SIC Archives
2023-2024 SIC Meeting Agendas & Minutes
October 6, 2023
Agenda
Alston-Bailey School Improvement Council Meeting
October 6, 2023
Vision Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School is a place where PRIDE and excellence are demonstrated daily to produce world class citizens and leaders.
Mission Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School prepares all students for college and life by providing a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to a students’ life in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Meeting norms: Come to meetings on time and prepared. Be an active listener to presentations. Stay focused on our school mission and vision. Place your cell phone on vibrate and put it away. Computers should only be used if you are taking notes. Time out and foul hand signals will be used to maintain order and respect during our meetings.
School Goals
- Increase student achievement in all content areas.
- Increase recognition opportunities for students that demonstrate world class citizenship.
- Continue literacy focus so that all students are reading on or above grade level.
- Increase math achievement so that all students are meeting and exceeding grade level expectations.
- Increase opportunities for student leadership, service learning, and mentorship.
1. Welcome
2. Minutes from September 1 Meeting
SIC meeting was held on September 1 at 7:30AM . Introductions were made by Principal Bodison and Title One Facilitator/Reading Coach Ms. Lehner. Attendees received an SIC document about frequently asked questions. Attendees also had an opportunity to meet school resource Officer Armbruster.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00AM and parents were allowed to report to their child’s class for a visit.
3. Principal’s Update
We are working towards helping students reach their academic and behavioral goals.
We are continuing to keep parents informed with call out’s, text messages, emails, class dojo, Schoology, and Facebook.
We have analyzed our Fall MAP data. We will work on strengths and weaknesses.
Fall MAP Data
|
Grade |
ELA % Average or Above |
Math % Average or Above |
|
K |
57% |
56% |
|
1 |
59% |
59% |
|
2 |
45% |
44% |
|
3 |
52% |
44% |
|
4 |
62% |
54% |
|
5 |
57% |
55% |
4. SIC Elections Update from Ms. Lehner
5. Feedback Activity- What are your suggestions on improving Safety and Student Achievement?
6. Report to classes for observations
Minutes
November 3, 2023
Agenda
Alston-Bailey School Improvement Council Meeting
November 3, 2023
Vision Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School is a place where PRIDE and excellence are demonstrated daily to produce world class citizens and leaders.
Mission Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School prepares all students for college and life by providing a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to a students’ life in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Meeting norms: Come to meetings on time and prepared. Be an active listener to presentations. Stay focused on our school mission and vision. Place your cell phone on vibrate and put it away. Computers should only be used if you are taking notes. Time out and foul hand signals will be used to maintain order and respect during our meetings.
School Goals
- Increase student achievement in all content areas.
- Increase recognition opportunities for students that demonstrate world class citizenship.
- Continue literacy focus so that all students are reading on or above grade level.
- Increase math achievement so that all students are meeting and exceeding grade level expectations.
- Increase opportunities for student leadership, service learning, and mentorship.
1. Welcome
2. Minutes from October 6th Meeting
In the October 6th SIC meeting School improvement Council asked for nominations. Parents Wendy LaPointe and Jessica Mizzell were nominated. Attendees provided feedback on safety and achievement at Alston-Bailey Elementary School. Families were then able to visit classrooms.
3. Principal’s Update
We had a wonderful Red Ribbon Week, Grandparents Meet The Teacher Event, Book Fair Event, Anti-Bullying Month, and Fall Field Day!
Our November 1st Club Day went smoothly. Learning Buddy Day will be on Monday.
Leading Ladies Mentors and Tiger Cub Mentors are continuing to meet with students.
Winter MAP Testing is coming up next month. Our Fall Data is below:
Fall MAP Data
|
Grade |
ELA % Average or Above |
Math % Average or Above |
|
K |
57% |
56% |
|
1 |
59% |
59% |
|
2 |
45% |
44% |
|
3 |
52% |
44% |
|
4 |
62% |
54% |
|
5 |
57% |
55% |
4. Presentation from School Counselors (Advisory Council Information)
5. Report to classes for observations
Minutes
December 1, 2023
Agenda
Vision Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School is a place where PRIDE and excellence are demonstrated daily to produce world class citizens and leaders.
Mission Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School prepares all students for college and life by providing a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to a students’ life in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Meeting norms: Come to meetings on time and prepared. Be an active listener to presentations. Stay focused on our school mission and vision. Place your cell phone on vibrate and put it away. Computers should only be used if you are taking notes. Time out and foul hand signals will be used to maintain order and respect during our meetings.
School Goals
- Increase student achievement in all content areas.
- Increase recognition opportunities for students that demonstrate world class citizenship.
- Continue literacy focus so that all students are reading on or above grade level.
- Increase math achievement so that all students are meeting and exceeding grade level expectations.
- Increase opportunities for student leadership, service learning, and mentorship.
1. Welcome
2. Minutes from November 3rd Meeting
In the November SIC meeting, Principal Bodison shared an update on Safety and Student Achievement feedback from parents. School counselors shared an update about topics that they will be covering with students. Parents were given time to share suggestions on school improvement and then they were able to visit classrooms.
3. Principal’s Update
Counselors are teaching students about personal body safety.
Today is Special Educators Appreciation Day! We love and appreciate our SPED team.
Students will have clubs again on December 6.
Leading Ladies Mentors and Tiger Cub Mentors are continuing to meet with students.
Winter MAP Testing is coming up. Students will take the Reading test on December 12 and the Math test on December 13. Our Fall Data is below. We are aiming for 70% or higher in ELA and Math for Winter MAP testing.
Fall MAP Data
|
Grade |
ELA % Average or Above |
Math % Average or Above |
|
K |
57% |
56% |
|
1 |
59% |
59% |
|
2 |
45% |
44% |
|
3 |
52% |
44% |
|
4 |
62% |
54% |
|
5 |
57% |
55% |
4. Presentation from School Social Worker (Olya Dub)
5. Report to classes for observations
Minutes
January 12, 2024
Agenda
Vision Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School is a place where PRIDE and excellence are demonstrated daily to produce world class citizens and leaders.
Mission Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School prepares all students for college and life by providing a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to a students’ life in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Meeting norms: Come to meetings on time and prepared. Be an active listener to presentations. Stay focused on our school mission and vision. Place your cell phone on vibrate and put it away. Computers should only be used if you are taking notes. Time out and foul hand signals will be used to maintain order and respect during our meetings.
School Goals
- Increase student achievement in all content areas.
- Increase recognition opportunities for students that demonstrate world class citizenship.
- Continue literacy focus so that all students are reading on or above grade level.
- Increase math achievement so that all students are meeting and exceeding grade level expectations.
- Increase opportunities for student leadership, service learning, and mentorship.
- Welcome
- Minutes from December 1 Meeting
In the December 1 SIC meeting, Principal Bodison shared an update on Safety and Student Achievement feedback from parents. School counselors shared an update about topics that they will be covering with students. Parents were given time to share suggestions on school improvement and then they were able to visit classrooms.
- Safety Update from Officer A
- Health and Wellness Update from Nurse Hali
- Update from DD2 Personnel team
- Principal’s Update
Expectations talks are taking place with all grade levels to review PRIDE expectations.
We recently celebrated National Law Enforcement Week.
Leading Ladies Mentors and Tiger Cub Mentors are continuing to meet with students.
Winter MAP Testing is finished. We are aiming for 70% or higher in ELA and Math for Spring MAP testing.
MAP Data
|
Grade |
Fall ELA % Average or Above |
Winter ELA % Average or Above |
Fall Math-% Average or Above |
Winter Math-% Average or Above |
|
|
K |
50% |
43% |
|
47% |
51% |
|
1 |
49% |
45% |
|
49% |
52% |
|
2 |
38% |
23% |
|
33% |
34% |
|
3 |
46% |
46% |
|
33% |
34% |
|
4 |
51% |
46% |
|
41% |
43% |
|
5 |
47% |
52% |
|
48% |
44% |
- Report to Classrooms for observations
Minutes
February 2, 2024
Agenda
Vision Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School is a place where PRIDE and excellence are demonstrated daily to produce world class citizens and leaders.
Mission Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School prepares all students for college and life by providing a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to a students’ life in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Meeting norms: Come to meetings on time and prepared. Be an active listener to presentations. Stay focused on our school mission and vision. Place your cell phone on vibrate and put it away. Computers should only be used if you are taking notes. Time out and foul hand signals will be used to maintain order and respect during our meetings.
School Goals
- Increase student achievement in all content areas.
- Increase recognition opportunities for students that demonstrate world class citizenship.
- Continue literacy focus so that all students are reading on or above grade level.
- Increase math achievement so that all students are meeting and exceeding grade level expectations.
- Increase opportunities for student leadership, service learning, and mentorship.
- Welcome
- Minutes from January 12 Meeting
In the January 12 SIC meeting, Officer A shared an update on safety and Nurse Hali Segelken shared an update from our health clinic on health and wellness. Tracy Taloe and Scott Mattews from the district office shared district employment opportunities. Parents were given time to share suggestions on school improvement and then they were able to visit classrooms.
- Title One Budget Information
- Counselors Update about small groups and digital citizenship
- Principal’s Update
State report card reminder
ABES report card goals
|
Excellent 61 to 100
Good 53 to 60
Average 42 to 52
MAP Data
|
Grade |
Fall ELA % Average or Above |
Winter ELA % Average or Above |
Fall Math-% Average or Above |
Winter Math-% Average or Above |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
K |
58% |
54% |
|
58% |
57% |
|
1 |
59% |
54% |
|
60% |
59% |
|
2 |
46% |
37% |
|
44% |
42% |
|
3 |
55% |
53% |
|
44% |
46% |
|
4 |
64% |
54% |
|
55% |
53% |
|
5 |
57% |
62% |
|
56% |
58% |
- Report to Classrooms for observations
Minutes
2023-2024 School Improvement Council Report to Parents
Alston Bailey Elementary School
School Improvement Council Report to Parents 2023-2024
School Improvement Council Reports to Parents
2023-2024 Report
Alston Bailey Elementary School School Improvement Council Report to Parents 2023-2024
A part of Dorchester School District Two
Alston-Bailey SIC
- Shane Robbins , Superintendent
- Vernisa Bodison, Principal
- Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal
- Maree Carway, Assistant Principal
- Allison Lehner, Title I Facilitator
- Wendy Lapointe, SIC Chairperson
Mission Statement: Alston-Bailey Elementary School prepares all students for college and life by providing a rigorous curriculum that is relevant to students’ life in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Innovative Learning Towards Stratgic Plan Goals
- K-5th graders utilize Edmentum Exact Path online curriculum for additional ELA and Math instruction
- ELA formative assessments administered to Kindergarten-5th graders
- Math formative assessments administered to Kindergarten-5th graders
- Teacher collaborative planning sessions
- District Interventionist Coaching/Planning Sessions
- Instructional teachers provide assistance to at-risk students for ELA and Math in small group settings
- Staff Development and instructional support K-5th grade
- Technology in the classroom including one-to-one devices, wireless headphones, document cameras, iPads
Accolades
-District Honor Teacher of the Year 2018, 2024
-Donors Choose Grants 2017-2024
-SC PTA Principal of the Year 2014
-National Board Certified Teachers
-PTA Reflections Participants 2017,2018, 2019,2020
-PTA Student of the Year 2017, 2018
-PTA Teacher of the Year 2017, 2018
-PTA Support Staff of the Year 2017, 2018
-PTA Principal of the Year 2017, 2018
-PTA Volunteer of School 2017, 2018
-Cool School, May 2017
-Jump Rope For Heart Banner
-School Wellness Checklist
-Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Introduction
This report is provided to parents in compliance with the Education Finance Act (EFA) of 1977, the Education Improvement Act (EIA) of 1984, and the Elementary and Secondary Academic Act (ACT 135) of 1993. It presents information about school accomplishments and updates on the 2019-2020 goals.
The School Improvement Council (SIC) serves as an advisory group to the ABES principal and school. The SIC plays a crucial role in school improvement by bringing together all stakeholders, parents, educators, and community members.
ABES School Improvement Council Members are:
- Wendy Lapointe, SIC Chairperson and Parent
- Jessica Mizell, Parent
- Edwin Carlin-Cassidy, Community Member
- Miryam Matamet-Cassidy, Community Member
- Jalisa Jones , Teacher
- Allison Lehner, Title I Facilitator/Curriculum Coach
- Vernisa Bodison, Principal
- Maree Carway, Assistant Principal
- Patrick Magers, Assistant Principal
SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
• 75% of students will attain a text reading level of “4” or above by the end of kindergarten.
• 75% of students will attain a text reading level of “18” or above by the end of first grade
• 75% of students will attain a text reading level of “28” or above by the end of second grade.
• 75% of students will attain a score of “Met or Higher” in grades 3-5 reading.
At Alston-Bailey, we accomplish these goals by:
- Using strategies and programs proven by research: Literacy Model, Math Model, Best Practices
- Setting goals for improvement: Benchmark Goals, Reading Goals, Behavior Goals, and Academic Goals
- Measuring student progress using: ELA Formative Assessments, Math Formative Assessments, Universal Screeners (AIMS, MAP-Measures of Academic Progress), Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA 3), Myigdis/SOS and Literacy Assessment Portfolios.
- Ensuring teachers are well trained and highly qualified: On-going staff and professional development
- Involving parents in all aspects of the program: School Improvement Council, Parent Power Hour, Parenting Information and Workshop Sessions, Volunteer Program
Home/School Connection
• Grade Level Parenting Events
• Open House
• ABES STEAM Night, Virtual Family Literacy Nights
• Grade Level Newsletter
• Facebook Communication
• School Website Updates and Communication
• School Wide Tuesday Communication Folders
• Blackboard Connect Phone Calls and Emails
• Text Message Communication
• Class Dojo
Increasing Achievement through:
English Language Arts
- Literacy Model K-5
- Reading Edmentum Exact Path K-5
- Read 180 4-5
- System 44 3rd
- Small Group Instruction K-5
- Raz-Kids K-5
- StoryWorks K-5
- Study Island 3-5
Math
- Math Model K-5
- Math Edmentum Exact Path K-5
- Small Group Instruction K-5
- Study Island 3-5
- Reflex Math
2023 -2024 ABES School Improvement Council Report to Parents - PDF