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Home My WebLink About08-03-2022 Fairhope Public Schools Commission Minutes.. Fairhope Public School Commission August 3, 2022 Fairhope West Elementary Members present: Robin Coleman, Amy Foley, Joe Kelley , Carrie Mclemore, Danielle Mashburn - Myrick, Hill Robinson, Miranda Schrubbe, Members Absent: Paul Hannon , Cornelius Woods (all excused) Principals present: Julie Pierce & Sydney Smith -Fairhope West Elementary; Patrice Wolfe, Lynn Sm ith & Brandon Clay -J. Larry Newton Elementary; City of Fairhope : Corey Martin Guests : Gary Gover; Jessica Vaughn -Gulf Coast Med ia Meeting was called to order and minutes from the June meeting were approved . Amended funding requests were made by Fairhope High , Fairhope East Elementary, Fairhope West Elementary and J. Larry Newton Elementary . Fairhope High requested a total of $30,000 out of K-1 funds . Request was approved. Specialty Band Instruments $20,000 (toward total of $54,000 needed) Sensory-based Outdoor Interactive $10,000 Equipment for Special Needs Activity Area Total Requested/ Approved $30,000 Fairhope East Elementary requested a total of $34,000 out of 3-mill funds. Request was approved. 1 Additional P/T Math Inst ru ctor $17,000 1 Additional P/T Reading Instructor $17,000 Total Requested/ Approved $34,000 Fairhope West Elementary requested a total of $120,000 out of K-1 funds. Request was approved. Substitute Teachers Grades K-6 During RTI Work $5,500 Instructional Supplies: Laminator, Ink, Leader in Me, $77,250 Completion of Bookroom Professional Development -Collaborative Planning, $37,250 Ron Clark Academy (8 educators to attend academy) Total Requested/ Approved $120,000 J. Larry Newton Elementary requested that funds for previously approved social worker position be reallocated to provi de part-time guidance counselor (3 days/week). Though amount needed has not been determined, it is expected to be less than the $30,000 already budgeted for social worker position . Request was approved for up to $30,000 out of 3-mill funds. "Report Card " -Regarding the effort to provide data showing the progress made in Fairhope schools as a result of the enhanced funding provided by the 3-mill tax, Julie Pierce gave an overview of information compiled recently which shows results of student assessments from the past several years. It was noted that the assessment tools have changed over this period, and have not consistently aligned with the Alabama Course of Study for all subjects tested, so data is not fully comparable from year to year. Currently, ACT and ACAP are in place as the assessment tests and are expected to remain so in the foreseeable future . Analysis of trends will be more valid going forward . Principals will be working together to compile the available i nformation in a simple format, suitable for sharing with the city council later in the year. Nominating for 2023 -There was a brief discussion about planning for any potential vacant positions on the committee . All three members whose terms end this year (Danielle, Miranda, Cornelius) are eligible to serve another 3-year term. Miranda Schrubbe shared that reporting in a local newspaper indicated that Baldwin County Public Schools has approved the use of federal funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds -"ESSER") for implementing the Crisis Alert system in all county schools. Fairhope High and Middle Schools have used K-1 funds to provide the system, so some credit back to those funds may be expected . Meeting was adjourned at 5 :40 . Next meeting will be on September 7t h at 4:30 at Fairhope East Elementary. Respectfully submitted by Miranda Schrubbe Amended Funding Requests from Fa i rhope High School Fairhope Public School Commission /3 Mill Referendum School Year: 2022 -2023 School Summary: Added item fo r K-1 purchase mon ies $20 ,000 ... you 'll see that total easily exceeds the requested amount , bu t we 're working on a m ulti-year plan with d rum line purchase loom ing in the nea r f utu re . Th is leaves me with a $10 ,000 balance for unforeseen expenses this summer and into the new school year . John Wilson and Renee Carter have approved this request. Title of Position/Item Cost Job Benefit to students/academic Description enhancement Rep lacement of Specialty Tenor Saxophone -2@ Ban d Ins t rum ents fo r $3000 each March i ng Band , Concert , Bari Saxophone - 1 @ and W ind En semble $6000 progra ms: Bass Trombone - 1 @ $5000 Bassoon - 1 @ $7000 Oboe -2 @ $4000 each Tuba - 2 @ $5000 each Sousaphone -2-3 @ $6000 Sensory -Ba sed Outdoor $10 ,000 we added 10 additional severely Inte ract iv e Equipment for disabled students this upcoming Special Need s Activity school year. We have several Area school clubs and outside groups contributinq to th is project. Attachment/add it ional data for : Amended Funding Requests from Fairhope East Elementary Fairhope Public School Commission /3 Mill Referendum School Year: 2022 -23 School Summary : 2 additional Part Time Instructors raising our total Part Time Instructors to 10 vs. 8 Below are requests to the Commission for Fairhope Schools for the approximate $400,000 designated for improving academics. Title of Position/Item Cost Job Description Benefit to students/academic enhancement Additional Math Part $17 ,000 Time Instructor Additional $17 ,000 Reading/Math Instructor Attachment/additional data for: Amended Funding Requests from Fairhope West Elementary Fairhope Public School Commission /3 Mill Referendum School Year: 2022-23 School Summary : John Wilson has reviewed and a roved for Fairho e West. $120,000 Title of Position/Item Cost Job Description Benefit to students/academic enhancement Substitutes Gr K-6 RTI 5500 .00 Instructional Supplies -77,250 . laminator, ink, Leader in Me , Bookroom Professional 37 ,250. Development - collaborative planning, Ron Clark Academy Attachment/addit ional data for: