LSIC Meeting - 09/11/24 (2:15 p.m.)
Members Present: Curtis Edwards, Jo Ellen Crowley, Matt Mc Cullough, Jordan Scarbrough, Melanie Tillman, Jody Sperry, Dayona Smith, Jessica Ashcraft, Arabelle Warner, Kim Holbert, Ashley Satterfield
New Business:
Election of Officers: Chairman: Curtis Edwards, Secretary: Melanie Tillman
Principal Updates: Statewide policy changes reflecting discipline referrals. Meaningful contact with parents/guardians, Increased documentation of student behavior and communication logs. Staff enforcing discipline referrals in a uniform manner across the board.
Last year's discipline referrals from 09/01/23 -09/11/23 were 49 incidents.
This year's discipline referrals from 09/01/24 - 09/11/24 are 29 incidents.
Review of LSIC Training: Six - minute video regarding election of members/length of terms/Appointing replacements if necessary. Minutes of the meetings will be shared on UHS website.
Improvement Needs: Mr. Edwards opened a discussion on donations either from individuals or small business owners who would like to sponsor a culturally enriching activity for the benefit of United High School students.
Jordan Scarbrough volunteered to provide pamphlets explaining UHS's philosophy and mission statement to potential contributors as well as a snapshot of the programs offered at United High School detailing our enrollment and graduation rate.
There were further discussions on ways to privately acknowledge our benefactors by displaying a school made banner in their honor, or by posting signs within the school building . . . "Activity funded by . . ." for the students to see and appreciate.
Progress Notes: Jo Ellen Crowley, our community member, shared information about a $2500.00 dollar donation being used to supply our Clothes Closet Project with deodorant and toothpaste items. School Tee-Shirts are also being purchased for students as part of our holiday Jingle Surprise. Future student activities could include donations for Spring Fling (DQ Ice Cream Truck) and a demonstration by Howe Sweet It Is (Bee Keeping).
Adjournment: Motion made by: Jordan Scarbrough and seconded by: Dayona Smith.
Next Meeting: November 6, 2024