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Meeting Information

Meeting Title: Monthly School Improvement Committee Meeting
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Lincoln High School, Room 108

Participants

Present:

• Mr. John Adams (Principal)
• Mrs. Emily White (Vice Principal)
• Mr. Michael Clark (Math Department Head)
• Mrs. Sarah Johnson (English Department Head)
• Ms. Linda Green (Parent-Teacher Association President)
• Mr. Alex Brown (Student Council President)

Absent:

• Mrs. Karen Smith (Science Department Head)

1. Call to Order

• Time: 4:05 PM
• Called by: Mr. John Adams

2. Approval of Agenda

• Motioned by: Mrs. Sarah Johnson
• Seconded by: Ms. Linda Green
• Outcome: Approved unanimously

3. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

• Date of Meeting: September 10, 2024
• Motioned by: Mr. Michael Clark
• Seconded by: Mrs. Emily White
• Outcome: Approved unanimously

4. Old Business

4.1 Update on School Library Renovation

• Presented by: Mrs. Emily White
• Summary: Renovation is on schedule, with completion expected before the end of November 2024.
• Discussion: No major issues reported. Committee expressed satisfaction with progress.
• Action Items: None

5. New Business

5.1 Introduction of New STEM Program

• Presented by: Mr. John Adams
• Summary: Proposal for a new STEM program to be introduced in the 2025 academic year.
• Discussion: Committee discussed potential curriculum, resources needed, and partnership opportunities with local tech companies.
• Decisions Made: Agreed to proceed with program development.
• Action Items: Mr. Michael Clark to form a task force for curriculum development by November 1, 2024.

5.2 School Safety Measures Update

• Presented by: Mrs. Emily White
• Summary: Review of new safety measures implemented at the start of the school year.
• Discussion: Positive feedback from staff and parents; discussion on additional training for staff.
• Decisions Made: Approved additional safety training sessions.
• Action Items: Mrs. Emily White to coordinate training dates and communicate to staff by November 15, 2024.

6. Reports

6.1 Student Council Report

• Presented by: Mr. Alex Brown
• Summary: Update on student council activities, including upcoming charity drive and school spirit week.
• Discussion: Committee praised student engagement and offered support for activities.

7. Announcements

• Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences: Scheduled for November 20-22, 2024.
• Holiday Concert: Set for December 15, 2024, at the school auditorium.

8. Open Floor

• Discussion: Suggestions for improving the school cafeteria menu. Committee agreed to solicit more student and parent feedback.

9. Adjournment

• Time: 5:25 PM
• Motioned by: Mrs. Sarah Johnson
• Seconded by: Mr. Michael Clark
• Outcome: Meeting adjourned.

Next Meeting

Date: November 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Room 108

Minutes Prepared by: Mrs. Emily White
Date: October 16, 2024