SDMC 2021-2022
MEETING DATES
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual via MS TEAMS
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual via MS TEAMS
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual via MS TEAMS
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual via MS TEAMS
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
| Name of SDMC Member | Position (Date Term expires) |
|---|---|
| Tashana Frederick | Classroom Teacher 5th Grade |
| Cedric Callegari | Classroom Teacher 7th Grade |
| Jeff Bohanski | Classroom Teacher 1st Grade |
| Adrienne Tappen | Classroom Teacher 6th Grade |
| Earll Washington | Classroom Teacher Electives/Theatre |
| Vickie Matson | Classroom Teacher /Magnet Coordinator |
| Rubye Gilbert | School-Based Staff, Instructional Specialist |
| Jackie Curtis | School- Based Staff, Assistant Principal |
| Marilyn Callegari | School-Based Staff, Instructional Specialist |
| Kimberly Hobbs | Principal |
| Chandra Ferguson | Non-Instructional Staff, Clerical |
| Veronica Gil | Parent |
| Crystal Thompson | Parent |
| Dr. Anne Papakonstantinou | Community |
| John Ashley | Community |
| Erica Joseph | Business |
| Harry Babers | Special Education |
AGENDAS
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May 18, 2022
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- New Business
- Campus Safety – Drills
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Budget
- Curriculum – HB4545 Tutorials
- SDMC Elections
- Last Day of School 6/7/2022
- Other new business
- Adjournment
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February 23, 2022
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- New Business
- Campus Safety – Fire & Intruder Drills
- COVID Precautions
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Budget – projections 2022-2023
- Curriculum – HB454 Tutorials
- Camp Spark – March 14-16
- Spring Break – March 14-18
- Other new business
- Adjournment
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December 14, 2021
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
- New Business
- Campus Safety – COVID
- Budget
- School Improvement Plan Review
- Curriculum – HB4545, Ren360, PM
- Hour of Code
- Other new business
- Adjournment
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September 22, 2021
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- School Improvement Plan
- SDMC Meeting Dates 2021-2022
Q1 - September 22, 2021
Q2 - December 8, 2021
Q3 - February 16, 2022
Q4 - May 11, 2022
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MINUTES
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May 18, 2022
The Rice School K-8
SDMC Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2022
Meeting start time was 4:15 p.m.
Meeting was called to Order. The members present are reflected on the sign-in sheet.
New Business
- Campus Safety
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Budget
- Curriculum
- SDMC Elections
- Last Day of School 6/7/2022
Meeting Minutes:
Our SDMC meeting began at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Campus Safety – Monthly Fire Drills, Intruder and Shelter-in-Place Drills are up to date and will continue each month in accordance with HISD guidelines. Teachers and Staff demonstrate teamwork as they supervise students during morning arrivals and afternoon dismissals. Teams are vigilant in the hallways during transitions.
School Improvement Plan (SIP) – In June, we will conduct our Final Summative Review of the SIP. We held Quarterly Reviews in March, January, and November. These formative reviews are in place to ensure that our SIP goals are being met. We provide evidence and rate 54 measurable objectives for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Budget – We have projected student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year to be 1,080 students. Our elementary classes will have a 22:1 ratio for Grades K-4. Grade 5 will reflect a 25:1 ratio. Middle School Grades 6-8 will reflect a 26:1 ratio. This projected enrollment directly impacts our annual budget.
Curriculum – We continue with House Bill 4545 accelerated instruction for Grades 4-8. A few students need to complete their 30 hours for reading and 30 hours for math. These sessions with teachers and students have been coordinated by our administrators, Ms. Callegari and Ms. Gilbert. They conference with parents and document each student who qualifies and attends these sessions for HB4545. Tutorials are held before school, afterschool, and on Saturdays.
SDMC Elections – There will be three positions open. The SDMC Election will be held Friday, June 3, 2022. Members of the teaching staff will vote by secret ballot.
Last Day of School for Students – Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Teachers will close out paperwork and classrooms as their last day is Wednesday.
Other business – Summer School begins Monday, June 13, 2022, and runs through July 7, 2022, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Our Kindergarten Bilingual students will begin Thursday, June 9, 2022. Summer School students will be provided opportunities for ancillary classes such as Physical Education, Art, and Music. There will be enrichment classes in addition to regular Summer School classes.
Rice School Uniforms – There will be no hoodies allowed in the classrooms next school year. The traditional red, blue, and white Rice School shirts will be worn with khaki pants.
This was the last SDMC meeting for the 2021-2022 school year.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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February 23, 2022
The Rice School K-8
SDMC Meeting Minutes
February 23, 2022
Meeting start time was 4:15 p.m.
Meeting was called to Order. The members present are reflected on the sign-in sheet.
New Business
- Campus Safety
- COVID Precautions
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Budget
- Curriculum
- Camp Spark
- Spring Break
Meeting Minutes:
Our SDMC meeting began at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
Campus Safety – Monthly Fire Drills, Intruder and Shelter-in-Place Drills are up to date and will continue each month in accordance with HISD guidelines. Morning and Afternoon supervision by teachers/staff continue to demonstrate excellent teamwork.
COVID Precautions – The SDMC was reminded that our students, teachers, and staff continue to follow the CDC and HISD guidelines by wearing masks, washing hands, and socially distancing in the hallways and classrooms.
School Improvement Plan (SIP) – Quarterly Reviews were held in November and January. The next review will be in March. These formative reviews are to determine that our SIP goals are being met. We provide evidence and rate 54 measurable objectives for Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Budget – Projections for student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year have been made. Our elementary classes will have a 22:1 ratio for Grades K-4. Our Grade 5 will reflect a 25:1 ratio. For the Middle School Grades 6-8, we will reflect a 26:1 ratio. Our projected enrollment directly impacts our annual budget.
Curriculum – House Bill 4545 tutorials are ongoing for Grades 4-8. Some students need 30 hours for reading and 30 hours for math. Ms. Callegari and Ms. Gilbert have coordinated these sessions with teachers, students, and parents. Parent conferences are documented for each student who qualifies for HB4545. Tutorials are held before school, afterschool, and on Saturdays.
Camp Spark – March 14-16, 2022, Students who qualify will be invited to attend.
Spring Break – March 14-18, 2022
Other business – Region 18 provides special math games which can be used during Camp Spark. Dr. Anne Papakonstantinou, Rice University Math Professor and SDMC member of The Rice School, will send us the link.
Go Texan Day will be celebrated Friday, February 25, 2022. All Rice School Students and Staff should dress in their favorite Go Texan outfits.
Our next SDMC meeting will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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December 14, 2021
The Rice School/La Escuela Rice
SDMC Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2021
Meeting start time was 4:15 p.m.
Meeting was called to Order. The members present are reflected on the sign-in sheet.
New Business
- Campus Safety - COVID
- Budget
- School Improvement Plan Review
- Curriculum – HB4545, Ren360, Progress Monitoring
- Hour of Code
Meeting Minutes:
Our SDMC meeting began at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.
Campus Safety – As a result of Covid, we reviewed the safety procedures which teachers and staff must follow. They must use the CheckIn2Work app, wear a mask, wash hands often, and social distance. Our teachers have PPE supplies (masks, gloves, wipes) in their classrooms. We ask teachers to remind their students to wear their mask, wash hands, and social distance in the classroom and hallways. Monthly Fire Drills, Intruder, and Shelter-in-place drills are ongoing.
Budget - Principal Hobbs informed the SDMC that the school will return money to HISD due to the October snapshot enrollment numbers. We were 86 students short of the 1162 student projection. We had 1076 students in Grades K-8 on snapshot date. This lower enrollment number was the result of COVID’s impact on families. Several parents chose to homeschool while others moved due to new jobs. Funding will be deducted from our school budget. In addition to enrollment, we need to keep a close watch on attendance as it is a major factor in the calculation of funding for our school.
School Improvement Plan Review – Quarterly reviews will be held (November, January, March, June) to determine if SIP goals are being met. The SDMC reviewed and was in agreement to continue to modify strategies as needed for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science for STAAR testing grades.
Curriculum – HB4545 impacts Grades 4-8 on our campus. Some students need 30 hours of accelerated instruction. We are on target with providing students with the necessary hours. Camp Spark will be held December 20-21, 2021, for students who need additional support as we close the gaps on learning. Our teachers are giving students the District Level Assessments (DLA) for Grades 1-8 in Reading, Math, Writing, Science.
Hour of Code – HISD visitors from the Academic Technology Department came out to observe Rice School students joining millions of other students across the world in the Hour of Code. Students from Ms. Lewis’ and Ms. Rios’ classes used programming tools to create computer games, applications, and web content. There were plugged and unplugged activities during this coding event. Special thanks to both teachers!
Rice School Luncheon – Our teachers and staff will be provided a holiday luncheon on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Due to Covid, individual box lunches and drinks will be available for staff to pick up from the front office area during their scheduled lunch break.
Other Business – (1.) Teacher retention bonus to be paid December 22, 2021, and the other half in June. (2.) SDMC meetings are scheduled quarterly according to Board Policy, and they are as follows: September 22 (Q1); December 14 (Q2); February 16 (Q3); and May 11, 2022 (Q4).
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
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September 22, 2021
The Rice School/La Escuela Rice
SDMC Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2021
Meeting start time was 4:15 p.m.
Meeting was called to Order. The members present are reflected on the sign-in sheet.
New Business
- Student Safety
- School Improvement Plan (SIP)
- Meeting Dates – September 22, 2021; December 8, 2021; February 16, 2022;
May 11, 2022
Meeting Minutes:
Our SDMC meeting began at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Committee members include teachers, parents, community members, business partner, administrators and school-based staff.
School Improvement Plan (SIP) – The School Improvement Plan goals were discussed and include the following: Student Achievement in Reading, Writing, Math; Attendance; School Safety; Parent/Community Involvement; Coordinated Health Program; and Special Populations. We will move more students from Approaches to the Meets and Masters levels. The SIP has been approved.
Meeting Dates – The Texas Education Code requires the SDMC to meet regularly. The HISD School Board policy requires the SDMC to meet quarterly. The Rice School’s SDMC meeting dates will be as follows: September 22, 2021; December 8, 2021; February 16, 2022; and May 11, 2022.
Other Business – Our virtual PTO Meeting will be announced at a later date.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
