1/11/24 SAC Minutes

Note from the Chair: Conflict is a tool for growth and is sometimes painful. I thank you all for
your valuable input.
5:45pm to 7:20pm via Zoom
In Attendance
Lora Sedore- Chair
Jeremy Peckens
Vicente Vargas
Helen Dundas-
Jennifer Aragon

School Update
Mr. Peckens was happy to announce the recent test results from our school. Reading, Math,
and Science scores from 21 St Century were compared to State and APS numbers. I have include
a graphic created by Mr. Peckens at the end of this document. Thank you 21 St Century Staff, you
are shining stars.

SAC recruitment updates
We will continue work on recruitment for the SAC.
We have completed a flyer for distribution on the 21 st Century website and will also be available
for printing and distribution at the PTA meetings and other locations.

Dragon community questionnaire
At the last meeting the committee decided to go forward with a questionnaire to the Dragon
community. This questionnaire sought to identify issues and celebrate achievements of our
school. A copy of the results of questionnaire can be found at the end of this document.
The first two issues discussed by the Committee were:

Lunches-
Several ideas were discussed and will be researched by the SAC for further discussion
Is 21st Century getting the same quality of lunches as other schools?
Rhubarb and Elliot provides lunches to some of the schools, these lunches are reported to be
taster than the ones currently provided through APS.
There grants available through the City Of Albuquerque to offset the cost but it is unknown if
they will cover all costs.
Currently both breakfasts and lunches are 100% paid for through the State.
We are also provided cold lunches for OSIs through APS and need to be considered if there is a
change in service.

Playground/social areas for mid-schoolers
Several ideas were discussed and will be researched by the SAC for further discussion
With the addition of the new playground for the elementary school the question has arisen as
to how to provide a playground/social area for the older students. However, the new
playground is currently only rated for elementary aged students, and teachers will need to have
additional training if it is made available to older students
Basketball hoops that could be made permanent
Tether ball
Benches and tables for social interaction
Fencing to ensure the area is secure
Request ideas from the Student Council and PTA
Some funding is available through the PTA and the school budget

Other ideas for social interactions
Clubs for students who are not involved in sports.
Chess club
Dungeons and Dragons
Yearbook
GSA
Lego

Other items from the questionnaire
The SAC will discuss the other items on the provided in the questionnaire including but not
limited to bullying, teacher accountability issues, and communication at the next meeting.

To do list
Mr. Peckens- will present the results of the questionnaire to administration and GC for their
review.
Jeremy and Lora will complete the SAC flyer and have it read for approval by administration
and posting on the school website.
Jennifer will provide contact information to Lora for the school lunch option discussed.
Lora will contact APS to find out if the Charter schools are given a different and possibly inferior
menu to the APS option.

Next meeting will be Thursday February 8 at 5:45.
The meeting was ended at 7:20.