Advisory Council

• K/2 – Lance Bowie
• 3/4 –  Meghann Markie and Perla Garcia Perez
• PTO -  Christy Von Dreele and Kalie Printz

• K- Debbie Panaia
• 1- Joann Anderson
• 2- Shannon Ward
• 3- Morgan Nance
• 4- Jamie Betts
• RA- Lance Neal
• Special Ed- Marcela Tycksen
• 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 or carrolljan@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.

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

• August 14th 2:45-4:00
• November 20th 2:45-4:00
• February 5th 2:45-4:00
• April 2nd 2:45-4:00

 

PGES Principal’s Advisory Council Agenda

August 9, 2023

In Attendance: Alisha Erickson, Janet Carroll, Janet Hall, Karen Mennenga, Christie Von Dreele, Perla Perez Garcia, Debbie Panaia, Shannon Ward, Lance Neal, Lance Bowie, Joann Anderson, Sandra Martinez Lopez

Meeting called to order

Review of Minutes: motion to approve-Lance Neal, 2nd motion-Shannon Ward

School News

• K- off to a great start, looking forward to 1st full day tomorrow
• 1- 2 new teachers to team, kids settling into routine
• 2- so happy there are 4 second grade teachers, in the midst of benchmark testing
• 3- middle of benchmark testing
• 4- middle of benchmark testing
• Support- conducting assessments to see who qualifies for MLL services, supporting students across grade levels, will begin regular support schedule tomorrow
• Related Arts- started procedures for each area, notes are going home for music and art club, bus evacuation drill on Aug. 21st
• SPED –

Parent News

Question posed: Is there something in place to help new parents to the school? Dr. Erickson explained Parent Square and working on another parent get together. Cafecito meeting this Friday.

Principal’s Update

• Model PLC Application Submitted
• Upcoming Title 1 Meetings:
  • Aug. 16- Cafecito with Jessica and Barrett
  • Aug. 21- PGE Title 1 Meeting, 7:30 @ PGM cafeteria
• FSD Rebrand
• ASPIRE 2029 goals
• Movement of DHH to PGS, we are so excited to welcome that community and enriches our diversity

PTO Update

• Groovin’ at the Grove in September-goal is $25,000
• Teachers should keep collecting PTO packets

New Business

• School Improvement Plan - Dr. Erickson shared the PGE School Improvement Plan goals for 24-25
• Title 1 Compact amendments – Dr. Erickson will send out the 24-25 parent compact through Parent Square
• Title 1 budget review – By next advisory board meeting, we will know our rollover money to get a total Title 1 budget. Recommendation is to wait to do a budget approval. A cut that was made this year was making a full time person to part time. Having a PLC Institute representative come and talk to staff may also need to be a cut.

Adjourn

PGES Principal’s Advisory Council Agenda

April 3, 2024

In Attendance: Christie Von Dreele, Janet Hall, Keith Welch, Janet Carroll, Alisha Erickson, Debbie Panaia, Kathy Pendleton, Jamie Betts, Katrina Howell, Meghan Markie, Perla Perez Garcia, Marcela Tycksen

Meeting called to order

Review of Minutes: approved 

School News 

• Kinder – accuracy and minute requirement for iReady reading and math, fluency math facts
• First – started math tier groups in 1st 20 min of math block, pushing sight words and math facts
• Second – beginning butterfly unit, math standards mastery to prepare for 3rd grade
• Third – working hard in math boot camp
• Fourth – deep in TCAP prep, excited about a new after TCAP project to replace the wax museum
• Support – 
• Sped – already split case loads for next year, began transition packets
• Related Arts - incorporating grade level standards into instruction, weekly PLC’s have been productive

Parent News: People excited about open zoning 

Principal’s Update: 

• District Strategic Planning-district goal in implementing PLC work, creating a guiding coalition at every school and sending it to a PLC Institute. Also working towards becoming a Model PLC school.
• Registration - going well, still need some families to register
• Solar Eclipse Day - Monday, April 8. Still need permission form from some families. District has purchased glasses for students and staff.
• EOY Treats – 2nd grade product service fair raised enough for a shaved ice treat at the end of the year. 

PTO Update: 

• Treat Trolley was a success!
• Teacher Appreciation coming up in May, some activities will be after school. 
• Used book sale make the most it has ever made, a little over $2,000

New Business: 

• Update Title 1 Compact and engagement policy-committee offered edits. Title 1 meeting will take place next school year at the beginning of the first PTO meeting.
• 2024-25 Funding Vote
  • Needs and Recommendations - committee approved
    • Title 1 funds estimated at 57,000
      • Personnel- 2 para positions (1FT/1PT) 40,000
      • Professional Learning- up to $42,000
        • PLC Institute 35,000
        • PLC Coach 6500
      • Instructional Materials/Programs- any extra
  • Fundraising - Goal $25,000 for next year
    • Shade Structure for PreK and Kinder $6000 estimate
    • Classroom headphones $300 per grade= $1500
    • Grade level needs 
    • SPED desktop scanners $500 each= 4000
• Members Rolling Off…
  • K, 2, 4, SPED​​​​​​​ 
  • Parents - Meghan Markie and Perla Perez Garcia will stay​​​​​​​

Adjourn –