SBDM Meeting
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
BSMS Library 5:00 p.m.
Minutes
Administrator Present: Mr. Diaz X
Mr. Doak X
Teachers Present: Mrs. Albright X
Mr. Butler
Mrs. Brewer X
Mrs. Cheeks X
Mrs. Cope X
Mrs. Smith X
Parents Present: Mrs. Bernard X
Mrs. Linville X
Mrs. Nathaniel X
Mrs. Robinson X
Others Present: Alan Mayes
Called to order at 5:02 p.m.
I.
Approval of Agenda for August 19, 2015.
Motion was made to approve the August 19, 2015 SBDM meeting agenda: Mrs. Cope
Seconded: Mrs. Albright
Result: All in favor
II.
Approval of SBDM Minutes.
Motion was made to approve the SBDM minutes from the July 22, 2015 meeting: Mrs.Robinson
Seconded: Mrs. Cope
Result: All in favor
III. Good News.
* Mr. Diaz told the council that the beginning of the school year is off to a fantastic start.
* Attendance percentages haven’t been under 95% so far this year.
* Volleyball team is doing great.
* The first football game is tonight.
* Mrs. Cope informed the council that she had so many audition for the fall play that she has
created extra parts for students.
* We have 30 plus students running Cross Country and two parents.
* We have visitors from the National Inst of School Leaders visiting our school for 2 days.
They have been observing classes and will give Mr. Diaz their feedback from their observation
soon.
IV.
V.
Guest Remarks.
None at this time.
Review of Committee Meetings.
None at this time.
VI. New Business.
1. Budget Request-Mrs. Brewer.
Mrs. Brewer is requesting $2,650.00 to purchase electrical drops in the Library to set up
32 extra computers for students. Following a discussion;
Request to approve the purchase of the electrical drops providing Mr. Diaz
finds the funds for the purchase: Mrs. Bernard
Seconded: Mrs. Cheeks
Result: All in Favor
2. Policy Revision Approval-Mr. Mayes.
a. Schedule Policy 4.00 (Second Reading)
Request to accept the second reading of the Schedule Policy 4.00: Mrs. Bernard
Seconded: Mrs. Cheeks
Result: All in Favor
b. School Use Policy 5.00 (Second Reading)
Request to accept the second reading of the School Use Policy 5.00: Mr. Robinson
Seconded: Mrs. Brewer
Result: All in Favor
c. Staff Time Assignment Policy 2.00 (Second Reading)
Request to accept the second reading of the Staff Time Assignment Policy 2.00: Mrs. Cope
Seconded: Mrs. Albright
Result: All in Favor
3. Southside Openings and Schedule Implications for 2016-2017 – Mr. Diaz.
Mr. Diaz informed the council that Southside has reserved space for BSMS
students for the 2016-2017 school year.
4. Remediation and Retention Plans – Mr. Diaz
Mr. Diaz informed the council that in effort to help students who have been retained, their
daily schedule will be spent in both grades. The first half of the day the students be in the grade
they were retained in, and the second half of their day will be spent in the grade they are going in
to.
VII. Other Business.
1. Student Achievement Policy 1.02- Mr. Mayes.
Mr. Mayes presented the new Student Achievement Policy 1.02, which combines four of our
current policies. Following a discussion and noting some changes;
Request to accept the first reading of the Student Achievement Policy 1.02, with changes:
Mrs. Bernard
Second: Mrs. Cheeks
Result: Y 7 / N 2 Motion passes
2. Field Trip Approval – Mr. Diaz.
Request for Mr. Diaz to have authority to approve field trips: Mrs. Bernard
Second: Mrs. Smith
Result: All in Favor
VIII. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
*The council is requesting that the Consultation Policy be presented at the September
SBDM meeting.