Council Notes Feb 18 2021

Horizons K-8 Council Minutes

02/18/22

6:00 Welcome and introductions (Lucas, Tyler)

6:10 Announcements

• Lucas discusses CMAS testing this spring.  Testing is planned.  Home learners may take tests at school.  Parents may contact Karen for details.
• Lucas describes Covid testing program and will send link to parents on 02/19
• Lucas discusses re-opening plan, directing community to notes from the re-opening committee
• Update to 5-8th grade morning supervision program
• No changes for K-4 enrichment program starting Feb 19th

6:25 Teacher Share Out

• Lynn and Peter share elements of the 5-6 afternoon program, including an overview of Passageworks and video clips of student statements

6:40 Council Budget

• Lucas presents and revised Council budget and takes questions.
• Lucas motions to accept revised Council budget; Tyler 2nds
• Motion carries

6:50 Committee Reports

• District Accountability Committee (Karla)
  • Last district meeting concerned changes to District calendar – little impact to Horizons
  • Lucas discusses next school year’s academic calendar
• District Parent Council (Kat)
  • Overview of District vaccination program
  • Overview of Covid “catchup” plan
• Diversity, Equity, Belonging Committee (Erica)
  • Summarizes discussion with facilitator Vernon Jones
  • Mascot renaming contest update (Jess)
  • Book club invitation
• Horizons Community Group (Callie)
  • Virtual pancake breakfast was a success
  • Yearbook submission deadline coming up
• Horizons Board (Tyler)
  • Charter contact still pending
  • Reduced allocated reserve required from 15% to 8%
  • Adjusted open enrollment preferences

7:15  Open Forum

• Sherry gives update on Health curriculum
• Tracy shares student video

7:25 Meeting concludes