The meeting was called to order by Deb Moeller at 3:06 PM in the Media center. Copies of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were distributed.

The minutes of the previous meeting were corrected as follows:

ATTENDANCE: added &endash; Mary Jo Adair (non instructional), Sylvia McGinley (parent); and deleted &endash; Denise Kuna and Bea McMillion. Sylvia McGinley moved we accept the corrections. Denise Kunz seconded. Motion carried.

ATTENDANCE:

FACULTY: Deborah Moeller, Linda Morrell, Denise Kunz, Bea McMillion, Colleen Borden, Becky Hahn, John Bua, Dierdre Wilson

ADMINISTRATION: Scott Fiske, Monte Escabi, Judy Patterson

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL: Mary Jo Adair

PARENT: Amy Eisenberg, Paula Baumgart, Marcy Fallahzadh, Sylvia McGinley, Irene Denoncourt (ESE)

STUDENT: Holly Greenberg, Morvarid Fallahzaden

COMMUNITY: Judy Paul, Sheri Werbin

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL: Sheri Werbin reported on the West Innovation Zone meeting. She said the word needs to be given to the parents and the community about the shortened summer vacation period due to the earlier start of school in August 2004. Also, they should be informed that mid-term exams will be given prior to the Winter Break so that parents do not pull students out of school for early vacations. Eighth grade students will visit Western High School prior to March and then attend a parents' Open House night (which will be held in August on the Thursday night prior to the start of school). There was a survey on the Code of Conduct Book specifically addressing the issues of shoes and pants. The next school year (2004-2005) will still be on the current block schedule. The possible change in scheduling will be addressed for the following school year. Lunch menus were reviewed as well as vending machines for next year. The decision on vending machines is up to the principal. Mr. Fiske reported that our cafeteria makes it's own sub sandwiches.

BUDGET: Linda Morrell met after the New Year to review a survey on ranking the budget. The results are: Curriculum #1; Staff Development #2; Class size and Qualtiy #3; Safety #4; Technology #5; Quality Improvement #6; Upward Bound #7; and Suspensions/Expulsions #8.

FCAT: Colleen Borden reported the FCAT Saturdays have begun and will run through February. There have been over 200 students sign up for the classes.

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION ACCREDITATION REPORT: Becky Hahn reported that the annual report was compiled and submitted on time. All necessary corrections to administration, staff and subjects certified were made. In addition, the four Annual Progress Report questions were answered based upon the current SAC goals as stated in our SIP.

SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES: Judy Paul reported that there will be a Career Day held in March. Flyers were distributed with all pertinent information. Dr. Wilson reported we will be utilizing the gym for this event.

FUTURE SIP GOALS: Deb Moeller is looking for ideas. Colleen Borden distributed a handout on Coalition Goals, "The 10 Common Guiding Principles". Linda Morrell suggested we add "attendance" as a goal. Mr. Fiske responded that until we can regulate parents, this is a difficult issue to address. Mr. Fiske said there is a state mandate on reading and math. A needs assessment will be given to faculty as to their wants and needs and values as a characteristic of our school and not just FCAT scores. Holly Greenberg suggested an incentive for seniors to come to school. Mr. Fiske responded that according to a speaker he had just heard, American students don't value education the way foreign students do. Someone suggested that we require students' attendance to take an honors or AP course. Mr. Fiske said we can't do that, but that all students wanting to take Honors or AP will be accommodated. It was also reported that Middle Schools have a rule that if 1 point is not earned in the fourth quarter, then the student cannot get credit for the class. Mr. Fiske said that all the principals at the principal's meeting were in favor of that rule. Deb Moeller asked that everyone think about attendance policies and these will be re-addressed at the next meeting.

GUIDANCE REPORT: Dr. Wilson provided handouts on the Guidance Plan. Every school is required to have standards- driven plan in place, our plan has been approved. The Career Day will include national consultants and information has been distributed to parents via a newsletter.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT: Deb Moeller suggested we include attendance issues on our next needs assessment. She asked for any concerns from faculty or staff to be sent to her to be included. Becky Hahn will try to obtain copies of previous Needs Assessment instruments to be used as a guide for developing the next one. Deb also reported that the waiver process needs to be started and that any waivers must be aligned with state guidelines. Mr. Fiske said waivers need to be driven by where we want to go.

Sheri Werbin would like to hold SAF meetings in conjunction with our SAC meetings. Mr. Fiske said both meetings can be held consecutively.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 24th at 3 PM in the Media center.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rebecca Hahn, Secretary