Sullivan High School Local School Council
November 15, 2019 – 9:00 A.M. Room 132
I. Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:21 A.M.
II. Roll Call
Attending: Mr. Adams, Mr. Berrol, Ms. Bakinpelu, Ms. Chrisp, Mr. Clark, Ms. Evins, Ms. Mosak.
A quorum was present.
III. Approve Agenda
The agenda was unanimously approved, with two amendments: 1) Change the order of some items, and 2) Add a budget review item.
IV. Approve Previous Minutes
Minutes of the September 20, 2019 LSC meeting were unanimously approved, with two corrections: 1) The Personalized Learning budget for furniture, at $25K; and 2) checks up to $5K may be written without prior LSC approval.
V. Principal’s Report
Participatory Budgeting
- The building engineer shared a plan for updating the bathrooms, which was the choice made by students for use of real estate funds in a participatory budgeting process.
- The LSC unanimously approved $11K for the work to be done this year.
State of the School – Level 2+ – Good Standing
- Mr. Adams shared the CPS SQRP results, and goals for the school (attached). A powerpoint presentation showing Sullivan’s changing demographics and trend lines was discussed, along with the CPS system of ratings. Sullivan is in good standing, with an overall score of 3.1. A score of 3.5 is needed to get to Level 1. Student progress related to Personalized Learning implementation was noted. There was discussion of options for special programming including Personalized Learning, IB, and another CTE program that incorporates trades.
LSC Opening to posting and electing a new community representative for SY20 – Policy and Procedures for posting. Also New Staff Rep?
- There are two openings on the LSC, for community representative and staff representative. The positions will be posted.
Academic Updates: Teachers have completed Unit 1 and Unit 2
- Teachers have written Units 1 and 2 and are starting on Unit 3.
Testing: 9th ONLY PSAT Thursday, December 13, 8 A.M.
- The only students testing this fall are 9th graders. The SAT will be taken in April.
Athletics: G/B Basketball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Bowling
Arts and Activities: November 19th Thanksgiving hosted by Friends of Sullivan 6 p.m.
Other Updates: Capital Improvements
- Asbestos and lead removal will be very expensive, and will take precedence over a proposed elevator although it seems the elevator is in the capital improvements plan which is funded at $25 million. The improvements will involve hundreds of workers and is expected to begin next summer, and will be coordinated by Mr. Adams with Kilmer.
VI. New Business
Budget Review
Mr. Adams distributed a non-payroll funds summary (attached).
- A proposal was approved to hire Ms. Hart, the parent liaison, full time, with part of her salary/benefits paid by CPS and $22K paid out of the Sullivan budget.
IL – Empower $157K – State Money (Use for Umoja and City Year)
- According to the state report card Sullivan is a low performing school, because the graduation rate is below 70%. The school will get $157K for school improvement. Mr. Adams proposed using this funding for Umoja and City Year. They are Illinois-approved vendors.
- The proposal to use IL Empower funding for Umoja and City was unanimously approved.
P.R. Marketing, Web and Video – “In the Light Studios” – Review proposal $24,000
- A proposal for $24,000 was submitted by Sullivan’s current web host, including a brochure, social media marketing strategy, content development and messaging, marketing sales deck, additional web page design and hosting, photography after capital improvements are done, and a promotional video. There was discussion about the cost, and the possibility of seeking bids from other vendors. Mr. Adams will discuss reducing the costs with the current vendor.
Athletic Donation Letter (see sample)
- The donation amount requested is discretionary to each coach.
Fundraiser More Approvals
- Fundraisers were approved for the travel fund for Germany, winter ball, clinic, Dreamers 5K run, JROTC, Open Mic Poetry, and digital media production.
Student Lounge – Beatrice Presentation
- A request was made for a student lounge in the lunch room with microwaves for students who bring their own food. Mr. Adams will check with Aramark about cafeteria rules, and also look into the possibility of having a parent volunteer staff a library lounge space.
Student Store – Mary Presentation
- A request was made for a student store selling smart snacks in the band room during lunch periods. It could be staffed by members of the Student Voice Committee and parent volunteers. It could be a project for business students. Mr. Clark will meet with the Committee and a proposal will be made next month.
Attendance Incentive – Former Student
- This will be presented at the next meeting.
VII. Public Comments
- PAC Meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5-6 P.M.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:13 P.M.