A. Present: Nelson Shigeta, Susan Luna, Mariko Thompson, Elizabeth Kalama, Susan Endo, Michelle Chung, Jackie Beckman, Gigi Cocquio, Kristi Keomalu, Lynn Okamura.

AREA REPORTS:

II. ADMINISTRATION: NELSON SHIGETA

-Mr. Shigeta shared that the high school-sponsored Parent symposium was cancelled. Its purpose was to align community efforts.

-Academic and Financial Plan: Waiting for next steps. CAS has approved. Schools are working on aligning and sharing PD efforts (only Kamaile and Maili are not America's Choice Schools.

-Waianae High School wants kids ready for Algebra I by 9th grade. Susan Luna shared that the basic skills are being taught and practiced in different ways at the elementary level.

-Results of testing and impact on schools: Scores will be back before the start of school; if scores don't meet benchmark, the school will be restructured immediately, probably governance by CAS. If test scores meet, schools retains governance.

-School Food Service: Non-compliance in the past has resulted in tremendous fines and a focus on meeting all federal guidelines. Continued non-compliance could result in Hawaii schools losing school lunch subsidies.

IV. CLASSIFIED STAFF: NO REPORT

V. PARENTS: SUSAN ENDO

-Susan shared her observations from Math presentations at the high school. If the child falls behind, how are they caught up? Junior Kindergarten clarification: kids born after August 1, options are to create separate classrooms or remain mixed. The bottom line: How can we best get our kids read for school and learning?

-Gigi Cocquio inquired about a Sakamoto-sponsored bill to pay for 400 new teachers? Use of surplus money to address cuts? Nelson shared that schools have had to be creative with positions and the use of funds. Gigi has been actively testifying to fund the farm's teaching position. The farm's Board of Directors will seek other sources of funding. How does the DOE support communities?

-Possible initiatives for SCC: What role can the SCC play in supporting new teachers? Perhaps by taking care of new teachers?

-For next meeting: brainstorm possible activities for SCC? Relatiionship of farm and school's SCC? Outcome of this year's restructuring/no restructuring.

a. April 20TH: Parent Symposium

b. June SCC meeting date (14th) not set, will assess need at April/May meeting.

c. Concern from parent: Why the need for 2nd set of parent conferences? Reply: report cards at end of first and second quarter are different.

d. Farm Position: The teaching position presently at the farm is being cut as a result of the Weighted Student Formula. School and district do not have funds to support this position.

Next SCC Council Meeting Scheduled for April 12, 2006, 3:30 MES Library.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/

Lynn Okamura/Facilitator