Advisory Council

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

• K- Clare Ashford
• 1- Joann Anderson
• 2- Keisha Covington
• 3- Morgan Nance
• 4- Gary Lawson
• RA- Lance Neal
• Special Ed- Heather Maguire
• 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.

2025-2026 Meeting Dates

• August 14th 2:45-4:00
• October 29th 2:45-4:00
• April 7th 2:45-4:00

 

 

In Attendance: Alisha Erickson, JP Orman, Janet Carroll, Clare Ashford, Morgan Nance, Heather Maguire, Joann Anderson, Keisha Covington, Kalie Printz, Lance Neal, Gary Lawson

Meeting called to order: motion Clare Ashford and second- Lance Neal

Review of Minutes: Approval motion:  Keisha Covington and second: Joann Anderson

School News

• K- implemented reading fluency practices after vertical teeming with 1st grade
• 1- Seen great progress in reading fluency-students tracking their own data, and math fluency as well
• 2- seen great growth in math fluency data and application of math skills
• 3- preparing for TCAP-testing strategies and reviewing skills, thankful for the extra week to prepare
• 4- 
• Support- 
• Related Arts- Lance Neal-wrap up clay in art, music and art club going strong, preparing for Natchez Trace trip
• SPED –kids working towards their IEP goals, shout out to amazing paraprofessionals and assistant principals

Parent News: kids are enjoying sporting events-well attended

Principal’s Update: 

• Rollover funds from last year were $18,018-substantially larger amount this year which enabled more purchases this year
• EOY Treats- 2^nd grade product service fair raised enough for a sweet treat at the end of the year for students. 
• AR will not continue after this year due to it being cost prohibitive. District is moving to Beanstack. Public library has been using it for years. 

PTO Update: 

• Groovin raised about $10,000 more than usual. Been impressed with parent involvement. Gearing up for staff appreciation week. Theme Rooted in Gratitude. 

New Business: 

1. Fundraising Suggestions
   1. Musical Instruments for Playground 
      1. Finish cavatina area- $ 7085 (2 plus install)
      2. Music Instruments for other side of the playground area $13,405
   2. canopy- $ (possibly about $10,000 estimated from what the canopy cost several years ago)
   3. Lobby Mural $1500

Discussion: weed mat and mulch is in dire need of replacing, tire swing needs replacing as well. Lu subscription help asked for.

Dr. Erickson will get quotes for above mentioned items in discussion. She noted Lu subscription can be bought with district funds or title rollover. 

Further discussion on Fundraising: prioritize playground pour in place mulch first, tire swing second, then the canopy. Parents can be asked to help remove existing mulch. Motion to approve: Joann Anderson, second: Keisha Covington

2. Fundraising Goal Decision- $30,000, Clare Ashford motion to approve, Lance Neal seconded.
3. 2026-27 Title 1 Funds estimated at $45,953
   1. Recommendation 
      1. Personnel- 1 PT para position- $20,000
      2. Playground Communication Board- $ 3000
      3. Parental Involvement- $700
      4. Professional Learning-  PLC Institute $13,500
      5. Technology- $5600 (amount covers 2 smartboards)
      6. Instructional Materials/Programs- any extra or roll over
   2. Title 1 Funding Vote 

Recommendation to approve Title 1 Funds spent in the order listed above. Motion to approve Title 1 Funds: Clare, seconded by Lance. 

4. Members Rolling Off… odd grades, sped and related arts, Perla Garcia, and PTO chairs.  Lance Bowie will stay on.

Adjourn- motion: Joann Anderson and second by Gary Lawson.

• 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.

Motion to approve by Mennenga, second by Covington

• 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.

Adjourn- Anderson motions, Ashford seconds