SAC Agenda, Gamble Rogers Middle School August …...-Current SAC budget = $3676.22 -GRMS is fully staffed for the 2019/20 school year, welcome all new staff! -Total student count

If I (Lou Greco & the library) am not mentioned in the formal

agenda I am asked during the Public Comment portion of the

meeting each month to share things happening in the library.

Also, the public librarian from the branch next to our school

also presents each month and shares the public library

monthly calendar. I also share at the PTO meeting which is

right before the SAC meeting at 2:15 and is also held in our

library media center.

SAC Agenda, Gamble Rogers Middle School

August 27, 3:00-4:00

What? Who? How? How long?

(Approximately)

Welcome and

approval of

April minutes

Tracy Melgard Presentation 5 minutes

Review of

Robert’s Rules

Tracy Melgard Video

Https://safeyoutube.net/w/94er

2 minutes

SAC Bylaws

and attendance

Tracy Melgard Discussion and vote 10 minutes

Financial

Report, Title

One, principal’s

report

Greg

Bergamasco

Presentation 8 minutes

Stingray

Solutions

Renee Downey Presentation 10 minutes

School Board

Update

Bill Mignon Presentation 5 minutes

Funds Request

Leandra

Ziecheck and

Edith Lietner

Presentation and vote 5 minutes

Funds Request

Brian Radaker Presentation and vote 5 minutes

Public

Comment

Discussion 5 minutes

Evaluation and

closure

Tracy Melgard Discussion/consensus 5 minutes

https://safeyoutube.net/w/94er

On the horizon……

*Labor Day: September 2nd

*Interims, September 10th

*GRMS Open House, September 12th

*Picture Day: September 13th

-IMPORTANT-

Next SAC meeting…... MONDAY, September 30th!!!!!!!!!


September 30, 2019 3:00-4:00


(Approximately)

Welcome and

approval of

August minutes


Financial Report,

Title One,

principals report

Gina Middaugh Presentation 2 minutes

School

Improvement

Plan Presentation


Mystery Skype Lou Greco Presentation 10 minutes

School Board

Update


Public Comment Discussion 5 minutes

Gardening

anyone?

Kevin Gamble Field-trip 15 minutes

Evaluation and

closure



*1st Quarter end….October 11th

*Report Cards Issued on October 29th

*Picture Retakes- October 30th

GRMS SCHEDULE 2019

October 1 - @ Valley Ridge

October 8 - @ Pacetti Bay

October 10 - @ Swiss Point

October 15 – Home vs MCA

October 17 – Home vs FCA

October 22 – Home vs Murray

GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SAC Minutes – August 27, 2019

Attendance: Greg Bergamasco X Hallie Bamford X Bill Mignon X

Tracy Melgard X Heather Barnes X Denise Sumerix X

Haley Bach X Ben Boles X Jennifer Clarke X

Ashley Demaio X Susie Corpuz X Lisa Cooper

Erin McDonald E Theresa Guernon X Katie Casella E

Lou Greco X Amanda Doucette X Cat Wilson E

Elizabeth Heffner X Jenny Holbrook X Jill Harris E

Elizabeth Purtill X Milli Holtzendorf X Kelsey Breton

Ashley Zapata X Lina Feaster X Kevin Gamble X

Sonya Garner X Theresa Lennon X Leandra Ziecheck X

Dawn Wynn X Sandra Lepore X Brain Radaker X

Rafael Fuentes X Kimberly McManus X Edith Leitner X

Alexandra Phillips X

Will Russell X

Lisa Urban X

Megan Wall X

Call to Order: A meeting of the GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Advisory Council

was held in the media center at Gamble Rogers Middle School on 08/27/2019. SAC

chairperson Tracy Melgard called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. Jennifer Clarke will

record minutes for this meeting.

Agenda:

Welcome: Tracy Melgard

Approval of April minutes: Ms. Wall made a motion to approve the minutes. Ms.

Urban seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Review of Robert’s Rules: presented by Tracy Melgard

SAC Bylaws and attendance: presented by Tracy Melgard

-SAC members stay informed of the going-on at GRMS. We highly encourage our

families, and staff to be SAC members. Voting members may have 2 excused

absences.

Motion: Mr. Russell motioned to approve the bylaws. Ms. Holbrook seconded the

motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Financial Report/Title One/Principal’s Report: presented by Greg Bergamasco

-Current SAC budget = $3676.22

-GRMS is fully staffed for the 2019/20 school year, welcome all new staff!

-Total student count is at 922.

Stingray Solutions: presented by Renee Downey

-Positive behavior interventions and support

-Ways to celebrate good behavior and remind students of the expectations at

school.

-Attendance will be a major focus of Stingray Solutions.

Schoolboard Update: presented by Mr. Mignon

Gave updates on the state of schools and transportation in the district.

Funds Request: presented by Mrs. Ziecheck and Mrs. Leitner

-$872.00: to attend the Florida Foreign Language Association conference

Motion: Ms. Barnes approved the motion. Ms. Corpuz seconded the motion. The

motion passed unanimously.

Funds Request: presented by Mr. Radaker

-$525: cover the cost of one team of 10 students to participate in First Lego

League competition.

Motion: Ms. Wall approved the motion. Mr. Boles seconded the motion. The motion

passed unanimously.

Public Comment

-Southeast Branch Library announcements, calendars for September events

available now.

-Volleyball games start September 9th! On the horizon……

*Labor Day: September 2nd *Interims, September 10th

*GRMS Open House, September 12th *Picture Day: September 13th

Meeting Adjournment

Motion: Meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m. Mr. Russell motioned to adjourn

the meeting. Dr. Feaster seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

*Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Clarke 8/27/2019.

Budget


October 29, 2019 3:00-4:00


(Approximately)

Welcome and

approval of

September

minutes


Financial Report,

Title One,

principal’s report


AVID Coaching

Demo Day and

more!


UF Science Grant Tom Barrett Presentation 10 minutes

Foreign

Language

Association

Conference

Update

Edith Leitner and

Leandra Ziecheck


School Board

Update



Adams Family

Field Trip

Kendra Stone and

the amazing cast

Field trip 15 minutes

Evaluation and

closure



Upcoming SAC ……

*****CHANGE: December 3- 3:00 (This is our Nov/Dec meeting)

Special NOTE:

******January 28- 3:30 Hastings Branch Library


SAC Minutes – September 30, 2019

Attendance:

Greg Bergamasco EXC Hallie Bamford X Bill Mignon

Tracy Melgard X Heather Barnes EXC Denise Sumerix X

Haley Bach X Ben Boles X Jennifer Clarke

Ashley Demaio X Susie Corpuz X Katie Casella

Rafael Fuentes X Amanda Doucette X Kelsey Breton

Kevin Gamble X Theresa Guernon X Jill Harris X

Sonya Garner X Jenny Holbrook X Milli Holtzendorf

Lou Greco X Lina Feaster X Christine Pouliotte X

Elizabeth Heffner X Theresa Lennon X Gina Middaugh X

Erin McDonald X Sandra Lepore EXC

Elizabeth Purtill X Kimberly McManus

X

Dawn Wynn X Alexandra Phillips

X

Ashley Zapata X Will Russell EXC

Lisa Urban X

Megan Wall X

Cat Wilson X

Call to Order: A meeting of the GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Advisory

Council was held in the media center at Gamble Rogers Middle School on

09/30/2019. SAC chairman Tracy Melgard called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.

Jennifer Clarke will record minutes for this meeting.

Agenda:


Approval of August minutes: Ms. Bamford made a motion to approve the

minutes. Ms. Lennon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Financial Report/Title One/Principal’s Report: presented by Gina

Middaugh


School Improvement Plan: presented by Gina Middaugh

-86% of students met high standards in civics.

-68% of students met high standards in math.

-Acceleration points increased from 61 in 2018 to68 in 2019.

-Learning gains of the lowest 25%

-School culture: new this year…. Stingray Staff Spotlight, and Positive

Behavior Incentive System

Mystery Skype: presented by Mr. Greco

-By using mystery skype students learn how to ask significant questions, how

to problem solve and narrow done information received, and geography skills

as well.

Funds Request: presented by Mrs. Clarke

-$151: to attend the Florida Council of Social Studies conference

Motion: Ms. Wall approved the motion. Ms. Wilson seconded the motion.

The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comment

-Loads of new activities at the Southeast Branch Library, calendars

available. Brain Fuse available; free on-line tutoring.

Gardening Anyone?: presented by Kevin Gamble

-GRMS is the only St. Johns County School with an agri-science program.


*1st Quarter end….October 11th

*Report Cards Issued on October 29th

*Picture Retakes- October 30th

Meeting Adjournment

Motion: Meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m. Mr. Boles motioned to

adjourn the meeting. Ms. McManus seconded the motion. Motion was

passed unanimously.


December 10, 2019 3:00-4:00


(Approximately)

Welcome and

approval of

October minutes


Financial Report,

Title One,


Greg Bergamasco Presentation 2 minutes

AVID Coaching

Demo Day

Update


Mental, emotional

health education

Denise Sumerix-

Director for Guidance

and Programs of

Choice


PTO Sandra Lepore Presentation 5 minutes

School Board

Update



Field trip: Art walk

to the band room

Ashley DeMaio Field trip 10 minutes

Band

Performance

Christina Gilchrist

and her amazing

students

Performance 10 minutes

Evaluation and

closure


Upcoming SAC …..

January 28th- 3:30 Hastings Branch Library

Dates to know:

Band Concert: December 12th at 7:30

Second Quarter / First Semester Ends on December 20, 2019

Winter Break – Student / Teacher Holiday on December 23, 2019

Classes Resume for Students on January 6, 2020

Report Cards Issued on January 17, 2020

Martin Luther King Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on January 20, 2020


SAC Minutes – October 29, 2019

Call to Order: A meeting of the GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Advisory

Council was held in the media center at Gamble Rogers Middle School on

10/29/2019. SAC chairman Tracy Melgard called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.

Jennifer Clarke will record minutes for this meeting.

Agenda:


Approval of September minutes: Ms. Holbrook made a motion to approve

the minutes. Ms. Wall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Financial Report/Title One/Principal’s Report: presented by Gina

Middaugh


AVID Coaching Demo Day and More: presented by Gina Middaugh

-Working towards becoming a National AVID Demonstration School.

-GRMS Giving Tree: buy a gift for a student in need starting November

25th

-Drama department is presenting The Addams Family November 1st and 2nd.

UF Science Grant: presented by Mr. Barrett

-A 3 year grant giving teacher’s professional development training, and new

equipment to use within the classroom

Foreign Language Association Conference Update: presented by Ms.

Ziecheck and Ms. Leitner

-Sonya Gardner is the official parent representative for new Spanish

textbook adoption.

School Board Update: presented by Mr. Mignon

-Updates on happenings around the county

Public Comment

-Ameris Bank: School Spirit Program, tag your bank account and at the end

of every quarter the bank will make a donation to the school of your choice

(GRMS)

-November calendars for the South East Branch Library are now available.

Come check out the new seed bank!

Addams Family Fieldtrip: presented by Kendra Stone and the amazing

GRMS cast

-another amazing performance opens to the public on Friday November 1st

and 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Adjournment

Motion: Meeting adjourned at 3:44p.m. Mr. Russell motioned to

adjourn the meeting. Ms. Demaio seconded the motion. Motion was

passed unanimously.

Budget:


January 28, 2020 at 3:30 at Hastings Branch Library


(Approximately)

Welcome and

approval of

October minutes


Financial Report,

Title One,



GRMS SAC

Surveys

Tracy Melgard Presentation/consensus 5 minutes

Hastings Branch

Library

Happenings

Michelle Kiley

Assistant Branch

Manager

Youth Services

Librarian


Community

Partnership

School (SWES)

Chris Stone SWES CPS Director


School Board

Update



Evaluation and

closure


Next SAC meeting February 25, 2020

Dates to know: Teacher In-service Day – Student Holiday on January 31, 2020

Interims Issued on February 6, 2020

Presidents Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on February 17, 2020

Third Quarter Ends on March 12, 2020


SAC Minutes – December 10, 2019

Attendance: Greg Bergamasco X Hallie Bamford Exc Bill Mignon

Tracy Melgard X Heather Barnes X Denise Sumerix X

Haley Bach X Ben Boles Exc Jennifer Clarke X

Ashley Demaio X Susie Corpuz X Katie Casella

Rafael Fuentes X Amanda Doucette Exc Kelsey Breton

Kevin Gamble X Theresa Guernon X Jill Harris

Sonya Garner X Jenny Holbrook Exc Milli Holtzendorf

Lou Greco X Lina Feaster X Christine Pouliotte

Elizabeth Heffner X Theresa Lennon X Gina Middaugh

Erin McDonald X Sandra Lepore X

Elizabeth Purtill X Kimberly McManus X

Dawn Wynn X Alexandra Phillips X

Ashley Zapata exc Will Russell X

Lisa Urban X

Megan Wall X

Cat Wilson

Call to Order: A meeting of the GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Advisory Council

was held in the media center at Gamble Rogers Middle School on 12/10/2019. SAC

chairman Tracy Melgard called the meeting to order at 3:0 p.m. Jennifer Clarke will record

minutes for this meeting.

Agenda:


Approval of October minutes: Ms. Urban made a motion to approve the minutes.

Mr. Russell seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.



AVID Coaching Demo Day Update: presented by Greg Bergamasco

-AVID was impressed with the culture of our school, the relationships between

teachers and students, the focus on collaboration and writing, the engagement of

students during lessons, and that every kid has access to higher level classes.

-The next AVID visit date will be in February, and will determine if we will be an

AVID Demonstration School

Mental and Emotional Health Education: presented by Denise Summerix

-New legislation requires Mental Wellness Education

-3 major components:

a.) 5 hours of mental health education for students in grades 6-12

b.) Substance use and abuse for grades k-12

c.) Child trafficking for grades k-12

PTO: presented by Sandra Lepore

-PTO will be holding a parking lot fundraiser this Friday December 13th – 15th

-Looking for volunteers to fill spots on Saturday December 14th

Public Comment

-December calendar is now available for the public library.

-GRMS is applying for 2 library awards, and will need volunteers to fill out surveys

about our library.

Fieldtrip, an art walk to the band room: presented by Tracy Melgard

-SAC members had a chance to peruse the beautiful creations of GRMS students.

Band Performance: presented by Christina Gilchrist and her amazingly talented

students

-GRMS Jazz preformed “You Got a Friend in Me” and a small preview of the

upcoming Winter Concert.

Upcoming SAC January 28th- 3:30 Hastings Branch Library Meeting

Adjournment

Motion: Meeting adjourned at 3:57p.m. Ms. Urban motioned to adjourn the

meeting. Mr. Russell seconded the motion. Motion was passed unanimously.

Dates to know:

Band Concert: December 12th at 7:30

Second Quarter / First Semester Ends on December 20, 2019

Winter Break – Student / Teacher Holiday on December 23, 2019

Classes Resume for Students on January 6, 2020

Report Cards Issued on January 17, 2020

Martin Luther King Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on January 20, 2020

Budget:

2019-2020 SAC Surveys

- Parents (20% response rate required) – TOTAL 184 - Faculty & Staff (60% response rate required)

Parent Questions

Parent Survey 1. The education offered at our school is high quality 2. I believe students are safe while they are at school 3. School rules apply equally to all students 4. Parents feel welcome and part of our school 5. Effective procedures are in place to support communication 6. My child could give me an example of a person of good character 7. My child exhibits good character through their actions and choices 8. I personally observe students who are involved in volunteering in the community or at

school 9. Students in our school initiate activities to help others in our community 10. I observe my child independently researching a hobby or extracurricular activity that

interests him/her 11. I observe my child motivating others to join a club or activity 12. My child uses technology to complete assignments for school 13. It is important for my child to have opportunities to use technology during the school

day 14. Each week, my child has opportunities for enrichment or academic remediation during

Stingray Success.


February 25, 2020 at 3:00 at GRMS Media Center


(Approximately)

Welcome and

approval of January

minutes


Financial Report,

Title One, principal’s

report


Update AVID

Validation Visit


School Recognition

Funds

Tracy Melgard Vote 5 minutes

Electives: What are

the choices?

Renee Downey Video and Presentation 15 minutes

RTV News and TV

Production

Lou Greco Video and Presentation 10 Minutes

School Board Update Bill Mignon Presentation 5 minutes


Evaluation and

closure


Last two meetings…….

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 (This meeting will cover April and May)

GRMS Parents…… Have you ordered your child’s yearbook?

https://commpe.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool

(You can find the link on the GRMS website too!)

https://commpe.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool


SAC Minutes – January 28, 2019

Attendance:

Greg Bergamasco X Hallie Bamford X Bill Mignon X

Tracy Melgard X Heather Barnes X Denise Sumerix

Haley Bach X Ben Boles X Jennifer Clarke

Ashley Demaio EXC Susie Corpuz EXC Katie Casella

Rafael Fuentes EXC Kelsey Breton

Kevin Gamble X Theresa Guernon EXC Jill Harris EXC

Sonya Garner X Jenny Holbrook X Milli Holtzendorf

Lou Greco EXC Lina Feaster EXC Christine Pouliotte

Elizabeth Heffner EXC Theresa Lennon EXC Gina Middaugh X

Erin McDonald X Sandra Lepore EXC Rebecca Lindberg x

Elizabeth Purtill EXC Kimberly McManus X Ashley Banks X

Dawn Wynn X Alexandra Phillips X Shantielle DeWitt X

Will Russell EXC Mia Bergamasco X

Emily Fox X Lisa Urban X Amanda Bergamasco X

Tina Annucci X Megan Wall exc Kim Dixon X

Kendra Stone x Cat Wilson X Renee Downey X

Call to Order: A meeting of the GAMBLE ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Advisory Council was held in

Suite C of the Hastings Branch Public Library on 1/28/2020. SAC chairman Tracy Melgard called

the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. Jennifer Clarke will record minutes for this meeting.

Agenda:

Welcome: presented by Tracy Melgard

Approval of December minutes: Ms. Urban made a motion to approve the minutes. Ms.

Barnes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.



Funds Request: presented by Mr. Radaker

-GRMS robotics team has just finished second place in the Robotics challenge. The team is

now off to championships.

-Requesting $500.00

Motion: Ms. Bamford motioned to approve the request. Ms. Holbrook seconded the motion.

The motion passed unanimously.

MLK Essay Writing Contest Winner: Mia Bergamasco

- “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere”

GRMS SAC Surveys: presented by Tracy Melgard

-SAC members reviewed questions on the SAC Survey.

Hastings Branch Library Happenings: presented by Alex and Emily

-The Hastings Branch Library acts as more of a community center with health and social

services provided.

-Brainfuse Help Now offers live tutoring for free with a library card!!! (available on the St

Johns County Library website)

Community Partnership School (SWES): presented by Ms. Dewitt

-4 core partners: 1 nonprofit, 1 university (St. Johns River), 1 healthcare facility (Flagler

Health), school district (SJCSD) that strive to increase student success at school, providing

access to resources to improve physical and mental health, increasing parental involvement,

and empowering students to shine!!!

AVID leadership demonstration: presented by Mr. Bergamasco

-A time line of the GRMS AVID journey.

-AVID site team goal.

-School culture.

School Board Update: presented by Mr. Mignon

-The school board is thinking of creating regions for school bussing! Woohoo!

-Only 6 more years left on the half cent sales tax, encourage voters to vote again for the

sales tax! Running schools is expensive!

Public Comment

-Alex will email the February library calendar.

NEXT SAC MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2020 AT GRMS

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:27p.m. Mr. Gamble motioned to adjourn the meeting.

Ms. Barnes seconded the motion. Motion was passed unanimously.

*Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Clarke 1/28/2020.

*********Plan ahead*********

Thursday, April 2nd- FSA Writes 6th grade and 7th grade

Friday, April 3rd- FSA Writes 8th Grade

Current GRMS SAC Budget:

2019-2020 School Recognition Funds

***This is only IF we receive school recognition funds for the 2019-2020 school year.

______100% Bonus split equally between 19-20faculty and staff

Employee must be assigned to GRMS and considered full time on the last day of the 19-20 school

year

Employee must be reappointed for the 20-21 school year

No bonus for any of the above if they are receiving from another school

___Bonus and Supplemental Materials

5% of total goes to supplemental materials/technology TBD by SAC and Leadership Team.

Employee must be assigned to GRMS and considered full time on the last day of the 19-20school

year



___Bonuses for all 2019-2020 Faculty and incentives for staff

Bonuses dispersed between faculty (after $ removed as outlined below)

$500 incentive to hourly personnel (staff)

Employee must be assigned to GRMS and considered full time on the last day of the 19-20 school

year



_____ None of the above

Documents

SAC Agenda, Gamble Rogers Middle School August …...-Current SAC budget = $3676.22 -GRMS is fully staffed for the 2019/20 school year, welcome all new staff! -Total student count