Moroni Elementary Community Council Meeting
January 10, 2023
In attendance: Kelly, Rhett, Aaron, Chelsea, Stacey, and Rylie
The council reviewed and approved the minutes from last month.
Stacey presented the current Trust land plan and year to date budget. She shared the following:
Action Plan 1:
1. We will fund 2 (1 full time and 2 half time) Tier II/III intervention TAs that will work with students in grades K-6. Students will be given diagnostic literacy assessments to identify specific learning gaps and the interventionist will work with teachers to provide ongoing support to these students in a small group setting to decrease learning gaps. As students make progress or reach well over their benchmark goals, new students are substituted for those that reach grade level performance in reading.
2. The school will purchase a subscription to Reading A-Z to provide leveled reading books in Spanish and English for small group instruction.
3. The school will hire a lead interventionist Teacher (or paraprofessional) to run a Tier III intervention room for students performing well below grade level. This person will utilize assessment data and intervention resources to deliver impactful support to students.
Budget:
Salaries and Benefits- Steps 1 and 3 of plan. $51,000 + $20,000
Reading A-Z- Step 2 $3,500
Action Plan 2 Steps:
1. Two LCD projectors will be purchased to replace broken or worn out classroom projectors. .
2. Mystery Science will be purchased for K-6 classrooms. This is an online library of Science text, videos, and teacher lesson support in both English and Spanish.
3. IXL for Language Arts will be purchased to support learners in the 6th grade . IXL has much comprehension and grammar instruction proven to improve literacy and writing.
4. Net Positive (formerly NetSmartz) is an assembly that we have hosted for many years. The messages taught to students for safe internet and online use are valuable.
The online materials can be taught in a computer lab, classroom, and resources can be sent home.
Budget:
Step 1- LCD projectors - $1,200
Online curriculum/subscriptions- Step 2. Mystery Science - $1,325
Online curriculum/subscriptions- Step 3. IXL - $440
Online curriculum/subscriptions- Step 4. Net Positive Assembly/Materials - $600
TSSP
Student Birthday treats- $1,300
After School Snacks- $1,500
Skills Coach- $17,000
Room Dividers for Commons- $5,000
Computer Lab TA- $9,000
Excess funds for PBIS
Total= $33,800
Allocation: $14,770
We did not have the grant for the after school program this year so the school will reallocate the money for after school snacks to use for necessary classroom projectors.
The council reviewed the Parent Compact and agreed to keep it. Moving forward they will talk to teachers, parents, and students to bring suggestions.
Stacey presented a slideshow of data about academic needs. They discussed Rise data, TSI status, and AAPPL testing results. The council would like to come up with ways to support students with disabilities and help them make progress.
The council made recommendations about the TSSP plan. First, the school needs two more projectors. Additionally, it was proposed that we move academic program costs from Trustland to TSSP next year. It was also decided that the council will meet in February and March to review data and make recommendations.
Stacey did follow-up with Digital Citizenship and School Safety plan. It was asked at a previous meeting if the Bark filters for both English and Spanish and it does. We are looking to do a Stem/Digital Citizenship night in April.
There was nothing from the PTO to report.
Stacey presented the upcoming school activities:
College and Career Month with Career Exploration Day- Jan. 25
Parent Conferences- February 8-9
Red Ribbon Week- Feb. 21-24
Literacy Week and Literacy Night- March 14-17
Digital Literacy Week and STEM night- TBD
We are going to have 6th grade students work with Mrs. Peterson to write a one page Monthly Newsletter for the school.
Stacey also shared about an electrical concern that came up this week at school. It was discussed that the school should have an electrician come in to check out the school and ensure the safety of our students.
Stacey motioned to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor. Meeting ended at 3:45 pm.