JCN Elementary/Middle School Site Council Meeting
May 08, 2009
Meeting Convened: 5:35 pm Meeting Adjourned: 7:25 pm
Attending:
Candy Childs; Brandan Giltner; Myra Hutchinson; Denise
Jennings; Lance Larson; Debbie Noll; Rhonda Noll; Cheryl Page;
Kendra Noll; Cathleen Hunter Visitor: Dr. Tim Marshall
Not Attending: Gary Fowler; Jon Johnson; Cindy O’Neill,
Elaine Scott
Call to Order: President Hunter called the meeting to order
at 5:35 pm. The committee approved the agenda as presented.
General: Dr. Marshall presented budget information related
to Kansas legislators. Dr. Marshall talked to the council about
budget cuts. He states we are attempting not to “send people home
nor to affect the kids’ instruction.” He informed the council on
what the per pupil cuts would actually be for JCN, depending on the
outcome of the legislature. He informed us on how the local option
budget is used and what percentage it raises for the school. Cuts
in energy use, equipment and supplies will be first to be
scrutinized. Other ways to cut back will be to pay for only one
“slot” at John Dewey, cut busing a bit more with Cathleen driving a
route again this year and reducing staff development and staff
travel. Extra duty pay and supplementals may also be under the
microscope.
Communications: None reported
New Business/Principals’ Report: Dr. Marshall left the
meeting at 6:55. Denise proposed to expedite the rest of the
meeting. Council members read the reports presented and then
answered questions. One question posed was about the head lice
policy. Denise shared JCN’s policy and the reasoning behind it.
Athletics: Knowledge Bowl finished their season well.
MS Track has begun.
Transportation: No report
Old Business: Nothing brought up
Miscellaneous:
One council member brought up a concern about the “pay to play”
idea circulating in the district. Dr. Marshall dismissed it as a
non-issue.
Comments made about the change in middle school cheerleading, with much positive support.
Council returned to transportation and was voicing a concern about long bus rides for the youngest students.
Another patron brought a concern to the council meeting
concerning lack of communication. Parents would like to know when
assessments are coming up so they can plan accordingly. Another
parent brought up a concern about the girls’ locker room.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm
