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Mark T. <strong>Skinner</strong> Local School Council<br />
Meeting <strong>Minutes</strong>—September 25, 2012<br />
The September 25, 2012, meeting of Mark T. <strong>Skinner</strong> <strong>West</strong> Local School Council was<br />
called to order at 6:48 PM by Mr. Michael McMurray. Present were LSC members<br />
Deborah Clark, James Glenn, Sheila Howard, Michael McMurray, Donna McSpadden,<br />
Ramel Werner, and Stephanie Majca as well as 11 <strong>Skinner</strong> parents, staff, and community<br />
members.<br />
The agenda was briefly reviewed. Mrs. Clark asked to amend agenda to introduce<br />
new teachers. Mr. Werner moved that the agenda be amended and approved. This was<br />
seconded by Mr. Glenn and approved.<br />
The minutes for the July meeting were briefly reviewed. Ms. Majca to amend Mr.<br />
Glenn’s name in minutes, spelling error. Mr. Glynn moved that the July minutes be<br />
approved as amended. This was seconded by Ms. Howard and approved.<br />
Forum Treasurer Stephanie Majca reported briefly on the July 2012 meeting.<br />
Mrs. Clark reported briefly on the status of Friends of <strong>Skinner</strong> <strong>West</strong>.<br />
<strong>West</strong> Loop Community news, there was no report.<br />
Chairman Report – no report Mr. Gaute Grindheim not present.<br />
Principal Clark then gave her report (attached).<br />
Other committees then offered their reports:<br />
PPLC—did not meet<br />
LRE/Special Education—Chair Ramel Werner reported that<br />
the Committee met however no official report<br />
School Improvement—did not meet<br />
Facility Services—Mrs. Clark reported that <strong>CPS</strong> is willing to<br />
work with <strong>Skinner</strong> on the space concern.<br />
Communications—Ms. Price-Childs reported that they have<br />
sent several communication emails, daily during strike in<br />
addition to weekly newsblast.<br />
LSC Advisory Board—did not meet<br />
There was no Old Business.<br />
New Business –
Mark T. <strong>Skinner</strong> Local School Council<br />
Meeting <strong>Minutes</strong>—September 25, 2012<br />
LSC Openings – one parent rep and one community rep position open.<br />
Parent rep – applications due 10/11 and voting at next meeting 10/16.<br />
Community Rep – will open after 10/16 meeting, applications due 11/15 for<br />
voting at 11/20 meeting.<br />
Reallocation of Budget Funds – Paul Howards position has been eliminated,<br />
audit in place to see if position can be reinstated. Will have more info at<br />
10/16 meeting.<br />
Motion to transfer $11,000 for social emotional funds to use towards a<br />
teacher position for 2 nd grade and as needed in classrooms.<br />
Mr. Glenn motioned to transfer $11,000 from Social Emotional to<br />
Intervention teacher at 2 nd grade level. This was seconded by Mr. Werner<br />
and approved.<br />
At 8:40PM, Ms. Majca moved to adjourn the September 25, 2012, meeting of the<br />
Mark T. <strong>Skinner</strong> Local School Council. This was seconded by Mr. Glenn and<br />
approved.<br />
<strong>Skinner</strong>’s next LSC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, at 6:30PM<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Stephanie Majca<br />
Secretary, <strong>Skinner</strong> LSC<br />
Attached—<br />
Principal’s Report
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