NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

September 10 2006

 

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Heather Dietzler, Allison Ballou, Karla Fuller, Paula McKee,  Evelyn Winstead, Maria Wilson, Stacy Brown, Chad Dunton, Jodi Justice

 

AGENDA

 

Welcome:

 

1.                          Selection of chairperson:  Maria  Wilson

2.                         EOG Test scores

a.       Discussion of Newport Elementary test scores began with handouts and explanation of ABC/AYP, proficiency, growth and other terms of testing.

b.       Questions were raised about the level of proficiency of NES student and discussion followed.  Initiative were presented that NES has adopted:  PBS, RTI, K-2 writing, professional learning communities common assessments. 

3.                         Construction Review of Progress

a.       Council members were given preconstruction meeting notes and were updated on the current project that is underway – the classroom building.  HVAC and roofing has not yet begun on campus.  The town of Newport has shared that NCDOT will be repaving Chatham St. this fall, adding another obstacle to NES.

b.       Members shared concern for student safety and were reassured that the staff of NES is vigilant in supervising students and never allowing a student to travel around campus alone.

c.       Advisory members supported the suggestion that girl scouts and other organizations not meet on the school campus due to strangers being on campus working and the children not having adequate supervision.  This would only be for the duration of the construction and other bond projects. 

d.       The council then toured the school to view the new construction project, retention pond and playground.

4.      Meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM