Harlow Early Learning Center
Sight Base Decision Making (SBDM)
February 7, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
GUESTS
Jennifer Boutin
Traci Goodlett
Marsha Durr
Lolita Short
Latricia Smith
Mike Barnard
Mike Barnard called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm.
1.
Approve/Revise Agenda
Mr. Barnard requested principal selection information be added to the agenda each month as an attempt to
keep all stakeholders updated on the principle selection process for Harlow. Jen Boutin made a motion to
approve the agenda. Lolita Short seconded the motion. The motion was approved by consensus.
2.
Approve SBDM minutes from January
Council reviewed SBDM minutes from January 10,, 2012. There was one correction: The special called meeting
was scheduled for January 17th not January 10th as reflected in the minutes. Marsha Durr made a motion to
approve the minutes with the correction. Jen Boutin seconded the motion. The motion was approved by
consensus.
Council reviewed SBDM minutes from the January 17, 2012 special called meeting at 5:00. Lolita Short made a
motion to approve the minutes for the 1.17.12 special called 5:00 meeting as presented. Marsha Durr seconded
the motion. The motion was approved by consensus.
Council reviewed SBDM minutes from January 17, 2012 special called meeting at 5:30. Latricia Smith made a
motion to approve the minutes for the 1.17.12 special called 5:30 meeting as presented. Lolita Short seconded
the motion. The motion was approved by consensus.
3.
Review and approve financial reports from December and January
Council reviewed Harlow’s financial reports from December. The Intersession Fund (000113) was closed and
the balance ($1,780.64) was transferred to the Miscellaneous Fund (000103). Traci Goodlett made a motion to
approve the December financial reports. Latricia Smith seconded the motion. The motion was approved by
consensus.
Council reviewed Harlow’s financial reports from January. Marsha Durr made a motion to approve the January
financial reports. Lolita Short seconded the motion. The motion was approved by consensus.
4.
Committee Reports
There were no committee reports for Council to review at this time.
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Interim Principals’ Report
Preschool/Kindergarten Registration: Mr. Barnard meets every Wednesday with staff involved in
preschool and kindergarten registration and planning is nearly complete at this time. The DIAL-4 has
been ordered. It was purchased from SBDM funds.
Title I Parent Involvement funds were utilized to purchase Scholastic books with parent involvement
extension activities. These books and activities will be shared at registration with families at their exit
interview.
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Harlow will have a lockdown drill before the end of the year.
The district testing window will be May 4 – 16th. Make-up tests will be given May 11-16th.
Kindergarten Camp: Kindergarten Camp will cost $10 per child and will be open to all students entering
kindergarten in August 2012. Kindergarten Camp will be funded through the Miscellaneous Account. It
will be held the week after school is out. The exact date will be determined once the threat of winter
weather has passed and staff is more certain about the last day of school.
Principal Selection Information: The district continues to take applications for principal. Interviews
have not been scheduled at this time.
Kindergarten Legislation: State government has proposed legislation which requires students to be 5
years old by August 1st in order to be eligible for kindergarten. The legislation also proposes
kindergarten testing/registration no more than 15 days before school starts. Mr. Barnard will keep
Council up to date with information regarding this legislation.
The district has set up a date to perform an audit of technology and finance materials. Harlow’s audit
will be February 14th.
6.
Enter Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (f); Discussions which might lead to the
appointment, discipline or dismissal of an individual employee.
Jen Boutin made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel. Traci Goodlett seconded the motion.
The motion was approved by consensus. Council entered Executive Session at 6:15 to discuss personnel.
7.
Exit Executive Session
Marsha Durr made a motion to exit Executive Session. Traci Goodlett seconded the motion. The motion was
approved by consensus. Mike Brown was hired as Harlow’s custodian.
8.
Other Business
Mr. Barnard shared KASC membership benefits with Council. Mr. Barnard explained that Harlow has
postponed SACS Accreditation until March 2013.
9.
Set Date and Agenda for Next SBDM Meeting
The next regularly scheduled SBDM Meeting will be March 13, 2012 at 5:30 in Harlow’s Library. The tentative
agenda includes but is not limited to the following: 1) Approve agenda, 2) Approve February meeting minutes,
3) Review February financial reports, 4) Interim Principals’ Report, 5) Committee reports, 6) Principle
Selection Information, 8)Other business, 9) Set date and agenda for next SBDM meeting, 10) Adjourn.
10.
Adjourn
Lolita Short made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Latricia Smith seconded the motion. The motion was
approved by consensus.
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