2024-25 Meeting Documents

Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council
SUMMARY
September 16, 2024

SGC Meeting Attendance

Dr. Cheatham, Principal	X
Barbara Halbert, Community Member	X
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff	X
Steve Vo, Parent	X
James Tongue, Appointed Staff
Brittany Griffin, Community Member	X
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff	X
Debra Waller, Elected Staff	X
Jennifer DeRover, Parent
Laura York, Parent	X
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President (GUEST)	X

 

SGC Meeting Action Items:

Motion	Time	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Call to Order	4:04pm	Sheila Halter	---	---
Action Item: Approve Agenda	4:05pm	Brittany Griffin	Barbara Halbert	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes	4:06pm	Brittany Griffin	Debra Waller	Unanimous
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting	4:32pm	Sheila Halter	---	---

 

 Informational and Discussion Items:

1. Discussion Item: Norms for SY 24-25
2. Discussion Item: Cross Council, Training for New Members
3. Discussion Item: Create Council Initiatives
4. Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
5. Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
6. Information Item: Principal's Update
7. Information Item: PTO Update
8. Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes

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Date: Monday, September 16, 2024

Time: 4:00pm

Location: CCES Media Center

Agenda:

Action Item:                Call to Order

Action Item:                Approve Agenda

Action Item:                Approve August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Discussion Item:          Norms for SY 24-25

Discussion Item:         Cross Council, Training for New Members

Discussion Item:         Create Council Initiatives

Discussion Item:          SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

Discussion Item:         SY 24-25 Strategic Planning

Information Item:      Principal’s Update

Information Item:      PTO update

Action Item:               Meeting Adjournment

 

 

Members present:

Dr. Tresa Cheatham

Barbara Halbert

Leslie Hill

Debra Waller

Shelia Halter

Laura York

Brittany Griffin

Steve Vo (remotely)

 

PTO Member Present:

Jen Speers, PTO Co-President

 

Guests: 

None

  

Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order

-          Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:04pm.

 

Action Item – Approve Agenda

-          The Agenda was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Barbara Halbert Seconded. All in favor.

 

Action Item – Approve August 19, 2024 Meeting Minutes

-          The August 19 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Debra Waller Seconded. All in Favor.

 

Discussion Item – Norms for SY 24-25

-          The following meeting norms were discussed

o   Be Prepared and Engaged

o   Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions

o   Work for the Good of all Students

 

Discussion Item – Cross Council, Training for New Members

-          Brittany Griffin has signed up to go

o   There are two more spots available

 

Discussion Item – Cross Council Initiatives

-          None at this time, will update later

 

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

-          We have $46,391 charter dollars for the year

-          Dr. C plans to submit her strategic goal by November

-          It was proposed to spend some dollars on bulletin boards for each hallway

o   They are $224 each and we need 11 of them

o   This turned into an action item after discussion and Brittany Griffin moved to approve this expenditure. Barbara Halbert Seconded. All in favor.

-          Other ideas for professional development were discussed

-          Ideas for Raize Craze funds and how those could compliment the SGC funds were also discussed

 

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Strategic Planning

-          This will be discussed next month

 

Information Item – Principal’s Update

-          There are two new staff members

o   A new 1^st grade teacher

o   Hired Ms. Jones for TAG, but lost Ms. King

-          Dr. Cheatham met with the County regarding the Wellness Room

o   A county representative picked some items for that room and Dr. C rejected them, having her own suggestions that she is working with the county on.

o   The Wellness room will be in the vacant 5^th grade classroom space.

-          Math milestones scores are available, but awaiting the county to confirm they are official

 

Information Item – PTO Update

-          As of the date of this meeting, there have been 10,858 acts of kindness and $52,894 raised

o   The goal is $100,000 and 12,000 acts of kindness

-          There is no big ticket item PTO is aiming to purchase this year

-          PTO has budgeted at $70,000

-          PTO saved money by using leftover VBS decorations for Raise Craze

 

Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda

-          Approving strategic plan

-          Further brainstorm ideas for charter funds usage

 

Action Item – Meeting Adjournment

-          Sheila Halter adjourned the meeting at 4:32pm.

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Governance Council Meeting Agenda Monday, October 21, 2024 Time: 4:00pm Location: CCES Media Center

SGC Members: Dr. Tresa Cheatham, Principal | Sheila Halter (Chair), Appointed Staff |Barbara Halbert, Community Member| Laura York, Parent | Steve Vo, Parent (Parliamentarian)| Jennifer DeRover, Parent| Debbie Waller, Elected Staff| Leslie Hill, Elected Staff | James Tongue, Appointed Staff | Brittany Griffin (Vice-Chair) Community Member

Time	Agenda Item	Owner
4:00pm	Call to Order, Roll Call, Meeting Norms, Community & Board Meetings	Halter
4:03pm	Action Item:  Approve Agenda-Agenda amended to include Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting	Council
4:05pm	Action Item:  Approve September 16th, 2024 Meeting Minutes	Council
4:06pm	Discussion Item: Debrief Fall Cross Council Meeting	Brittany Griffin
4:07pm	Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning	Council
4:25pm	Action Item:  Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan	Council
4:26pm	Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals	Council
4:34pm	Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	Council
4:35pm	Information Item:  Principal's Update	Cheatham
4:45pm	Information Item:  PTO Update	Speers
4:55pm	Discussion Item:  Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda	Council
5:00pm	Action Item:   Meeting Adjournment	Halter

Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting:   Nov. 19, 2024     9:30 am    Cambridge HS

School Board Meeting:    Nov. 21, 2024   6:00 PM    South Learning

Meeting Norms: 

Be Prepared and Engaged   - Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions   - Work for the Good of ALL Students

Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council SUMMARY
October 21, 2024 

SGC Meeting Attendance:

Dr. Cheatham, Principal	X
Barbara Halbert, Community Member	X
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff	X
Steve Vo, Parent	X
James Tongue, Appointed Staff
Brittany Griffin, Community Member	X
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff	X
Debra Waller, Elected Staff	X
Jennifer DeRover, Parent
Laura York, Parent	X
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President (GUEST)	X

 

SGC Meeting Action Items:

Motion	Time	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Call to Order	4:07pm	Sheila Halter	---	---
Action Item: Approve Agenda	4:08pm	Debra Waller	James Tongue	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes	4:09pm	Brittany Griffin	Debra Waller	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan	4:25pm	Leslie Hill	James Tongue	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	4:28pm	---	---	---
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting	4:42pm	Sheila Halter	---	---

 

 

Informational and Discussion Items: 

1.      Discussion Item: Cross Council
2.      Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
3.      Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
4.      Information Item: Principal's Update
5.      Information Item: PTO Update
6.      Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: CCES Media Center

Agenda:
Action Item:                Call to Order
Action Item:                Approve Agenda
Action Item:                Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Discussion Item:          SY 24-25 Strategic Planning
Action Item:                Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan
Discussion Item:         SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
Action Item:                 Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure
Information Item:      Principal’s Update
Information Item:      PTO update
Action Item:               Meeting Adjournment

Members present:
Dr. Tresa Cheatham
Barbara Halbert
Leslie Hill
Debra Waller
Shelia Halter
Laura York
Brittany Griffin
James Tongue

PTO Member Present:
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President

Guests:
None 

Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order

• Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:07pm. 

Action Item – Approve Agenda

• The Agenda was moved to be approved by Debra Waller. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor. 

Action Item – Approve September 16, 2024 Meeting Minutes

• The September 16 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Debra Waller Seconded. All in Favor.

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Strategic Planning

• The following strategic plan for CCES was reviewed:
  • Enhance performance for all students: Increase percent of all students scoring proficient or distinguished on GA milestones in ELA.  Goal to have all students 3 & 4, last year 79%, target 84% of 3^rd-5^th grade students scoring 3 or 4.
  • Prioritize safety and operational efficiency: Decrease number of office referrals.  17 last year, target 14.
  • Ensure impactful programming: Increase percentage of students with disabilities scoring proficient or distinguished on Milestones in ELA.  60.8% last year, target 65% of students with disabilities to score level 3 or 4.
  • Strengthen employee engagement: Increase employee retention rate.  11 certified teachers left last year, this year target to drop to not more than 7.
  • Utilize fiscal resources effectively: Increase percentage of charter dollar expenditures.
  • Deepen community connections: Increase percentage of students who recommend this school to their friends.  44.21%-promoter of 3^rd-5^th grade students last year, target 49%-promoters for this year.

Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Strategic Plan

• The Strategic Plan was moved to be approved by Leslie Hill. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor. 

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

• One idea was proposed
  • Having substitutes for teachers to have increased planning time
  • Look at for next semester pending funding

Information Item – Principal’s Update

• Vacant EIP position is posted

Information Item – PTO Update

• Raize Craze brought in $76,390
  • We kept 93% of that
• Next event is a Fall Movie Night.

Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda

• Superintendent Council
• Charter funds discussion and approval

Action Item – Meeting Adjournment

• The meeting was moved to be adjourned by Debra Waller. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in favor.

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Governance Council Meeting Agenda Monday, November 18, 2024 Time: 4:00pm Location: CCES Media Center

SGC Members: Dr. Tresa Cheatham, Principal | Sheila Halter (Chair), Appointed Staff |Barbara Halbert, Community Member| Laura York, Parent | Steve Vo, Parent (Parliamentarian)| Jennifer DeRover, Parent| Debbie Waller, Elected Staff| Leslie Hill, Elected Staff | James Tongue, Appointed Staff Brittany Griffin (Vice-Chair) Community Member

Time	Agenda Item	Owner
4:00 pm	Call to Order, Roll Call, Meeting Norms, Community & Board Meetings	Halter
4:03 pm	Action Item:  Approve Agenda- Agenda amended to include Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council	Council
4:04 pm	Action Item:  Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes	Council
4:05 pm	Public Comments
4:15 pm	Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals	Council
4:24 pm	Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	Council
4:25 pm	Discussion Item: Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council Update	Griffin
4:26 pm	Information Item:  Principal's Update	Cheatham
4:36 pm	Information Item:  PTO Update	Speers
4:45 pm	Discussion Item:  Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda	Council
5:00 pm	Action Item:   Meeting Adjournment	Halter

 

Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting:   Nov. 19, 2024     9:30 am    Cambridge HS

Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting:   January 21, 2025     9:30 am    Birmingham Falls ES

School Board Meeting:    Nov. 21, 2024   4:30-7:30 PM    South Learning

School Board Meeting:    Dec. 19, 2024   4:30-7:30 PM    South Learning

Meeting Norms: 
Be Prepared and Engaged   - Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions   - Work for the Good of ALL Students

Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council SUMMARY
November 18, 2024

SGC Meeting Attendance:

Dr. Cheatham, Principal	X
Barbara Halbert, Community Member	X
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff	X
Steve Vo, Parent	X
James Tongue, Appointed Staff	X
Brittany Griffin, Community Member	X
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff	X
Debra Waller, Elected Staff
Jennifer DeRover, Parent	X
Laura York, Parent	X
Rachel Bartlone, PTO Co-President (GUEST)	X

 

SGC Meeting Action Items:

Motion	Time	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Call to Order	4:04pm	Sheila Halter	---	---
Action Item: Approve Agenda	4:05pm	Barbara Halbert	Brittany Griffin	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes	4:06pm	Barbara Halbert	Jame Tongue	Unanimous
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting	4:45pm	Sheila Halter	---	---

 

Informational and Discussion Items: 

1.      Discussion Item: Superintendent Council

2.      Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

3.      Information Item: Principal's Update

4.      Information Item: PTO Update

5.      Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes

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Date: Monday, November 18, 2024

Time: 4:00pm

Location: CCES Media Center

Agenda:

Action Item:                  Call to Order

Action Item:                  Approve Agenda

Action Item:                  Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Discussion Item:          Public Comments

Discussion Item:          Superintendent Council

Discussion Item:          SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

Action Item:                  Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure

Information Item:        Principal’s Update

Information Item:        PTO update

Action Item:                  Meeting Adjournment 

 

Members present:

Dr. Tresa Cheatham

Barbara Halbert

Leslie Hill

Steve Vo

Shelia Halter

Laura York

Brittany Griffin

James Tongue

Jennifer DeRover

 

PTO Member Present:

Rachel Bartlone, PTO Co-President

 

Guests: 

None

  

Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order

-          Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:04pm.

 

Action Item – Approve Agenda

-          The Agenda was moved to be amended by Barbara Halbert to add a discussion item about the Superintendent’s Council. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in favor.

 

Action Item – Approve October 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes

-          The October 21 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Barbara Halbert. James Tongue Seconded. All in Favor.

 

Discussion Item – Public Comments

-          There were no public comments

 

Discussion Item – Superintendent’s Council

-          Highlights from the October 23 meeting included:

o   Implementation of the Limewise Monitor

o   State of the Schools

o   10-day Count

o   CTAE offerings added

o   Virtual Learning is growing; there are 60 adjunct teachers supporting virtual

o   Discussion on cell phone and personal device policy

-          Highlights from the October 23 meeting included:

o   26-27 calendar year planning

o   HR Update

§  Retention rate is 87%

§  Fill rate is 97%

§  10 days or less to hire new staff

o   New programs are being rolled out

 

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

-          Students will be receiving a “What I want” survey

-          Laminator is broken

o   The district wants to try to fix it before replacing

-          Having a dedicated space for a STEM lab

o   It was noted the Science lab already exists and goes hand in hand with curriculum

Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure

-          Nothing to approve at this time

 

Information Item – Principal’s Update

-          CCES was 1 of 8 schools in the state to be recognized as a math and literacy leader

o   CCES was 1 of 3 schools in the state to be recognized in all 3 areas of literacy

o   Going to celebrate on December 2 with a school-wide pajama day

-          Time adjustments were made to class parties

o   We are working on parking for school events such as this and are working on building a relationship with the church across the street in this regard

 

Information Item – PTO Update

-          Holiday Helpers for 16 kids (all from CCES)

o   We kept 93% of that

-          First Fall Movie Night was a success

o   120 people in attendance

-          Parents Night Out at Six Bridges was a success

-          Items PTO is purchasing for the school

o   Cart for recess items

o   Wrapping basketball hoop poles

o   More Buddy Benches

 

Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda

-          Add Superintendent Council to agenda

 

Action Item – Meeting Adjournment

-          The meeting was moved to be adjourned by Sheila Halter at 4:45pm.

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Governance Council Meeting Agenda Monday, January 13, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm Location: CCES Media Center

 

SGC Members: Dr. Tresa Cheatham, Principal | Sheila Halter (Chair), Appointed Staff |Barbara Halbert, Community Member| Laura York, Parent | Steve Vo, Parent (Parliamentarian)| Jennifer DeRover, Parent| Debbie Waller, Elected Staff| Leslie Hill, Elected Staff | James Tongue, Appointed Staff | Brittany Griffin (Vice-Chair) Community Member

Time	Agenda Item	Owner
4:00 pm	Call to Order, Roll Call, Meeting Norms, Community & Board Meetings	Halter
4:04 pm	Action Item:  Approve November 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes	Council
4:05 pm	Agenda Amended to include Action Item: Approve Agenda	Council
4:06 pm	Discussion Item: Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council Update	Halbert
4:10 pm	Discussion Item: Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections	Council
4:20 pm	Discussion Item: Planning for Annual Budget Approval	Council
4:25 pm	Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals	Council
4:35 pm	Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	Council
4:36 pm	Information Item:  Principal's Update	Cheatham
4:46 pm	Information Item:  PTO Update	Speers
4:52 pm	Discussion Item: Date for Feb. Meeting	Council
4:55 pm	Discussion Item:  Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda	Council
5:00 pm	Action Item:   Meeting Adjournment	Halter

Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting:   January 21, 2025     9:30 am    Birmingham Falls ES

School Board Meeting:    Jan. 23, 2025   4:30-6:00 pm    South Learning

Meeting Norms:

Be Prepared and Engaged   - Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions   - Work for the Good of ALL Students

Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council SUMMARY
January 13, 2025

SGC Meeting Attendance:

Dr. Cheatham, Principal	X
Barbara Halbert, Community Member	X
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff	X
Steve Vo, Parent	X
James Tongue, Appointed Staff	X
Brittany Griffin, Community Member	X
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff	X
Debra Waller, Elected Staff	X
Jennifer DeRover, Parent	X
Laura York, Parent	X
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President (GUEST)	X
Katie Kinsey, District SGC Facilitator (GUEST)	X

 

SGC Meeting Action Items:

Motion	Time	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Call to Order	4:05pm	Sheila Halter	---	---
Action Item: Approve November 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes	4:06pm	Laura York	Brittany Griffin	Unanimous
Action Item: Amend & Approve Agenda	4:07pm	Brittany Griffin	Jennifer DeRover	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	4:24pm	Jennifer DeRover	Debra Waller	Unanimous
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting	4:45pm	Leslie Hill	Debra Waller	Unanimous

 

Informational and Discussion Items: 

1.      Discussion Item: Parent and Community Superintendent Council Update

2.      Discussion Item: Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections

3.      Discussion Item: Planning for Annual Budget Approval

4.      Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

5.      Information Item: Principal's Update

6.      Information Item: PTO Update

7.      Discussion Item: Date for February Meeting

8.      Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
School Governance Council
Meeting Minutes

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Date: Monday, January 13, 2025

Time: 4:00pm

Location: CCES Media Center

Agenda:

Action Item:                Call to Order

Action Item:                Approve November 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Action Item:                Amend and Approve Agenda

Discussion Item:          Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council

Discussion Item:         Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections

Discussion Item:         Planning for Annual Budget Approval

Discussion Item:         SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

Action Item:                 Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure

Information Item:      Principal’s Update

Information Item:      PTO update

Discussion Item:         Date for February SGC Meeting

Discussion Item:         Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda

Action Item:               Meeting Adjournment

 

Members present:

Dr. Tresa Cheatham

Barbara Halbert (via phone)

Leslie Hill

Steve Vo

Shelia Halter

Laura York

Brittany Griffin

James Tongue

Jennifer DeRover

Debra Waller

 

PTO Member Present:

Jen Speers, PTO Co-President

 

Guests:

Katie Kinsey, District SGC Facilitator

 

Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order

-          Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 4:05pm.

 

Action Item – Approve November 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes

-          The November 18 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Laura York. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in Favor.

 

Action Item – Amend and Approve Agenda

-          The Agenda was moved to be amended by James Tongue. Leslie Hill Seconded. All in favor.

 

Discussion Item – Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent’s Council Update

-          There has not been a meeting since the last SGC meeting as the Superintendent’s Council’s meeting was on November 14, 2024.

o   The next meeting is on January 28. 2025

 

Discussion Item – Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections

-          Candidate declaration period starts on February 3, 2025

o   Must have a 3^rd grader or younger to declare for the 2 year term

-          Steve Vo, Laura York, and Debra Waller are rolling off

-          James Tongue, Steve Vo, and Laura York are on the outreach committee, in charge of the elections

o   This means they are to help people understand what SGC is

 

Discussion Item – Planning for Annual Budget Approval

-          The budget must be closed by February 28, 2025

o   The next SGC meeting is on February 24 where we plan to review and approve

 

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

-          The staff discussed flexible seating as the current cheaper models tend to break easily

o   The ask is to order 5 per class

o   They are around $80-$110 each depending on size

-          Students were given the opportunity to give input on expenditure ideas and most things suggested was not items to purchase

o   Such as no music at lunch

o   Swings (district has a policy prohibiting swings)

 

Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure

-          Expenditure for $10,000 for flexible seating was motioned to be approved by Jennifer DeRover. Debra Waller Seconded. All in Favor.

 

Information Item – Principal’s Update

-          Projected enrollment for next year is 630 students

o   Pre-K – 20

o   Kindergarten – 92

o   First Grade – 105

o   Second Grade – 96

o   Third Grade – 88

o   Fourth Grade – 107

o   Fifth Grade – 114

-          Fourth graders invited to test food for next year’s food rotation

o   50 students will be selected for this

-          5^th grade position filled

o   Emerson Kinsey close to being official

 

Information Item – PTO Update

-          General Meeting is on January 14, 2024 at 3pm

-          Winter Dance needs a chair or else it will not happen

o   Duties of the chair include organizing the dance

o   Scheduled for February 7, 2025

-          International Night is on January 24, 2025 from 5:30-7:30pm

 

Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda

-          The Budget Committee plans on meeting prior to the next SGC meeting

o   The members of the Budget Committee are:

o   Jennifer DeRover, Brittany Griffin, Leslie Hill, and Debra Waller

-          The Parent and Community meeting taking place on February 14, 2025

 

Action Item – Meeting Adjournment

-          The meeting was moved to be adjourned by Sheila Halter at 4:45pm.

 

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School Governance Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Time: 2:00 pm Location: CCES Media Center

 SGC Members: Dr. Tresa Cheatham, Principal | Sheila Halter (Chair), Appointed Staff |Barbara Halbert, Community Member| Laura York, Parent | Steve Vo, Parent (Parliamentarian)| Jennifer DeRover, Parent| Debbie Waller, Elected Staff| Leslie Hill, Elected Staff | James Tongue, Appointed Staff| Brittany Griffin (Vice-Chair) Community Member

Time	Agenda Item	Owner
2:00 pm	Call to Order, Roll Call, Meeting Norms, Community & Board Meetings	Halter
2:04 pm	Action Item:  Approve Jan. 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes	Halter
2:05 pm	Action Item: Approve Agenda	Halter
2:06 pm	Discussion Item: Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council Update	Halbert
2:09 pm	Discussion Item: SGC Parent/Teacher Elections Update	Outreach and Communications Committee
2:11 pm	Discussion Item: Teacher Bill of Rights	Waller
2:14 pm	Discussion Item: Spring 2025 Strategic Plan Retreat Representatives	Council
2:15 pm	Action Item: Annual Budget Approval Item: *(Chair)	Halter
2:25 pm	Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals	Council
2:35 pm	Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	Halter
2:36 pm	Information Item:  Principal's Update	Cheatham
2:46 pm	Information Item:  PTO Update	Speers
2:55 pm	Discussion Item:  Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda	Council
3:00 pm	Action Item:   Meeting Adjournment	Halter

 

Lillie Pozatek Community Meeting:   March 18, 2025,  9:30 am  Alpharetta ES and April 23, 2025,  9:30 am   New Prospect ES

School Board Meeting:    March 19, 2025   4:30-6:00 pm    South Learning

Meeting Norms:
Be Prepared and Engaged   - Be Respectful of Other’s Opinions   - Work for the Good of ALL Students

*SGC Elections

The declaration period for parents and teachers interested in serving on their local SGCs will run from February 3^rd to March 28^th.  Click here to check how many council seats your school has open for these positions in this year’s election cycle.

**Spring 2025 Strategic Plan Retreat

We invite you to our Spring 2025 Strategic Plan Retreat, an excellent opportunity for SGC members to connect, share successes, and discuss school improvement aligned with broader goals. Join us for inspiring discussions that enhance community relationships.

Event Details:

• March 17: North Learning Center, 450 Northridge Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30350
• April 2: South Learning Center, 4025 Flat Shoals Road, Union City, GA 30291
• Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (lunch provided)

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Crabapple Crossing ES
School Governance Council SUMMARY
March 4, 2025

SGC Meeting Attendance:

Dr. Cheatham, Principal	X
Barbara Halbert, Community Member	X
Leslie Hill, Elected Staff	X
Steve Vo, Parent	X
James Tongue, Appointed Staff	X
Brittany Griffin, Community Member	X
Sheila Halter, Appointed Staff	X
Debra Waller, Elected Staff	X
Jennifer DeRover, Parent
Laura York, Parent	X
Jen Speers, PTO Co-President (GUEST)	X
Michele Melton (GUEST)	X

 

SGC Meeting Action Items:

Motion	Time	By Whom	Second	Voting Results
Call to Order	2:15pm	Sheila Halter	---	---
Action Item: Approve January 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes	2:16pm	Brittany Griffin	Barbara Halbert	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve Agenda	2:17pm	Barbara Halbert	Brittany Griffin	Unanimous
Action Item: Annual Budget Approval	2:32pm	Debra Waller	Leslie Hill	Unanimous
Action Item: Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure	2:59pm	James Tongue	Leslie Hill	Unanimous
Action Item: Adjourn Meeting	3:14pm	Leslie Hill	Debra Waller	Unanimous

 

Informational and Discussion Items: 

1. Discussion Item: Parent and Community Superintendent Council Update
2. Discussion Item: SGC Planning for Parent/Teacher Elections Update
3. Discussion Item: Teacher Bill of Rights
4. Discussion Item: Spring 2025 Strategic Plan Retreat Representatives
5. Discussion Item: SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
6. Information Item: Principal's Update
7. Information Item: PTO Update
8. Discussion Item: Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda

Crabapple Crossing Elementary School
   School Governance Council
     Meeting Minutes­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Date: Monday, March 4, 2025
Time: 2:00pm
Location: CCES Media Center

Agenda:

• Action Item:                Call to Order
• Action Item:                Approve January 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Action Item:                Amend and Approve Agenda
• Discussion Item:          Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent Council
• Discussion Item:         SGC Parent/Teacher SGC Elections Update
• Discussion Item:         Teacher Bill of Rights
• Discussion Item:         Spring 2025 Strategic Plan
• Action Item:               Annual Budget Approval
• Discussion Item:         SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals
• Action Item:                 Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure
• Information Item:      Principal’s Update
• Information Item:      PTO update
• Discussion Item:         Items for Next Meeting’s Agenda
• Action Item:               Meeting Adjournment

Members present:

• Dr. Tresa Cheatham
• Barbara Halbert
• Leslie Hill
• Steve Vo
• Shelia Halter
• Laura York
• Brittany Griffin
• James Tongue
• Debra Waller

PTO Member Present:

• Jen Speers, PTO Co-President

 Guests: 

• Michele Melton, Parent

Action Item – Call the Meeting to Order
-          Sheila Halter called the meeting to order at 2:15pm.

Action Item – Approve January 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes
-          The January 13 meeting minutes was moved to be approved by Brittany Griffin. Barbara Halbert Seconded. All in Favor.

Action Item – Amend and Approve Agenda
-          The Agenda was moved to be amended to add the Teacher Bill of Rights item by Barbara Halbert. Brittany Griffin Seconded. All in favor.

Discussion Item – Parent and Community Meeting Superintendent’s Council Update
The following was discussed at the meeting:
o   Hired 3 K-9 Police Dogs, trained for 30k each and to work specifically in schools;
o   March Board Meeting will have the First Read of the K-8 Phone Ban, does not address watches;
o   Board will be taking formal position and state on vouchers; only 3% of funds are Federal;
o   Sibling Guarantees except for twins and triplets;
o   Change school closure policy (Spaulding and Park Lane), both buildings will be repurposed, City of East Point looking to purchase Park Lane property for a fire department. Spaulding would be archive building; 

Discussion Item – Planning for Parent/Teacher SGC Elections

-          We will have a table at Walk to School to solicit candidates

-          We will also send personalized emails as needed to recruit candidates

Discussion Item –Teacher Bill of Rights

-          Teacher Bill of Rights was shared and feedback will be gathered from staff

Discussion Item – Spring 2025 Strategic Plan Retreat

-          We would like 3 members from each school to attend

-          Barbara Harbert and Dr. Cheatham will attend

Action Item – Annual Budget Approval

-          A majority of the budget is allocated for staff salary and benefits. Other categories of expenditures include:

o   Supplier and materials

o   Other salary

o   Professional and tech services

-          The budget was discussed and Debra Waller moved to approve. Leslie Hill Seconded. All in favor.

 

Discussion Item – SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure Proposals

-          A proposal was raised to approve $2,000 to restock the School PBIS Store

-          A proposal to send 4 teachers, a literacy coach, and Assistant Principal to the G.L.I.S.I. workshop was raised

o   The workshop is from June 8-12 and costs $3,900 per person.

o   A total of $26,000 is being requested to additionally cover the participant’s meals.

-          A proposal was raised to use the remaining charter funds balance for general purpose items

 

Action Item – Approve SY 24-25 Charter Dollar Expenditure

-          $2,000 to restock the PBIS Store

o   Barbara Halbert moved to approve. James Tongue Seconded. All in favor.

-          $26,000 for the G.L.I.S.I. Workshop

o   Brittany Griffin moved to approve. Sheila Halter Seconded. All in favor.

-          Remaining balance for general purpose

o   James Tongue moved to approve. Leslie Hill Seconded. All in Favor.

 

Information Item – Principal’s Update

-          Guest Michele Melton presented on the book Anxious Generation

o   Detailed the negative effect that devices have on kids

o   Asked if the school is open to a conversation on this topic.

o   Will work with Outreach committee to shop this around

 

Information Item – PTO Update

-          General Meeting is on March 13 at 1pm

-          The Basket Raffle/Bingo Night is on March 21

 

Discussion Item – Items for Next Agenda

-          Next meeting is on May 19 and Public Comment will be available at this meeting

 

Action Item – Meeting Adjournment

-          The meeting was adjourned by Sheila Halter at 3:14pm.