HMS SITE COUNCIL
November 11, 2013
Agenda for this Evening
I. Recap from September Meeting
- Sounding Board for Ideas
- Advocacy, Marketing, Awareness
- Potential Improvements
II. PTO Report
- Mrs. Albin - PTO Rep (Ben Subbing)
- Fundraiser Update
- Activities Thus Far
III. Principal Report
- Swather Pride Program
- Exploratory Classes
- District Technology Team Update
- School Improvement Days
IV. Site Council Director for 13-14
- Potential Facility Improvements
- Academic Programs
- Other Member Ideas
Recap from September Meeting
Purpose of Site Council (at HMS)
- Sounding Board for New Ideas
- Advocacy for HMS
- Marketing and Awareness for Community
- Focus on Areas for Improvment
PTO Report
Mrs. Albin (Ben Subbing In)
- Fundraisers (Book Fair, Fall Fundraiser, Spirit Wear)
- Possibility of Running a Spring Fundraiser
- Activities (Swimming Party, Water Balloon Toss, 7-8th Dance, Roller Skating)
Principal Report
Swather Pride
- +16 Total Students from October to November
- 55% of Total Student Body
- Challenges Thus Far
Exploratory Classes
- Finished up Round 2
- 5-6th - Spanish & Challenge Based Learning Complete (Geometric Art Next)
- 7-8th - Hesston Community & Public Speaking (Health and Fitness Next)
District Technology Team Update
- Purpose of the Team (Establishment of the Technology Vision for USD 460)
- Activity So Far for 13-14
- Where are We Going from Here?
School Improvement Days
- What is the Staff Doing These Days?
- MTSS, Common Core, Professional Learning, etc.