Cajon Valley School Site Council Minutes: March 10, 2010

Meeting called to order at 6:15pm


 * Members in attendance:** M. Ames, L. Clark, P. Daurtemont, C. Harris, M. Kershaw, J. Mitchell, M. Nydam, V. Sliwa, N. Vasquez, Y. Ochi, C. Saunders, R. Andrews, M. Fatho, M. Mekho, S. Sedore, and 3 guests: T. Wilkinson (CTE teacher), E. Faglay (AVID teacher), M. Ochi (parent/ community member)

Agenda is approved.
 * Agenda Approval:**

Changes are made to add Arabic dialect translators to item B of read and evaluate department & program reports, Natalie Vasquez motioned for approval, Rachel Andrews seconds motion. Agenda approved.
 * Minutes Approval February 10, 2010:**


 * Monthly Meeting Room Change** - A suggestion was made by Mr. Mitchell to move monthly meeting location to the new Profession Development Room on campus. Discussion was held. Unanimous vote accepted to stay in the current location of the Career Center.


 * AVID Report** – Ms. Elizabeth Fagaly presented – Handout/Site Plan Goal – Huge successes this year were reported. Our school was renamed a National Demonstration School. The site visit was held in November 2009, where the visiting team looked at the entire ECV school. We received this recognition for a three year period. Currently ECV has the largest AVID enrollment with 15 sections for the 2009/2010 school year, including an EL AVID section. The AVID program is continuing to support students taking the ACT/SAT tests by offering fee waivers. Some fundraising takes place to offset these costs. District AVID budget is paying for ten tutors being used in all AVID classes. AVID would like to continue offering tutors next year. Mr. Mitchell suggested that all AVID teachers and some CORE teachers attend this year’s summer institute. Mrs. Nydam suggested that all new teachers attend the institute. Council complimented Ms. Fagaly and her AVID team on a continuing great job.


 * Career Technical Education Report** – Teresa Wilkinson presented the CTE, program is designed for all students to prepare for post secondary education and the workforce. 500 students enrolled in the projected programs for next year. Each CTE pathway has its own advisory board with most funding coming from ROP. Many courses articulate with college with students earning certification with the completion of coursework. Council complimented Mrs. Wilkinson on a great job.


 * ASSETS**-Handout, Open Discussion


 * Family Resource Center**-Handout, Open Discussion


 * English Learner Department**-Handout, Tabled for April meeting. Council Members asked to pre-read document for next meeting.


 * Calculators purchased** – Matt Kershaw thanked the Council for the positive vote to purchase calculators for the math department.


 * April Meeting** – Open Discussion to hold meeting at 5:30 and keep to a tight timeline. It was agreed to meet at 5:30 and Council Members agreed to pre-read documents to be prepared for item discussion.


 * Next meeting: April 14, 2010**


 * Meeting adjourned: 8:05pm **