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

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