PRESENT: Kim Harada, Diane Rabinowitz, Brian Wallace, Willie McBride, Patrick Ryan, Violetta White, Rebecca Solomon, Felicia Perez, Jinoo Choi, Tracy Wallace, Martha Vargas, Richard Jensen
AGENDA:
1. In School Suspension Update
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. C Track Finals Schedule Feedback
4. Department Budgets – Mr. Glynn
5. Professional Development Survey
1. In School Suspension Report
First run with Hardy, Franklin, and Pena was difficult to manage. Second run with one teacher, Ms. Litvinoff, has worked better. We are currently not prepared to have the Ripples program. Ms. Litvinoff got students’ homework, and created 20-50 minute mini-lessons in reading, writing, math, career, and lessons from the LA Times. Intake is done by Dean (students who would normally be suspended for various rule infractions), and students who are found truant. SSC has no funding available as QEIA money must be saved for mid year renorming.
Guiding questions: Is ADA recovering the cost of a teacher? Is this program effective? How can we measure its effectiveness?
MOTION made and PASSED 8-1 (Solomon one dissenting vote): Recommend to SSC that they find funding for InSchool suspension / Learning Lab with academic and behavioral component; and that the position be filled by the most qualified person, be it dean or off track teacher.
2. Roman Code of Conduct.
MOTION made and PASSED: Discipline subcommittee plus stakeholders produce a Roman Code of Conduct that considers the Ed Code 48900, and the District’s Schoolwide Discipline Plan, as well as the documents we currently have. SBM members requested to read Mr. Ryan’s document and send him notes by Friday, Oct 26..
3. C Track Finals Schedule
MOTION made and PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: Make sure a phone blast has occurred to inform parents and students of the schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Make announcements via intercom before 1st period, during homeroom, before lunch, after school, to remind students and teachers of the schedule. Remind teachers that Tuesday is Department PD and teachers can leave on Wednesday at 1:38. Friday is a full day for A Track. Thursday is C track’s last day.
Ms. Anthony says keep in mind the extra cost of 10 buses per day when a schedule change is made.
Formal or Informal Survey to find out if it works for folks. WHO WILL DO THIS?
5. Department Budgets.
Mr. Glynn will have this ready for next time.
6. Professional Development Survey
As requested by this committee’s last meeting, Ms. Wilmington provided Ms. Rabinowitz a list of resources the district and the county office can provide for Intervention PD. In keeping with the policy that teachers will design their own PDs by SLC and/or Department, a survey was distributed to teachers to find out what areas teachers most want to learn more about. Although only 8 surveys have been returned to date, Academic Intervention and Reframing Self-Talk were the two highest priority interventions requested. Ms. White recommended that we put this survey online. It was also noted that teachers may use these themes in their SLC Buy Back day discussions.
7. Hall Pass Report
Mr. Jensen is exploring having hall passes made with SLC identity by the Shop Class. Estimate is $1.25 per pass.
AGENDA FOR November 5, 2007
1. In-School Suspension update
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. A-Track and classified elections
4. Roman Supervision Schedule
5. Hall Pass report
Respectfully submitted by: Diane Rabinowitz 10/22/07
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
SBM Meeting 10/08/07
PRESENT: Kim Harada, Diane Rabinowitz, Brian Wallace, Willie McBride, Patrick Ryan, Violetta White, Rebecca Solomon, Kevin Glynn, Gina Radogna, Carol Wilmington, Karla Spivey, Martha Martinez, Gemina Rustrian, Felica Perez
AGENDA:
1. In School Suspension Update – Mr. Jensen
2. Roman Code of Conduct – Ms. Radogna, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Jensen
3. C Track Finals Schedule – Mr. Garcia
4. Department Budgets – Mr. Glynn
5. Professional Development – Ms. Wilmington
6. Homecoming Game – Early Dismissal schedule proposal - Leadership
1. In School Suspension Update
Ms. Solomon pledges to compile and present teacher suggestions about In School Suspension activities. Mr. Jensen not at meeting. Tabled till next meeting.
2. Roman Code of Conduct.
Mr. Ryan reminded us of the legal issues surrounding protected classes. After reviewing the code his main comment is we need school wide consequences for infractions. Motion to select a Mr. Ryan as discipline chairperson to represent SBM in Discipline Review Team meetings, and also to be the anchor who will recruit a committee from among the teachers to ensure implementation. Ms. Spivey will assist. Motion Passed. Mr. Ryan will write out recommendations for revising Roman Code of Conduct at next meeting.
3. C Track Finals Schedule
Mr. Garcia not present, but it was noted that his proposed schedule was not true to the agreement forged by this committee. Motion made and passed to amend finals week schedule as follows for the entire school:
C Track finals will be M T and W Oct 22, 23, and 24 rather than T W and Th. This is to give C track teachers time to grade finals and submit grades within the window (last day Th).
AGENDA:
1. In School Suspension Update – Mr. Jensen
2. Roman Code of Conduct – Ms. Radogna, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Jensen
3. C Track Finals Schedule – Mr. Garcia
4. Department Budgets – Mr. Glynn
5. Professional Development – Ms. Wilmington
6. Homecoming Game – Early Dismissal schedule proposal - Leadership
1. In School Suspension Update
Ms. Solomon pledges to compile and present teacher suggestions about In School Suspension activities. Mr. Jensen not at meeting. Tabled till next meeting.
2. Roman Code of Conduct.
Mr. Ryan reminded us of the legal issues surrounding protected classes. After reviewing the code his main comment is we need school wide consequences for infractions. Motion to select a Mr. Ryan as discipline chairperson to represent SBM in Discipline Review Team meetings, and also to be the anchor who will recruit a committee from among the teachers to ensure implementation. Ms. Spivey will assist. Motion Passed. Mr. Ryan will write out recommendations for revising Roman Code of Conduct at next meeting.
3. C Track Finals Schedule
Mr. Garcia not present, but it was noted that his proposed schedule was not true to the agreement forged by this committee. Motion made and passed to amend finals week schedule as follows for the entire school:
C Track finals will be M T and W Oct 22, 23, and 24 rather than T W and Th. This is to give C track teachers time to grade finals and submit grades within the window (last day Th).
- All three days will be 1:38 dismissal, while Thursday and Friday will be full days.
- Department PD will be held Tuesday the 23rd as previously planned and as is on the calendar.
- B and C tracks have pupil free days on Friday.
- Exact schedule to be worked out by Ms. Spivey and Ms. Radogna, reviewed by Ms. Anthony, and then to SBM members for approval.
- If agreed, Ms. Anthony will compose a memo to staff.
Leadership had requested a full day of school Friday so students will stay for the game and the Homecoming events. Both of these changes solve the problem of A track having more shortened days than C track.
5. Department Budgets.
Mr. Glynn will have this ready for next time.
6. Professional Development
This body requests that Ms. Wilmington research and present external resources available through LAUSD and LA County Dept of Education for Intervention training. Teachers want to learn intervention techniques for students in trouble, goals are improving attendance, student motivation, and reducing dropout rate. We begin the process, if possible to have workshops available at next buyback days: Oct 29, 30, 31. Ms. Wilmington can have information ready by Friday. Ms. Solomon and Ms. Rabinowitz will create a survey for teachers from this list to find out what are teacher priorities. Also can be done in SLCs. Ms. Spivey mentioned Nancy Franklin’s office, which provided a workshop on interventions for behavior.
AGENDA FOR October 22 2007
1. In-School Suspension update
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. Department Budgets - Glynn
Respectfully submitted by: Diane Rabinowitz 10/08/07
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
SBM Minutes 9/24/07
SBM Meeting 9/24/07
PRESENT: Kim Harada, Diane Rabinowitz, Baltazar Valadez, Rosa Jimenez, Rebecca Solomon, Richard Jenssen, Brian Wallace, Elena Anthony, Mr. Choi, Carlos Garcia, Ms. Vargas, Kevin Glynn
AGENDA:
1. PD Calendar
2. SBM Elections
3. InSchool Suspension Report
4. Roman Code of Conduct
5. PSAT Oct 17 Bell Schedule
6. Period by Period Staff Meeting PSAT Training
1. PD Calendar
Conversation about Finals schedule for C track. Should we run 2 different schedules that day for A and C tracks, C track being the 2 half day final schedules? Deans’ office concerned, even though most teachers reported last year’s double schedule (no bells) just fine. And that was with more students on campus. Plus contiguous space of SLC’s will probably make different bell schedules easier to handle. Choi said campus discipline has improved over last year.
Dean’s office willing to do whatever is best for students. Is it in students’ best interest to only have to study for 2 finals a day rather than 5? Is it in students’ best interest to have the whole afternoon off, or is it better for them to remain in a structured environment? Garcia will bring another alternative schedule to next meeting. Tentative decision: Shortened day Finals schedule for C track.
2. SBM Elections
Will be held at next track change since we also have to vote for B & C track Deans. SBM losing Spivey, McBride, Glynn, Campbell. Important to find a replacement for classified staff.
Since Kevin Glynn is leaving SBM, he agreed to bring proposed department budgets next meeting.
3. Roman Code of Conduct.
Mr. Jenssen found a 4 page revised code of conduct on his computer. He feels it needs to be condensed to 2 pages max (double sided trifold flier). Next time.
Discussion about hall passes. Orange vests not working. What kind of hall passes should we use till we coordinate? Many teachers have creative ideas, do we need to standardize the pass or just make sure all teachers are using some kind of pass. Need to change code because it specifies student planner is hall pass; we are not issuing student planners this year. Ms. Rabinowitz reported a scarcity of security on 3rd floor. Mr. Jenssen said Dean’s office is understaffed by 2, but he will get someone up to the 3rd floor more regularly.
4. In School Suspension Report
Teacher questionnaires (what should students be doing in ISS?)
ISS has been tried out one day so far with 5 extremely troublesome students. It took over 1 hour to get class work/homework for the students and they were too difficult to manage, let alone getting them to do their work.
Mr. Franklin will eat lunch with the students in Room 500 pending contract check by Ms. Solomon. Parent conferences must be attached to in house suspension. Ripples program will be tried out in next two weeks, pending Ms. Diomedes’ time availability to work with the teachers supervising ISS. Proposed that teachers be notified in their box of student assignment to ISS and ask them to have work ready during 1st period the day students are serving. Mr. Jenssen will report back in two weeks.
5. PSAT Wednesday Oct 17.
10th graders fees are paid by LAUSD, waivers available for 11th graders. Only students not taking PSAT are seniors and 9th graders. Seniors will have Sr. Meeting, Panorama Picture and College Fair. 9th graders will have Roman Holiday. There are total 600 seniors, 400 on A & C tracks. 1200 students will be tested from 7:30 to 11:15 in their homerooms. Afternoon schedule is 27 minute periods, proposal is that all students will follow this schedule.
6. Period by Period training for all staff administering PSAT
Ms. Anthony proposes Oct 15 period by Period meetings. Dr. Choe wants to meet with teachers to strategize attendance improvement.
AGENDA FOR October 10 2007
1. In-School Suspension update
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. C Track Finals Schedule
4. Department Budgets - Glynn
Respectfully submitted by: Diane Rabinowitz 9/25/07
PRESENT: Kim Harada, Diane Rabinowitz, Baltazar Valadez, Rosa Jimenez, Rebecca Solomon, Richard Jenssen, Brian Wallace, Elena Anthony, Mr. Choi, Carlos Garcia, Ms. Vargas, Kevin Glynn
AGENDA:
1. PD Calendar
2. SBM Elections
3. InSchool Suspension Report
4. Roman Code of Conduct
5. PSAT Oct 17 Bell Schedule
6. Period by Period Staff Meeting PSAT Training
1. PD Calendar
Conversation about Finals schedule for C track. Should we run 2 different schedules that day for A and C tracks, C track being the 2 half day final schedules? Deans’ office concerned, even though most teachers reported last year’s double schedule (no bells) just fine. And that was with more students on campus. Plus contiguous space of SLC’s will probably make different bell schedules easier to handle. Choi said campus discipline has improved over last year.
Dean’s office willing to do whatever is best for students. Is it in students’ best interest to only have to study for 2 finals a day rather than 5? Is it in students’ best interest to have the whole afternoon off, or is it better for them to remain in a structured environment? Garcia will bring another alternative schedule to next meeting. Tentative decision: Shortened day Finals schedule for C track.
2. SBM Elections
Will be held at next track change since we also have to vote for B & C track Deans. SBM losing Spivey, McBride, Glynn, Campbell. Important to find a replacement for classified staff.
Since Kevin Glynn is leaving SBM, he agreed to bring proposed department budgets next meeting.
3. Roman Code of Conduct.
Mr. Jenssen found a 4 page revised code of conduct on his computer. He feels it needs to be condensed to 2 pages max (double sided trifold flier). Next time.
Discussion about hall passes. Orange vests not working. What kind of hall passes should we use till we coordinate? Many teachers have creative ideas, do we need to standardize the pass or just make sure all teachers are using some kind of pass. Need to change code because it specifies student planner is hall pass; we are not issuing student planners this year. Ms. Rabinowitz reported a scarcity of security on 3rd floor. Mr. Jenssen said Dean’s office is understaffed by 2, but he will get someone up to the 3rd floor more regularly.
4. In School Suspension Report
Teacher questionnaires (what should students be doing in ISS?)
ISS has been tried out one day so far with 5 extremely troublesome students. It took over 1 hour to get class work/homework for the students and they were too difficult to manage, let alone getting them to do their work.
Mr. Franklin will eat lunch with the students in Room 500 pending contract check by Ms. Solomon. Parent conferences must be attached to in house suspension. Ripples program will be tried out in next two weeks, pending Ms. Diomedes’ time availability to work with the teachers supervising ISS. Proposed that teachers be notified in their box of student assignment to ISS and ask them to have work ready during 1st period the day students are serving. Mr. Jenssen will report back in two weeks.
5. PSAT Wednesday Oct 17.
10th graders fees are paid by LAUSD, waivers available for 11th graders. Only students not taking PSAT are seniors and 9th graders. Seniors will have Sr. Meeting, Panorama Picture and College Fair. 9th graders will have Roman Holiday. There are total 600 seniors, 400 on A & C tracks. 1200 students will be tested from 7:30 to 11:15 in their homerooms. Afternoon schedule is 27 minute periods, proposal is that all students will follow this schedule.
6. Period by Period training for all staff administering PSAT
Ms. Anthony proposes Oct 15 period by Period meetings. Dr. Choe wants to meet with teachers to strategize attendance improvement.
AGENDA FOR October 10 2007
1. In-School Suspension update
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. C Track Finals Schedule
4. Department Budgets - Glynn
Respectfully submitted by: Diane Rabinowitz 9/25/07
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
SBM Meeting 8/27/07
PRESENT: Anthony, Ryan, Ms. Vargas, Solomon, Harada, Rabinowitz, Colon, Richard, Jenssen, Franklin, Pascual
AGENDA:
1. Report from PE Department
2. Library update
3. In-school suspension update 4. Jenssen update on discipline
5. Richard on Hoodie awards
1. PE Department
Mr. Colon reported that PE Teachers are expected to be in 3 places at a time, and therefore supervision of students suffers. They are supposed to be on the line, in the locker room, and in their offices submitting attendance. How can they adequately supervise their charges (and watch out for ditching students) when there are problems to prevent in the locker room? It’s a manpower situation, he says.
Ms. Solomon said will bring recommendation to the SSC to budget 2 locker room attendants, Palm Pilots for PE teachers. In the interim, PE teachers may submit periods 1-3 attendance before lunch and 4-6 after 3pm.
Mr. Franklin also wants a reminder put out to all teachers to observe the 10 minute rule. Ms. Rabinowitz agreed to make a poster, which will be approved and distributed by Mr. Jenssen.
2. Library Update—Ms. Anthony
The mold has been abated. Asbestos abatement has begun; the library has been sealed with polyethylene; the air will be tested and the room will be opened only when the air quality is deemed acceptable. One month will be required for the district to put together all the parts—tile, carpet, electricians, computer procurement and installation, library books, stacks rebuilt, etc.
In the meantime, Ms. Pratt will be trained in “digital library concept”.
Alternatives to library use were identified—the library across the street, Pan Pacific Park. Testing pullouts? Ms. Anthony will send an announcement to teachers to inform them.
3. In-School Suspension Program – Ms Anthony
Ripple Effect is a computer program for behavior modification. By modified Consent Decree, we are required to have Alternatives to Suspension, especially for RSP and SDC students. This program will be housed in room 500 and Ms. Blackson is being considered for the job of supervising it. For it to come on line: Notice home to parents informing them that in school suspension program is part of our discipline policy. Mr. Jenssen will look over the room and talk with Mr. Mannion about getting the hardware installed. There are currently 3 computers over there, 2 more are needed. Ms. Wilmington is in charge of installing the software on the computers. The SBM committee recommended that care be taken to select a teacher who will be particularly effective to supervise the students to modify their behavior. Actual timeline will be ready next meeting.
4. Mr. Jenssen update on Discipline
TARDY SWEEP: Period 1 tardies before 8am are being seen by their counselors. After 8am tardy students go to the cafeteria where their info is entered into the computer. Counselors get to see who is chronically tardy so they can work with students and their parents to improve attendance. Other periods, swept to quad, parents notified.
SCHOOL SECURITY —Roman schedule includes 2 Romans to South campus, especially near the tennis courts. Mr. Jenssen does Monday perimeter search of the campus to identify holes in fences that need fixing.
DISCIPLINE IN GENERAL –Fliers will be made and distributed to reiterate no hats, no electronics, 10 minute rule. We request list of consequences for each category of unacceptable behavior. If weapons are discovered or suspected, teachers are advised to call administrators immediately, not 911, unless impossible to reach admin.
5. Richard on Hoodie Awards
LAHS was among top 4 nominated for best high school in U.S. She requests support from SBM to highlight the positives at LAHS so students, parents and teachers will vote.
Agenda for next meeting, September 10, 2007:
1. Timeline for inschool suspension program
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. Distribution Method (?).
Respectfully submitted by Diane Rabinowitz, 8/29/07
AGENDA:
1. Report from PE Department
2. Library update
3. In-school suspension update 4. Jenssen update on discipline
5. Richard on Hoodie awards
1. PE Department
Mr. Colon reported that PE Teachers are expected to be in 3 places at a time, and therefore supervision of students suffers. They are supposed to be on the line, in the locker room, and in their offices submitting attendance. How can they adequately supervise their charges (and watch out for ditching students) when there are problems to prevent in the locker room? It’s a manpower situation, he says.
Ms. Solomon said will bring recommendation to the SSC to budget 2 locker room attendants, Palm Pilots for PE teachers. In the interim, PE teachers may submit periods 1-3 attendance before lunch and 4-6 after 3pm.
Mr. Franklin also wants a reminder put out to all teachers to observe the 10 minute rule. Ms. Rabinowitz agreed to make a poster, which will be approved and distributed by Mr. Jenssen.
2. Library Update—Ms. Anthony
The mold has been abated. Asbestos abatement has begun; the library has been sealed with polyethylene; the air will be tested and the room will be opened only when the air quality is deemed acceptable. One month will be required for the district to put together all the parts—tile, carpet, electricians, computer procurement and installation, library books, stacks rebuilt, etc.
In the meantime, Ms. Pratt will be trained in “digital library concept”.
Alternatives to library use were identified—the library across the street, Pan Pacific Park. Testing pullouts? Ms. Anthony will send an announcement to teachers to inform them.
3. In-School Suspension Program – Ms Anthony
Ripple Effect is a computer program for behavior modification. By modified Consent Decree, we are required to have Alternatives to Suspension, especially for RSP and SDC students. This program will be housed in room 500 and Ms. Blackson is being considered for the job of supervising it. For it to come on line: Notice home to parents informing them that in school suspension program is part of our discipline policy. Mr. Jenssen will look over the room and talk with Mr. Mannion about getting the hardware installed. There are currently 3 computers over there, 2 more are needed. Ms. Wilmington is in charge of installing the software on the computers. The SBM committee recommended that care be taken to select a teacher who will be particularly effective to supervise the students to modify their behavior. Actual timeline will be ready next meeting.
4. Mr. Jenssen update on Discipline
TARDY SWEEP: Period 1 tardies before 8am are being seen by their counselors. After 8am tardy students go to the cafeteria where their info is entered into the computer. Counselors get to see who is chronically tardy so they can work with students and their parents to improve attendance. Other periods, swept to quad, parents notified.
SCHOOL SECURITY —Roman schedule includes 2 Romans to South campus, especially near the tennis courts. Mr. Jenssen does Monday perimeter search of the campus to identify holes in fences that need fixing.
DISCIPLINE IN GENERAL –Fliers will be made and distributed to reiterate no hats, no electronics, 10 minute rule. We request list of consequences for each category of unacceptable behavior. If weapons are discovered or suspected, teachers are advised to call administrators immediately, not 911, unless impossible to reach admin.
5. Richard on Hoodie Awards
LAHS was among top 4 nominated for best high school in U.S. She requests support from SBM to highlight the positives at LAHS so students, parents and teachers will vote.
Agenda for next meeting, September 10, 2007:
1. Timeline for inschool suspension program
2. Roman Code of Conduct
3. Distribution Method (?).
Respectfully submitted by Diane Rabinowitz, 8/29/07
Sunday, August 26, 2007
SBM Meeting 8/13/07
PRESENT: Karla Spivey, Grigor Khudyan, Diane Rabinowitz, Rey Pineda, Elena Anthony, Charles Ahrens, Lee Conley, Ryan Scott, parent rep. Ms. Vargas.
AGENDA:
1. Parent Election Report – Rey Pineda
2. CAHSEE Bell Schedule
3. Library Plans
1. Parent Election Report
Rey Pineda reported Thursday’s back to school night election of Parent Reps to SBM was very successful. Two parents were elected for B track, 2 for C track (and one alternate). ‘A’ track has yet to elect a parent representative. Ms. Vargas was welcomed to the meeting.
2. CAHSEE Bell Schedule
Ms Spivey moved that we amend the schedule for CAHSEE testing for the remaining testing dates of the school year. HR will still be 10 minutes, but it will be at 7:40 so students can receive their summonses and have more time for testing. Motion passed unanimously.
CAHSEE Testing Dates: Oct 2 & 3, Nov 6 & 7, Feb 5 & 6, Mar 11 & 12, and May 6 & 7.
Ms Spivey informed us that the state determines the testing schedule, which grade students are to be tested in which subjects and when. She has sent a list to each SLC of students who will be testing this year, and what their scores are, so that the SLC teachers and counselors will encourage students to prepare and provide support for students to pass the test. She requests that this point be raised at the next SLC lead teacher meeting.
3. Library Report
Ms. Anthony reported that in general, many plant repairs and upgrades are in the works. Asbestos and mold removal has delayed the reopening of the library, which is being remodeled as a media / research center with new computers, software, and books. In the meantime, the librarian will be asked to develop curriculum for the 9th graders to introduce them to the library and to research skills. The librarian will also be asked to supervise the in-school suspension (“Ripple Program”) designed to help students think about their decisions and their impact.
4. New business
PE AREA—A motion passed to request that the PE department submit a written or written/verbal action plan at next meeting (8/27) for dealing with truancy, non-dress, and student and property safety.
SCHOOL CLEANLINESS — The maintenance department will be requested to submit a schedule for routine daily trash emptying (and a minimum of pick up paper off the floor). This will be monitored. Ms. Anthony reported that a special district cleaning team has been hired to steam clean walls, floors etc once a year, this will occur in the last part of August.
LUNCHTIME TRASH — Creating better spaces for students to eat their lunch will have a positive impact on school cleanliness and atmosphere. The goal: to create a school that functions as a “home” that is inclusive.
Teachers are invited to join the School Beautification Grant writing process to devise an innovative plan to create shaded sitting areas (and address other needs as we see fit). Teachers who want to contribute their ideas (and bring students?) please meet in Ms. Rabinowitz room 374 Mondays during lunch. Grant due date is October 11, 2007. We can apply for up to $10,000. Go to AdvancedSurvey.com to take our survey(type in survey #54757) to get some idea of what we're envisioning.
Agenda for next meeting, August 27, 2007:
1. Roman Code of Conduct – Mr. Jenssen
2. Report from PE Dept
3. “Safe Passage”
4. Report on Library use and In-School Suspension program.
Respectfully submitted by Diane Rabinowitz, 8/14/07
AGENDA:
1. Parent Election Report – Rey Pineda
2. CAHSEE Bell Schedule
3. Library Plans
1. Parent Election Report
Rey Pineda reported Thursday’s back to school night election of Parent Reps to SBM was very successful. Two parents were elected for B track, 2 for C track (and one alternate). ‘A’ track has yet to elect a parent representative. Ms. Vargas was welcomed to the meeting.
2. CAHSEE Bell Schedule
Ms Spivey moved that we amend the schedule for CAHSEE testing for the remaining testing dates of the school year. HR will still be 10 minutes, but it will be at 7:40 so students can receive their summonses and have more time for testing. Motion passed unanimously.
CAHSEE Testing Dates: Oct 2 & 3, Nov 6 & 7, Feb 5 & 6, Mar 11 & 12, and May 6 & 7.
Ms Spivey informed us that the state determines the testing schedule, which grade students are to be tested in which subjects and when. She has sent a list to each SLC of students who will be testing this year, and what their scores are, so that the SLC teachers and counselors will encourage students to prepare and provide support for students to pass the test. She requests that this point be raised at the next SLC lead teacher meeting.
3. Library Report
Ms. Anthony reported that in general, many plant repairs and upgrades are in the works. Asbestos and mold removal has delayed the reopening of the library, which is being remodeled as a media / research center with new computers, software, and books. In the meantime, the librarian will be asked to develop curriculum for the 9th graders to introduce them to the library and to research skills. The librarian will also be asked to supervise the in-school suspension (“Ripple Program”) designed to help students think about their decisions and their impact.
4. New business
PE AREA—A motion passed to request that the PE department submit a written or written/verbal action plan at next meeting (8/27) for dealing with truancy, non-dress, and student and property safety.
SCHOOL CLEANLINESS — The maintenance department will be requested to submit a schedule for routine daily trash emptying (and a minimum of pick up paper off the floor). This will be monitored. Ms. Anthony reported that a special district cleaning team has been hired to steam clean walls, floors etc once a year, this will occur in the last part of August.
LUNCHTIME TRASH — Creating better spaces for students to eat their lunch will have a positive impact on school cleanliness and atmosphere. The goal: to create a school that functions as a “home” that is inclusive.
Teachers are invited to join the School Beautification Grant writing process to devise an innovative plan to create shaded sitting areas (and address other needs as we see fit). Teachers who want to contribute their ideas (and bring students?) please meet in Ms. Rabinowitz room 374 Mondays during lunch. Grant due date is October 11, 2007. We can apply for up to $10,000. Go to AdvancedSurvey.com to take our survey(type in survey #54757) to get some idea of what we're envisioning.
Agenda for next meeting, August 27, 2007:
1. Roman Code of Conduct – Mr. Jenssen
2. Report from PE Dept
3. “Safe Passage”
4. Report on Library use and In-School Suspension program.
Respectfully submitted by Diane Rabinowitz, 8/14/07
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Minutes 7/30/07
PRESENT: Rey Pineda, Grigor Khudyan, Mariana Litvinoff, Charles Ahrens, Rebecca Solomon, WIllie McBride, Elena Anthony, Diane Rabinowitz
AGENDA:
Finalize PD
SBM Calendar -- Elections
Discipline Report
Set next Week's Agenda
Finalize PD--Upcoming dates onto LAHS calendar and into an email blast. Ms. Wilmington not present to finalize calendar. Tabled till next time.
SBM Elections are set for August 8-10.
--Teacher Representatives: Recruit concerned individuals to nominate themselves.
--Student Representative: Arthur Pena is leadership advisor; leadership will assist student election; Grigor Khudyan will follow up.
--Classified Representative: Mr. McBride expressed optimism that this committee is now poised to do some good work. We reluctantly accept his reluctant retirement from the committee.
--Parent Representative: Parent election to be held Parent Night Thursday, August 9. Rebecca will talk with Oscar in Title I, Charles will talk with Steve Austin in ESL to request a script about SBM election be added to Open House phone blast or letter home. (Who will help with elections that evening?)
Summary of accomplishments 2006-07: tardy sweeps, no more hats and electronics, PD's are finally planned by departments for departments. New goals to be set.
Discipline Report: The number of tardies after 8 am has dropped from 300 to about 10 per day. The number of constant ditchers seems to have dropped to 5-10.
--Where to refer students: Teachers will refer students to their SLC administrator and counselor for appropriate intervention.
--"No ID, no pass." Ms. Litvinoff proposed a campaign to popularize the use of student IDs as they support student safety. Student IDs are also needed for lunch ticket applications and student lockers.
--Disciplining Special Ed students: State law requires protected treatment for special ed students. If Special Ed students break rules that require discipline (such as suspension or OT) that discipline must be pursued through special channels.
NEXT AGENDA:Goal setting
Physical Plant
Ms. White--discipline report
Mr. Nunnaly--Title I how can we support efforts to enroll students in lunch program?
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Rabinowitz
AGENDA:
Finalize PD
SBM Calendar -- Elections
Discipline Report
Set next Week's Agenda
Finalize PD--Upcoming dates onto LAHS calendar and into an email blast. Ms. Wilmington not present to finalize calendar. Tabled till next time.
SBM Elections are set for August 8-10.
--Teacher Representatives: Recruit concerned individuals to nominate themselves.
--Student Representative: Arthur Pena is leadership advisor; leadership will assist student election; Grigor Khudyan will follow up.
--Classified Representative: Mr. McBride expressed optimism that this committee is now poised to do some good work. We reluctantly accept his reluctant retirement from the committee.
--Parent Representative: Parent election to be held Parent Night Thursday, August 9. Rebecca will talk with Oscar in Title I, Charles will talk with Steve Austin in ESL to request a script about SBM election be added to Open House phone blast or letter home. (Who will help with elections that evening?)
Summary of accomplishments 2006-07: tardy sweeps, no more hats and electronics, PD's are finally planned by departments for departments. New goals to be set.
Discipline Report: The number of tardies after 8 am has dropped from 300 to about 10 per day. The number of constant ditchers seems to have dropped to 5-10.
--Where to refer students: Teachers will refer students to their SLC administrator and counselor for appropriate intervention.
--"No ID, no pass." Ms. Litvinoff proposed a campaign to popularize the use of student IDs as they support student safety. Student IDs are also needed for lunch ticket applications and student lockers.
--Disciplining Special Ed students: State law requires protected treatment for special ed students. If Special Ed students break rules that require discipline (such as suspension or OT) that discipline must be pursued through special channels.
NEXT AGENDA:Goal setting
Physical Plant
Ms. White--discipline report
Mr. Nunnaly--Title I how can we support efforts to enroll students in lunch program?
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Rabinowitz
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Minutes July 9, 2007
PRESENT: Willie McBride, Karla Spivey, Grigor Khudyan, Jon Mannion, Rebecca Solomon, Litvinoff, Diane Rabinowitz, Violetta White, Rey Pineda, Carlos Garcia, Elena Anthony
AGENDA:
1. Professional Development Calendar 2007-08
2. SBM Elections
3. New Business
1. Professional Development Calendar 2007-08
Ms. Spivey posted the calendar days that are to be divided between Department PD, SLC PD, Ms. White’s district mandate for discipline-related training, and WASC goals. The district requires Department PD for analysis of District Assessment data, which we scheduled at least 3 weeks after each Assessment.
Since the History Department doesn’t give District Assessment, Ms. Solomon requested that we limit our District Assessment PD time into only one session per 2 months.
Ms. White clarified District Policy on Discipline can be handled in an hour at a faculty meeting (doesn’t have to be during PD time). In addition, she requested a PD on Asset Management to support Discipline Policy.
Ms. Anthony requested one WASC PD.
Ms. Solomon and Ms. Spivey will compose a questionnaire to get input from teachers about their PD needs, framing the questions around student needs such as writing and math skills to prepare for CAHSEE. Questionnaire will be ready by 7/10/07, in time for the Department meetings at 1:38pm. Ms. Solomon also stated that teachers should know what kind of resources SBM can provide towards PD.
Ms. Anthony proposed the formation of a DATA TEAM which will be looking at teacher ideas for PD as well as student performance data on an ongoing basis.
Dates are as follows and will be posted on the LAHS website, as will these minutes:
July 10, 17 Aug 7, 14 Sept 18, 25 (periodic Assessment)
Oct 9, 23 Nov 13, 27 (PA) Dec 4, 11
Jan 8, 29 Feb 26 Mar 4 (PA)
April 1 (PA), 8 (WASC), 29 May 27 June 10
There are also testing dates on this calendar. Please see the calendar posted on the website or blog--JON?
2. ELECTIONS – SBM
A Track – 2 open positions plus 1 alternate
B Track – 2 open positions (possibly filled by 2 alternates to be determined after checking bylaws), 2 alternates
C Track – 1 open position, alternates
1 classified position (McBride wants out)
1 parent position—Pineda will coordinate with Mr. Austin at Parent meeting Aug 9.
1 student position—will be opened up to student body; but selection process to be administered by leadership coordinated by Khudyan
Elections will be held for B&C track August 8-10, coordinated by Mr. Pineda.
Copy of SBM Plan to be distributed to new members.
Ms. Anthony reported that enrollment is 900 on B track, 750 and 300 on C. We have 11 + 7 extra teachers according to district ratios. Ms. Solomon expressed that we must see the rules of the AB3311 grant to see if we can keep our ratios to 15:1. Norm day is August 3rd. We may get more students when A track returns.
Respectfully submitted by Diane Rabinowitz, 7/09/07
AGENDA:
1. Professional Development Calendar 2007-08
2. SBM Elections
3. New Business
1. Professional Development Calendar 2007-08
Ms. Spivey posted the calendar days that are to be divided between Department PD, SLC PD, Ms. White’s district mandate for discipline-related training, and WASC goals. The district requires Department PD for analysis of District Assessment data, which we scheduled at least 3 weeks after each Assessment.
Since the History Department doesn’t give District Assessment, Ms. Solomon requested that we limit our District Assessment PD time into only one session per 2 months.
Ms. White clarified District Policy on Discipline can be handled in an hour at a faculty meeting (doesn’t have to be during PD time). In addition, she requested a PD on Asset Management to support Discipline Policy.
Ms. Anthony requested one WASC PD.
Ms. Solomon and Ms. Spivey will compose a questionnaire to get input from teachers about their PD needs, framing the questions around student needs such as writing and math skills to prepare for CAHSEE. Questionnaire will be ready by 7/10/07, in time for the Department meetings at 1:38pm. Ms. Solomon also stated that teachers should know what kind of resources SBM can provide towards PD.
Ms. Anthony proposed the formation of a DATA TEAM which will be looking at teacher ideas for PD as well as student performance data on an ongoing basis.
Dates are as follows and will be posted on the LAHS website, as will these minutes:
July 10, 17 Aug 7, 14 Sept 18, 25 (periodic Assessment)
Oct 9, 23 Nov 13, 27 (PA) Dec 4, 11
Jan 8, 29 Feb 26 Mar 4 (PA)
April 1 (PA), 8 (WASC), 29 May 27 June 10
There are also testing dates on this calendar. Please see the calendar posted on the website or blog--JON?
2. ELECTIONS – SBM
A Track – 2 open positions plus 1 alternate
B Track – 2 open positions (possibly filled by 2 alternates to be determined after checking bylaws), 2 alternates
C Track – 1 open position, alternates
1 classified position (McBride wants out)
1 parent position—Pineda will coordinate with Mr. Austin at Parent meeting Aug 9.
1 student position—will be opened up to student body; but selection process to be administered by leadership coordinated by Khudyan
Elections will be held for B&C track August 8-10, coordinated by Mr. Pineda.
Copy of SBM Plan to be distributed to new members.
Ms. Anthony reported that enrollment is 900 on B track, 750 and 300 on C. We have 11 + 7 extra teachers according to district ratios. Ms. Solomon expressed that we must see the rules of the AB3311 grant to see if we can keep our ratios to 15:1. Norm day is August 3rd. We may get more students when A track returns.
Respectfully submitted by Diane Rabinowitz, 7/09/07
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