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Mililani Uka Elementary School Community Council Meeting Mililani Uka Library October 15, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
Minutes
Members Present: Gail Urabe, Lynn Mills, Julia Ito, Ann Saruwatari, Robyn Goya, Jill Muranaka, Alex Noveloso, Kylie Yamamoto Cindy Nichols, Eric Matsumoto, Christine Wormack, Jan Fukada, Eileen Nims, Jackson Ma, Healther Wilhelm, Kawai Tao
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chair Eric Matsumoto at 5:00pm, followed by a 5 minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 5:05pm.
II. Introduction of Members/Guests: Jackson Ma was welcomed as Vice-Chair. No guests were in attendance.
III. Chair’s Remarks: The chair welcomed the members and thanked them for their attendance.
IV. Approval of Minutes: The minutes were unanimously approved as circulated.
V. Approval of Agenda: Added were: New Business: Item A.: Inputs for 2008-2009 AFP. Added: Discussion Item : Item B: Campus Violence & Uka’s Plans for Prevention. Agenda was unanimously approved as amended.
VI. Reports A. HUI Update-Eileen Nims Sally Foster fundraiser yielded $15,000 in donations. The Hui is currently planning the Fall Fest.
B. PCNC-Norma Tansey Norma shared her report for October and November. Highlights include a Central Oahu District North Community Children’s Council meeting on October 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Leilehua Golf course, parent teacher conferences during the week of October 22 – 31 with daily dismissal at 1:00 p.m.. Fall Fest will be held on November 2 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the Uka campus.
C. Student Council: Kylie Yamamoto/Alex Noveloso Students reviewed and discussed the current revision for dress code. Activities include recycling on Nov. 16, a food drive campaign on November 28 to enhance the Character Counts pillar of Caring, Lions Club donation of a new US and Hawaii flags for the cafeteria.
D. Non-Certificated Staff: No report
E. Teachers: K-1 Discussed the wording to the dress code revision
Teachers: 2-3 Thiird year of the Talk Story session and have increased in participant attendance.
Teachers: 4-5 Discussed the wording to the dress code revision.
ORT: Discussed the wording to the revision of the dress code.
F. Parents: Encouraged parents to attend tonight’s AFP meeting through posted signs.
G. Community: No report
H. Managemen:t: 1. PBS: a. PBS Monthly Data: Students are taught character education lessons using the Character Counts curriculum in 100% of the classrooms. School counselors have provided additional support by teaching character education/guidance lessons in 60% of the classrooms. Each student is given an opportunity to earn character stickers for each of the pillars.
A question was raised as to the status of the data? Current system does not allow the generation of a report for counting purposes. Data cannot be assessed the same way as the previous school year. Heather will find out the contact person for the system.
2. Safety Committee Concerns: No report.
3. Solar Energy Proposal Status: Heather shared a report from Mr. Sucuma Elliot from the Auxiliary Services Branch. He stated that this would be a high investment of money and will be costly to install and maintain. The DOE will not qualify for rebates as with homeowners. This company may well be a financial liability as this company is very new. Recommendation was not to install the solar energy panels at this time.
VII. Unfinished Business: A. Dress Code Provision Change-Hear Gear: A motion was made and seconded to revise the dress code under #7 to add to the Do not wear list: headwear including but not limited to caps, beanies, hoods, bandanas, and dew rags. The motion was amended and seconded to reflect: No headwear allowed unless specifically allowed by administration. Amendment and motion as amended carried.
VIII. New Business: A. AFP Input: No inputs were offered by the council for consideration. Due to parent conference scheduling, the faculty will hold their final meeting on November 28 for “approval” of the AFP. The plan will be presented to the SCC and parents/community on December 3 for comments and recommendations for changes.
IX. Discussion Items: A. Orientation (Cont’d) – By-Laws & 2007-2008 AFP Questions: No questions were raided.
B. Campus Violence & Uka’s Plans for Prevention: The school has safety procedures in place that are practiced regularly by staff and students. All safety procedures are revisited annually and updated as necessary.
X. Meeting Analyses (+’s & Deltas): +’s: Good to see Jackson Ma: openness of discussion of headgear/headwear.
Deltas: Meeting was too long. Need to type reports, distribute copies and highlight only items of importance.
XI. Announcements A. Next meeting: Monday, November 5, 2007, 5:00 p.m., Mililani Uka Library B. NC Area SCC meeting: Tuesday, October 16, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mililani Middle School Café C. Next Meeting: Monday, December 3rd followed by the Parent/Community AFP Comments meeting @ 6:30p.m.
XII. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Fukada, Recording Secretary |
