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Mililani Uka Elementary School Community Council Meeting Mililani Uka Library Monday, September 17, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
Minutes
Members Present: Gail Urabe, Lynn Mills, Julia Ito, Lani Hirata, Ann Saruwatari, Robyn Goya, Jill Muranaka, Heather Wilhelm, Kawai Tao, Alex Noveloso, Lylie Yamamoto, Cindy Nichols, Eric Matsumoto, Christine Wormack, Jan Fukada, Eileen Nims.
I. Call to Order Eric Matsumoto called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A 3-minute recess was called.
II. Introduction of Members/Guests Mr. Andy Henry, parent of 2nd grade student
III. Chair’s Remarks None
IV. Approval of Minutes Minutes circulated and approved.
V. Approval of Agenda Add to VIII. Discussion Items C. Solar Energy
VI. Reports A. Hui Update Donation letters went out for parents and time. The Hui is currently planning Fall Fest. Sally Foster fundraiser is currently on-going.
B. PCNC Report circulated. Norma shared highlights of activities for the month of September, October, & November. Kipapa Elem will be sponsoring a parent workshop on 9/27 – Developing a Child’s Self-Esteem.
C. Student Council Report circulated. Kylie and Alex shared highlights of their report. Events and activities include revising the dress code, recycling campaign, Mililani High School’s homecoming parade.
D. Non-Certificated Staff No report.
E. Teachers K-1 Agreed to add to the dress code, headgear should not be allowed
Teachers 2-3 Grade 2, All teachers attended a math workshop Grade 3, Math games night scheduled for 9/18
Teacher 4-5 Grade 4 Math night scheduled for 9/26
ORT Agreed to add to the dress code, headgear should not be allowed.
F. Parents No report
G. Community No report
H. Management 1. Complex Quality Assurance Team (QAT) One meeting held. Heather shared information on the external review process. If schools can sustain their rating, schools would not have to go through the external review every year. Mililani Complex schools met at the highest level. Therefore, our schools may have internal reviews but no external review for the next three years.
2. HSA Results Nothing recent.
3. PBS a. PBS Monthly Data No data as of yet. 1st assembly will be held next week.
b. Safety Committee Concerns Meeting is scheduled for next week.
VII. Unfinished Business A. none
VIII. New Business A. Dress Code-Head Gear Moved and seconded to add for head gear in the dress code. The students believe that the dress code requires changes. Motion to refer the matter to committee (each segment) for recommendations on the wording was unanimously agreed upon. IX. Discussion Items A. Orientation (Cont’d) – By-Laws & 2007-2008 AFP Eric went over sections of the Mililani Uka SCC By-laws.
Heather discussed the 2007-2008 AFP. The AFP three-year plan (2005-2008) and is in the last year of the strategic plan. Each year the school needs to create an academic plan. The school needs to look at the overall state strategic plan and assess where the school is. Based on the state’s plan, the school creates their own to meet the school’s needs. The three goals of the Strategic Plan were discussed. She also went over the Schools current Academic Plan.
Members were asked to go over the documents and bring any questions they had to the next meeting as discussion items.
B. SCC Survey (After the Fact) Eric discussed the Tuckman Stages of Team Development Stage 1, Forming, brand new organization Stage 2, Storming, members show their dominance Stage 3, Norming, agreement and consensus Stage 4, Performing, where we want to be All council members agree that the council is at Stage 3.
C. Solar Energy Andy Henry, parent of 2nd grader has thoughts on solar energy for the school. The HECO solar energy program is currently for intermediate and high schools only. The program is for demonstration and educational purpose at these schools. The electricity generated is very minimal and would not power a school. A vendor is willing to lease the panels and stay connected to the electric company. System would be integrated with HECO. The school would have to ensure a 25 year contract. Need a copy of the electric bill to start. A question was raised as to how old is this company and what is the company’s credibility?
Heather informed the council that currently, the school does not pay for electricity themselves. To start something like this would require discussions with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Procurement and Contracts, etc. and may not be feasible at this time. Mr. Henry will meet with Heather to provide more information.
X. Meeting Analyses (+’s & Deltas) +’s What was good about the meeting, did we move towards meeting our expectations? Thank you for staying on tasks and on time. Appreciate the handouts and written reports. Possible solution reached the consensus on how to proceed with the dress code.
Deltas: No time to socialize.
XI. Announcements A. Next meeting: Monday, October 15, 5:00 p.m. with Parent/Community forum at 6:30 p.m. for 08-09 AFP input. B. Next meeting Agenda/Assignments 1. Segments’ recommendations for wording on head gear provision to Student Handbook 2. Questions to By-Laws & 2007–2008 AFP 3. Teachers – Alternates for each representative
XII. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Fukada Recording Secretary |
