Approved

OLD MILL SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MINUTES

Monday March 23, 2009

Time:  3:00 pm

Location:  Old Mill School Library

Present:

Jane McDonough - Treasurer

Mary Anderson – Secretary

Dawn Dobras – Vice President

Bryce Goeking

Andy Mercy - President

Lisa Mudd

Ann Nichols

Hope Timberlake

Virginia vanRoyen

Apologies:

Molly Bass

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes:  Minutes of the February 23, 2009 meeting were approved.

2009/10 Action Plan, Objective 1:  Support students in becoming effective problem solvers in mathematics

Next school year new math materials will be introduced to all grades.  This is part of a County-wide initiative which integrates literature into math and uses formative assessments.

Action:  Next year’s Site Council to monitor the implementation of this new math initiative.

2009/10 Action Plan, Objective 3:  Sustain our emphasize on life fitness as core element of physical education program

Good progress is being made all round in P.E.  The new curriculum, which accommodates a fitness model as opposed to a strictly game based model, is well underway and the majority of students are beginning to understand the importance of good behavior and sportsmanship during P.E.

Action:  Andy to write a blurb in the Creek to parents reinforcing the importance of taking P.E. seriously  – listening to instructions, implementing them quicker and with a positive attitude.

Bryce gave an update on progress being made to obtain funding to open up paths which will allow more students to participate in the walk to school program (part of objective 3).

•The Mill Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan includes at least 3 segments of Old Mill Schools 4 high-priority pathways in its “Top 25” list.  This plan is expected to be presented to MV City Council on May 4, 2009 at 7.30pm in City Hall.

Action:  Please plan to attend this City Council meeting and encourage others to do so to support approval of OMS priority pathways. 

•Safe Routes to School Action Plan.  Bryce submitted the Site Council’s comments at their February meeting and reported that OMS is being used as a “role model” to encourage other schools to develop comprehensive travel plans.  The Safe Routes to School Action Plan is another funding tool so it’s important that our 4 high-priority pathways are well positioned in their action plan.

2009/10 Action Plan, Objective 2:  Support students in developing strength of character

 

Dawn provided Juan Rodriguez with a draft 5-year partnership outline which he received enthusiastically. 

The Site Council agreed that it would be good to have at least a couple of classes initiate pen pal relationships and have a get together before the end of this school year

Action:  Lisa will discuss this with her colleagues at the next staff meeting, check to see what progress has been made and encourage 2 or 3 teachers to take it on.

Next Site Council Meeting:  Monday, April 20, 2009