Archive for category: School Advisory Council Agenda

In Attendance:
Jeremy Peckens
Jennifer Aragon
Helen Dundas
Lora Sedore (Chair)

Update on School Activities
Social/Emotional School Survey- Jeremy presented the findings of a statewide
Social/Emotion School Survey. This used to evaluate how students feel about safety in
school and home. Ninety percent of the student body responded to the survey. A copy
of the results will be included as an appendix to these notes.

Recent land purchase- 21 St Century Academy has recently completed the purchase of
the lot where the portables and playground are located. This purchase has been in the
works for some time and the acquisition will mean the school will be able to make
permanent changes to the lot. Some recommendations from the SAC are:

• Grass or artificial turf
• Permanent playground equipment upgrades
• Buildings- music annex etc

Superintendent Search-Mary Tarango is retiring at the end of the school year. The
Governance Council is tasked with finding a new Superintend. A job description to be
used for the search has been completed and will be voted on at the next Board meeting.
Progress on the search will be posted on the website as we go. The Selection
Committee will be looking for people to help with this important task. Contact either Lora
or Jeremey if you or are interested in joining the committee.

Title 1- Title 1 is a Federal program used to enhance educational experiences for low
income students. Jeremy shared information that the Title 1 funding is used to hire
additional EAs for the school.

Next Year calendar- Work has begun on next year’s calendar. The administration is
working with the teachers and will soon be reaching out the Dragon community for
input. The proposed start date for students is August 18, approximately a week after
APS begins. Some of the change included, return of fall break and the Wednesday off
before Thanksgiving are being considered. Some suggestions from SAC include;
Monday and Friday short days
Support for some coordination with APS

Next Meeting Date- February 12, 5:45 PM via Zoom. An email reminder will be sent the
prior to the meeting.

Adjourn 6:30 PM