January 2023 Agenda

  • Mountainside Elementary School Community Council

    Monday, January 2, 2023, 3:45 PM
    Mountainside Library
    Minutes

    Welcome! Daniel Pugmire

    Minutes November
    Motion to approve:  Wendy Osborne        2nd: Cam Amott         Voting: All In Favor

    Mr. Cam Amott
    1. Trustland Budget Update

    Budget Allocation            Expenditures                                                                  Budget Remaining
    ParaPro $44,303            $20,541.86 Through Beginning of December                 $22,761.14

    Mr. Amott reviewed the budget. He said we are where we want to be at this point with
    the budget.

    2. School Safety – Cameras
    Mr. Amott stated that the school had a buzzer system added at the front door to allow the front office staff to unlock the door to allow access to approved visitors. The front office staff is excited about the addition. Rob Oldham is assisting with the design and integration of the security system within the county. Rob stated that they will now be moving to phase 2 with cameras soon. He stated that the system is managed and supported by the district.

    3. Student Well-Being Scale
    Mr. Amott stated this will begin in January.

    4. IReady Beginning-of-Year to Middle-of-Year Data
    Mr. Amott stated that IReady is a Math Intervention System which is a program that tries to adapt to needs and fill holes. He reviewed all grade levels and he said we are right on track.

    5. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports)

    3 Tiers of Support
    Tier 1- School Wide - Positive Reinforcement with tickets and prizes. Teaching
    and Reteaching expectations school-wide.
    Tier 2- Three strike system, restorative practices, High-risk students on Well-
    Being Scale
    Tier 3- Teacher team to discuss how to best help individual student.

    Mr. Amott reviewed the 3 Tiers of Support. They are designed to help students learn to be safe, respectful and responsible. He stated that the need for Tier 3 doesn’t happen very often.

    Other Concerns/Open Forum

    Mr. Amott mentioned the Literacy Night fundraiser is coming up on March 27th.

    Motion to Adjourn: Lisa Taylor       2nd Kerry Harris         Voting: All in favor


    Next meeting: Monday, February 6, 2023 3:45 PM, in the library
    Council Meeting Dates: March 6, April 10, May 1