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Shared Decision Making

SDMC – (Site Based Decision Making Committee) - This advisory group is comprised of elected teachers and staff members, administrators, and parents and community members appointed by the principal.  The purpose of this committee is to establish goals to increase student achievement.  This committee posts an agenda prior to each meeting.  Anyone is welcome to attend.  Click here for monthly minutes.

SDMC 2009-2010
Members

1. Arturo Michel, Parent – 1st year serving
2. Lynda Chadbourne, Parent – 2nd year serving
3. Flor Perez – Paraprofessional – 2nd year serving
4. Jennifer Day – Other School Based Professional – 1st year serving
5. Martha E. Rangel, Teacher – 1st year serving
6. Luzmarie Alvarez, Teacher – 2nd year serving
7. James Newman, Teacher – 2nd year serving
8. Patricia Silva-Flores, Teacher – 2nd year serving
9. Jennifer Martinez, Teacher - 1st year serving
10. Dr. Rick Krustchinsky, UST- Business Partner
11. Dr. N. Gonzalez, Shell Oil - Business Partner
12. Joe Sanchez, Community Representative
13. T Campos, Principal

SDMC 2009-2010
Agendas

Meeting Minutes
SDMC 2009-2010


August 21, 2009

Meeting start time   2:15 p.m. –

  • Welcome by Theresa Campos, Principal
  • Introduction of members
  • Committee approved minutes from last SDMC meeting
  • Ms. Day reviewed Agenda for meeting – Members approved
  • Ms. Campos stated that 3 teacher positions are open for the SDMC for 2009-2010.  Nomination window is still open.
  • 2009-2010 Budget- Based on projected enrollment of  540 students
  • Personnel- no anticipated changes
  • Grants-  ICF- Helms received the Investment Capital Fund grant in the spring of 2009.  Ms. Day will share grant details with the staff at the next faculty meeting.
  • Safety-
    • new safety preparedness binder “Red”
    • new procedures and prevention plan for H1N1
    • fan-out
  • Ad Hoc Committees -  Staff has signed up committees and the list of members and committees will be shared with staff
  • Anti-Bullying- New Committee has been formed and will meet within the next 2 weeks.
  • UST Involvement – Wednesday, November 18th Math Night - November night with Numbers 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Committee reviewed the 2009-2010 SIP, including 3 updated SMART goals.  SDMC voted to approved the SIP as presented

Meeting end time   3:06 p.m.   
Roll Call (gain signatures of all present)
Approve minutes form previous SDMC meeting     
Approved
Approve agenda for scheduled SDMC meeting
Specific Agenda Items

  • Welcome by principal; Ms. Campos addressed SDMC election for 2009-2010; 3 teachers positions open; nominators window still open
  • TEA- Helms Recognized
  • Academic Goals    3rd- 5th Math

o       5th – Science

o       imrove ELD at all levels- improve quality of English

o       instruction in Dual Language Program

o       Principal presented School Improvement Plan for 2009-2010

      3 smart Goals

            1. minimum of 80% passing math TAKS in 3rd -5th grade

            2. math, 80% of LEP students passing math

            3. science, TAKS in 3rd and 4th to 80%, 80% of His. and LEP students
                passing science TAKS to 80% in 5th grade  

Calendar of important dates
Next scheduled SDMC meeting date
Adjournment

        

Helms Community Learning Center  
503 West 21st  Houston, TX 77008-1943
Phone: 713-867-5130  Fax: 713-867-5133