Council Minutes

The regular meeting of the school based council was called to order by Tom Purcell, Principal, at 4:00 p.m. Members present: Tom Purcell, Scott Kuegel, James Morgan, Tim Taylor, Melissa Morris, Sue Krampe and Jim Gilles. Don Bradley, parent, and Catherine Shelton were also in attendance as a presenter. A motion was made by Scott Kuegel to begin the meeting. James Gilles seconded the motion and there was consensus.

Approve March Agenda - A motion was made by Tim Taylor to approve the March agenda with the following additions:

Delete the agenda item titled 4 X 4
Add the following agenda items:
6 weeks vs 9 weeks
½ credit vs full credit - Tim Taylor

James Morgan seconded the motion and there was consensus.

Mr. Purcell informed the council that Mr. Don Bradley was here as a parent to address the council regarding concern over IB English course verses Honors English course. Mr. Purcell gave Mr. Bradley the floor. Mr. Bradley expressed his concern that junior students taking honors level courses have only one option for English and that is IB English. Mr. Bradley's concern was that the extra work required for IB students would be added difficulty for those honors students who elected not to enroll in the IB Pragramme but who found themselves in IB English their junior year. Mr. Taylor, Mr. Purcell and Mrs. Morris reassured Mr. Bradley that the extra reading and course work for IB would not be required for non IB students. And that Apollo was already teaching the same curriculum in what was 11 th grade honors English that was required as curriculum for IB English. Therefore, it was a simple transition from honors English class to IB English, adding extra items for students enrolled in IB and continuing to teach the same level of curriculum in the same classroom to both IB and honors students. Mr. Bradley stated that his concern was for the honors students and that they not be penalized in the form of extra work or lower grades because they were in a class with IB students. He also suggested that the curriculum guide descriptions both in print and on line be changed to reflect that non IB students would not have the same work load as the IB students. Mr. Bradley thanked the council for their time and the council expressed their appreciation of his concern for our students.

Approve February Minutes - A motion was made by Scott Kuegel to approve the February minutes with the following change, change the open position of assistant softball to assistant football. James Morgan seconded the motion and there was consensus.

Personnel Update - The following positions are open:

Boys Head Soccer Coach
Assistant Football Coach
Beacon Bus Supervisor

The following resignation has been rescinded:

Eaglette Dance Coach

Budget Update - Mr. Purcell reported that there is $7,690.84 remaining in the Professional Development budget. This time last year our balance was $0. He also reported that we have spent 76% of the 2003-2004 S.E.E.K. budget. Mr. Purcell further reported that the money that Frankfort found for education would probably supplement Professional Development budgets, but would still leave Extended School Services in a crunch.

SAC Report - Tom Purcell and Catherine Shelton presented the SACS report which is our schools two year consolidation plan. This report is forwarded on to Central Office and incorporated with the districts two year plan. The full report will be attached to the end of the minutes. Tim Taylor moved to accept the report presented to the council, Scott Kuegel seconded the motion and there was concensus.

Graduation 2004 - Graduation is set for Friday, May 21, 2004, 6:30 p.m.

Final Exams - Tim Taylor brought up discussion regarding final exams. Apollo probably gives the most final exams in the area. Tom Purcell, Catherine Shelton, Becki Burton and Julie Clark searched through all policy manuals to find any District policy on final exams and found that there were none. Mr. Purcell asked that the subject of final exams be deferred to a committee that would get input from the faculty and discuss all issues of final exams including the weight of a final exam, the number of days to give final exams, common exams. This committee will be asked to report back to the council at the May meeting.

Other -

6 Weeks vs 9 Weeks - Tim Taylor reported to the council that Apollo was the only school in the area on a six weeks grading period. The council suggested that we survey the parents and staff via newsletter and online voting from the Apollo website.

Full Credit vs Half Credit - Tim Taylor reported to the council that he attended student council meetings and poled the student council members regarding their opinion of full credit verses half credit, while a majority of the students thought it was a good idea, when asked whether Apollo should change the way credits are assigned all students said that Apollo should stay the same.

Super Council Meeting - Sue Krampe stated that she reported the following items to Stu at the Super Council Meeting - How well technology was going at Apollo, preparations for CATS testing, Regional Basketball Tournament and On-Line Registration.

Sue Krampe stated that Stu discussed that the district would be phasing out cokes and candy at the schools and replacing them with healthy snacks. She also reported Stu's recommendation of the leadership book "Whale Done".

Scott Kuegel reported that the Eaglettes won the WFIE Channel 14 Dance Fever Contest, the grand prize being $1,000. Thanks to all of the voters!

James Morgan reported that two of our students Katie Warren and Stephen Hatfield won Red Cross Hero awards.

The date for the next SBDC meeting is Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the conference room.

There being no further business a motion was made by Scott Kuegel to adjourn at 5:25 p.m. Melissa Morris seconded the motion and there was consensus.

Respectfully submitted,

Becki Burton