Sullivan High School Local School Council
January 17, 2020 – 10:00 A.M. Room 132
I. Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Attending: Mr. Adams, Ms. Bakinpelu, Mr. Berrol, Ms. Chrisp, Ms. Evins, Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Guijosa, Ms. Llorens, Ms. Mosak.
A quorum was present.
III. Approve Agenda
The agenda was unanimously approved with two amendments: Under New Business, change the amount requested for the HOSA State Conference to $7,750; and add Future Business Leaders of America to fundraiser approvals.
IV. Approve Previous Minutes
Minutes of the December 20, 2019 LSC meeting were unanimously approved (with name spelling corrections).
V. Principal’s Report
State of the School
Capital Improvements 2020-21 Update
- Mr. Adams met with the assigned project manager for capital improvements and everything is moving forward, including installation of an elevator, ADA access improvements and all new windows in addition to the previously approved new roof and painting. Work will start in the spring, and summer activities will be moved to Kilmer when Sullivan will be a hard hat only zone.
CTE and Digital Media Applications
- Applications for CTE programs are separate from other types of special programs. Sullivan’s technology coordinator and media teacher are working on a digital media program that will provide certifications and also an opportunity for students to obtain college credit.
- Mr. Adams and Coach Clark are considering changing the current “business” (accounting) academy pathway to “entrepreneurship, which might attract national funding (such as Youth Entrepreneurs) and additional students to Sullivan. This would be a name change rather than a separate application.
- Ms. Evins requested that the current Allied Health pathway be switched to a Medical (clinical) Assistant pathway. The current teacher is already credentialed. It would offer 4 certifications.
- There were no objections to the two name change requests.
CIWP
- The school improvement plan is due June 1 and needs to be approved by the LSC. After discussing ways the LSC could be more involved in the process than in the past, it was decided that as teachers work on the plan, drafts may be brought to LSC meeting for discussion. LSC members will be notified of teacher meetings and are welcome to attend. The CIWP will be a standing LSC agenda item for the rest of the year.
LSC Openings
- Currently there are only 2 parents serving on the LSC; more are needed.
Academic Updates
- Grades are due Jan. 30.
- ELL testing begins in February.
Athletic Updates
- Friends of Sullivan is hosting an 8th grade MLK Day tournament involving 7 elementary schools to be held at Willye White Park, 9:00-3:00.
Arts and Activities
- Black Lives Matter Week is being sponsored by CPS and CTU in February. Student work will be showcased in the Sullivan foyer.
Other Updates
- Ms. Mosak and Mr. Gonzalez reported on school-related activities of the community organizations Network 49 and RISE 49. RISE 49 members will participate in a Personalized Learning Walk-Through on January 24.
VI. New Business
HOSA State Conference, March 23-35
- $7,750 was requested as a one-time expenditure to enable 24 Sullivan students to attend the HOSA (Future Health Professionals of America) state competition in Springfield, as CPS is no longer paying. This includes scholarship opportunities; Sullivan students have gone to the international level in past years. Other fundraising efforts are now underway to cover next year’s costs.
- The request for $7,750, to come out of the general fund, was unanimously approved.
Fundraisers more approvals
- Ms. Bakinpelu reported that Sullivan has started a chapter of Future Business Leaders of America. A fashion show is being planned for the day before spring break, to support 12 students to go to Springfield in March to present on their March of Dimes project.
- This fundraiser was approved.
Student Store
- The presentation will be made at the next LSC meeting.
Cafeteria Additions
- Ms. Bakinpelu reported on options for a student center in the cafeteria including 4 microwaves, 2 toasters and 2 water dispensers for students who bring lunch from home, with students being responsible for clean-up and a Student Voice member present for each period. Mr. Adams is looking into issues with the water system and electricity, and is also in touch with Aramark about a new pilot for specialized, higher-quality food to be available every day.
PPLC Update
- Ms. Evins reported that the Professional Personnel Leadership Committee, which provides feedback from teachers not on the Instructional Leadership Team, is “alive and well” and three teachers have expressed interest in it.
VII. Public Comments
PAC is planning an event for March 7 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Next LSC Meeting: Feb. 21 at 9:30.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.