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October 6, 2026 – Minutes (Draft)

SCC Attendance:

Present:
Shad DeMill – Principal
Zac Watne – Parent/Chair
Colleen Gobin – Parent/Vice Chair
Tracy Ellis – Parent/Scribe and PTA Liaison
Anthony Casapao – Parent
Timothy Duffy – Parent
Liu Yang – Parent
Mirielle Page – Teacher

Excused:
Tracy Kane – Parent/Secretary

  1. Approved Minutes from September Meeting
    1. Motion to approve minutes by Anthony Casapao, seconded by Colleen Gobin
      Motion Carried- Yes: 8, No: 0
  2. Acadience Beginning of Year Data
    1. Kindergarten ELA
      1. 78% at or above benchmark on Composite
    2. 1st grade ELA
      1. 92% at or above benchmark on Composite
      2. 80% at or above benchmark on WWR
    3. 2nd and 3rd grade ELA (Goal for 2026-2027 school year, 80% or more students will make typical or better progress in reading as measured by Acadience Pathways of Progress)
      1. 84% at or above benchmark on Composite (2nd)
      2. 77% at or above benchmark on Composite (3rd)
    4. 4th and 5th grade ELA (Goal for 2026-2027 school year, 75% or more students will be at or above benchmark on RISE testing)
      1. 85% at or above benchmark on Composite score for RISE testing
      2. 77% at or above benchmark on Composite score for RISE testing
    5. Kindergarten Math
      1. 68% at or above benchmark for fall Composite data
    6. 1st grade Math
      1. 83% at or above benchmark for fall Composite data
    7. 2nd grade Math
      1. 77% at or above benchmark for fall Composite data
    8. 3rd grade Math
      1. 80% or more at or above benchmark for fall Composite data
    9. 4th grade Math
      1. 88% at or above benchmark for fall Composite data
    10. 5th grade Math
      1. 88% at or above benchmark for fall Composite data
  3. School Positive Behavior Plan
    1. Submit a positive behavior plan to the district each year to teach students about peer pressure, mental health, and creating positive relationships.
      1. BOTVIN Life Skills Curriculum
      2. 5th graders will participate in the NOVA program.
      3.  Digital Citizenship/Safety Lessons throughout the year
    2. PBP may include programs, clubs, service opportunities, pro-social activities.
      1. Continue to use PBIS Rewards system, including a school store called “Flight Deck” for positive reinforcement.
      2. Students will receive reminders on Monday morning meeting about character trait of the month.
      3. 4th and 5th graders take part in Jr. Coaches Program through our Playworks coach.
      4. Student council with 5th graders to build school unity, peer role models, and provide leadership opportunities.
      5. Suggestion made during SCC meeting to brainstorm a way to objectively measure how students are improving on prosocial behaviors.
    3. Motion to approve minutes by Anthony Casapao, seconded by Mirielle Page.
      Motion Carried- Yes: 8, No: 0
  4. Safe Walking Route (Due November 1st)
    1. Look over the Safe Walking Route plan and let Mr. DeMill know of any suggestions to changes by fall break.
  5. Principal Assurance and SCC Members’ Contact Information Submitted by October 20th
    1. Mr. DeMill provided update that the contact information is being submitted.
  6. Electronic Device Plan
    1. On the school website. Standard language from the district plan about electronic devices.
  7. STEM Night
    1. Snap circuits, static electricity, pixel art, Tetris game, math games, magnet challenge, Coding Critters, coding kits, marbles run and Hot Wheels racetrack
    2. Math games that parents can take home to do with their kids
    3. Treat at the end
    4. Need about 26 volunteers for this year (13 stations)
    5. November 17th at 6-7 p.m. Volunteer window is 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  8. PTA Update
    1. Color Run on Thursday. Donations are close to $13,000.
  9. Website Review
    1. Need to post the SCC agenda a week in advance.
  10. Motion to adjourn from Anthony Casapao, seconded by Tracy Ellis. 
    Motion carried- Yes: 8, No: 0