Community Council
Community Council Meetings for 2018/2019 school year are as follows:
October 4, 2018 7:00-8:00pm
November 1, 2018 7:30-8:30pm
February 7, 2018 7:30-8:30pm
***** TIME CHANGE*******March 21, 2018 8:00pm-9:00pm
Counity Council Meeting
2-7-2019
Members Present:
Travis Wilstead
Sheila Butterfield
Nikki Brown
Kari Ingram
Yvonne Fordham
Garrett Mair
Tusdi Snyder
Danielle Squires
Sara Patchett
Jacquie Korella
Michelle Brown
Tattiana Gray
- Expenditures from 2018-2019 were discussed. Members were pleased with the improvements made with the budget. Every second grader now has a chromebook. We didn’t purchase code changers and instead are encouraged to use codechangers.org , paide for infiniD learning.
- 2019-2020 Budget briefly discussed. Next meeting members will come with ideas on what is needed.
- Email teachers a survey of what they feel is needed for the upcoming year. Ex – EIE kits, STEM supplies, take home library helper, DIY FOSS kits, headphones with microphones.
- Next Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 pm
- Come with ideas/needs for 2019-2020 school year
Community Council members:
President: Sheila Butterfield
Vice President: Tatiana Grey
Secretary: Nikki Brown
Kimber Uluave
Sara Patchett
Jacquie Korella
Brooke Bundy
Corey Henwood
Danielle Squires
Travis Wilstead
Tusdi Snyder
Yvonne Fordham
Garrett Mair
Kari Ingram
Kristin Frank
School Plan 2018-2019 – Majestic Fields Elementary
School Plan Approved
School Plan Approval Details
- Submitted By
- Travis Wilstead
- Submit Date
- 2018-05-09
- Admin Reviewer
- Natalie Gordon
- Admin Review Date
- 2018-06-07
- District Reviewer
- Kristi Coleman
- District Approval Date
- 2018-06-11
- Board Approval Date
- Unknown
Goal #1
Goal
To improve students’ understanding an performance in Language Arts, we will purchase the Reach for Reading program. This will not be purchased solely from the school Land Trust, but rather from multiple sources including the Land Trust.
Academic Areas
- Reading
- Writing
- Science
- Social Studies
Measurements
We will use the built in assessments to monitor the students' progress.
Action Plan Steps
We will first purchase the materials. Teachers will then begin training on using the new reading program over the summer and training will continue throughout the year from both district personnel, and school personnel. The teachers will share with each other as they use the program to discuss successes, and possible changes to help one another. The teachers will teach the concepts as outlined in the program and use the assessments provided to check for students understanding of the concepts.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $22,000 | |
| Textbooks (641) |
We will use $22,000.00 to pay for a small portion of the $105,000+ cost of the program. The remainder will be pulled from various accounts already approved by our Business Administrator. |
$22,000 |
Goal #2
Goal
To improve students’ understanding of Visual Arts, we will rehire a teacher using the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Grant, and will supplement $5,100.00 from the Land Trust.
Academic Areas
- Reading
- Writing
- Fine Arts
Measurements
Measurements in visual arts are based mainly on participation and effort. We plan on having all of our students attend and participate in an art class once per week for 30 minutes.
Action Plan Steps
Students will all rotate through the Art classroom for a minimum of 30 minutes per week, where they will receive instruction from the art teacher. The art teacher will meet with the classroom teachers to discuss current and upcoming subjects in LA and STEM. She will then write lesson plans to incorporate her art curriculum with LA and STEM concepts.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $5,100 | |
| Salaries and Employee Benefits (100 and 200) |
BTS covers all but just under $5,100.00 of the teacher’s salary. |
$5,100 |
Goal #3
Goal
We will purchase a coding program that we will use in the computer lab during their regularly scheduled time in the computer lab, but we will provide additional time for students to participate after school as well.
Academic Areas
- Technology
Measurements
We will evaluate how much the students are progressing by how many courses they are able to pass off.
Action Plan Steps
We will purchase Code Changers and have the teachers and lab aide trained by them on how to teach the concepts and how to monitor the students' progress. The students will then be taught the concepts and work independently on writing the different forms of coding being taught. Teachers and/or the lab aide will intervene and reteach as needed to help the students master the current coding concept. Student work will be shared with parents through the links provided by the program.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $5,000 | |
| Technology Related Hardware/Software (< $5,000 per item) (650) |
The total cost of the program is $10 per student for a 12 month license. We are estimating 446 students between 2nd and fifth grades and wanted to provide some additional licenses for high ability first grade students. |
$5,000 |
Goal #4
Goal
To increase students levels of understanding of science concepts, by creating virtual field trips in our computer lab.
Academic Areas
- Mathematics
- Technology
- Science
- Social Studies
Measurements
We will use the teachers common formative assessments to determine our students' levels of understanding the concepts. These assessments are based on the State Core Standards the teachers cover. By using these assessments we will know the assessment is relevant to standards being taught. Students that are not proficient in the standards, will receive additional instruction from their classroom teacher, and/or other teachers on their grade level.
Action Plan Steps
We will purchase the site license for the software The teachers will be trained on how to use the virtual field trips. The teachers will teach the science concepts. The teachers will have the students take an assessment. The students will participate in the virtual field trip. The teachers will have the students take another assessment.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $6,000 | |
| Technology Related Hardware/Software (< $5,000 per item) (650) |
Because we found that the kindergarten students were not as able to participate in this program this past year we will only purchase it for 1st-5th grades. The total cost will only be software licenses and will be $6,000.00. |
$6,000 |
Goal #5
Goal
To increase students ability and understanding of music and singing.
Academic Areas
- Fine Arts
Measurements
Continued participation in choir will be the tool we use to measure the success of the program.
Action Plan Steps
Third through fifth grade students will volunteer to participate in the before school choir practices and will perform at various events and locations in our community.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $710 | |
| Salaries and Employee Benefits (100 and 200) |
Last year we paid our choir director $600.00 before taxes. This year we would like her to receive $600.00 after taxes. Therefore we are estimating $710.00 total. |
$710 |
Goal #6
Goal
Teachers will purchase materials needed to create hands-on, or Project based learning for Math concepts.
Academic Areas
- Mathematics
Measurements
Teachers will use their CFA's to determine students' understanding and growth.
Action Plan Steps
Teachers will each be given $250 to spend on materials for their classrooms. The materials will need to be related to math concepts they will teach throughout the year. Items will be math manipulatives, supplies for games, and supplements for the math program.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $7,000 | |
| General Supplies (610) |
28 Teachers each receiving $250.00 |
$7,000 |
Goal #7
Goal
To increase teachers abilities through professional development.
Academic Areas
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Writing
- Technology
- Science
- Social Studies
Measurements
Classroom observations by the principal and the learning coach will determine implementation levels of the concepts taught to the teachers.
Action Plan Steps
Assess the teachers needs. Find a conference or presenter (i.e. Kagan, DuFour, CHAMPS) to have the teachers attend. Teachers, learning coach, and principal attend. Teachers share what they learned with other teachers. Teachers use strategies in their classrooms. Principal and learning coach observe and provide feedback.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $10,000 | |
| Salaries and Employee Benefits (100 and 200) |
The cost of substitutes is $91 per day, we are budgeting to have all 28 teachers participate in the training making it a total cost of $2,548. Therefore, we will budget $2,700. |
$2,700 |
| Professional and Technical Services (300) |
Last year we noticed that the school had to pay more than expected in order to be able to use the funds from Trust Lands for this category. Therefore we are increasing the amount to $10,000.00 in hopes that this will help cover additional costs, such as substitutes and per diem. |
$7,300 |
Goal #8
Goal
To increase students’ understanding of Science and LA concepts.
Academic Areas
- Reading
- Science
Measurements
The teachers will use their common formative assessments to determine the students understanding.
Action Plan Steps
We will purchase the science portion of Tales for Teaching and have it available for teachers in the Teacher Resource Library.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $3,500 | |
| Textbooks (641) |
Tales For Teaching Science $3,500.00 |
$3,500 |
Goal #9
Goal
To increase students’ understanding of and participation in STEM activities.
Academic Areas
- Mathematics
- Technology
- Science
Measurements
The teachers will use their Common Formative Assessments.
Action Plan Steps
As we plan activities we will purchase materials such as, but not limited to: soap, glue, borax, tape (lots of tape), paper, marbles, PVC, and other materials needed for experiments and demonstrations of concepts.
Expenditures
| Category | Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | $3,600 | |
| General Supplies (610) |
We will purchase the supplies listed in our action steps. |
$3,600 |
Summary of Estimated Expenditures
| Category | Estimated Cost (entered by the school) |
|---|---|
| Total: | $62,910 |
| Salaries and Employee Benefits (100 and 200) | $8,510 |
| Professional and Technical Services (300) | $7,300 |
| General Supplies (610) | $10,600 |
| Textbooks (641) | $25,500 |
| Technology Related Hardware/Software (< $5,000 per item) (650) | $11,000 |
Funding Estimates
| Estimates | Totals |
|---|---|
| Estimated Carry-over from the 2017-2018 Progress Report | $890 |
| Estimated Distribution in 2018-2019 | $67,040 |
| Total ESTIMATED Available Funds for 2018-2019 | $67,930 |
| Summary of Estimated Expenditures For 2018-2019 | $62,910 |
| This number may not be a negative number Total ESTIMATED Carry Over to 2019-2020 | $5,020 |
Increased Distribution
The 2018-2019 distribution in this plan is an estimate. If the actual distribution is more than the estimate, how will additional funds be spent to implement the goals described in the plan?
Additional funds will be used to purchase iPads and or Chromebooks as needed as well as additional STEM supplies. Like tape, we seem to always need more tape in the STEM Lab.
Publicity
- School newsletter
- School website
- School marquee
- Other: Please explain.
- We have been using Facebook to tag SITLA when we have and activity that has used money from Trust Lands.