La Jolla High School

School Site Council Meeting Minutes

January 8, 2007

 

Members present:

Teachers: Kerry Dill, Emma Zink, Ken Martin and Matt Rosenberg.

Classified Staff: Kathleen Doll.

Students: Rachel Pedowitz and Nicole Sparks.

Parents: Linda Dowley, Jamie Ginsberg and Michael Briggs.

Ex-officio member present: Dana Shelburne, Principal.

Guests present: Claire Summer, Zane Freiberg, Liz Lindenfeld, Pamela Zuckerman, Bee Mittermiller (PTA President), Zane Freiberg, Pat Thomas, Caroline Kelner, Julie Latta, Paul Latta and Siri Ekman.

 

The meeting was called to order by Ms. Ginsberg at 2:30 p.m.

 

  • Minutes – Copies of the Minutes from the last meeting of the LJHS School Site Council on December 4, 2006, were made available. On motion made, seconded and passed, the minutes were approved as submitted. Approved minutes will be posted to the school website.

 

  • Old Business – Standardized Test Scores at LJHS - The next order of business was a discussion of the Algebra 1 program and the standardized test results at LJHS. Ms. Thomas described the self-paced learning environment for Algebra 1 students using the ALEKS computer software program. She detailed the fact that 257 concepts required mastering in order for a student to progress through the Algebra 1 program, however many students demonstrated difficulties with more basic mathematical concepts. The standardized test results showed that of the LJHS students tested, 4% were proficient and 1% was advanced. During the discussion Ms. Thomas explained that detailed comparisons with other high schools did not exist, and she agreed to report results of inquiries at the next Site Governance Committee meeting.

 

  • Old Business – Additional Site Funds – Mr. Rosenberg explained that his investigation of the alternative test score scanning equipment, including software, resulted in a favorable evaluation.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 5, 2007, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 304.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Michael Briggs, Secretary.

 

 

 

 

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