Minutes of Ray Local School Council
July 14, 2008

In Attendance: Liz Avila, Lee Barker, Bernadette Butler, Heather Edelman (by phone), John Gonzalez, Christine Lancaster, Ray Lodato, Sean Murphy, Ken Schug, Angela Walker, Jennifer Washington

B. Butler called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

B. Butler asked L. Barker to serve as LSC Chair and J. Washington to serve as Secretary, until the election of Officers later in the agenda. L. Barker and J. Washington accepted.

Approval of Agenda
On a motion by L. Barker (second: S. Murphy) the LSC unanimously approved the meeting agenda.

Approval of June Minutes
Tabled until next meeting.

Election of Offices
S. Murphy nominated R. Lodato (second: J. Gonzales) as Chairman - the LSC unanimously approved. J. Gonzales nominated S. Murphy (second: B. Butler) as Vice Chair - the LSC unanimously approved. S. Murphy nominated H. Edelman (Second: L. Avila) as Secretary - the  LSC unanimously approved.

Selection of Meeting Dates
Following a brief discussion, LSC decided to keep meetings on the second Monday of the month (if that day is a holiday, the meeting moves to Wednesday) and alternate the meetings between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

2008-09 meeting Schedule is as follows:

September 8 - 6:30 p.m.
October 15 - 8 a.m.
November 10 - 6:30 p.m.
December 8 - 8 a.m.
January 12 - 6:30 p.m.
February 9 - 8:00 a.m.
March 9 - 6:30 p.m.
April 13 - 8 a.m.
May 11 - 6:30 p.m.
June 8 - 8:00 a.m.

Selection of Committees and Committee Chairs
* Bylaws Committee: K. Schug - Chair, A. Walker and R. Lodato
* SIPPAAA Committee: J. Washington - Chair, C. Lancaster, A. Walker, S. Murphy, L. Barker
* ESL Committee: L. Avila - Chair, will ask parents of ESL students to serve on committee
* Special Ed Committee: C. Lancaster - Chair, H. Edelman
* Facilities Committee: David Myles will be asked to Chair, S. Murphy
* Vision/Priority Committee: H. Edelman - Chair, C. Lancaster, L. Barker, Dana Roby (PTA), Bronwyn Lodato (PTA).
* Technology Committee: S. Murphy - Chair, Ms. Sheridan will be asked to Co-Chair, H. Edelman, L. Barker

On a motion by K. Schug (second: A. Walker) the LSC unanimously approved the above listed committees and chairs.

Distribution of SIPAAA
B. Butler provided all LSC members and audience with a  copy of the current SIPAAA. C. Lancaster asked for the pages listing teacher’s names and salaries be removed from non-LSC member copies.

Old Business
None

New Business
Rev. Michael Brand suggested B. Butler lead a SIPAAA workshop explaining the document to new LSC members. She agreed, and the meeting was scheduled for August 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

L. Barker would like the Visions/Priority Committee to provide an outline as soon as possible to help provide a clear direction for the LSC.

B. Butler asked for it to be noted that the LSC’s role is not to fundraise. The SIPAAA is the blueprint of the school and should be used to guide the LSC. The SIPAAA can be modified (with LSC vote).

Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

Submitted by,
Jennifer Washington
Heather Edelman