Biggs Unified School District

District Advisory Committee

Oct 19, 2009 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Meeting Notes

School Site Council Reports

BES – The meeting was postponed.  The meetings will be the 2nd Thursday of the month.  Jerry commented that the test scores and funds for last year were looked at.  Bill commented that Categorical funds are going to be cut back and that SSC

should review and analyze and go forward from last year.  Bill also mention that a Saturday School was in the process of being put into effect to make up homework for days missed.

RES – Jerry said that they went over SSC responsibility, procedures and what we can do to support students and school.

BMS – No meeting yet.

BHS – No meeting yet.  Meeting will be Wednesday, October 21st.

Laura ask about the parent survey and has it been started yet.  Bill stated not as yet.

Laura also reminded everyone to be sure and send the minutes to Karen Nuchols.

ELAC/DELAC REPORT

No meeting but elected new member.  The next meeting will be October 29th.  Assessment meeting needs to be scheduled.  Laura stated sample surveys need to be presented and gone over.  Bill went over the ELSSA report.  ELSSA is a state report.  Laura discussed more information on this.  Mellisa Atteberry wanted to know if anyone was using the Data Director.  Bill said yes it was being used.  Jerry is  also using the Data Director.  Laura explained the Data Director and how it works.  If the student is enrolled n Butte County the Data Director will pull scores for that student within Butte County

DISCUSS AYP TARGETS 2009-10

Laura explained the target charts handed out.  Bill discussed and explained the ELA charts.  This would be the charts Biggs USD would follow.  Laura explained the percentage on the charts.  Laura also stated we are out of Program improvement at this point.  She also explained that we are at 2 years out of being a Program Improvement school again.  Laura discussed CAHSEE testing for Sp. Ed students.  Bill discussed the CAHSEE testing also.  Bill stated we are in Safe Harbor mode.  He also discussed Transportation funds.  Mellisa Atteberry asked happen to theses funds after being held for a year.  Bill stated that they go to title one funds.

REPORT ON TITLE III PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT STATUS

EL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bill explained the 2008-2009 Title lll Accountability Report handed out.  Bill mention we have met all of the AMO’s.  Jerry mention about Bill being nominated for Administrator of the year.  Laura discussed the AMO’s and levels.  She also commended Vera and everyone involved in getting our levels where they should be.

Vera went over process that was done to get the District levels where they should be.

Bill asked how we are working with our staff to reach our goals.  Pam discussed accountability to make sure procedures are being implemented.  Bill discussed putting our Safty Plan together, facilities looking better and keeping students in school for our ADA.  Bill also discussed best and appropriate way to spend monies and that the staff is working extremely hard.

UPDATE ON CATEGORICAL BUDGET FLEXIBILITY AND PROGRAMS FOR BIGGS USD

Pam Ragan handed out BUSD District Budget for State Program spreadsheet and discussed.  The spreadsheet was on budget for State and Federal programs and where the money is going.  She also mentioned an expected a mid year cut and that there will be an update again in January.  Vera asked what an In-Direct charge was.

It is based off of expenditures.  Bill discussed spreadsheet also.  Vera asked if there was any other money we get from the State.  It was stated that we receive Revenue dollars based on ADA.  Pam Ragan explained P1 reporting attendance and how many days that actually shows up.  She also explained P2 Final Numbers – If numbers go down you have to pay back.  Bill stated to keep things as balance as you can.  It was also mention that every level is good for P1 & P2 and that the District will not lose money now.  Jerry mention about the Swine Flu and how this could affect attendance.  Pam mention how only the Elementary school is entitled to Title One Funds.  It was asked what ARRA was.  It is one time Federal money.  Pam Sheppard asked if SSC could get a list of how many salaries are being paid by Federal monies.  Pam Ragan said she would supply this information.  Pam Ragan suggest everyone watch there monies.  Next year will be the worst of the three years.  Bill also commented to watch how you’re spending your monies and to be frugal on spending money.

REVIEW REVISED SSC CALENDARS

Laura handed out revised SSC calendars and discussed.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL PRIMER

Laura handed out School Site Council Primer booklet.  She explained that this is to help train your SSC.

GLOSSARY

Laura handed out pamphlets on Glossary and discussed.  Laura also handed out and discussed “Use of Categorical Fiscal Resource Guideline” spreadsheet.  Bill explained Title One Funds and what is going on this year with the funds.  CPM changes were also discussed.  Now it is online and the State can pull up documents to see if you’re compliant if you are setup for this.

REVIEW/REVISE LEA PLAN:

Goal 1 English Language Arts and Math

Laura handed out and discussed paperwork.  She talked about areas of progress.  Standards and strategies were discussed.  Bill also discussed information on this.  Jerry stated that the program for intervention time is in place for K-8th.  Laura went over ELA and Math areas that were discussed in DAC meeting.

Goal 2 English Language Learners

Laura handed out spreadsheet and discussed the goal and needs for each section.  Vera also discussed and went over English Learner student scores.  Vera stated she went to meeting on ELD and Assessments.

Goal 3 Professionals Development

Laura handed out paperwork.  Bill mention how critical staff development was.  Pam wanted to know how to correct the area of focus.  Laura discussed this.  Laura stated we will discuss more on Dec. 14th.

UPDATE ON SCHOOL SAFETY PLANS/EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Will discuss on Dec. 14th

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Meeting Adjourned at 2:30 pm