PTA:  2005-2006 Officers

                                    President                 Ann Pribble
                                    Vice-President          Valerie Gentry
                                    Secretary                 Marla Ward
                                    Treasurer                 Melissa Smith

SBDM Council:  2005-2006 Members

                                    Christa Wingo            Parent
                                    Valerie Gentry            Parent
                                    Beth Francis              Staff member
                                    Karen Porter              Staff member
                                    Susanna Eppes          Staff member
                                    Linda Wolf                 Ex-Offico
                                    Marganna Stanley       Principal

2005- 2006  PTA Meetings
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2004-2005   PTA Meetings

2004-2005 SBDM Meetings

2003-2004    PTA Meetings

2003-2004    SBDM Minutes

2002-2003    PTA Meetings

2002-2003    SBDM Minutes

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2004-2005

PTA Meetings: click on the date to view minutes

September, October, December, January, February, March, April, May

SBCM Meetings:  click on the date to view minutes

September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler              9/7/04

      The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m.  Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Karen Porter and Susanna Eppes; ex offico, Debby Hayden; parent members Christa Wingo and Valerie Gentry; and recorder Janet Jackson.  There was one guest present, Rhonda Legler.

          I.  Old Business
               A.  Minutes
                     There was consensus to accept minutes by council.

                B.  Monthly Financial Report
                      There were no questions concerning the financial report.

        II.  New Business
              A.  Welcome
                     Ms. Mattingly extended a warm welcome to our new parent council member, Valerie Gentry and to Stacy Fowler,
                     a returning teacher member from previous years.  Ms. Mattingly spoke of Council of Council meeting, which will be
                     in October.  She noted that she will give more information as it becomes available.

               B.  Meeting Date & Time
                     Council members discussed and arrived at a Decision that meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month,
                     beginning in September, at 3:30p.m., in the Media Center.

               C.  School Update
                     Ms. Jackson spoke with council about the enrollment data at this time.

                D.  No Child Left Behind
                     Ms. Mattingly opened the floor for discussion on the No Child Left Behind Act.  Ms. Gentry asked questions in
                     regards to CATS and CTBS testing.  Ms. Mattingly explained that the scores that we have now are based upon
                     multiple choice questions, and that open response scores are not available right now.  Discussion followed.

                E.  Math Textbooks
                     Ms. Mattingly informed council of the new district wide math textbook adoption.  She reported that Mrs. Manlove
                     Ms. Laura Rice were part of the group that selected the textbooks.
     Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Karen Porter to adjourn the meeting at 4:00p.m. and was
     seconded by Christa Wingo.

                                                                                       ____________________________________________
                                                                                         Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler                            10/25/04

         The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m.  Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members,
Karen Porter and Susanna Eppes; ex offico member, Debby Hayden; parent members Christa Wingo and Valerie Gentry; and
Janet Jackson.  There was one guest present, Rhonda Legler.

         I.  Old Business
              A.  Minutes
                    There was consensus to accept minutes by council.
 

               B.  Monthly Financial Report
                     There were no questions concerning the financial report.

       II.  New Business
            A. CATS Scores (2003-2004)
                  Ms. Mattingly shared the scores with the council, She explained the breakdown and how those figures were reached.
                  She explained that these will be analyzed more at the Council of Councils meeting.  She asked for everyone to please
                  hang on to their folders for that meeting.

            B.  Scholastic Review
                  Ms. Legler explained to our parents the procedure used to Conduct a Scholastic Review.  Ms. Mattingly explained
                  the rubric for standards 1-9.  Council discussed the standards, recommendations and commendations.  Ms. Mattingly
                  talked about the follow through regarding the Next Steps statements.
                  We will be looking at and revising our SBDM policies.

            C.  Council of Councils (Nov.4th)
                  Ms. Mattingly reminded council of the meeting and gave the time and location of this meeting.

             D.  Other
                   Ms. Mattingly presented Valerie Gentry with a certificate for training this summer.

                   Christa Wingo spoke with council about committees that are in place at Chandler and the function of each
                   committee.

                   Council agreed for the December meeting to be held on Dec. 13th at 3:30 and for all future meetings to be on
                    the second Monday of each month.

Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Deanna Vandiver to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 p.m. and it was
seconded by Karen Porter.

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                                                            Sharon Mattingly-Chairperson

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler                                               12/13/04

           The meeting was called to order at 3:31 p.m.  Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members,
     Karen Porter and Susanna Eppes; ex offico member, Debby Hayden; parent members Christa Wingo and Valerie Gentry;
     and recorder Janet Jackson.  There was one guest present, Nancy Gibson.

           I.  Old Business
                A.  Minutes
                      There was consensus to accept minutes by council, with change to closing statements regarding motion.

                B.  Monthly Financial Report
                     There were no questions concerning the financial report.
 

         II.  New Business
               A.  CATS Scores Analysis
                     Nancy Gibson reported on KPR Analysis.  Mrs. Gibson took the council through the worksheet explaining
                     Accountability Index and Academic Index.

               B.  Recognition of 2004 Proficient and Distinguished Students Stacy Fowler spoke about the different ways that we
                     recognized our students.  The sixth grade students were invited to eat breakfast, with parents, here at Chandler,
                     staff members provided breakfast items for them.  Each student received a trophy for proficient scores and a
                     medal for distinguished scores.  These awards were presented in a morning assembly.  Chandler Staff commented
                     on how much they enjoyed being able to see former students and parents.  Our current fifth grade students were
                     able to enjoy lunch with their parents.  Primary students were also recognized for scoring 80% or better on the
                     CTBS test, with a presentation of a certificate.

              C.  Council of Council Evaluation
                    Ms. Mattingly asked that all council members please leave their evaluation sheets on the table, so that she may
                    be able to turn those in to Mr. Freels.  Mrs. Wingo commented that the forum for Council of Councils was too
                    general, and not applicable to a specific school.  She would like to see more designated training for each school.

              D.  Policies
                    Council discussed the direction that we should be going as a council.  The discussion led to the following consi-
                    derations
                       * Committees will work on policies and present them to the council for approval.
                       * Council will have work session on policies.                 
                       * Council will have work session on policies and invite Mr. Freels to work with us, to have a common format
                           for all policies.
               Council made the decision to meet with Mr. Freels and work on the policies.

               E.  Other
                     Nothing at this time.

Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Karen Porter to adjourn the meeting at 4:20p.m. and it was
seconded by Susanna Eppes.

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                                                                     Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

2003-2004

PTA Meetings:  Click on the date to view minutes

September, December, February, May

SBDM Meetings:  click on the date to view minutes

August, September,  November, December,  February, March, April, May

PTA Minutes for September:

President Valerie Gentry called the meeting to order in the gym at 6:30 p.m.  Valerie gave an over view of what "PTA" means, and how the organization helps the children, teachers, and staff of A.B. Chandler.

SECRETARY'S REPORT:

Marla Ward read the minutes of the last meeting, which was held on May 1, 2003.  Kathy Beck made the motion to accept the minutes as read.  Kim Wetherbee seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

2002/2003 Accomplishments
Old Business:

Purchased New Encyclopedias (Books & Computer based info.)
Computer speed skins to help with typing on keyboards
Birthday books
Sponsored Field trips for classrooms
Helped fund 5th grade tea/graduation travel expenses

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Melissa Smith read the treasurer's report.  The end of the year checkbook balance was $3,194.40.  We are needing $6,320.00 for our 2003-2004 budget.  Beth Francis made the motion to accept the report, and Tina Allee seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

     A.  Cookie Dough Fund Raiser to begin after Fall Break.  (Oct. 20)
     B.  Possible funding for shelters for outside area.
     C.  Elected replacement for Secretary position.  (Kim Wetherbee)

With no further business, Kim Fowler made the motion to adjourn the meeting, and Ann Prebble seconded.  The motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 6:41p.m.

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PTA minutes for December:

President Valerie Gentry called the meeting to order in the Library at 6:30p.m.

SECRETARY'S REPORT:

Kim Wetherbee read the minutes of the last meetingt, which was held on September 30, 2003.  Karen Porter made the motion to accept the minutes as read.  Sherry Gish seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Melissa Smith read the treasurer's report.  Our cookie dough fundraiser brought in $4,352.00.  Our checkbook balance stands at $6,478.26.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Wayne presented a playground proposal to our PTA.  He stated that our playground is in need of a new retaining wall for the following reasons:
    1.  To prevent the children from getting injured due to broken timbers.
    2.  Less maintenance would be required.
    3.  Over-all appearance of the schoolyard would benefit.

The total cost for this project would be approximately $5,130.00, plus the cost of shipping.  Since this amount was so expensive, Sherry Gish made the motion to edge the playground for approximately $2,000.00, and Melissa Smith seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

Our second proposal of new business was from Meg Mabry regarding the purchase of new BB goals for the black top area.  One set would cost $499.00 with the freight of $135.00, which would total $634.00.  Linda Wolf made the motion to purchase one set, and Pat Drury seconded.  The motion carried.

With both of the new proposals, Valerie Gentry suggested that we would need to form a fund raising committee to help cover these expenses.  The committee will consist of Tina Allee, Sherry Gish, Valerie Gentry, Angie Luntsford-Herron, Serena Kirtley, and Linda Wolf.  Marla Ward made the motion to accept those chosen, and Linda DiPietro seconded.  The motion carried.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

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PTA Minutes for February:

President Valerie Gentry called the meeting to order in the Library at 5:00p.m.

SECRETARY'S REPORT:

Kim Wetherbee read the minutes of the last meeting which was held on December 9, 2003.  The minutes were accepted as read with one exception.  There was a correction in regard to the purchase of the Basketball goals for the black top area.  We are actually going to purchase (2) sets which will consist of (2) goals, and (2) poles for the price of $1,213.00.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Melissa Smith read the treasurer's report.  Our check book balance stands at $6,313.98.

OLD BUSINESS:

We are still in need of fund raisers to help get things started on the plastic edging for the playground.  Angie Luntsford-Herron made the motion to target our next fund raiser for this purpose.  Sherry Gish seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

There were (2) new ideas presented to our PTA for fund raisers.
#1- A Golf Scramble.  (3) Parents have volunteered to get things moving:  Amy Brown
                                                                                                             Angie L-Herron
                                                                                                           Deanna Vandiver

#2 - Selling Home Interior Candles.

Beth Francis made the motion to accept the new proposals, and Stacy Fowler seconded. The motion carried.

ALSO NEW BUSINESS:

We selected a nominating committee to elect new officers for the 2004-2005 school year.  The committee will consist of :  Amy Brown, Jan Culver, Meg Gatten, Angie Luntsford-Herron, and Ms. Mattingly.  Deanna Vandiver made the motion to accept this committee, and Sherry Gish seconded.  The motion carried.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at  5:35 p.m.

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SBDM Minutes for August:

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler        8/13/03 

     The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Clements and Susanna Eppes; parent members Christa Wingo and Dane Gray; and recorder Janet Jackson. There was one (1) guest present: Angie Luntsford-Herron.

 I.               Old Business

          A.     Minutes

June minutes were approved on a motion made by Dane Gray and seconded by Debby Hayden.

          B.     Monthly Financial Report

There were no questions concerning the financial report.

    II.          New Business

A. No Child Left Behind

The Kentucky Board met and there will be additional testing in Math for the 4^th and 7^th grades. The 5^th and 8^th grade will also have additional testing in Reading; the tests complied for 5^th and 8^th should be more in line with CTBS testing (Multiple choice). 

*Ms. M requested consensus from council to add our CTBS Scores at this time. Council was pleased with the growth that Chandler students and staff have accomplished, but did recognize that we will continue to seek improvement as always.

          B. Personnel

Ms. Mattingly informed the council of positions that have been filled here at Chandler.

Custodial Position: 2 employees that will work 4 hrs filled An 8 hr. position:

                           Colby Duncan & Ken Powel          

                We have also filled the following positions:

                     Preschool Assistant- Hannah Walters

                     Cook/Baker           Sheila McKee                       

C. Opening of School

Enrollment data was presented to council in regards to class sizes and grade structure. Ms. Mattingly spoke of an exceptionally calm beginning to the school year and everyone agreed. Transitioning for all students was smooth, with only a few tears from parents.        

          D. Meeting

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SBDM Minutes for September:

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler        9/10/03

      The meeting was called to order at 3:25 p.m. Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Clements and Susanna Eppes; parent member Dane Gray; ex-officio Debby Hayden and recorder Janet Jackson. 

I.               Old Business

A.     Minutes

August minutes were approved on a motion made by Karen Clements and seconded by Dane Gray

B.     Monthly Financial Report

There were no questions concerning the financial report.

At this time Ms. Mattingly spoke of the copier that was discussed in a previous meeting by advising council that we would be receiving the copier within the next two (2) weeks.   

II.          New Business

A. Cut in State Revenue (1-1.5 million)

Ms. Mattingly spoke with council in regards to the approaching cut we will experience. 

*Ms. Mattingly requested consensus from council to add to our agenda the CTBS Scores at this time. 

          B. Reading First Grant

Amy Blanford and Laura Rice will become a part of the team that will be writing for this grant. They will attend trainings for this purpose. 

Mr. Gray inquired if council knew what the criteria was for this particular grant. Ms. Mattingly confirmed the fact that there will be numerous schools competing for this grant.                                

C. Council of Council (Date Change)

                Ms. Mattingly spoke with council about
                the date change for the council of council
                meeting.  The new date will be October 27,
                2003.  The assessment data from CATS is due
                to be released on 10/1/03, therefore, the
                delay.  Contingent upon the arrival of
                assessment data, a planning meeting has
                been scheduled for October 23, 2003.

                Council discussed a date change due to the
                schedule of employees and teachers.  Council
                will meet for the remainder of 2003-04 on
                Tuesdays at 3:30p.m.    

          D. Parent Contract(Title I Reading Compact)

SBDM Council reviewed the brochure, as Ms. Mattingly explained the purpose behind the brochure: Many parents are unsure of the statement – Schoolwide Title I. After reviewing the brochure, council agreed to accept with one change ( moving one page to another location for the purpose of allowing the family to keep information at home).

E.   Parent Education Night

Ms. Mattingly made council aware that we will still have Parent Education Night, it is tentatively rescheduled for Spring. Open house will be September 30, 2003.

F.   Other

Nothing was added at this time.

Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Dane Gray to adjourn the meeting at 3:49 p.m. and was seconded by Deanna Vandiver. 

                          _______________________________

 Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

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SBDM Minutes for November:

Regular BDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler        11/11/03

     The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Porter and Susanna Eppes; ex-officio Debby Hayden; parent members Christa Wingo and Dane Gray; and recorder Janet Jackson. There was one (1) guest present: Phyll Ann Rice.

I.               Old Business

A.     Minutes

September minutes were approved on a motion made by Karen Porter and seconded by Dane Gray, with the correction of one sentence in regards to the Reading First Grant.

B.     Monthly Financial Report

There were no questions concerning the financial report.

II.          New Business

A. Reading 1^st Grant

Ms. Phyll Ann Rice presented the work of the grant writing committee to the council. She explained that the grant was originally federal money and that the state had applied under the NCLB Act, and was awarded the money. Our staff numbers meet the requirement for the amount of $150.000 each year over a six (6) year period. There will be no need to reapply yearly. Chandler will need to provide documentation to support the grant yearly. The grant stipulates that we have a core program, a supplemental program and an intervention program. Houghton Mifflin will provide the core program. All programs will have items to supplement each one. Mrs. Eppes stated that she was excited about the fact that all special education students will be working on the same curriculum, which their class is working on. Ms. Rice explained that the salary of the reading coach will be paid from the grant, but all remaining money will be spent to purchase items for the programs.

          Ms. Rice verified information by reading to the council the Assurances and Non-Negotiables that council members were required to sign.

Mrs. Wingo asked the question if Reading Recovery and Four Block would still be used at Chandler. Ms. Mattingly assured council that these programs would still be an active part of Chandler.

          B. Analyzing Assessment Data

1)     Sections of assessment data were given to

different committees. These committees are

currently segregating the data and will present it to the staff.

2)     NCLB – The report that we received was

incorrect and sent back. We have not received the correct report yet.

C. School Audit

On Wednesday, Nov. 5^th, a Review/Audit team spent the day at Chandler. We have not received any information from the team at this time. Ms. Mattingly asked for the staff council members to share with our parent members what took place on that day.

          D. Other

Nothing was added at this time.

Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Deanna Vandiver to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 p.m. and was seconded by Karen Porter. 

                          _______________________________

 Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

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SBDM Minutes for December:

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler                      12/9/03

          The meeting was called to order at 3:31p.m.  Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Porter and Susanna Eppes; parent members Christa Wingo and Dane Gray; and recorder Janet Jackson.

           I.  Old Business
                A. Minutes
                    November minutes were approved, with one correction on a motion made by Christa Wingo
                    and seconded by Susanna Eppes.

                B. Monthly Financial Report
                     There were no questions concerning the financial report.

          II.  New Business
               A. Evaluation (Council of Councils Meeting)
                    Ms. Mattingly had previously distributed a form to council members for their evaluation on the
                    council of councils meetings.  Mrs. Eppes stated that she was pleased that there was an
                    opportunity to share at the meeting.  Mr. Gray expressed his desire to see more response
                    back.  Mrs. Hayden stated that she would like the presentation to be less rigid, not such a
                    speaker forum.  Mrs. Wingo brought up the suggestion that she would like to see more board
                    members presence in the school.  Council agreed with Mrs. Wingo's suggestion that board
                    members be present in the school.  Ms. Mattingly will summarize the council's ideas and pre-
                    sent them to the board.

               B.  Graphs
                     Ms. Mattingly expressed her thanks to Mrs. House for the graphs that she worked on for
                     our Closing the Gap information.  Chandler did not accomplish "Closing the Gap" this year.
                     Council reviewed the graphs carefully.  The graphs will be presented to Mr. Freels.

               C.  School Audit Report
                     Ms. Mattingly reviewed the report with Council.  Council read and discussed commenda-
                     tions and recommendations.  Our teacher members shared some of their time with the review
                     team.

                D.  Other.
                      Nothing was presented at this time.

          Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Karen Porter to adjourn the meeting
         at 3:55p.m. and was seconded by Dane Gray.

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 SBDM Minutes for February:

Regular SBDM Council Meeting o A.B. Chandler                                 2/10/04

            The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m.  Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly,
      teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Porter and Susanna Eppes; ex-offico, Debby Hayden,
      parent member Christa Wingo and guests, Amy Brown and Nancy Gibson.

            I.      Old Business
                    A.  Minutes
                         December minutes were approved, with one correction on a motion made by Karen Porter
                         and seconded by Deanna Vandiver.
        
                    B.  Monthly Financial Report
                          There were no questions concerning the financial report.  It was reported that 2.5% will be
                          cut from E.S.S. this year and the same amount from Badgett.

          II.       New Business
                     A.  Reading First Grant
                           Chandler did not receive the Reading First Grant.  It is unclear at this time as to what
                           direction will be taken.  At this time all possibilities are tentative.

                     B.  Comprehensive Plan
                            Amy Brown presented the attendance component including priority needs - goals -
                            causes and contributing factors.  Chandler staff see a definite need to provide all
                            students with an opportunity to find their self esteem connection.  Karen Porter
                            presented the Math and Art portions of the Comprehensive Plan.  The assess-
                            ment component was presented by Nancy Gibson.  Mrs. Gibson indicated that
                            this was a result of data analysis from CATS Assessment in 2002-2003.  Mrs.
                            Wingo indicated that the CATS test survey questionaire, in her opinion ,was not an
                            appropriate assessment instrument.  Mrs. Gibson stated that the survey could be used as a
                            reflective piece of learning.  Ms. Mattingly suggested that the format of the document
                            be reconfigured so that it is a more readable document.  Mrs. Porter stated that she
                            would attempt to make the necessary adjustments to the Consolidated Plan.  Ms.
                            Mattingly indicated that Proficient and Distinguished students would receive some
                            type of personal reward.  This constitutes the first reading of the consolidated plan.
                            Motion to accept 1st reading by Debby Hayden and 2nd by Deanna Vandiver.

                      C.  Snow Days.
                            President's Day and the first four days of Spring Break will be used for make up days for
                            snow.  The last day of spring break and the end of the year will be used if more days
                            are missed.

                      D.  Parent Education Night - February 17th
                            Ms. Mattingly stated that parent night would be on schedule.

                       E.  All Day Kindergarten - (66 students from Jefferson)
                            Redistricting is necessary to provide space for all day kindergarten in schools.
                            Currently it is unknown what the breakdown will be in terms of grade level.
                            We are expecting approximately 66 students from Jefferson.  Chandler will
                            work diligently to acclimate all students to our system and to make them feel
                            welcome.

                       F.  Mrs. Wingo expressed concern for the reading program.  Staff reassured Mrs.
                            Wingo that everything possible will be done to promote reading.

            Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Deanna Vandiver to adjourn the
     meeting at 4:30 p.m. and was seconded by Karen Porter.

                                                                          ________________________
                                                                          Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

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2002-2003

PTA Meetings:  Click on date to view minutes
 October 1, December 16,  February 10,  May 12 (elections)

PTA October minutes:

A.B. Chandler Elementary School
PTA Meeting October 1, 2002
Recorded by: Marla D. Ward, Secretary

President Valerie Gentry called the meeting to order in the gym at 5:00 p.m. There was a quorum present.

The President notified the PTA that the Secretary Elect, Jennifer Jewell would not be able to be Secretary this year due to job duties.

SECRETARIES REPORT:
Marla Ward read the minutes of the last meeting. The motion was made to accept the minutes as read by Sherry Gish and seconded by Karen Clements. The motion carried.

TREASURERS REPORT:
President Valerie Gentry read the treasurer’s report. The beginning bank balance was $1,807.89. There had been no expenditures since the beginning of this school year and no checks have been written this year.

A TENTATIVE BUDGET:
We need two good fundraisers this year to go with our budget over $10,000.

                    Field Trips… 1,500.00 (5.00) per child
                    Birthday Books… 500.00
                    Staff Appreciation Day… 300.00
                    Fifth Grade Graduation… 500.00
                    Fifth Grade Tea… 200.00
                    Contingency Fund… 500.00
                    Office Supplies… 50.00
                    Encyclopedias/CD Rom for Library…1,500.00

TOTAL……..$ 8,450.00

A motion was made by Christa Wingo to add Encyclopedia’s to the budget and seconded by Robin Hollander and Deanna Vandiver. The motion carried.

A motion was made to accept the proposed budget by Marla Ward and seconded by Christa Wingo. The motion carried.

PTA OFFICER CHANGE:
Jennifer Jewell could not be an officer this year. President Valerie Gentry asked Marla Ward if she would take this responsibility again this year. The motion was made by Deanna Vandiver and seconded by Karen Clements. The motion carried.

FUNDRAISER:

Christa Wingo gave the PTA information on the cookie dough fundraiser. Last year we made a profit of $3.40/tub and it sold for $7.00/tub. The total profit was $4,500.00. The PTA members unanimously decided upon the cookie dough for the Fall Fundraiser.

A motion was made by Marla Ward and seconded by Christa Wingo to sell Cookie Dough for the Fall Fundraiser. The motion carried. We would start selling after fall break and end sales by Nov. 6^th. Cookie dough would be ready for pick up by Nov. 21^st.

A motion was made by Karen Clements to use an incentive program of issuing a $10.00 K-Mart gift card per classroom for highest sales again this year. Deanna Vandiver seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Deanna Vandiver made the motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Karen Clements. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

Members Present:
1. Marla Ward                                       
2. Valerie Gentry
3. Sharon Mattingly
4. Deanna Vandiver
5. Karen Clements
6. Fran Mitchell
7. Meg Mabry
8. Paula Manlove
9. Sherry Gish
10. Audra Coursey
11. Beth Francis
12. Buffy House
13. Erin Whitman
14. Meg Gatten
15. Francis Tompkins
16. Debbie Hein
17. Pat Drury
18. Linda DiPietro
19. Christa Wingo
20. Serena Kirtley
21. Bruce Kirtley
22. Robin Hollander
23. Roger Forbes
24. Melissa Smith

PTA December minutes:

A.B. Chandler Elementary School

PTA Meeting December 16, 2002

Recorded by: Marla D. Ward, Secretary

President Valerie Gentry called the meeting to order in the library at 6:08 p.m. There was a quorum present.

SECRETARIES REPORT:

Marla Ward read the minutes of the last meeting. The motion was made to accept the minutes as read by Phyl Ann Rice and seconded by Fran Mitchell. The motion carried.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Melissa Smith read the treasurer’s report. The beginning checkbook balance was $5,427.78. The cookie dough profit reported as $5,185.40. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Marla Ward and seconded by Shannon Fulkerson. The motion carried.

President Valerie Gentry asked for volunteers for an audit committee or a motion to pay $25-$50 to Campbell, Royster, Carver & McBride, CPA firm to conduct the audit on our 2001-2 PTA records. A motion was made by Phyl Ann Rice and seconded by Shannon Fulkerson to have the audit conducted by CRCM, CPA firm and to pay the fee. The motion carried.

President Valerie Gentry asked for a fundraiser committee for the spring fundraiser. The volunteers were: Kim Wetherbee and Shannon Fulkerson. These ladies agreed to review the information together and inform the PTA at the next meeting.

A request for speed skins to cover the keyboards in the computer lab died for lack of motion and second. There was discussion and a request for more pricing. The price given was $254.85.

Marla Ward made the motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Shannon Fulkerson. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

Members Present: Susan Blanford, Linda DiPetro, Holly Draper, Pat Drury, Shannon Fulkerson, Valerie Gentry, Fran Mitchell, Doreen Regan, Phyl Ann Rice, Melissa Smith, Marla Ward and Kim Wetherbee.

PTA March minutes:

PTA May minutes:

PTA Meeting May 1, 2003

Recorded by: Marla D. Ward, Secretary

President Valerie Gentry called the meeting to order in Mrs. Gish’s classroom at 6:00 p.m.

There was a quorum present.

Marla Ward read the minutes of the last meeting. There was one change to the last meeting minutes. The profit on the candy sold would only be 43% instead of 50% due to the quantity ordered. Marla Ward made the motion to accept the minutes as read with the one change. Melissa Smith seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Treasurer Melissa Smith read the treasurer’s report. The checkbook balance was $9,024.85 before the payment of $5,335.20 due to Paragon Fundraiser for the candy fundraiser. Once all the candy is sold and money is returned, there will be a profit of $4,024.80 from candy and $198.00 from the Pizza Hut cards. The motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by Jan Culver and seconded by Sherry Gish. The motion carried.

The nominating committee for PTA officers for the next schooly ear nominated the following: President – Valerie Gentry, Vice President – Marla Ward, Secretary – Kim Mays and Treasurer – Melissa Smith. The motion was made by Linda Wolf and seconded by Pat Drury to accept the nominating committees PTA Officers. The motion carried.

North Middle School is having a fair on October, 30, 31 and November 1^st . We’ve been invited to come and have a booth for a fundraiser. This is just something to think about for the first meeting of the 2003-4 year.

Candy Sales Winner: the same situation repeated itself in several classes. Classmates sold the same amount (one case). A solution was needed to pick one winner from each class. Jan Culver made the motion to put the candidates name in a pot and draw one winner from each class. Linda Wolf seconded the motion. The motion carried.

The PTA was notified of some spectacular parental selling. Tina Allee had already sold 15 cases of 52 pieces. Linda Wolf made the motion and Marla Ward seconded to award her $50 cash for her hard work. The motion carried.

The PTA discussed the first fundraiser for the coming school year 2003-4. A motion was made by Melissa Smith and seconded by Jan Kellen to sell cookie dough for our first fundraiser. The motion carried.

Linda Wolf made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Melissa Smith seconded. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Members Present: Tina Allee, Amy Blanford, Jan Culver, Pat Drury, Susan Eppes, Sherry Gish, Jan Kellen, Sharon Mattingly, Valerie Gentry, Melissa Smith, Linda Wolf and Mara Ward.

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SBDM Meetings:(2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:30) click on the date to view minutes
August, September, October, November, January, 
February,  March, April,  May,  June/July 

August minutes:

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler          8/14/02

       The meeting was called to order at 3:31 p.m. Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Clements and Sherry Gish; parent members Christa Wingo and Dane Gray; ex-officio member, Debby Hayden; and recorder Janet Jackson.

 I.                Old Business

        A.      Minutes
            July minutes were approved. Motion was made by Sherry Gish and
            seconded by Karen Clements.           

B.      Monthly Financial Report
There were no questions concerning the financial report.       

C.      Policies (2^nd reading)
Primary Program
Committee Structure
A motion was made by Debby Hayden and seconded by Sherry Gish.   

II.            New Business

A motion was made by Dane Gray and seconded by Karen Clements to add CTBS Scores.

Nancy Herron explained CTBS testing & scores. The council reviewed the fact that our scores have steadily increased in comparison to previous years.

A. Opening of School Information
         Ms. Mattingly reported a great beginning to school. There were
         no tears and mostly smiles.
       
         Council discussed the allotted spaces for students in primary –         24  for primary and 28 for intermediate per teacher. Ms. Mattingly
         explained the new attendance change: the two (2) week rule.    

            B. Personnel
                All personnel are in place at this time.
                Linda Sights was hired as of 8-14-02 as Instructional Assistant I.              
                Equity – All were implemented

            C. Council of Council Training
                  There will be a council of council training on Thursday,
                  October 3^rd. Ms. Mattingly will advise the time and location.
               

            D. Other
               See beginning of new business

Since there was no further business, a motion was made by Deanna Vandiver to adjourn the meeting at 4:11 p.m. and seconded by Karen Clements. 

                                     Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

September minutes:

Regular SBDM Council Meeting of A.B. Chandler          9/11/02

      The meeting was called to order at 3:37 p.m. Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Deanna Vandiver, Karen Clements and Sherry Gish; parent members Christa Wingo and Dane Gray; ex-officio member, Debby Hayden; and recorder Janet Jackson. There were 3 guests; Karla Church, Kathy Cruse and Phyll Ann Rice. 

I.                Old Business

A.      Minutes

August minutes were approved. Motion was made by Dane Gray and seconded by Karen Clements.          

B.      Monthly Financial Report

There were no questions concerning the financial report.
  

II.            New Business

A. Title I Compact

Title I funding was used to hire teachers for class reduction. Ms. P.A. Rice will be the liaison for Title I during the 2002-2003 school year. Ms. Rice presented the Title I Compact to the council. There were few changes from last year. There were some simplification of wording for better comprehension. Ms. Mattingly opened the floor for discussion. SBDM Council approved the Title I Compact.
  

            B. Literacy

                  ERIG- This is a grant from the State Department.

                  Chandler School did receive a renewal for this year &
                  next year. Chandler’s accomplishments from the last
                  two (2) years are:

1)    Four Block has been implemented and is in
continuous use at Chandler.

2)    Reading Recovery- A program that allows
first grade students that are struggling with reading to have one-on-one help. Ms. Karen Clements and Ms. Phyll Ann Rice are the teachers that have been trained for this program.

3)    Parent check out with school library card.

Chandler will be required to sustain what has been implemented and to share outside our school. We are in the process of providing the following professional development for our staff.

   Building Blocks      Mrs. Whitman
   Modifying 4 Block    Mrs. Gatten & Mrs. Tompkins
   Guided Reading       Mrs. Drury & Mrs. Kellen

Chandler is continuously involved in training for staff. We are currently in the process of developing a video research library and parent education training. We will also become a parent of a new program called Reading Intervention- this involves 4 or 5 people that will work with 4 students at a time instead of one on one. These services will filter into ESS. To fulfill our obligation to be a leadership site, our school will have teachers to observe what is been done in our classes. Ms. Rice will also teach a MSU class here at Chandler.           

            Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

                  The RIF Grant is a Federal Grant that has been
                  renewed this year. The stipulation for this grant is
                  that we have three(3) book events each year. We have
                  met this requirement and plans have been finalized
                  for this year. At our book events each child receives
                  one (1) free book, for a sum total of 3 books each
                  year.

            Coca-Cola Grant

                  Ms. Rice spoke on a new grant that we have received,
                  which provides us with 100 additional books (hardback
                  books, Caldecott Award winners) and with five (5)
                  bookcases. Ms. Rice thanked Mrs. Wingo for her help
                  with the grant.              

            C. Family Resource

                  Mrs. Karla Church spoke with council about our Family
                  Resource Center (FRIENDS). Mrs. Church stated that
                  their goal was to break barriers for home, school,
                  community. FRIENDS collaborates with Title I in
                  different programs throughout the year. The Resource
                  Center works with attendance problems, parent and
                  with students’ needs.  The Resource Center is used as
                  a support system for Chandler families.                  

            D. Council of Councils

                     The council of council meeting will be on Thursday
                  October 3^rd at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be at
                  Henderson County High School.
           

            E. October’s Meeting Date

                  The SBDM Council meeting for October will be changed
                  October 23, 2002, due to intersession.          

F.        Other

Nothing was added at this time.

Since there was no further business, a motion was made by
Deanna Vandiver to adjourn the meeting at 4:07 p.m. and seconded by Sherry Gish.                                        

                                     Sharon Mattingly - Chairperson

October minutes:
October 3, 2002
The Council of Council meeting was held at Henderson County School at 6:00 p.m. Those present included chairperson, Sharon Mattingly, teacher members, Karen Clements, Deanna Vandiver and Sherry Gish; parent members, Christa Wingo and Dane Gray; ex-officio Debby Hayden.

 There was a decision made at this time to use the committee structure to perform the desegregation of test score data.

November minutes:

January minutes:

February minutes:

March minutes:

April minutes:

SBDM Council Meetings:

October:

November 7, 2005

Site Based Decision Making Council

Minutes

The October 3, 2005 meeting of the A.B. Chandler Site Based Decision Making Council was called to order at 5:22 pm by Principal Marganna Stanley.  Site based members present were Beth Francis, Linda Wolf, Karen Porter, Marganna Stanley and Susanna Eppes.

OLD BUSINESS

          The minutes of the September 12, 2005 meeting were read by Mrs. Stanley.  The minutes were approved by consensus.

          The current budget was reviewed as per the agenda. Clarification of Code .0430 for the $1,980 was made by Mrs. Stanley.  The amount is the estimated cost to run the copier and Riso machine. The $4,800 is the estimated cost for the two large copiers. The $2,400 amount is for the purchase of copy paper and $13,000 is maintained for general supply.  Mrs. Gentry asked about code .0630 where bananas for a student incentive activity were purchased with school activity fund money.  The concern was that it should have been budgeted under the food code and no funds appeared to be designated for that code.  Mrs. Stanley explained that it appeared to be an oversight and that she would research re-ledgering the amount to the appropriate account.

Mrs. Stanley indicated that monies may be transferred from code to code during the budget year as the need arose.

          There was a discussion regarding the purchase of new television sets.  The consensus of the members was that the purchase would be a necessary expenditure.  The purchase price and bid lists will be researched and further information will be presented at a later date by Mrs. Stanley.

          It was reported by Mrs. Stanley that Chandler received $1,600 for technology.  A color laser printer and a black and white laser printer were purchased.  These will be linked with classrooms for printing items.  The color printer will be used for special projects with principal approval.  Mrs. Stanley asked that Mrs. Wolf develop a set of guidelines for color printer usage.  Mrs. Wolf agreed.

CATS SCORES:

          Each member present was presented with a copy of the CATS Kentucky performance report.  It was decided that a more in depth report will be presented at the November Site Based Council Meeting.

REVIEW OF COUNCIL NOTES:

Mrs. Stanley shared a summary of the council of council meeting. The main points included: restructuring school committee so that they are integrated, dedicated to raising student achievement, and aligned with the standards of the SISI document. Parent representatives must be a part of each committee. All committee meetings must be posted according the Open Meeting Law, minutes recorded and made available to the general public.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE REVIEW:

Discussion followed in which it was proposed that the Chandler planning committees consist of: A Curriculum/Professional Development Committee, A Communication Committee, and A Budget/Planning Committee. Staff would continue to be rotated among committees.

The proposal will be presented to the staff at the next staff meeting as a recommendation from the Council of Councils.  Mrs. Stanley would then meet with the newly formed committees for an orientation to explain in depth the realignment with the standards.

A time line was set which consisted of First: a presentation of the restructuring proposal to the staff with the designated placement of staff on the new committees at the October 20^th staff meeting, Second:  presentation of the new committees to the council at the November council meeting for approval and Third: New committees would meet November third in lieu a regular staff meeting.  The Special Education Department would continue to maintain its KCMP committee.

POLICY REVIEW:

          The council read documents 6.01 Instructional practices, 7.01 Classroom Management and 16.01 Assessment.  The documents were approved by consensus with the deletion of “and or curriculum committee” in paragraph five of the Assessment document.

STUDENT COMPACT REPORT:

          Lisa Crook, Curriculum Coordinator, reported that as of the last council meeting 69% or 212 of the student compacts had been signed and returned.  Following a further distribution of additional compacts to those families not returning them the percentage has now increased to 89% or a total of 270 out of 305 student compacts signed and returned.

          Following Mrs. Crook’s presentation Mrs. Stanley asked if there was any new business. There was no new business.  Mrs. Stanley called for a motion to adjourn.  Mrs. Porter made a motion to adjourn.  Mrs. Wolf seconded the motion.  Meeting adjourned by consensus at 6:25 p.m.

SBDM Council Chairperson:     ________________________

Teacher:                                      ________________________

Teacher:                                      ________________________

Teacher:                                      ________________________

Parent:                                         ________________________

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Ex facto representative:              ________________________

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