Advisory Council

• K/2 – Melissa D'esposito
• 3/4 –  Sandra Martinez Lopez, Lance Bowie
• PTO -  Elizabeth Wanczak, Nathan Zipper

• K- Kate Shelton
• 1- Clare Ashford
• 2- Keisha Covington
• 3- Lydia Martin
• 4- McKenzie Lenox
• RA- Mallory Hamby
• Special Ed- Kristin Breaux
• Support- Karen Mennenga
• Bookkeeper- Janet Hall
• Administration

1. The goal of the PAC is to provide an open line of communication across all grade levels K-4. We will define areas of need, brainstorm solutions, and make decisions as they relate to our school needs.
2. Submit agenda items in advance. This will provide the opportunity for research and a response to questions. Please email questions to ericksonali@fssd.org, carrolljan@fssd.org, or ormanjoh@fssd.org .  A three-day advance notice of all questions will help in preparation.
3. We will try to keep meeting length to one hour, but will certainly continue if necessary.
4. Meeting minutes will be kept.
5. Meetings will take place in room 101.

2026-2027 Meeting Dates

• August 19th 2:45-4:00
• December 9th 2:45-4:00
• April 15th 2:45-4:00

• K- going well so far, tomorrow is first full day, working on procedures 
• 1- iReady reading and math, getting to know each other, off to a good start
• 2- Already looked at the data and were pleased with the students’ benchmark performance
• 3- finished iReady math, practicing routines and procedures, switching classes
• 4- new computers with a touch screen are great, one more test tomorrow to finish up benchmark, working on switching classes, lots of new families looking forward to help
• Support- We have been helping with all benchmark assessments as well as screening new students for ELL (20 kindergarteners qualified).
• Related Arts- all hands on deck for routines and procedures, learning names in class games, ready for kindergarten tomorrow
• SPED – everyone has been welcoming and supportive--from admin to front office to teachers, everything is moving along as it should

• Upcoming Title1Meetings:
  • Aug. 20- PGS Title 1 Meeting, 7:30am @ PGM cafeteria- quick overview
  • Aug. 20- Following the Title 1 Meeting, PTO meeting at 7:45am
  • Aug. 21- Cafecito with Jessica and Teresa, 7:45am
  • Going well, August has been busy!

• Back to school breakfast
• Pizza during the back to school night worked well
• Unifying the building with school spirit nights- highlighting school sporting events, look for information in the newsletter next week
• Help set up a treat to honor state teacher of the year finalist Ginger Colvett on August 20th

• School Improvement Plan
  • Goals
    • Improved literacy achievement
    • Improved math achievement
    • Supporting ELL and special education sub-groups 
• Update Title 1 Compact and engagement policy- all present reviewed, revised, and agreed upon the policy and parent compact.

• Budget
  • Title 1 Budget Review- $45,953
    • Personel- $16,500
    • Professional Learning- $17,000
    • Parent Engagement- $700
    • Technology Equipment- $12,167 (up by $2,167 from spring)
    • Instructional Materials- $1,759
    • Waiting for rollover funds
  • Fundraising Recap
    • Needs
      • Library Tables/Chairs- $4600 (purchased)
      • 2 Water filling stations for ¾ hall- $1450
      • Classroom chairs- $21,320.50 (purchased with fund balance money, which will be replaced by this year’s Groovin’ funds)
      • Seat Sacks??- $5000 (Do teachers want these? Teachers who don’t need them can pass them to someone who does.)
  • Instead of spirit shoes for teachers, there will be a donation box for each class. Donations will help a class earn popcorn and a show.
  • Set Goal- Printz motions for $28,000, Neal seconds the motion. All voted in favor.