WCMS School Council

Date: Dec 12, 2024 7:00 AM

Location: Conference Room

Time: 0700-0800

School Council Meeting
5 Minutes	Team Members Check-in/sign-in Norms
20 Minutes	Objective 1: Dr. Jones's First 90 days in the den (Big Rocks) ● Culture ● Instructional Performance/Instructional Needs
10 Minutes	Objective 2: Instructional Happenings in the Den Daily PROWL time instructional rounds Instructional Framework PD 14 Nov 2024 (Openings/Closings) Solution Tree 5 Dec 2024(Effective PLCs) MOY iReady 10-11 Dec 2024 Wildcat Peer Walkthroughs 9-13 Dec2024
10 Minutes	Objective 3: Wildcat Wellness Hot Cocoa Bar 16 Dec 2024 (Staff Appreciation) WCMS Tailgate (Family, Fun, and Fellowship)
5 Minutes	Objective 4: Feedback
5 Minutes	Questions, Concerns, Comments

WCMS

School Council Meeting

December 12, 2024

7:20-8:20 AM

 

Attendees:

Xavier Woods-Assistant Principal

Jennifer Lott-Hicks-Teacher Member

Nicole Knight-Teacher Member

Mr. McMillan-School Council Member

Wilma Waura-Mosely-Parent Member

Gloria Johnson-Parent Member

 

The topic of today’s meeting-Dr. Jones’ 90 Day Report

 

• 90 Day Report-Presented by Mr. Woods

 

o Background of WCMS

· Frequent changes in leadership have led to challenges (4 in 4 years)

· Morale/Trust

· Daily Operations

· Communication

· Professionalism

· Parental Involvement

· Instructional Practices

 

o Concerns

· School Safety

· Staff Attendance/Tardies

· Student Conflicts

· Instructional Gaps

 

o Understanding the need for change

· Don’t lose sight of our why

· School Improvement Goals

1. By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, increase the CCRPI Content Mastery Score in Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies by 5%.

2. By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, increase the percentage of ESOL students and students with disabilities meeting the annual improvement target by 6% in Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Science.

3. By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, increase the CCRPI Star Climate rating from 3 to 4 stars.

 

· Vision and Mission Developed

· Vision-Develop 21st Century champions by providing rigorous academic opportunities and optimal social growth allowing scholars to excel and reach their highest potential.

· Mission-To prepare our scholars in a safe environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion while promoting academic excellence through school improvement initiatives.

 

· PROWL Time-iReady Instructional Feedback-results of student survey taken by 108 out of 712 students:

· Students report approximately 58% of teachers are, or somewhat are, monitoring their progress by viewing minutes and walking around to check in with students.

· Students report approximately 35% of teachers are displaying the class's minutes on the board.

· Students report approximately 9% of teachers are providing feedback.

· Students report approximately 4% of teachers are meeting in small groups to provide support.

 

· Instructional Feedback from Teachers-Survey completed by teachers

· ELA-Teachers indicate the highest amount of support is needed in pacing, ELA content, and student engagement.

o New standards and a new textbook/online curriculum were launched recently.

o Approximately 88% of teachers expressed frustration and need more support using the new HMH textbook/online resources.

· Math-Teachers indicate the highest amount of support is needed in the areas of student engagement activities, differentiation, pacing, and instructional planning.

o Approximately 67% of teachers feel proficient and can assist others with the new math standards.

· Science- Teachers indicate the highest amount of support is needed in the areas of differentiation and student engagement activities.

· Social Studies- Teachers indicate the highest amount of support is needed in the areas of differentiation and student engagement activities.

 

• Conclusion-How will we work to shift mindset, impact positive change, and cultivate an environment of high expectations?

 

• · Questions/Comments

o January 25th-WCMS Tailgate Event-Parents are looking forward to this event.

o Ms. Johnson suggested having motivational speakers come in to speak with students about conflict resolution and strengthening social/emotional skills.

 

• Meeting adjournment