WCMS School Council Agenda

Location: Team Planning Room

Time: 0715-0815

School Council Meeting
5 Minutes	Team Members Check-in/sign-in Norms
30 Minutes	Objective 1: Dr. Jones's First 30 days in the den
10 Minutes	Objective 2: Semester 1 plans
10 Minutes	Objective 3: Semester 2 plans
5 Minutes	Objective 4: Feedback
5 Minutes	Questions, Concerns, Comments

WCMS School Council Meeting

October 17, 2024

7:15-8:15 AM

Attendees:

Donna Jones-Principal

Jennifer Lott-Hicks-Teacher Member

Nicole Knight-Teacher Member

Wilma Waura-Mosely-Parent Member

Candance Manning-Parent Member

The topic of today’s meeting was Dr. Jones’ First Thirty Days

• Ms. Manning expressed appreciation for Dr. Jones’ implementation of a weekly newsletter sent out to all stakeholders to improve communication.

• First Thirty Days-Observations and implementations were presented by Dr. Jones

o Safety is the highest priority

▪ Student/Staff reminders-locking classroom doors, not propping doors, and not opening doors for anyone.

▪ Screening process at front doors and bus ramp in the mornings

o Collaborative planning and leadership meetings:

▪ Mission and Vision-The leadership team is collaborating to develop a mission and vision for our school.

▪ Communication-social media, school website, morning show, and monitors-Ms. Stark will share information via social media, website, and school monitors. Students will be involved in the media center’s morning show, sharing information with fellow students.

o Leadership collaboration

▪ Leadership capacity

• Two novice teachers were added to the leadership team.

▪ Short Term Action Plans-Completed by teachers

• Setting of goals for data analysis is being implemented.

o Monitor progress-Teachers are developing an action plan to monitor student progress.

o Data analysis was identified as a need.

o Semester 2-Intentional, strategic planning is the goal.

▪ Collaborative Planning for Semester 2:

• One week- Complete two weeks of lesson plans.

• The alternate week will be spent on data analysis

▪ Collaborative Planning for the remainder of Semester 1:

• Half the time of weekly meeting on lesson planning

• Other half on data analysis

▪ Backwards planning design implementation is the end goal of collaborative planning sessions.

o Other goals

▪ More Parent Involvement

• Curriculum Nights

o The first Literacy Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM

• Goal of 100% PTA Membership participation

• Tailgate Event-January during champion week

▪ Instructional Focus title change-PROWL time: The purpose is to encourage students to use this time wisely to progress in reading and math.

• Parent Questions

o Transition for 8th grade students-How will 8th grade students and parents be prepared for the transition into high school? This usually starts in January with assistance from the counselors.

o Motivational Events-Will there be more events to motivate students about school? PBIS Events will be scheduled throughout the year.

o Communication with teachers-Will communication gaps between parents and teachers be addressed? Dr. Jones will remind teachers to keep communication with parents consistent.

• Meeting adjournment