Willard South Cadres

Willard South Elementary

LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA/MINUTES

December 9, 2009

Computer Lab

1.  Host/Teambuilder

• Host/Teambuilder- Lori Ferguson
• Host/Snack- Clara and Kelly 

2. Members Present

• Lindsay Wallace, Becky Mooney, Yvonne Galloway, Stephanie Walters, Whitney Rand, Kara Crighton-Smith, Diana Thompson, and David Suits 

3. Review Norms

• Agenda on S:Drive
• Minutes on S:Drive
• Start/End on time
• Stay focused
• Everyone contributes 

4. Assign Roles

• Host/Teambuilder- Stephanie
• Host/Snack- Kara

5.  Cadre Reports

• Literacy- tracking kids’ reading levels for 2^nd quarter, student needs & form ideas
• Climate- Monday, Dec. 14^th- Christmas Tea Potluck after school in the library, optional ornament exchange, adopting family for Christmas, Tiger Pride Assembly is Jan. 8^th – Guest of Honor – Board members, Fight Free Parties – Friday, Jan.  15th
• Math- adopting family for Christmas, each grade level is currently finishing their power strands 
• Technology- adopting family for Christmas, private print usage
• FACT- Flip flop girls had their fashion show, Holiday baskets, Make It-Take It Night was a huge success – excellent feedback from parents, New sports programs for students, Smoke Busters presented a program, Chrysta discussed donations – there are over 100 families needing help, Christmas family gifts need to be turned in by Monday. 

6.  Tutoring Update:

• Started RADICAL READING & WRITING CLUB for third graders.  They meet every Wednesday & Thursday after school until 5:00.
• We now have math tutors for 3^rd and 4^th grade! Celene Malik will be working with 4^th graders M-F from 10:00-12:30.  Amy Seaburn will be working with 3^rd graders M-F from 12:30-2:00.  They will be tutoring January 4^th-April 1^st. 

7.  Discipline/PBS/Common Rules…

• Started FIGHT FREE FLAG weekly award for classes. 
• Next Year:  Common rules/consequences/procedures across the building. 

IDEAS: Stephanie’s PBS handout, keep rules general, catch kids doing the rules and take

their picture to make a poster

 8.  Cheryl Burnett Assemby

• December 18^th at 9:00
• PJ Day/Story from me – Friday, December 18th
• Homeroom parties will be on Friday, December 18^th 

9.  Potato Bar is back on Fridays for teachers, starting in January in the teacher workroom.  Order it like you would order a regular lunch on your attendance slip. 

NEXT MEETING:  January 13^th 3:50-4:45 in the Computer Lab

Willard South Elementary

LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA/MINUTES

November 11, 2009

Computer Lab

1.  Host/Teambuilder

• Becky Mooney (snack)
• David Suits (teambuilder) list 4-5 things about your job that make it difficult—turn your paper over & write I am thankful for… 

2. Members Present

• Kelly Anderson, Whitney Rand, Becky Mooney, Clara Hayter, Lindsay Wallace, Kara Crighton-Smith, Linda Shortt, Kara Witherspoon, Lori Ferguson, Cindy Kisling, Yvonne Galloway 

3. Review Norms

• Agenda on S:Drive
• Minutes on S:Drive
• Start/End on time
• Stay focused
• Everyone contributes 

4. Assign Roles

• Host/Teambuilder- Lori Ferguson
• Host/Snack- Clara and Kelly 

5.  Cadre Reports

• Literacy – Common assessments anchor papers will be on the web soon.  Literacy team is coming up with common writing rubrics for each grade.  Grade cards need to be updated. 
• Climate – Tiger Pride Assembly – limit special class awards, more chairs for the teachers, recommended doing Veteran’s day assembly in the afternoon, Shriners could do motorcycles. Discussed secret Santa & social committee dues.  Faculty Christmas tea on Monday, December 14^th.  Fight free party for 2^nd qtr – January 8th
• Math – Training for common assessment, supply lists
• Technology – GLE notebook resource has been added on Willard South’s website under teacher resources, purchased ink cartridges for the computer lab
• FACT – Flip flop girls fashion show is Tuesday, Nov. 17^th at 6pm – need help decorating after school.  Holiday basket applications due Nov. 13^th (already have 20) Would other cadres like to adopt a family? New sports program for elementary students coming soon.  Smoke busters – 4^th grade program on November 24^th at 9:30 in the library. – Frisco lighting 7am – 11am on November 21^st – Breakfast with Santa – $5, craft  show from 9am – 4pm at the middle school, parade of lights later in the day. Make it, take it night – Thursday, Dec. 3^rd from 6pm – 7pm.  Help is needed for decoration at 5pm. Asking families to bring 1 can of frosting. 

6.  Vision Update

• Kara will make new signs for every teacher to place in their classroom. (coming soon) 

7.  Tutoring Update:

• Implementing Radical Reading and Writing Club for 3^rd grade students on Reading Improvement Plans & at-risk students. (Wednesday & Thursday 3:45-5:00)
• Encouraging 4^th grade students on Reading Improvement Plans to join After School Actors. (Tuesdays 3:45-5:00)
• Still working on getting a math tutor for math in 3^rd and 4^th grade. We need a tutor M-F in 4^th grade from 10:00-12:30 and M-F in 3^rd grade from 12:30-2:00.  I called two student teachers regarding the tutoring & they will get back with me.  (Celene Malik & Amy Seaburn) I am running out of ideas!
• Still need some tutors for RIP kids.  (see chart below)  Reminder that the pay is $18 per hour and tutoring hours should be recorded on the log located on the SDrive.  Logs need to be turned in at the end of every month to be recorded on SISK12 and turned in to Central Office for payment. 

8.  Discipline/PBS/Common Rules…

• Ideas–Tree murals with character ed trait (parents send in papers when child demonstrates the trait)
• More emphasis on character ed
• Getting more info on PBS
• Same rules and consequences throughout the building
• More emphasis on fight free – student has to apologize to class, weekly drawing for fight free classrooms

9.  Other items of interest 

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December 9^th 3:50-4:45 in the computer lab

Willard South Elementary

LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA/MINUTES

September 25, 2009

The Lab

1.  Host/Teambuilder

• Kara Crighton-Smith (snacks & teambuilder) 

2. Members Present

• Lisa Kisling, Cindy Kisling, Mary Swann, David Suits, Julie Vaughn, Lori Ferguson, Linda Shortt, Yavonne Galloway, Dana Beck, Anita Yates, Chrysta Forrest, Kara Crighton-Smith, Lindsay Wallace. Stephanie Walters 

3. Review Norms

• Agenda on S:Drive
• Minutes on S:Drive
• Start/End on time
• Stay focused
• Everyone contributes

4. Assign Roles

• Host/Teambuilder- Stephanie Walters
• Host/Snack- Kara Crighton-Smith 

5.  Finalize Vision

Our Willard South community will…

• be a welcoming, respectful, child-centered and family-oriented environment.
• provide each student with a well-rounded learning experience to become productive citizens and life-long learners.
• utilize up-to-date technology and resources to enhance student learning. 

6.  Building Improvement Plan

• Must include the four CSIP goals for the district and review Building Improvement Plan from 2008-2009

1. The Willard School District will increase student learning as evidenced by local, state and national achievement levels. 
   • MAP DATA-I will add this information based on AYP for CA and Math
   • We did not meet AYP in Math or CA due to subgroups not meeting the state proficiency target
   • IDEAS for meeting AYP: Kelly Anderson will meet with 3^rd graders for MAP prep, classroom teachers with student teachers tutor during spare time, tutoring with option of transportation, tiger tales scholarships, program for 3^rd graders after school, pay retired teachers or teachers after school to tutor, utilize LeaAnn during math, practicum students, contact schools with similar demographics to discuss resources

CA	2009	WS	2010	MATH	2009	WS	2010
School Total	59.2	59.4	67.4	School Total	54.1	49.6	63.3
White	59.2	59.7	67.4	White	54.1	50	63.3
F/R	59.2	45.9	67.4	F/R	54.1	38.3	63.3

 2.  The Willard School District will recruit, train and retain high quality teachers and support staff. 

• IDEAS:

3.  The Willard School District will enhance and improve community and parental support.

• IDEAS:

4.  The Willard School District will establish, maintain, and plan for adequate facilities, resources, and materials.

• IDEAS: 

7.  Next mtg

• Wednesday, October 7^th 3:50-4:45 in The Lab

Willard South Elementary

LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA/MINUTES

September 16, 2009

The Lab

1.  Host/Teambuilder

• Becky Mooney (teambuilder)
• Kara Crighton-Smith (snacks) 

2. Members Present

• Lori Ferguson, Lisa Kisling, Anita Yates, David Suits, Linda Shortt, Chrysta Forrest, Yvonne Galloway, Stephanie Walters, Becky Mooney, Lindsay Wallace, Mary Swann, Dana Beck, Betty Teel, Julie Vaughan, Cindy Kisling 

3. Review Norms

• Agenda on S:Drive
• Minutes on S:Drive
• Start/End on time
• Stay focused
• Everyone contributes

 4. Review Roles

• Facilitator-Stephanie Walters/Kara Crighton-Smith (agenda)
• Secretary-Lindsay Wallace (minutes)
• Timekeeper-Yvonne Galloway
• Host-Becky Mooney (team builder) Kara Crighton-Smith (snacks) Meet in the Computer Lab the 2^nd Wednesday of every month following Cadre mtgs 3:50-4:50
• Leadership will meet on the Wednesday following Cadres 

5.  Review Challenges/Goals

• Scheduling
• Technology support for teachers
• Building Improvement Plan
• Communication
• Vertical teaming to help develop curriculum, common assessment, pacing guides…
• Team building for students/teachers/parents
• Mission Statement/Vision/Values 

6. Cadre Reports

• Climate Cadre – set dates for Tiger Pride Assemblies, Fight Free Party, Veterans’ Day Assembly – November 6^th, Birthday Celebrations – sign up by groups to bring food & decorate the workroom
• FACT Cadre – White Tiger Sale – September 19^th 7am – 2pm, need volunteers, 32 spaces sold
• Literacy Cadre – Reviewed scoring rubrics for writing samples, evaluated writing samples, teachers will go back and assist other grade level members in assessing their writing samples.  Writing samples due October 1^st to Stephanie.
• Math/Science Cadre – Each grade level should use own parent volunteers to make games, sort supplies, etc. Scope and Sequence and pacing guides will be discussed after CAP (common assessment plan) meeting.  Each grade level needs to make a list of supplies needed to successfully implement the program.
• Technology Cadre – Private print issues 

7. Revisit Current Vision

• (Each cadre will bring the THREE words from the current vision that defines our vision and should remain a focus in creating our new vision) 

Willard South Elementary, an Accelerated School, exists to provide a partnership between students, families, staff, administration and community in which:

1. Each student is provided with an educationally and socially healthy environment in which he/she is treated with worth, value, and dignity.
2. Each student is given opportunities to fully achieve his/her own potential in a child-centered environment where students can be given individualized attention.
3. Each student is ensured both challenging and exciting learning experiences by a dedicated, nurturing, professional staff.
4. Each student is encouraged to develop a curiosity, readiness, and love of learning.
5. Each student is given access to up-to-date resources and equipment to expand his/her learning experiences.
6. Each student is encouraged to develop problem solving, critical thinking, and communicating skills to become a life-long learner.
7. Each student and family is assisted in establishing ongoing, in-home learning experiences.

These goals will result in preparing each student for full participation in a diverse and integrated society. 

• We will combine these words to see if we have some language and begin working on rewriting our vision.
• Other suggestions – “contributing members of the community”
• 1 & 2 – culture, 3, 4, 6, & 7 – learning,  5 – resources
• Culture = child-centered, family, respect
• Start phrases with something like “Willard South community will…”
• Delete the top statement
• Culture – Our Willard South community will be a welcoming, respectful, child-centered and family-oriented environment.
• Learning – The Willard South community will provide each student with a well-rounded learning experience, as well as help students become life-long learners and contributors to the community
• Technology – The Willard South community will utilize up-to-date technology and resources to enhance student learning. 

8.  Assembly on Friday, September 18^th

• Pinwheels for PEACE celebration/assembly
• Ideas for distributing shirts ??? in conjunction with PEACE celebration—I have NO plan this year! 

9.  Next mtg to finalize VISION and begin working on Building Improvement Plan

• Friday, September 25^th in THE LAB at 2:00

Willard South Elementary

LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA/MINUTES

August 12, 2009

1. Team Builder

• ENOUGH WITH THE TEAM BUILDERS! 

2. Members Present

• Stephanie Walters, Becky Mooney, Lindsey Wallace, Betty Teel, Yvonne Galloway, David Suits 

3. Establish Norms

• Agenda on S:Drive
• Minutes on S:Drive
• Start/End on time
• Stay focused
• Everyone contributes 

4. Challenges/Goals

• Scheduling
• Technology support for teachers
• Building Improvement Plan
• Communication
• Vertical teaming to help develop curriculum, common assessment, pacing guides…
• Team building for students/teachers/parents
• Mission Statement/Vision/Values 

5. Assign Roles

• Facilitator-Stephanie Walters/Kara Crighton-Smith (agenda)
• Secretary-Lindsay Wallace (minutes)
• Timekeeper-Yvonne Galloway
• Host-Becky Mooney (team builder) Kara Crighton-Smith (snacks) Meet in the Computer Lab the 2^nd Thursday of every month following Cadre mtgs 3:50-4:50 

6. Revisit Current Vision

Willard South Elementary, an Accelerated School, exists to provide a partnership between students, families, staff, administration and community in which:

1. Each student is provided with an educationally and socially healthy environment in which he/she is treated with worth, value, and dignity.
2. Each student is given opportunities to fully achieve his/her own potential in a child-centered environment where students can be given individualized attention.
3. Each student is ensured both challenging and exciting learning experiences by a dedicated, nurturing, professional staff.
4. Each student is encouraged to develop a curiosity, readiness, and love of learning.
5. Each student is given access to up-to-date resources and equipment to expand his/her learning experiences.
6. Each student is encouraged to develop problem solving, critical thinking, and communicating skills to become a life-long learner.
7. Each student and family is assisted in establishing ongoing, in-home learning experiences.

These goals will result in preparing each student for full participation in a diverse and integrated society.

4th Quarter Leadership Team Minutes
Tuesday, April 8th, 2009

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Colleen Appleby, Lori Ferguson, Sarah Jordan, Linda Rhodes, Marla McKan, Dana Meads and Kara Crighton-Smith

CADRE REPORTS (you may also read previous cadre minutes) http://wscadres.edublogs.org/

• Climate Cadre-Members assembled MAP cans for students and delivered them to third and fourth grade classrooms.
• Reading Cadre-Old Business: The Tropical Literacy Bags were passed out at the school-wide Parent Appreciation Night that was held on March 19.New Business: The Title 1A Parent Literacy Event will be held on April 8. Several Communication Arts Cadre members will be helping with this event. Title 1A literacy students and their parents will learn about the benefits of summer reading. The event will feature books and snacks for the Title 1A students. The current SRI will be active through December of 2009. The upgrade will be web-based. MRI for next year will focus on reading and writing. Writing professional resource books will be ordered for the 2009-2010 academic year through the textbook committee.
• FACT Cadre-1. Chrysta shared the “10 Years Working Together” plaque from the PPP conference she presented at. She presented at the conference about community resources. Approximately $9,000 in donations (food and money) have been received for the food pantry. Cash buys food cards for Murfins that are given to families. 2. The Town Hall meeting is at the high school April 9 at 7pm. The discussion is about alcohol and drugs being used by even younger children than previous. Current alcohol advertising is geared toward kids. 3. New officers will be elected at our next meeting: May 4 in Linda Shortt’s room.
• Math/Science Cadre-We will be visiting Mathews Elementary in Nixa to see Investigations in action within a classroom. We made a list of questions that we will ask each of the teachers/presenters that we visit. Our visit will be near the end of the month.
• Technology Cadre-Ann saw a Kodak 12x Easy Share camera on the Sam’s web site for $118. Cartridge World has not yet picked up the cartridges. PTO Letter – Finished and send – We would like each grade level to have their own digital camera to use with rechargeable batteries. We are requesting one recharging unit to share (it recharges very quickly). The total cost is $710-$740 depending on the camera prices when we are able to purchase them.

OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS

• Accelerated School Awareness Week (April 20-24)-Kara will give a schedule to teachers and students next week. Below is a tentative list of ideas for the week. Monday 4/20-STRENGTH–Ronald McDonald Assembly (K-2nd 1:45-2:15 & 3rd-4th 2:30-3:00)

Tuesday 4/21-UNITY/TEAMWORK–Wear your favorite team attire and sign up to work around the school. (ex. clean up the courtyard, help spread mulch in flower beds, pick up trash on school property, clean classroom…) Kara will put a sign up sheet in the workroom for “TEAMWORK TUESDAY” ideas for the school.

Wednesday 4/22-EMPOWERMENT/EARTH DAY–Mother Earth (aka Mrs. Crighton-Smith) will visit classrooms to discuss GOING GREEN ideas for our school and EMPOWERMENT

Thursday 4/23-VISION–Hat & Sunglasses Day to show your VISION for the school. Kara will also give teachers a poster/paper to have students write their vision ideas for WS.

Friday 4/24-GO GREEN from head to toe! Wear your school shirt and any other green clothing you might have.

NEXT MTG
Tuesday, May 5th 3:50-4:30 in the library
TOPICS INCLUDE: Field Day (May 19th) and Special Class Schedule for 2009-2010

3rd Quarter Leadership Team Minutes
Tuesday, February 3, 2009

MEMBERS
Kathy Davis, Rebecca Mooney, Jeri Washington, Rachel Reynolds, Christine Bailey, Stephanie Walters, Miranda Bryant, Debbie Harden, Betty Teel, Julie Vaughan, Kara Crighton-Smith

CADRE REPORTS (you may also read previous cadre minutes) http://wscadres.edublogs.org/

• Climate Cadre-1. Tiger Pride Assembly-Feed back: Positive feed back from all grade levels. 2. Fight Free Party- Kara will be in charge of the Fight Free Party to be held this Friday, Feb. 6th in the cafeteria. She will be getting a schedule activities to the staff. The plan is for everyone to have their specials and their recess times.- This party will combine the semester Fight Free Party and the 100th Day Fight Free Party. 3. Fat Tuesday celebration- Treats will be provided by the Climate Cadre on Feb. 24th- Kara will be providing the workroom decorations and beads for faculty and staff- Yvonne will be providing the King’s cake with the baby 4. Set agenda for next meeting- MAP Preparation- The next Tiger Pride Assembly
• Reading Cadre-The Guided Reading Programs Assessment Guide has been replaced. The blackline masters are now in a large three ring binder by the assessment books. Copies of each blackline master will be placed in the lettered assessment boxes. Plans for the Family Literacy Packets and food for the March School-Wide Parent Appreciation Night were made. The Family Literacy packets will focus on writing stories.
• FACT Cadre-Chrysta will be presenting PPP info at Tan-Tar-A in April, homeless presentation on March 2nd at Willard South, and two workshops in March regarding families/couples. Parent Appreciation Night being scheduled for March 19th from 6:00-7:00. Reading Recovery teachers have offered to help with the Cake Walk! Yeah! We further discussed refreshments, decorations, scenery for pictures, and the reading teachers passing out reading packets during this activity. There will be a sign-up sheet in the workroom soon so please sign-up!
• Math/Science Cadre-1. We have contacted the Mad Science staff about their business having a science night this spring. We are waiting for their response. 2. During our science night, we will have a table set up with MAP information for parents.
• Technology Cadre-Team builder

2nd Quarter Leadership Team Minutes
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

MEMBERS
Yvonne Galloway, Clara Hayter, David Suits, Kathy Latimer, Susan Shikany, Lindsay Wallace, Mary Swann, Kelly Anderson, Kelly Dunn, Kara Crighton-Smith, Leslie Arnold

CADRE REPORTS (you may also read previous cadre minutes) http://wscadres.edublogs.org/
Climate Cadre-Tiger Pride Assembly on January 9th honoring Karla Shaffer; Fight Free semester party discussed ideas and date
Reading Cadre-spelling with list complete, leveling books, 2009 MAP information in blue crate
FACT Cadre- Adoptions for Christmas; Make It Take It Night was a great success
Math/Science Cadre-Science Night for the spring still waiting to hear from Drury students and will recognize Conco for the rock wall; Math Textbook Committe will attend district textbook meeting on January 13th at Willard Central for enVision presentation from Scott Foresman
Technology Cadre-Waste Management rep met with members and he is looking at grants for our building for recyling bins

OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS

• Weed or Feed Chart—discussed the chart that was displayed in the workroom & will discuss at our next faculty meeting in January
• Accelerated Schools Awareness Week–changed date from January 19th-23rd to April 20-24. We will be incorporating ideas to go with EARTH DAY. Maybe Kara will be Mother Nature???, classrooms can work in the courtyard, Ronald McDonald assembly with GOING GREEN theme…

NEXT MTG
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 at 3:50 in the library

3rd QUARTER LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS:
Kathy Davis, Rebecca Mooney, Jeri Washington, Rachel Reynolds, Christine Bailey, Stephanie Walters, Miranda Bryant, Debbie Harden, Betty Teel, Julie Vaughan

ITEMS TO DISCUSS:
Cadre Reports
Accelerated School Awareness Week Ideas
Fight Free Semester Party
100th Day of School Ideas
MAP Testing–Incentives for students
Other Items as needed

2nd Quarter Leadership Team Minutes
Tuesday, November 25, 2008

MEMBERS
Yvonne Galloway, Clara Hayter, David Suits, Kathy Latimer, Susan Shikany, Lindsay Wallace, Mary Swann, Kelly Anderson, Kelly Dunn, Kara Crighton-Smith, Leslie Arnold

CADRE REPORTS (you may also read previous cadre minutes from November 24th) http://wscadres.edublogs.org/
Climate Cadre-discussed Veteran’s Day assembly, Fight Free parties for the semester (have grade levels submit ideas), Tiger Pride Assembly Jan. 9th
Reading Cadre-wish lists for spelling resources, MAP ‘09 released items & writing prompts
FACT Cadre- Make It Take It Night still need lids and cards, t-shirt sells profit of $400, 2nd grade music program Dec 9th 2:30 & 7:00 personal hygiene items requested
Math/Science Cadre-textbook review for math adoption & Scott Foresman rep on Dec 2nd at 3:00 WC library
Technology Cadre-Waste Management rep to meet with the cadre on Dec 9th about grants

OTHER BUSINESS ITEMS

• WS Building Improvement Plan–discussed the plan & you an view on S DRIVE & give input to Kara
• Weed or Feed Chart—continue to add your thoughts on the chart in the workroom of things/programs/events to KEEP FEEDING or WEED
• NED Character Ed Assembly–Lori brought back info about a “free” assembly for students about character ed. She would have to “sell” yo-yos to have the free assembly. Discussed this with the Leadership Team & we chose not to have the assembly for various reasons. (too many fund raisers already, take away from instructional time, already have a free character ed assembly in the spring with Ronald McDonald…)
• OTHER ITEMS–remind teachers about temp for recess (35 degrees and windchill 25 degrees—not dressed appropriately must go to in room)

NEXT MTG
Tuesday, December 16th at 3:50 in the library

Items to discuss:
Cadre Reports
Weed/Feed Updates
Building Improvement Plan

2nd Quarter Leadership Team Minutes
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Members
Yvonne Galloway, Clara Hayter, David Suits, Kathy Latimer, Susan Shikany, Lindsay Wallace, Mary Swann, Kelly Anderson, Kelly Dunn, Kara Crighton-Smith, Leslie Arnold

Cadre Reports (you may also read previous cadre minutes from November 3rd) http://wscadres.edublogs.org/
Climate Cadre-discussed the length of our first Tiger Pride Assembly & ideas to make it shorter; upcoming Veteran’s Day Assembly on November 14th at 9:15
Reading Cadre-supplies for spelling (Arkansas Literacy Model); Kara will send WS staff textbook committee minutes also
FACT Cadre-need empty frosting lids for Make-It-Take-It Night; t-shirt sale items have been delivered; canned food drive Nov. 10-14–sending note home
Math/Science Cadre-math texts are being reviewed now for adoption next year; science night in spring will showcase new rock wall
Technology Cadre-election on Nov. 4th; still checking on recycling bins & possible grant

Other Business Items

• WS Building Improvement Plan–Kara has been working on the plan & has submitted strategies for goals 1 & 2 to Central Office. She would like input on strategies for goals 3 & 4. This DRAFT document will be on the S:DRIVE by Friday, November 7th. Send Kara your suggestions/comments by email.
• Weeding—Kara shared her thoughts on “weeding” here at WS. Dr. Medlin has been discussing the need to weed at all levels. Kara will be placing a chart in the workroom soon for all staff members to write down their thoughts/concerns/suggestions on items to keep FEEDING or items to WEED here at Willard South.

Next Meeting:
Tuesday, November 25th at 3:50 in the library

Items to discuss:
Cadre Reports
Weed/Feed Updates
Building Improvement Plan
1st Quarter Leadership Team

Date
October 7, 2008

Members
Anita Yates, Lisa Kisling, Becky Moore, Linda Shortt, Dana Beck, Cindy Brown, Ann Kynin, Sharon Hammonds, Kara Crighton-Smith

Cadre Reports
see October Cadre Report Minutes

Other Business Items

• We set the date for Accelerated Schools Awareness Week for January 19-23, 2009. We also discussed the need to revisit the Accelerated Schools process. Our goal will be to re-establish the process for the entire staff for the 2009-2010 school year.
• Milk crates have been placed in all classrooms in order to recycle paper. The Technology Cadre is still finalizing the large recycling bins for WS. Kara will check with maintenance about setting classroom thermostats to the correct am/pm temperatures.
• Student Council will be holding a WS presidential election on November 4th.

Next Meeting
2nd Qtr Leadership Team Mtg
Tuesday, November 4th

1st Quarter Leadership Team Minutes
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Members
Anita Yates, Lisa Kisling, Becky Moore, Linda Shortt, Dana Beck, Cindy Brown, Ann Kynion, Sharon Hammonds, Kara Crighton-Smith

Cadre Reports (please read previous cadre minutes from September)
Climate Cadre
Reading Cadre
FACT Cadre
Math/Science Cadre
Technology Cadre

Other Business Items
Going GREEN ideas for the school year
Recycling boxes will be place in each classroom. Kara will be doing this within the next week. The evening custodians will be notified so they can take the paper to the recycling bin as needed.
Suggested that each teacher check his/her thermostat each morning/evening in order to conserve energy. Kara will check on appropriate temperatures.
Great resource for classroom/building projects–Kimberly White from Solid Waste Management.
Tech Cadre is checking on other recycling bins for the building and the community to use. These would be located by our current trash & cardboard bins behind our new gymnasium.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, October 7th

Items to discuss:
Cadre Reports
Set date and plan activities for Accelerated Schools Awareness Week