BMS Advisory Minutes

2011/12

Monday, September 12, 2011

Printed agenda was followed.

Call To Order/Introductions

Meeting was called to order by principal, Mr. Greg Guthrie.  Each member introduced themselves and told who she had in attendance at Beaufort Middle.

Principal’s Report

Role of Advisory--A handout was given to each member with role, responsibilities, duties, function, etc. of the advisory council. Mr. Guthrie went over some specific parts of the handout just to make sure we all had an understanding.

Officers--Officers were elected:  Dorrie Nicholson, president; Alicia Nelson, vice-president; and Renee Donald, secretary.

Opening Of School--Mr. Guthrie also discussed with the council how the opening of school went.  He said smooth sailing so far.  He did inform us that the schedule is a bit different from last year, but much better with 5 core classes with approximately 22 students in a class.

Upcoming Events-- All upcoming events were discussed which included open house, fall pictures, back to school dance, and BOE meetings with Advisory chairs.  There was a discussion on open house.  Mr. Guthrie informed us that parents would go through their child’s class schedule beginning with first period and spending approximately 7-8 minutes in each class.  Open house would be very informal and last until 7:15.

New Business—There was some discussion of the school calendar about the optional work days that were now regular school days because of the Hurricane Irene. 

We also discussed the traffic situation in front of the school pertaining to how parents use the driveway incorrectly as far as entering and exiting the grounds.  We gave some people entering through the exit-only although there is sign that clearly says do not enter.

It has also been noticed that when leaving the school some people take up the entire exit lane instead moving to the far left or right depending on which way they are turning.  The advisory council did suggest painting turning arrows at the exit that would influence traffic to either be in the far left or far right of the lane.

Mr. Guthrie also stated maybe contacting local law enforcement to give us advice on how to better handle the traffic situation in front of the school.

All members were given a 2011-2012 school calendar and a calendar with all meeting dates of the advisory council.  Next advisory council meeting is October 17, 2011 at 5:30 in the Media Center.

Meeting was adjourned at 6:20pm

Minutes submitted by Renee Donald