Place: School Library

Time: 5:30 PM

Date: December 13, 2006

2006-21 Last months minutes were reviewed.

2006-22 We will have our next meeting on January 10, 2007.

2006-23 Parents want to know if the East Chicago Public Libraries can get copies of the school textbooks that children will need for homework.

2006-24 Mr. Santos will be contacting the library in regards to the textbooks.

2006-25 Our parent Diana Burns is on the library board and she also will ask about the textbooks.

2006-26 School Counselors as well as, teachers have access to progress reports instantly. Students and parents just need to ask for them.

2006-27 How can we get the teachers to show concern?

2006-28 Whenever a child is absent he/she is able to make up all work as long as the absence is excused.

2006-29 Children are allowed into the building before and after school. They just can’t keep coming in and out. They either stay in or stay out.

2006-29.1 Mr. Rhodes said security guards are being trained on how to talk to and understand the children.

2006-30 Mr. Rhodes believes that if we can build character in our children they will know how to act.

2006-31 He also believes that parent involvement is #1 priority.

2006-32 A security officer has been removed due to a problem.

2006-33 There are background checks on all security officers.

2006-34 They do have random drug testing at school and agree that drug users should not be security guards.

2006-35 We are working on getting both male/female officers on an everyday basis.

2006-36 Mr. Rhodes and Mrs. Truttling both want to be aware of any problems or concerns. They will address it ASAP!

2006-37 Male security guards being to friendly with the girls has been addressed.

2006-38 Mr. Rhodes has reinforced no getting to personal with the students.

2006-39 Even if an ID has been taken away, they are allowed to eat lunch! They must let an adult know before lunch is over.

2006-40 GED program is held during school hours and is a BIG concern for parents!

2006-41 When detentions are given they are always for the next day, not that day.

2006-42 All subjects are taught during tutoring.

2006-43 Children must bring work to tutoring for assistance on specific homework.

2006-44 If there are any issues on transportation please let Mr. Santos or Mr. Gillis know, they will address them. The numbers to call is 391-4175 or 391-4176.