BAAC / PTA Minutes 2006-2007
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August 15, 2006   
No meeting this month - first meeting was in September
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September 12, 2006
Minutes not available
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November 14, 2006
BAAC Meeting Minutes
Attendees:  Mark Berlin, Jason TerHorst, Stacy Brisben, Carrie Kohut, Ingrid Williams, Cheryl Kreifels
Call to Order:  Meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm .
Approval of Minutes:  Minutes from the 10 October meeting were not available for review/approval.

Good Things at Jenkins:  Harvest of Love food drive is ongoing and is doing well.  The Student Council had a bake sale and donated the raised funds to Harvest of Love.  The District Quarters were received and there will be a team meeting to look at the data.  Jenkins is looking at the possibility of having a 6^th and 7^th grade Science CSAP mock test to gather data on the students.  Currently, the CSAP Science test is given to 8^th grade only.  Fifteen to twenty Jenkins students qualified for the Regional Bowl in Albuquerque and will be competing in December.  Advanced curriculum for the Tech Lab (robotics section) is available.

Update to Crisis Plan:  The Jenkins Crisis Plan for 06-07 was reviewed and updated.  Copies of the revised plan were distributed to BAAC for review/comments.

Fundraiser Committee Report:  The current allocations of the 2006-2007 fundraising money were presented.  The beginning balance was $11,994.58.  With the approved allocations, the balance is currently $8,919.58.  The two estimates for the Jenkins marquee were $6600 and $10,600, and were based on different installation options.

Safety Committee:  Jenkins previously had a safety committee.  This discussion will be tabled until the next meeting.

DAAC Report:  DAAC report was not presented.

Name Change:  The discussion to change Jenkins BAAC to another name will be tabled until the next meeting.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 7:05p.m.   The next meeting will be on 12 Dec, 2006

Minutes submitted by Cheryl Kreifels, BAAC Co-Secretary.

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December 12, 2006 
Jenkins BAAC Meeting
Attendees:  Jeanie Stultz, Jason TerHorst, Carrie Kohut, Ingrid Williams, Cheryl Kreifels, David Allison, Jim Hastings

Call to Order:  Meeting was called to order at 6:12 pm .

Good Things at Jenkins:  The Jenkins Science Bowl Team won the regional competition in Albuquerque N.M. , on December 2^nd.

 Jenkins Crisis Plan:  District 11 Security personnel, Mr. Allison and Mr. Hastings, provided an overview of how security matters are addressed, answered questions on what actions may be taken in different scenarios, and addressed how drills are accomplished.  The District reviewed Jenkins Crisis Plan and found no deficiencies.

Approval of Minutes:  Minutes from the 14 November meeting were approved.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 7:00p.m.   The next meeting will be on 9 Jan, 2007 .

Minutes submitted by Cheryl Kreifels, BAAC Co-Secretary.

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January 09, 2007 
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February 13, 2007 
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March 13, 2007  (Draft minutes)
Welcome and Introductions:
Carrie Kohut, BAAC Co-Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.   In attendance were Jason TerHorst, Carrie Kohut, Cheryl Kreifels, Ingrid Williams, Cheri Powers, and Stacy Brisben

  Approval of Agenda & Minutes: There were no minutes to present.

  Parent Sounding Board Report:
There will be a change in the 2008-2009 schedule-the Thanksgiving vacation is extended to a full week.  It was mentioned that six elementary schools will pilot a year-round model next year. 

  CSAP Testing: Testing is going well.  The days are long for the kids but they are handling it well.

  School/District Report Card: Jenkins received a High/Improvement grade.  We met AYP in both reading and math and met all 42 targets; however, the District did not meet AYP and is on watch.

  SIP Review: The school is consolidating goals for the end of 3Q in preparation of 4^th quarter.  The hope is to have them ready by the end of spring break.  The parent goal is to be the Safe to Tell Night held before the end of the school year. 

Budget: Mr. TerHorst is soliciting estimates for walls in the team rooms.  He has at present $55,000 for Capital Plan Improvements. 

New Business:
Officer nominations will be taken at the April Meeting.  Staffing allowances might possibly be impacted with the East Middle School closing.  Mr. TerHorst is waiting to hear from the District as to how to proceed as he has openings for next year to consider.

Adjournment:  The meeting was adjourned at 7:00p.m.   The next meeting will be on 10 April 9, 2007 .

Minutes submitted by Cheri Powers, BAAC Co-Secretary.
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April 10, 2007  (Draft minutes)
BAAC Meeting
April 9, 2007
Attendees:  Carrie Kohut, Jason Ter Horst, Jeanie Stultz, Stacy Brisben , Cheryl Kreifels

Call to Order:  Meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.

Agenda and Minutes Approval:  Agenda was approved.  The minutes from the 13 March meeting were not available for approval.

DAAC Report:  Three Elementary schools will be on a modified year round schedule, starting the next school year.

Parent Sounding Board Report:  No report.

CSAP Testing:  CSAP testing went smooth, with no zeros for Jenkins due to mis-administration of the tests

Staffing:  Jenkins had to cut 3.3 FTE for the next school year, due to the decrease in projected enrollment.  The current student projection for the 2007-2008 school year is 860.

Possible Change to School Schedule:  The last day of school for District 11 students will be decided by the D-11 Board 11 April.  The Elementary, Middle, and High Schools provided inputs concerning impacts on testing, trips, graduation, etc.

Nominations for 2007/2008 Committee:  Nominations were not made at this meeting due to limited attendance.

New Business:  Mr. Ter Horst met with the “Courage to Live” group.  They will come to Jenkins to make a presentation to the 8^th grade class on 16 April, addressing the dangers of alcohol, drinking and driving and other issues students may face.  Spirit Week is 16-20 April.  The 8^th grade class won the barbecue for CSAP.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.   The next meeting will be on 8 May, 2007 .

  Minutes submitted by Cheryl Kreifels, BAAC Co-Secretary.
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May 8, 2007  
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