Sunday, October 26, 2008

UBC LUNCH TIME MEETING ... TOMORROW , MONDAY..... OCTOBER 27TH, 2008 AT 12:10PM...IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ...... LASAGNA WILL BE PROVIDED

UBC Meeting Monday 0ctober 27th, 2008
12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
PLEASE ATTEND I WILL BRING THE LASAGNA

DENNIS KELLY UESF LOCAL 61 PRESIDENT
ALLAN BRILL UESF LOCAL 61 FIELD REP
WILL BE HERE TO DISCUSS UNION ACTIVITIES,
YOUR CONCERNS AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.

PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE AT THIS MEETING

REMEMBER IT IS INTERIM GRADING PERIOD ALL THIS WEEEK
DID YOU RECEIV YOUR INTERIMS FRIDAY!!!
UBC MEETING SUMMARY/MINUTES 10/20/08
24 members attended this meeting THANK YOU!!!
UBC REPS : J.GERBER,D.WILLIAMS,A.BROWN,M.MCCACHREN,
D.BRYSON,L.WOOTEN,J.GALGANOÉ.UBC ALTERNATE: J.SHELDON
A. BLDG REP UPDATE AND CALL TO MAKE PHONE CALLS
B. LATE START PROPOSAL AND MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS
C. GREG BROWN-PEER RESOURCE PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
1. TRAIN/RECRUIT STUDENTS
2. PEER CONFLICT MEDIATION
3. PEER TUTORS/MENTORS
D. DR. GIBSON: COBRA CHALLENGE DAY November 14, 2008
· view films and discuss
· team building
· rally
· feedback full day schedule
· schedule for November 14, 2008
· follow schedule in classes
· materials will be provided
· class to class sequences
D. TDS PRESENTATION AND LUNCHEON
E. CONCERNS WITH THE FACT STILL NO IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION ROOM
1. REVIEW O RIGHTS UNDER ARTICLE 22 TO SUSPEND FROM CLASS FOR UP TO 2
DAYS
2. CONCERNS DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS BEING SENT TO THE LIBRARY, ROOM 108, OR
END UP ON BENCHES IN THE ATRIUM
3. MEMBERS WANT TRANSPARENCY FROM ADMINISTRATION. VERY CONCEERNED A SET
ISS ROOM NOT YET IN PLACE WHERE STUDENTS COMPLETE CLASSWORK IN STRICTLY
SUPERVISED ROOM. ONE WHICH DOES NOT REWARD THE DISRUPTION/DEFIANCE
WHICH LEAD THEM BING REMOVED FROM ROOM SO ALL OTHER STUDENTS COULD
LEARN AND TEACHER IS ABL TO TEACH.
4. NO LETTING STUDENTS IN OUT OF CLASS FIRST TEN MINUTES AND LAST TN
MINUTES OF EACH CLASS
5. STUDENTS NEED TO HAVE HALL PASSES WITH DATES/TIMES AND TEACHR
SIGNATURE
6. USE HALL PASS PADS PROVIDED IN THE COUNSELLING OFFICE
7. USE CUT SLIP FORMS PROVIDED IN THE COUNSLLING OFFIC
8. MEMBERS WANT UBC TO ADVOCATE TO HAVE A WORKING IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
ROOM PUT IN PLACE AS SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE PLAN STATES.
M.BELLO/j.galgano

October 28, 2008
Joint UESF/SFUSD Special Education Committee Mtg.
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])
PLEASE JOIN OTHER MEMBERS FROM OUR SITE

TO MAKE PHONE CALLS TO ELECT A UNION FRIENDLY SCHOOL BOARD TO PROTECT
OUR RIGHTS, SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS.

SIGN UP FOR 11/03/08 MONDAY NIGHT ELECTION EVE

UESF LOCAL 61 WILL PROVIDE DINNER AND REFRESHMENTS

UESF LOCAL 61
UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE LUNCH TIME MEETING
OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
12:10PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

DENNIS KELLY UESF LOCAL 61 PRESIDENT
ALLAN BRILL UESF LOCAL 61 FIELD REP

WILL PROVIDE PRESENTATION
AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

LASAGNA ON TAP

PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE

peace,
james a. galgano
uesf local 61 building representative

Saturday, October 25, 2008

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE NOVEMBER 18TH, 2008 AT 4PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY: NEW DATE DUE TO THE FACT 2ND TUESDAY LANDS ON VETERANS' DAY (SSC MEETING) NOVEMBER 11, 2008.

NEXT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
350 GIRARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94134
PHONE: 330-1500
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL NEW MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 18TH, 2008
DATE: NEW DATE >>>>NOVEMBER 18TH, 2008
TIME: 4PM
LOCATION: SCHOOL LIBRARY


THE NEXT SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE NOVEMBER 18TH, 2008 AT 4PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY:
THE NEW DATE IS DUE TO THE FACT THE 2ND TUESDAY , WHEN WE NORMALLY HOLD
OUR SSC MEETINGS LANDS ON VETERANS' DAY NOVEMBER 11TH, 2008 (VETERANS'
DAY HOLIDAY

PLEASE SEND AGENDA ITEMS TO :
JOSEPH MOORE: SSC CHAIRPERSON
AT thejoemoore@gmail.com
or
moorej@sfusd.edu


PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

james a. galgano
ssc secretary

Friday, October 24, 2008

UBC LUNCH TIME MEETING ...OCTOBR 27TH, 2008 AT 12:10PM...IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

UESF LOCAL 61
UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE LUNCH TIME MEETING
OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
12:10PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

DENNIS KELLY UESF LOCAL 61 PRESIDENT
ALLAN BRILL UESF LOCAL 61 FIELD REP

WILL PROVIDE PRESENTATION
AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

LASAGNA ON TAP

PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE

peace,
james a. galgano
uesf local 61 building representative

UBC LUNCH TIME METING ...OCTOBR 27TH, 2008 AT 12:10PM...IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

UESF LOCAL 61
UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE LUNCH TIME MEETING
OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
12:10PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

DENNIS KELLY UESF LOCAL 61 PRESIDENT
ALLAN BRILL UESF LOCAL 61 FIELD REP

WILL PROVIDE PRESENTATION
AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

LASAGNA ON TAP

PLEASE BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE

peace,
james a. galgano
uesf local 61 building representative

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

we need your help thursday 10/23/08 at 5pm at david williams home to elect a uesf friendly school board in the financially troubled times ahead

DEAR UESF LOCAL 61 MEMBERS


WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW TO MAKE PHONE CALLS THURSDAY AT 5PM TO HELP
ELECT A UNION FRIENDLY SCHOOL BOARD

WE WILL BE MEETING AT DAVID WILLIAMS HOME THIS THURSDAY TO PHONE BANK.

THE UNION WILL BE PROVIDING US WITH CELL PHONES, PHONE LISTS AND DINNER
TO MAKE PHONE CALLS.

A GRACIOUS THANK YOU EXTENDED TO MS OKUBO AND HUSBAND FOR VOLUNTEERING
TO HELP DO THIS!

PLEASE HELP US TO ELECT ALL THESE PEOPLE SO WE CAN MOVE FORWARD WITH
PERSONS WHO WILL REPRESENT OUR NEEDS,RIGHTS AND CONTRACT PROTECTIONS.

IF YOU WISH YOU ARE NEEDED TO HELP US GET OUT TH VOTE OR ELECTING THESE
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS ONLY IF YOUR PRESIDENTIAL LEANINGS ARE ELSEWHERE.
THAT TAKES A BACK SEAT AT THIS TIME. THE PRIORITY IS ELECTING THESEE
PRO-UNION SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS UESF LOCAL 61 HAS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED
OR THE YEARS AHEAD!

PLEASE REPLY NOW!

DAVID WILLIAMS ADRESS IS

LOCATED AT : 480 30TH STREET
IN SAN FRANCISCO, 94131.
IT IS NEAR NOE
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 30TH STREET.

PLEASE HELP US WITH THIS EFFORT THIS THURSDAY.

REPLY NOW!

PEACE,
JAMES A. GALGANO
UESF LOCAL 61 BUILDING REPRESENTATIVE

Sunday, October 19, 2008

UBC MEETING ...MONDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2008 AT 12:20PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

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UNITED EDUCATORS OF SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL 61
UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE LUNCHTIME MEETING
12:20PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY=PLEASE PARTICIPATE

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. BUILDING REPRESENTATIVES UPDATES
2. LATE START/EARLY RELEASE AND COMMON PLANNING TIME
3. TDS Ð PRESENTATION
4. OTHER MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS

PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE TDS WILL PROVIDE LIGHT RERESHMENTS ((SEE
BELOW))

UBC MEETING OCTOBER 13TH, 2008 MINUTES/SUMMARY
20 ATTENDED THANK YOU
UBC REPS:
D.WILLIAMS, J.GERBER,A.BROWN,L.WOOTEN,D.BRYSON,J.MOORE,J.GALGANO
UBC: ALTERNATES: J.SHELDON, D.REYNOLDS
1. MEMBERS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN PHONE BANKING EFFORTS , OCTOBER
23RD, 2008 AT 5PM AT DAVID WILLIAMS HOME : IT IS LOCATED AT : 480 30TH
STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO, 94131.NEAR NOE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 30TH
STREET. PRESENTLY 12 PERSONS HAVE SAID THEY WILL PHONE BANK MORE ARE
NEEDED PLEASE SIGN UP
2. THE UNION WILL PROVID THE CELL PHONES MEAL AND BEVERAGE
3. PHONE BANKING WILL BE DONE TO ELECT A UESF FRIENDLY SCHOOL BOARD
NEEDED IN THE BUDGET STRAPPED YEARS AHEAD
4. MEMBERS URGED TO GO ON UESF.ORG WEBSITE AND PARTICIPATE IN HOUSING
NEEDS SURVEY
5. COLLABORATION ON SITE ACADEMIC GOOALS: DR.GIBSON
A. WILL ASSESS AND EVALUATEE WHAT STUDNTS DO DURING THEIR TIMEE WITHIN
OUR SCHOOL ACADEMICALLY
B. HAND OUT PROVIDED BY DR. GIBSON. SENSITIVE TO CONCERNS ABOUT MISTLI.
BROUGHT PROPOSAL TO UBC MEETING TO URGE FACULTY TO REVIEW AND REVISE .
C. PARTICIPANT DISCUSSION ON HOW THE GOALS PROVIDEED SHOULD SUPPLEMENT
AN NOT SUPPLANT DECISIONS MADE BY EACH DEPARTMENT AND GRADE LEVEL IN
PROMOTING STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS/ACHIEVEMENT ACCORDING TO EACH
DEPARTMENT AND GRADE LEVEL DECISIONS MADE REGARDING THEIR RESPECTIVE
STUDENT POPULATIONS NEEDS/ABILITIESÉ.
D. DISCUSSION ON WHAT THE GOALS WOULD INCLUDE:
1. STUDENTS WOULD BE ABLE TO WRITE 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY ACROSS THE
CURRICULA
2. STUDENTS WOULD DEVELOP COMPETENCY IN VARIOUS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS AND APPLY THEM TO THEIR IN MEETING THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS.
3. STUDENTS WOULD DEVELOP AND MPLOY PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
4. STUDENTS WOULD DVELOP AND APPLY CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND
STRATEGIES
5. STUDENTS WOULD DEVELOP ANALYTICAL SKILLS
6. STUDENTS WOULD DOCUMENT KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO THE POSITIVE ASPECTS O
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
E. A. BROWN: SHOULD LOOK INTO DEVELOPING CROSS CURRICULAR UNITS , WHICH
WOULD INCLUDE MATH, AND HOW WILL LANGUAGE ARTS AND SOCIAL STUDIES
SUPPORT MATH.
F. J.GERBER: WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH THE SCORE CARD?
G. E.GIBSON: THE GOAL ISTO DEVELOP OUR SCORE CARD THROUGH
COLLABORATION, THIS IS JUST BEGINNING THE CONVERSATION TO DO THIS
H. M.DOYLE: TRYING TO ADRESS THE THREE GOALS OF THE BALANCED SCORE
CARD. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY. DIGITAL STORY
T3LLING WIKIS AND BLGGING ARE WAYS STUDNTS MAY USE THIS TECHNOLOGY IN
POSITIVE WAYS AS WEE HAVE SEEEN, THROUGH STREETSID STORIES..
I. J.GERBER: THE DOWN SIDE OF THIS IS THE IDEA HEPPERLY WANTS US TO
MEET DAILY IN MEETINGS TO DO THIS
J. J.GALGANO: THAT IS WHY IT IS NECESSARY THAT WE AS A STAFF DEVELOP
THIS SCORECARD TO ADDRESS OF OUR OWN STUDENT POPULATIONS ABILITIES AND
NEEDS AT GRADE AND DEPARTMENT LEVEL, WHERE WE SE WHAT IS NEEDED AND
WHAT WORKS.. W ND TO STAY AWAY ROM THE LANGUAGE ÒMASTERYÓ W WILL BEE
HLD ACCOUNTABLE IF IT DOES NOT OCCUR. SHUOLD QUANTIY IN PERCENTAGE
GAINSÉETC
K. J.GERBER: MAYB THE NAME SHOULD BE STUDENT GRADUATION GOALS, UE TO
THE FOCUS ON THE EIGHTH GRADE.
L. J.MOORE: THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE ISSUES GOING ON HERE. THE EIGHTH
GRADE GRADUATION GOALS AND THE NEED TO DEVELOP DEPARTMENT AND GRADE LVL
GOALS WHICH MET THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDNTS THROUGH COOLABORATION. THIS
PROPOSAL WHILE NOT PERECT IS TH IRST STEP TOWARD METING THAT GOAL
THROUGH COLLABORATION. WE SHOULD ACCPT IT WILL QUALIICATIONS AN
AMENDMENTS AND THEN THROUGH DEPARTMENTS AND GRADE LEVELS REVIS IT TO
MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL OUR STUDENTS.
· MOTION MADE AND SECONDED TO: ACCEPT THE SPIRIT OF THE IDEAS PRESENTED
TO DEVELOP ÒSCHOOL-WIDE TEACHER COLLABORATION GOALSÓ AS PRESENTED WITH
SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS AND TO FURTHER DEVELOP THESE THROUGH MONTHLY
DEPARTMENT AND GRADE LEVEL MEETINGS AND THE SITE DECISION MAKING
PROCESS.
· APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY MEMBERS PRESENT
· PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE UBC REPRESENTATIVES
6. HALLOWEEN PROPOSAL: E.GIBSON : THE PRINCIPAL HAS PROPOSED HAVING A
HALLOWEEN DANCE OCTOBR 31ST, 2008, AND THAT IT BE HELD DURING THE
SCHOOL DAY. THUS SHE ASKS OUR FACULTY TO AGREE TOREDUCE CLASS TIM THAT
DAY AND TO HAV THE DANCE DURING SCHOOL AROUND 2:30PM.
A. DISCUSSION HOW ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND , SO THEY
WOULD KNOW WHAT THEY WILL MISS THE NEXT TIME. PROVIDING SAFE ROOMS FOR
STUDENTS WISHING NOT TO ATTEND TH DANCE.
B. UNANIMOUSLY AGREED BY ALL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE AND UBC
REPRESENTATIVES: ON OCTOBER 31ST, 2008, ALL CLASSES WILL BE SHORTEENED
FOR A HALLOWEEN DANCE TO BE HELD DURING 7TH PERIOD
7. J.GERBER: STATED AT THE UBC/ADM MEETING IT WAS AGREED THAT TEACHERS
SHALL NOT LET STUDENTS LEAVE THE CLASSROOM THE FIRST TEN MINUTES AFTER
CLASS, NOR THE LAST TEN MINUTES BEORE CLASS ENDS.. IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
WHICH ALL AGREE WE NEED IS STILL A SORE POINT AND HAS NOT BEEEN
RESOLVED.
8. J.GALGANO: UBC WORKING ON DEVELOPING WITH ADM A 3:30PM TO 4PM
DETENTION ROOM, STAFFED BY ADMINISTRATOR,AND/OR TEACHR(S), COUNSELORS
AND/OR STAFF DAILY ON A WEEKLY ROTATING BASIS. STILL TO BE WORKED OUT
IS IF THE PEER RESOURCE PERSON WILL STAFF THIS. TEACHRS WHO STAFF THIS
DETENTION ROOM WILL NOT HAVE TO GO TO CPT MEETINGS IN THE MORNING
DURING THAT WEEK. AN IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION ROOM OR ALTERNATIVE IS
NEEDED, FOR WHEN STUDENTS GO THROUGH EACH TIME OUT AND BUDDY ROOM
OPTION OR DISRUPT THE CLASS OR ARE DEFIANT. FOR THEY ARE NOT SUPPOSED
TO BE GOING TO THE COUNSELLING OFFICE. BUT NOW ARE ENDING UP ON THE
ATRIUM BENCHES OR IN THE LIBRARY OR ROAMING.
H.PALARCA/J.GALGANO

MS. OKUBO AND MS MINJARES ÉÉÉÉÉ.OCTOBER 13, 2008
· PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE A SCHOOL WIDE DISCIPLINE POLICY THAT WAS PASSED
BY FACULTY/STAFF, THE UBC/ADM AND THE SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL.
· THIS PLAN NEEDS TO BE FULLY IMPLEMENTED AND ENFORCED AS WE HAVE
AGREED. THIS IS STILL NOT THE CASE.
· PART OF THAT AGREEMENT WAS THE DAILY IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION ROOM, WHICH
ADMINISTRATION HAS NOT PUT IN PLACE.
· DISCIPLINE PLAN MEETINGS CAN NOT BE HAPHAZARDLY CALLED TO ATTEMPT TO
CONTRAVENE OUR AGREEMENT , PREVENT THIS PLAN FROM BEING PUT IN PLACE,
OR TO RESOLVE IT AS WE AGREED WITH MS OKUBO AT OUR LAST UBC/ADM
MEETING. IT WOULD VIOLATEOUR AGREEMENT, CAUSE DISTRUST OF ADM
STATEMENTS AND ACTIONS AND VIOLATE ARTICLE 25 OF OUR CONTRACT.
· THIRD AND FINAL REQUEST FOR PROVIDING THE UBC WITH SIS CLASSLISTS TO
INSURE ALL CLASSES HAVE BEEN BALANCED. REQUEST COPY OF BUDGET COMMITTEE
MEETING PROPOSALS AND MINUTES ROM THAT MEETING 10/01/08 . STILL HAVE
NOT RECEIVED THESE. PREFER TO HAVE INFORMATION PROVIDED AND CONTRACT
ARTICLES FOLLOWED SO WE DO NOT NEED TO THROUGH THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS
(SEE ARTICLES 19/25)
JAMES A. GALGANO
UESF LOCAL 61 BUILDING RPRESENTATIVE
San Francisco Unified School District Employee Retirement Options
HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH FOR RETIREMENT?

Date : OCTOBER 20, 2008 - Monday
Time : 12:10 pm UBC Meeting
10 minute Information Seminar
Location : MARTIN LUTHER KING -Library

­457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Contributions can be made to the 457(b) in addition to the 403(b)
Plan of $31,000 (maximum) for 2008
- Funds are not subject to Federal and State early distribution
tax penalties upon separation of service
­New 403(b) Plan Changes
- IRS Regulations are changing the operation of 403(b) Plans
- Do 403(b) changes affect your 403(b) savings program?

Learn about your options from your
SFUSD Plan Administrator -The TDS Group
Drinks, green salad, and bread provided
Securities and investment advisory service are offered with and through
Financial Network., member of FINRA & SIPC. OSJ Office: 6939 Sunrise
Blvd,. Ste. 209 Citrus Heights, CA. 95610- Phone (800) 542-5829


UESF LOCAL 61 OCTOBER MEETINGS
October 18, 2008
Fall Financial Fitness Fair
9:15 a.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School
(727 Golden Gate Ave. [map])

October 20, 2008
Last Day to Register to Vote for November 4 Election - Click Here

October 20-21, 2008
Health Service System Fair
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. @ Hotel Whitcomb
(1231 Market St. [details] [map])

October 21, 2008
UESF Peace, Justice, & Human Rights Committee Meeting
4:30 p.m. @ Moscone ES
(2576 Harrison St. [map])

October 22, 2008
UESF Division Meetings
- Paraprofessional (Auditorium)
- Elementary School (Room TBA)
- Middle School (Library)
- High School (Room TBA)
- Substitutes (Room 105)
4:00 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School (727 Golden Gate Ave. [map])

October 22, 2008
Hearing on Changes to UESF
Constitution & Bylaws
5:00 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School (727 Golden Gate Ave. [map]
[details] )

October 23, 2008
Free Financial Workshop: New IRS
403(b)-TSA Regulations
4:30 p.m. @ UESF Office
(2310 Mason St. [map] [details])

October 28, 2008
Joint UESF/SFUSD Special Education Committee Mtg.
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])
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BELOW IS UBCADM APPROVED SCHOOL SITE BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE POLICY AS OF
2/20/08 PRESENTED TO SSC 4/8/08_REVIEWED APPROVED 41108 UBC/ADM
REVIEWED AND APPROVED
UNIVERSAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
1. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
2. COME PREPARED AND ON TIME
3. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND OBJECTS, ETC TO YOURSELF
4. USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE. NO TEASING, SWEARING, BULLYING, OR
PUTDOWNS.
5. NO DISRUPTIONS TO THE LEARNING PROCESS
CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
1. WARNING
2. FIVE MINUTE TIME OUT
3. TEN MINUTE TIME OUT
DEPENDING ON STUDENTÕS BEHAVIOR,THE TEACHER WILL DETERMINE THE
APPROPRIATE TIME OUT SEQUENCE WITHIN CLASSROOM ,WHERE NEEDED TO PROMOTE
ON TASK BEHAVIOR.
4. PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE CALL
5. BUDDY ROOM-MAIN OFFICE REFERRAL
6. IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION:
*** ARTICLE 22 CLASSROOM SUSPENSIONS BY TEACHER
TIMEOUTS WILL BE USED IN THE CLASSROM AND BE IMPLEMENTED BY EACH
INDIVIDUAL TEACHER ACCORDING TO THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENT POPULATIONS
AND ACCORDING TO IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF EACH LESSON EACH SCHOOL DAY.

CUTS_
· TEN MINUTES AFTER THE SECOND BELL OF EACH PERIOD IF A STUDENT IS NOT
ABSENT IT IS RECORDED AS A CUT.
· FILL OUT CUT SLIP SEND TO OFFICE
· COUNSELORS WILL INFORM PARENTS OF CUTS
TARDIES_
· STUDENT (S) ABSENT UP TO TEN MINUTES FROM CLASS SHOULD BE MARKED AS
TARDY BY TEACHER IN ATTENDANCE BOOK.
· FIVE MINUTES AFTER SECOND BELL RINGS student(s) sent to attendance
room for tardy recording and pass back into classroom.
· AFTER TWO TARDIES PARENT/GUARDIANS ARE INFORMED STUDENTS IN JEOPARDY
OF RECEIVING A ÒUÓ FOR BEING TARDY
· AFTER FOUR TARDIES STUDENT RECEIVES A ÒUÓ FOR THAT GRADING PERIOD
· A. 2 tardies equals a warning
· B. 4 tardies equals a ÒuÓ
· ONLY TEACHERS OR ADULTS MAY TAKE ATTENDANCE DURING EACH CLASS PERIOD.

LUNCH TIME TUTORIAL AND/OR CLUB ACTIVITIES
· STUDENTS NEED PASS TO ENTER SCHOOL BUILDING(WITH PASS)
· STUDENTS MUST REMAIN IN ROOM OR GO OUTSIDE(WITH PASS)
· Students provided with written passes from teachers/staff
· Teacher meets students at front door or entry refused, unless student
has written pass.
· Violators give referrals and/or detention/suspension as defiance of
rule.
· Students need written pass to restroom during lunchtime.
· Shared supervision of students to insure violations limited during
lunch time
· Student violators lose lunchtime privileges, given lunchtime cleanup,
after school/Saturday school detention.
· ONCE A STUDENT ENTERS THE BUILDING THEY CANNOT LEAVE A SPONSORED
ACTIVITY OR CLASSROOM WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION

Uniform policy
Uniform:
1. Students shall be required to wear uniform white shirt/blouse and
black pants/skirt.
2. No non-uniform jackets/sweaters allowed in classroom other than
school uniform red sweater, red pullover sweater, and/or 8th grade
hoody.
a. If students entering room with non-uniform sweater:
1. Students asked to remove garment.
2. If they refuse given referral as defiance and sent to attendance
office.
3. Teachers record on uniform log return to office
4. STUDENT WILL NOT BE REMOVED FROM CLASS FOR THIS EXCEPT IN CASES OF
OPEN DEFIANCE, WHICH DISRUPT THE CLASS.
UNIFORM POLICY: Preventative measures:
5. Students provided with uniform garment needed to comply if available.
6. Students who adhere to policy given free dress passes weekly.(FREE
DRESS PASS SIGNED BY TEACHER WITH STUDENTS NAME)
7. Free dress incentives should not punish students who follow uniform
policy.
Buddy Room:
USED FOR LESSER INFRACTIONS WHICH MAY DISRUPT THE CLASSROOM, BUT ARE
NOT OPEN DEFIANCE
· It was agreed that in most circumstances buddy rooms should be in
close proximity to each other to prevent hallway disruptions.
· There should be flexibility in cases where special Ed and general Ed
teacher have an agreement or in case of absence of teachers. No student
should be sent to a buddy room when teacher is absent.
· Security guards must constantly patrol classroom areas through out
school day and look in on teachersÕ classes occasionally to show a
presence.
· The administration must provide a detention room and staff it with
peer resource person, security guards, student advisors only using
counselors as a last resort. Location of buddy room must be within
building as in room 101 if possible.
· The library is not a buddy room, nor place to send disruptive
students without librarianÕs permission.
WHAT INCIDENTS OR STUDENT ACTIONS CONSTITUTE A LESS SERIOUS INFRACTION:
SEE SFUSD STUDENT HANDBOOK PGS. 84-94
· CURSING
· INCIDENTAL DISRUPTIONS
· UNIVERAL CLASSROOM RULE VIOLATIONS (UNLESS DISRUPTIVE AND DEFIANT AS
WELL AS REPRETIVE IN NATURE)
· * SEE STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK PGS 84-94
·
WHAT INCIDENTS OR STUDENT ACTIONS ARE SERIOUS IN NATURE AND WARRANT A
REFERRAL OR SUSPENSION:
SEE STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN HANDBOOK PAGES 84-86
· CUTTING CLASS: BEYOND TEN MINUTES ALLOTTED
· CUTTING CLASS WALKING OUT OF CLASS WITHOUT ADULT PERMISSION.
· WITH QUALIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TO ADDRESS
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLANS, DISABILTY, AND SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
CONCERNS.
· CURSING AND OPEN DEFIANCE WITH TEACHER AND STAFF IN CLASSROOM
· SLURS DIRECTED TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS AND/OR GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS
DURING CLASS TIME
· OPEN DEFIANCE OF AUTHORITY DISRUPTING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
· HITTNG STUDENTS EVEN IF DONE WITHIN PLAY FIGHTING SCENARIO IN
CLASSROOM
· VANDALISM OF INDIVIDUAL OR SCHOOL PROPERTY
· STEALING
· DEFACING SCHOOL PROPERTY

WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN WHEN A STUDENT IS REFERRED TO THE COUNSELLING OFFICE:
· STUDENTS MUST HAVE WRITTEN REFERRAL FROM TEACHER
· STUDENTS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WRITE INCIDENT REPORTS AND/OR
REFLECTIONS OF WHAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHICH LEAD TO THEIR
REFERRAL
· IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION AND/OR AFTERSCHOOL OPPORTUNITY ROOM CONSEQUENCE
SHALL BE SUPERVISED BY APPROPRIATE ONSITE AND AFTERSCHOOL STAFF
· STUDENTS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE TEACHER PROVIDED WORKSHEETS
AND/OR SECOND STEP LESSONS SUPERVISED ISS COUNSELORS AND/OR OTHER
CERTIFICATED STAFF (THOSE WHO USE THEIR PREPARATION PERIOD WILL BE
COMPENSATEDFOR THEIR TIME)
· ADMINISTRATION WILL RESTRUCTURE COUNSELLING OFFICE AND PLACE ONLY
STUDENTS NEEDING COUNSELOR ASSISTANCE IN THE COUNSELLING OFFICE
· STUDENT REQUIRING ISS CONSEQUENCE WILL BE PLACED IN HOUSE SUSPENSION
ROOM FOR THIS CLASS TIME PERIOD
· REFERRED STUDENTS SHALL BE PLACED IN DESIGNATED IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
ROOM TO COMPLETE INCIDENT REPORTS, TEACHER SHALL PROVIDE WORKSHEETS,
WRITTEN REFLECTIONS AND/OR SECOND STEP LESSON WORKSHEETS TO PROMOTE
DEVELOPMENT OF AND ADHERENCE TO EXPECTED APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS.
CURRENT SCHOOL POLICY***
SAFELY WALKING FROM PE AND LUNCH AND/OR TO CLASS IN THE HALLWAYS
Calmly walk and talk in halls to ensure safe transitions from place to
place.
1. Warning.
A. Require that the student go back and return safely.
B. Ignoring a request to change behavior is DEFIANCE
If repeated incidences have occurred, a Referral should be sent to the
Office.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES:
A. Teachers model talking calmly and quietly.
B. Teachers with one foot inside and one foot outside of classroom
during passing periods.
C. An adult needs to be present at the intersection in front of the
library at all passing periods.

CURRENT POLICY-
Electronic devices (cassette/cd players, radios, headphones, beepers,
etc.) are not to be brought to school.
1. Warning.
2. Confiscate, next time to main office.
3. Confiscate, send to main office, return to parent.
4. Confiscate, send to main office, return to parent in June.
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
A. Allow students to listen to their music (through teacher/school
equipment); lyrics must be appropriate to school language standards.

***2/20/08
AGREEMENT TO ALL OF THE ABOVE BY UBC/ADM 2/20/08
1) ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WILL REVIEW AND THEN REVISE IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION
REQUIREMENTS WITH COUNSELORS AND THEN REVISIT WITH UBC AT UBC/ADM
MEETING FOR FINAL APPROVAL (STILL NOT DONE 4/7/08)
2) ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WILL DEVELOP IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION ROOM STAFFING
SCHEDULE WITH COUNSELORS AND THEN PRESENT TO UBC AT UBC/ADM MEETING FOR
FINAL AGREEMENT (STILL NOT DONE 4/7/08)
3) UBC/ADM AGREE THAT UNTIL ADDITIONAL IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION ROOM
STAFFING IS FOUND AND/OR AGREED TO COUNSELORS, WHOSE JOB DESCRIPTION
INCLUDES DISCIPLINE DOMAIN WILL BE UTILIZED FOR 2007-2008 TO STAFF THE
IN SCHOOL DETENTION ROOM ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE DEVELOPED BY ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL. (2/22/08)

APPROVED AT UBC/ADM MEETING 2/22/08_4/11/08
CONSENSUS AGRREMENT FOR SSC TO APROVE AND INCLUDE IN 2008-2009 SITE
PLAN AS ADDENDUM 4/8/08

Monday, October 13, 2008

UESF LOCAL 61 UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING IS TUESDAY OCTOBER 14th ,2008, 12:10PM, IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ..FREE LASAGNA!!!..PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

UESF LOCAL 61 UBC LUNCH TIME MEETING TUESDAY OCTOBER 14TH,2008
AT 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

LASAGNA WILL BE PROVIDED
PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. REVIEW OF UBC/ADM MEETING
2. PHONE BANK FOR UESF BACKED SCHOOL BOARD AND OBAMA 10/23/08
3. DISCIPLINE DISCUSSION CONTINUED
4. OTHER MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS
5. OCTOBER 27TH, 2008 UESF LOCAL 61 LEADERS WILL BE PRESENT TO ANSWER
YOUR QUESTIONS.

GO TO THIS SITE TO TAKE UESF/SFUSD HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NSOLv6Dtr82oQG_2ba9jl7fg_3d_3d


UESF LOCAL 61 OCTOBER MEETING CALENDAR
October 15, 2008
UESF Assembly Meeting
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School
(727 Golden Gate Ave. [map])

October 18, 2008
Fall Financial Fitness Fair
9:15 a.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School
(727 Golden Gate Ave. [map])

October 20, 2008
Last Day to Register to Vote for November 4 Election - Click Here

October 20-21, 2008
Health Service System Fair
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. @ Hotel Whitcomb
(1231 Market St. [details] [map])

October 21, 2008
UESF Peace, Justice, & Human Rights Committee Meeting
4:30 p.m. @ Moscone ES
(2576 Harrison St. [map])

October 22, 2008
UESF Division Meetings
- Paraprofessional (Auditorium)
- Elementary School (Room TBA)
- Middle School (Library)
- High School (Room TBA)
- Substitutes (Room 105)
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School (727 Golden Gate Ave. [map])

October 23, 2008
Free Financial Workshop: New IRS
403(b)-TSA Regulations
4:30 p.m. @ UESF Office
(2310 Mason St. [map] [details])

October 28, 2008
Joint UESF/SFUSD Special Education Committee Mtg.
4:15 p.m. @ Civic Center Secondary School - Library (727 Golden Gate
Ave. [map])

Here are the dates for the SPECIAL ED UNION COMMITTEE meetings with
Linda Plack. (K) means with McKnight.
 
9/15                            9/29 K
                                   10/27 K                 There is no
committee meeting for October.
11/10                          11/17 K
12/1                            12/15 K
1/12                             ?
2/9                              2/23 K
3/9                              3/23 K
4/13                             4/27 K
5/4                              5/18 K

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Thursday, October 9, 2008

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEEETING (SSC MEETING) OCTOBER 14, 2008 AT 4PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. , ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING … OCTOBER 14TH, 2008
4PM TO 5PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

TENTATIVE AGENDA PROPOSED:
A. MINUTES REVIEW E OF SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2008 MEETING (SEE BELOW).
B. INTRODUCTIONS OF NEWLY ELECTED SSC FACULTY AND CLASSIFIED STAFF
REPRESENTATIVES.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL 2008 ELECTION RESULTS
SSC UESF LOCAL 61 ELECTION BALLOT COMMITTEE
1. LLOYD SCHUCKNECHT
2. MICHAEL SCHICKENBERG
3. MS. RATTANVILAY-SEADER
4. CARLOS RAMIREZ – SSC PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
5. STUDENT PARTICIPANTS: YASMIN VILLANUEVA AND SAMAR NASSER
31 OF 47 UESF LOCAL 61 MEMBERS VOTED EQUALS 66% VOTED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
SSC CLASSIFIED STAFF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE:
1. REGINA HARO – 19 VOTES ELECTED
2. NO VOTES - 0
SSC FACULTY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS:
1. DANIELLE BELLUOMINI – 16 VOTES – 1ST ALTERNATE
2. MIRANDA DOYLE –22 VOTES – ELECTED
3. JAMES A. GALGANO – 29 VOTES – ELECTED
4. DR. ELEVA GIBSON – 22 VOTES – ELECTED
5. JOESPH MOORE – 21 VOTES ELECTED
6. DIANNE REYNOLDS –19 VOTES –ELECTED
7. JAMIE SHELDON –10 VOTES – 2ND ALTERNATE
C. ELECTION OF SSC NEW CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY
D. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF 2007-2008 SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE BUDGET
REVISIONS (10-01-08). PLEAS PROVIDE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CURRENT
SSC SECRETARY ASAP TO MEET 72 HOUR NOTICE DEADLINE!).
SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS:12 SSC REPS
PRINCIPAL: CAMI OKUBO
SSC STUDENTS: L.VALENTINE, S. ZELAYA, S.RAMIREZ
SSC PARENTS: R.RAMIREZ , C.RAMIREZ ,MS.PADILLA
OTHER PARENTS:C.TAYLOR
SSC STAFF: N.FOLAUOO,P.KOKA
SSC CERTIFICATED: L.SCHUKNECHT,M.MCCACHREN,J.GALGANO(JAMIE SHELDON
ALTERNATE)
OTHER CERTIFICATED: M.DOYLE
E. OTHER BUSINESS

PLEASE CONTACT MS. OKUBO AND/OR JAMES A. GALGANO FOR ANY ADDITIONAL
ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON 10/14/08 AGENDA. ITEMS MUST BE GIVEN FRIDAY
10/12/08 TO BE PLACED ON SSC AGENDA OR 10/14/08 TO MEET 72 HOUR NOTICE
REQUIREMENT.

SSC SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2008 MEETING SUMMARY/MINUTES

MEETING PARTICIPANTS:
SSC ELECTED MEMBERS:
PRINCIPAL: CAMI OKUBO
PARENT SSC REPRESENTATIVES : C.RAMIREZ, R.RAMIREZ, T. JUSINO, O.PADILLA
STUDENT ELECTED SSC REPRESENTATIVES: NONE SIGNED IN
SSC SEIU 1021 REPRESENTATIVE: NANCY FOLAUOO
SSC UESF LOCAL 61 CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE: PATRICIA KOKA
SSC FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES:
D. REYNOLDS,L.HURLEY,L.SCHUKNECHT,M.MCCACHREN, J.GALGANO

OTHER ATTENDEES/PARTICIPANTS: G.MINJARES , M.DOYLE , J.SHELDON, D.
BELLUOMINI , K. RATTANVILAY-SEADA , J. MOORE , I. JUSINO , D. HARVEY ,
L. RUSSELL, UOTA KOKA , MILIKA KOKA , S. JUSINO.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
350 GIRARD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94134
PHONE:330-1500
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING ,
SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2008 AT 4:30PM
IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY....
PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE
SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2008 POSTED AGENDA
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. 2007-2008 BUDGET CARRY OVERS AND 2008-2009 CURRENT BUDGET
3. SSC ELECTIONS-----FACULTY, STAFF, PARENT/GUARDIAN REPRESENTATIVES
4. STUDENT ELECTIONS

A. MINUTES DISTRIBUTED AND READ BY THOSE IN ATTENDANCE
B. M.MCACHREN: STATED HE WAS SETTING ASID THE AGENDA TO CALL FOR
NOMINATIONS TO FILL THE CHAIR POSITION WHICH HE WILL VACATING AS
PROMISE TO PREVIOUS A.P. M.HARPER.STATED AS CHAIRPRSON HE HAS THE RIGHT
TO DO THIS TO CALL OR NOMINATIONS TO FILL SSC CHAIR POSITION TO TO THE
FACT HE IS BOWING OUT.HE NOMINATES JOE MOORE , A TEACHER IN ATTENDANCE
TO BE SSC CHAIR.
C. J.GALGANO: OBJECTS STATING THIS IS A VIOLATION OF THE 72 HOUR
NOTICE, IS NOT PART OF CURRENT AGENDA, AND THAT J. MOORE IS NOT AN
ELECTED SSC MEMBER THUS CAN NOT BE NOMINATED BY CHAIR AND THAT SSC
ELCTIONS TO ELECT NEW SSC FACULTY AND CLASSIFIED HAVE NOT YET BEEN HELD
TO WARRANT THIS AN THAT SUCH ACTIONS ARE TO BE TAKEN AT THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED SSC MEEETING IN OCTOBER.
D. M.MCCACHREN: STATED AS CHAIR H HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SET ASI DE THE
SSC MEETING AGENDA AND TO CARRY OUT THIS ACTION.
E. J.GALGANO: DISPUTES CHAIR'S CLAIM HE HAS AUTHORITY TO DO CIRCUMVENT
SSC AGENDA , STATING ACCORDING TO OUR APPROVED SSC BYLAWS THE CHAIR MAY
ONLY GATHER ,POST AND SET THE AGENDA, NOTIFY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY OF
DATE,TIME AND AGENDA OF MEETING AND TO FACILLITATE THESE MEETINGS
ACCORDING TO THE SSC AGENDA.STATES CIRCUMVNTING THE SSC AGENDA
VIOLATES GREEN ACT AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE LAW WHICH REQUIRES AGENDA
ITEMS BE PLACED 72 HOURS BEFORE MEETING AND CARRID OUT ACCORDING TO
LEETR AND INTNT O LAW OR ELSE ARE OPEN TO THE DISPUTE HE IS NOW MAKING.
REMIDS BODY MR. MOORE IS NOT YET AN SSC ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE THUS
CANNOT EVEN BE NOMINATED
F. M.MCCACHREN: STATES HE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SET ASIDE TH AGENDA AND
NOMINATES JOE MOORE TO BE SSC CHAIR. ASKS FOR OTHER NOMINATIONS TO BE
SSC CHAIR NONE BEING PROVIDED . HE CALLS OR VOTE ON THEE NOMINATION O
JOE MOORE TO BE SSC CHAIR.
G. VOICE VOTE OF THOSE IN ATTENDANCE APPROVE O JOE MOORE TO BE SSC
CHAIR. JAMES GALGANO OPPOSED THE NOMINATION AND DISPUTES THE WHOLE
PROCESS TO UNDERTAKE THIS VOTE ACCORING TO LETTER AND INTENT O THE LAW
AND SITE SSC BYLAWS.
H. M.MCCACHREN: TURNS SSC CHAIRMANSHIP TO JOE MOORE
I. J.MOORE : ASKS OR A RETURN TO THE AGENDA
J. D..BELLUOMINI: ASKS ABOUT UPCOMING SSC ELECTIONS PROCESS
K. J.GALGANO: STATES THESE UBC WILL CARRY OUT NOMINATING AND ELECTION
PROCESS IN THE NEXT FEW WEKS TO FILL ALL FACULTY AND STAFF ELECTIONS
TO ILL SSC REPRESNTATIVE POSITIONS. HE URGES ALL ACULTY AND STAFF TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS TO FILL ALL THESE FACULTY AND CLASSIIED
STAF REPRESENTAITV POSITIONS.
L. J. SHELDON: REQUESTS THAT ALL FACULTY/STAFF BE INFORMED OF THIS
ELECTION AND NOMINATING PROCESS AT THE NEXT UBC AND AT OUR FACULTY
MEETING.
M. J.GALGANO : STATED THIS WOULD BE DONE AS IT HAS IN THE PAST
N. C. RAMIREZ : OBJECTS TO JUNE SSC MEETING STATING HE WAS TOLD BY
TWO ACULTY MEMBERS IT WAS CANCELLED, AN THAT THE ACTION TAKEN WAS NOT
ONE WITH A QOUROM PRESENT.
O. J.GALGANO: STATES THE SSC MEETING WAS NOT CANCELLED BY THE SSC. THE
AGENDA WAS LEGALLY POSTED AND NO ACTION WAS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING BY
THOSE PRESENT. ONLY AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING OF CONCERNS OCCURRED.
P. J.SHELDON: AGREES STATING ONLY CONTIUEED CONCERNS ROM THE PREVIOUS
MEETINGS WERE DISCUSSED AND NO VOTES WERE TAKEN. SHE ATTENDED KNOWING
EACH METING IS VERY SCOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AND THE AGENDA WAS
POSTED AND READ BY ALL OTHERS WHO ATTENDED. ONLY DISCUSSION OF CONCRNS
WRE DISCUSSD REGARDING THE LOSS OF MR. WONG'S POSITION WITHOUT SSC
APPROVAL AND WITH MONIES BEING ST ASI AT THE PREVIOUS SSC MEETING IN
MAY TO INSUR HIS POSITION IS RETURNED AS THE SSC THEN AGREED IN MAY.
Q. D.REYNOLDS : MR. WONG AND HIS SON CAME TO EXPRESS CONCERNS ABOUT THE
WAY HE WAS CONSOLIDATED AND THAT MR. WONG HAD MORE SENIORITY THAN TWO
OTHER STAFF.
R. STUDENT ELECTIONS
1. T. JUSINO : ASKED ABOUT THE STUDENT ELECTIONS. WHEN THEY WOULD BE
HELD AND TH PROCEDURE THAT WOULD BE USED.
2. M.MCACHREN : STATED THE STUDNT LCTION PROCESS IS BEING DVELOPD BY
DR. GIBSON, J. GALGANO AND HIM AND WOULD INSURE ALL MEMBRS WOULD BEE
EELEECTED AND PUT IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE NEXT SSC MEETING.
3. C. OKUBO: STATES SHE WILL WORK WITH THE THREE ACULTY MEMBERS TO
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMNT AN ELECTION PROCESS WHICH WILL MET SITE
REQUIREMENTS TO FILL THESE POSITONS BY STUDENT VOTE.STATES STUDENT
ROLES, RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES WOULD BE CLEARLY SPELLED OUT BY DR.
GIBSON IN THE FOLLOWING WEEK FOR FULL STUDENT PARTICIPATIion
S. C. RAMIREZ: STATES THE PTSA WILL BE PROVIDING STUDENT PTSA MEETINGS
TO INVOLVE STUDENTS IN THE PTSA AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO RUN AND
PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDENT ELECTIONS AND THEIR CONCRNS AT OUR SCHOOL
SITE. STATS THESE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT LUNCH ON THE SAME DATE O THE
SSC AND PTSA MEETINGS URING LUNCH TIME
T. T. JUSINO: STATEED THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE GIVEN MORE
RESPONSIBILITIES . GIVES EXAMPLE OF THE HALLOWEEN PARTY AND HOUSE AND
HOW STUDENTS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING THIS EVENT AND MAKING IT A
SUCCESS. STUDENTS SHOULD BE GIVEN MORE RESPONSIBLITIES IN DOING SUCH
THINGS AT OUR SCHOOL SITE.
U. OPEN DISCUSSION ON HOW SUCCESSFUL THIS EVENT WAS ,DUE IN LARGE PART
TO STUDENT INPUT AND PARTICIPATION.
V. C. RAMIREZ: STATES HIS DAUGHTER SHOULD STILL BE A REPRESENTATIVE ON
THE SSC DUE TO HER ELECTION THIS YEAR. STATES THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SHOULD DECIDE THROUGH ELECTIONS WHO WILL BE STUDENT SSC
REPRESENTATIVES.
W. D.BELLUOMINI: THE OPENESS OF THESE STUDENT ELECTIONS WILL ENCOURAGE
MORE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCESS AND SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED.
X. OPEN DISCUSSION PROVIDED MANY SUGGESTIONS ABOUT HOW THE STUDENT
ELECTION PROCESS DUE TO CONCERNS THE WAY IT HA BEEN CARRIEED OUT THE
PAST TWO YEARS.SUCH AS HAVE STUDENT COUNCIL CREATE ITS OWN BYLAWS
REGARDING SSC REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS, BEING PROVIDED MORE INPUT INTO
AGENDA ITEMS AND ACTIVITIES IT WILL SPONSOR WITH SSC SUPPORT.
Y. C.RAMIREZ : ASKS THAT THE SSC MEETING TIME BE MOVED TO 4PM TO AVOID
ITS TIME RUNNING INTO THE PTSA MEETING WHICH FOLLOWS RIGHT ATER IT TO
ALLOW MORE PARTICIPATION AND MORE TIME FOR THE PTSA TO HOLD ITS
MEETINGS.
Z. J.GALGANO: AS WRITTEN INTO THE BYLAWS MEETINGS ARE HELD FROM OCTOBER
THROUGH JUNE AT 4:30PM, THUS IT WOULD TAKE A FUTURE BYLAW REVISION TO
MAKE THIS DATE PEERMANENT. STATES THE NEXT MEETING CAN BE CHANGED TO
4PM AND THEN THE SSC CAN VOTE TO CHANGE THIS START TIME IN TH BYLAW
AA. C. OKUBO: STATES PARENTS, ACULTY AND STAF SHOULD B SURVEYED TO FIND
OUT WHEN THE BEST DAY AND TIME WHEN MOST ARE ABLE TO ATTEND AND
PARTICIPATE. TO MAKE SUR A MEETING DAY AND TIME PROMOTES ATTENDANCE AND
PARTICIPATION OF MORE SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
BB. C. RAMIREZ : MAKES PROPOSAL THAT THE NEXT SSC MEETING ON OCTOBER
14TH ,2008 BE CHANGED TO 4PM., AT THAT MEETING THE SSC WILL DECIDE TO
MAKE THIS 4PM MEETING TIME PERMANENT.
CC. MOTION SECONDED BY J.GALGANO/M.MCCACHREN:
DD. P.KOKA/T. JUSINO: STATE LAW PERMITS TO TAKE A NUMBER OF HOURS O
ROM WORK TO ATTEND AND PARTICIAPT THESE SCHOOL FUNCTIONS. WILL PROVIDE
COPY OF LAW AT NEXT SSC MEETING.
EE. AFTER VOICE VOTE IS GIVEN
FF. : J.GALGANO REMINDED ACTING CHAIR ONLY SSC MEMBERS COULD VOTE ON
THIS PROPOSAL. VOTE TAKEN AGAIN AND PASSES UNANIMOUSLY BY ALL SSC
MEMBERS PRESENT.
GG. C. OKUBO: PASSES OUT CURRENT BUDGET NUMBERS, DISCUSSES THAT THIS
2008-2009 BUDGET WILL NOT BE FINALIZED. UNTIL THE INAL TEN DAY COUNT
HAS BEEN DTERMINED AND OUR BUDGET IS RVISD ACCORDINGLY.
HH. J. GALGANO: EXPRESSED CONCERNS ABOUT UNDECIDED AND UNAPPROVED STATE
BUDGET HAS NOT BEING FINALIZED AND THAT THE SSC MUST INSURE THAT NO
POSTION IS LOST. ESPECIALLY AMONG TEACHERS AND STAFF WHO WORK CLOSELY
WITH OUR STUDENTS EACH SCHOOL DAY.
II. G.MINJARES: STATED SITES CURRENT NUMBERS ARE AT 501 AND THAT NO
PERSON EMPLOYED WILL LOSE THEIR JOB HERE ACCORDING TO THOSE NUMBERS.
JJ. J.SHELDON: STATED HER CONCERNS ABOUT THE SITEE'S SUCCESSFUL URBAN
SPROUTS GARDENING PROJECT, AND THAT THOUGH IT WAS APPROVED TO BE
EXPANDED OR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR NO UNDING WAS APPROVED TO INSURE
THIS WOULD OCCUR. DISCUSSD ON HOW 90 DOLLARS PER STUDENT WOULD BE
NEEDED TO PERMIT THIS TO HAPPEN.. STATED HOW THE PAST PRINCIPAL
ATTEMPTED TO US A 5000 DOLLAR GRANT SHE RECEIVEDLAST YEAR TO SPEND ON
THINGS NOT PERMITTED IN THIS GRANT. SHE DISCUSSED GARDENING GRANT
UPDATES AND STATED SHE DID NOT WANT TO WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER TO BEGIN
APPROVED GARDENING PROJECTS AT OUR SITE.
KK. G. MINJARES : STATED GRANTS APPROVED TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF
THIS GRANT'S PROJECTS WILL BE PROVIDED. SHE ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO
APPLY FOR AVAILABLE GRANTS SUCH AS THE SAN FRANCISCO EDUCATION FUND
TO PERMIT SITE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THIS GARDENING PROJECT DUE
TO CURRNT LIMITED SITE FUNDING.
LL. J. MOORE : ASKS WHAT THE EXACT AMOUNT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO
CONTINUE 6TH AND 7TH GRADE STUDNTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS GARDENING
PROJECT.
MM. PROPOSAL MADE BY J. GALGANO AND SECONDED BY M.MCCACHREN TO REVIEW
BUDGET AVAILABILITY TO CONTINUE THIS PROJECT WITHOUT AFFECTING STAFFING
AT A SPECIAL SSC BUDGT COMMITTEE MEETING. 5 SSC MEEBERS VOTE IN THE
AFFIRMATIVE, NO VOTEES RECORDED IN OPPOSITION THE MOTION CARRIES
NN. C.OKUBO: ASKS FOR THE NAMES OF SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO
CALL THIS MEETING TO REVIEW THIS AND OTHER SITE BUDGETING CONCERNS.
OO. J.GALGANO:STATED HE WOULD PROVIDE MS. OKUBO WITH THIS SSC BUDGET
COMMITTEE LIST..
PP. PROPOSAL OR ADJOURNMENT MADE , SECONDED AND UNINAMOUSLY APPROVED BY
ALL SSC REPRESNTATIVES PRESENT...
J.GALGANO/SSC SECRETARY


DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. , ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING … OCTOBER 14TH, 2008
4PM TO 5PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
TENTATIVE SSC MEETING AGENDA:
A. MINUTES REVIEW E OF SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2008 MEETING (SEE BELOW).
B. INTRODUCTIONS OF NEWLY ELECTED SSC FACULTY AND CLASSIFIED STAFF
REPRESENTATIVES.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL 2008 ELECTION RESULTS
SSC UESF LOCAL 61 ELECTION BALLOT COMMITTEE
1. LLOYD SCHUCKNECHT
2. MICHAEL SCHICKENBERG
3. MS. RATTANVILAY-SEADER
4. CARLOS RAMIREZ – SSC PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
5. STUDENT PARTICIPANTS: YASMIN VILLANUEVA AND SAMAR NASSER
31 OF 47 UESF LOCAL 61 MEMBERS VOTED EQUALS 66% VOTED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
SSC CLASSIFIED STAFF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE:
1. REGINA HARO – 19 VOTES ELECTED
2. NO VOTES - 0
SSC FACULTY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS:
1. DANIELLE BELLUOMINI – 16 VOTES – 1ST ALTERNATE
2. MIRANDA DOYLE –22 VOTES – ELECTED
3. JAMES A. GALGANO – 29 VOTES – ELECTED
4. DR. ELEVA GIBSON – 22 VOTES – ELECTED
5. JOESPH MOORE – 21 VOTES ELECTED
6. DIANNE REYNOLDS –19 VOTES –ELECTED
7. JAMIE SHELDON –10 VOTES – 2ND ALTERNATE
C. ELECTION OF SSC NEW CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY
D. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF 2007-2008 SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE BUDGET
REVISIONS (10-01-08). PLEAS PROVIDE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CURRENT
SSC SECRETARY ASAP TO MEET 72 HOUR NOTICE DEADLINE!).
2007 SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS:12 SSC REPS
PRINCIPAL: CAMI OKUBO
SSC STUDENTS: L.VALENTINE, S. ZELAYA, S.RAMIREZ
SSC PARENTS: R.RAMIREZ , C.RAMIREZ ,MS.PADILLA
OTHER PARENTS:C.TAYLOR
SSC STAFF: N.FOLAUOO,P.KOKA
SSC CERTIFICATED: L.SCHUKNECHT,M.MCCACHREN,J.GALGANO(JAMIE SHELDON
ALTERNATE)
OTHER CERTIFICATED: M.DOYLE
E. Facility needs
F. Balanced Scorecard Introduction
OTHER BUSINESS


NEED VOLUNTEERS TO PHONE BANK OCTOBER 23RD, 2008
FROM 5PM TO 7PM AT DAVID WILLIAMS HOME. UESF WILL PROVIDE CELL PHONES
AND DINNER.WE WILL CALL TO ELECT UNION FRIENDLY SCHOOL BOARD AND HELP
ELECT BARACK OBAMA. PLEASE SIGN UP AND/OR EMAIL TO PARTICIPATE.

Here are the dates for the SPECIAL ED UNION COMMITTEE meetings with
Linda Plack. (K) means with McKnight.
 
9/15                            9/29 K
                                   10/27 K                 There is no
committee meeting for October.
11/10                          11/17 K
12/1                            12/15 K
1/12                             ?
2/9                              2/23 K
3/9                              3/23 K
4/13                             4/27 K
5/4                              5/18 K

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SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEEETING (SSC MEETING) OCTOBER 14, 2008 AT 4PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. , ACADEMIC MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEETING … OCTOBER 14TH, 2008
4PM TO 5PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
TENTATIVE SSC MEETING AGENDA:
A. MINUTES REVIEW E OF SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2008 MEETING (SEE BELOW).
B. INTRODUCTIONS OF NEWLY ELECTED SSC FACULTY AND CLASSIFIED STAFF
REPRESENTATIVES.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL 2008 ELECTION RESULTS
SSC UESF LOCAL 61 ELECTION BALLOT COMMITTEE
1. LLOYD SCHUCKNECHT
2. MICHAEL SCHICKENBERG
3. MS. RATTANVILAY-SEADER
4. CARLOS RAMIREZ – SSC PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
5. STUDENT PARTICIPANTS: YASMIN VILLANUEVA AND SAMAR NASSER
31 OF 47 UESF LOCAL 61 MEMBERS VOTED EQUALS 66% VOTED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
SSC CLASSIFIED STAFF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE:
1. REGINA HARO – 19 VOTES ELECTED
2. NO VOTES - 0
SSC FACULTY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS:
1. DANIELLE BELLUOMINI – 16 VOTES – 1ST ALTERNATE
2. MIRANDA DOYLE –22 VOTES – ELECTED
3. JAMES A. GALGANO – 29 VOTES – ELECTED
4. DR. ELEVA GIBSON – 22 VOTES – ELECTED
5. JOESPH MOORE – 21 VOTES ELECTED
6. DIANNE REYNOLDS –19 VOTES –ELECTED
7. JAMIE SHELDON –10 VOTES – 2ND ALTERNATE
C. ELECTION OF SSC NEW CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY
D. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF 2007-2008 SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE BUDGET
REVISIONS (10-01-08). PLEAS PROVIDE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING TO CURRENT
SSC SECRETARY ASAP TO MEET 72 HOUR NOTICE DEADLINE!).
2007 SSC BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS:12 SSC REPS
PRINCIPAL: CAMI OKUBO
SSC STUDENTS: L.VALENTINE, S. ZELAYA, S.RAMIREZ
SSC PARENTS: R.RAMIREZ , C.RAMIREZ ,MS.PADILLA
OTHER PARENTS:C.TAYLOR
SSC STAFF: N.FOLAUOO,P.KOKA
SSC CERTIFICATED: L.SCHUKNECHT,M.MCCACHREN,J.GALGANO(JAMIE SHELDON
ALTERNATE)
OTHER CERTIFICATED: M.DOYLE
E. Facility needs
F. Balanced Scorecard Introduction
OTHER BUSINESS


NEED VOLUNTEERS TO PHONE BANK OCTOBER 23RD, 2008
FROM 5PM TO 7PM AT DAVID WILLIAMS HOME. UESF WILL PROVIDE CELL PHONES
AND DINNER.WE WILL CALL TO ELECT UNION FRIENDLY SCHOOL BOARD AND HELP
ELECT BARACK OBAMA. PLEASE SIGN UP AND/OR EMAIL TO PARTICIPATE.

Here are the dates for the SPECIAL ED UNION COMMITTEE meetings with
Linda Plack. (K) means with McKnight.
 
9/15                            9/29 K
                                   10/27 K                 There is no
committee meeting for October.
11/10                          11/17 K
12/1                            12/15 K
1/12                             ?
2/9                              2/23 K
3/9                              3/23 K
4/13                             4/27 K
5/4                              5/18 K

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

UESF LOCAL 61 UNION BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING IS MONDAY OCTOBE 6TH,2008, 12:10PM, IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ....PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

UESF LOCAL 61 /// UBC LUNCHTIME MEETING 10/06/08
OCTOBER 6, 2008 AT 12:10PM IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
PLEASE ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE

TENTATIVE AGENDA ITEMS:
1. NEED VOLUNTEERS TO PHONE BANK OCTOBER 23RD, 2008
FROM 5PM TO 7PM AT DAVID WILLIAMS HOME. UESF WILL PROVIDE CELL PHONES
AND DINNER.WE WILL CALL TO ELECT UNION FRIENDLY SCHOOL BOARD AND HELP
ELECT BARACK OBAMA. PLEASE SIGN UP AND/OR EMAIL TO PARTICIPATE.
2. EVLUATIONS
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REPRSENTATION THROUGH EVRY STEP OF THE EVALUATION
PROCESS ASK FOR INFORMATION AND HELP BEFORE YOUR PRE-OBSERVATION
MEETING.
3. SSC ELECTION RESULTS SEE BELOW.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION. THANK YOU TO THE UESF LOCAL 61 SITE
ELECTION BALLOT COMMITTEE.
4. CONSISTENCY OF DISCIPLINE ENFORCEMENT
BELOW LAST WEEKS MINUTES AND ELECTION RESULTS IS OUR CURRENT SCHOOL
WIDE DISCIPLINE , WHICH WAS APPROVED BY 36 0F 40 MEMBERS VOTING, THE
UBC UNANIMOUSLY ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND THE UBC/ADM UNANIMOUSLY ON TWO
OCCASIONS, AS WELL AS THE SSC VOTED TO ADD IT AS AN ADDENDUM TO OUR SSC
SITE PLAN UNANIMOUSLY AS WRITTEN. TO DATE THE POLICIES OF THIS PLAN
HAVE YET TO BE IMPLEMENTED AND ENFORCED BY CURRENT ADMINISTRATION AS
APPROVED.
A. NEED FOR CONSISTENT CONSEQUENCES
B. NEED FOR FULLY STAFFED IN SCHOOL SUPSENSION ROOM AND DETENTION ROOM
NOT IN COUNSELLING OFFICE AS WRITTEN
C. OTHER MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS REGARDING DISCIPLINE.
5. OTHER MEMBERSHIP CONCERNS

UBC MEETING MINUTES/SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 29,2008
21 MEMBERS ATTENDED/PARTICIPATED- THANK YOU
UBC REPRESENTATIVES: GERBER,BROWN,BRYSON,MOORE,MCCACHREN,WOOTEN,GALGANO
UBC ALTERNATES: REYNOLDS, SHELDON
1. GALGANO: PHONE BANK FOR OBAMA AND UESF LOCAL 61 BACKED SCHOOL BOARD
CANDIATES, THURSADY OCTOBER 23RD, 2008 FROM 5PM TO 7M. YOU DO NOT HAVE
TO STAY THE WHOLE TIME. UNION CELL PHONES AND DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED.
FAMILY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!
2. GALGANO: ADMINISTRATORS HAVE BEEN ASKED FOR COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY AND
DISASTER PLAN TEMPLATES TO FILL THESE COMMITTEE LISTS ACCORDING TO
CONTRACT BY 10/01/08. WITH TURNOVER OF 11 PERSONS ONCE MORE TRAINING OF
MEMBERS IS A PRIORITY NEED AS IS PUTTING IN PLACE THIS PLAN AND THESE
COMMITTEES.
3. GALGANO/MCCACHREN/GERBER: UESF MIDDLE SCHOOL UNION COMMITTEE
MEETING. SFUSD WANTS TO CHANG GRIEVACNCE LANGUAGE. TAKING CENTER STAGE
HAS NOT BEEN DISCUSSED WITH NOR IMPROVED BY UESF , SO NOT A MANDATORY
POLICY MERELY TOOLS YOU MAY USE.
4. GALGANO: PASSES OUT ONCE MORE PREDESIGNATION DOCTOR FORMS TO MEMBERS
URGES THEM TO FILL OUT AND RETURN ASAP.
5. MCCACHREN: MAKE SURE YOU GET IT SIGNED OFF BY SFUSD WHEN YOU TURN IT
IN AND ALWAYS KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.
6. GALGANO: IN SCHOOL SUPSENSION ROOM IS NOT YET IN PLACE AS ACCORDING
TO OUR SITE FACULTY/STAF, UBC/ADM AND SSC APPROVED SCHOOL WIDE
DISCIPLINE PLAN REQUIRES THIS NEEDS TO BE PUT IN PLACE
7. GERBER: MANY TEACHERS ALSO WANT TO BE PROVIDED A CONSISTENT TARDY
ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND A DAILY RECORD OF TARDIES AND ABSENCES AS WE
RECEIVED LAST YEAR AFTER THIRD PERIOD.
8. BROWN: WE NEED A RECORD OF THESE SYSTEMIC TARDIES DAILY AND WEEKLY.
9. GALGANO: REFUSAL TO TAKE OFF NON UNIFORM SWEATER OR REMOVE
NON-UNIFORM GARMENTS IS AN ACT OF DEFIANCE AS PREVIOUSLY AGREED AND
NEEDS TO BE TREATED AS SUCH.
10. GERBER : THIS NON-UNIFORM SIGN OFF SHEET WAS ONLY VOLUNTARY AND IT
IS NOT WORKING.
11. MOORE: STATES IT IS WORKING OR HIM
12. OTHER TEACHERS: STAT THIS IS NOT WORKING. NO ENFORCMENT OR
CONSEQUENCE
13. MOORE: WITH STUDENTS WHO CUT OR PURPOSELY GET REMOVED FROM CLASS TO
HANG OUT IN THE COUNSELLING OFFICE. THIS IS NOT WHAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE
OCCURING. DISCIPLINE ROOM WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN THE COUNSELLING
OFFICE.
14. BELLUOMINI: HAVE EFFECTIVELY USED THREAT OF HAVING PARENT COME SIT
IN CLASS OR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TARDIS SHOULD
GENERATE REQUIRED PARENT VISITS TO CHANGE THIS BEHAVIOR.
15. OTHER TEACHERS: VOICE AGREEMENT
16. SOUCH: SOUCH THE USEE OF THIS BUDDY ROOM IS ALSO BEECOMING A
PROBLEM. STUDENTS OFTEN COME WITHOUT WORK OR ARE IN NO MOOD TO WORK SO
DISRUPT THIS BUDDY ROOM CLASSROOM.
17. SHELDON: THIS DISCIPLINE PLAN NEEDS TO BE EENFORCED AND
CONSEQUENCES PROVIDED BY ADMINISTRATION AS WE AGREED. IT IS NOT BEING
DONE AND ONCE AGAIN BEING LEFT ONLY TO THE TEACHER TO ENFORCE.
18. BRYSON: THE KEY HERE IS THE STAFING O THE IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION ROOM
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY AND AN ATER SCHOOL DETENTION ROOM AS WE ONCE HAD
EFECTIVELY IN PLACE UNDER THE PREVIOUS DEAN OF STUDENTS. THEY ALSO NEED
TO BE GIVEN WORK SO THEY DO NOT WANT TO BE IN THIS ROOM AGAIN.
19. SHELDON: A ISS ROOM PERSON WITH A STRONG PRSONALITY NEEDS TO STAFF
THIS ROOM.
20. DOYLE: IT IS ALSO A PROBLEM WHEN STUDENTS COME INTO THE BUILDING
BEFORE SCHOOL OR BEOR LUNCH IS OVER.CAUSING A LOT OF PROBLEMS.
21. HALLORAN: WHY ARE WE STILL ASKING FOR THIS IN SCHOOL DETENTION ROOM
AND AFTR SCHOOL DETENTION, I THOUGHT WE WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVEE IT IN
PLACE.
22. OTHER TEACHERS AGREE
23. BROWN: INCREASINGLY KIDS ARE ONCE MORE EVERY WHERE ,NEEDING
UNIFORMS, IN THE HALLWAYS,DISRUPTING OTHER CLASSES
24. BROWN/MOORE: THIS PREOCUPPATION MEETING UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS IS
WASTING A LOT OF CLASSTIME TO ENFORCE AND GET UNIFORMS ETC….
25. MOORE: RED SHEET HAS BEEN 50% EFECTIVE FOR ME, STILL THERE ARE
BEGINNING TO B A lot OF 8TH GRADERS OUT OF UNIFORM AND IF NOTHING IS
DONE THIS NUMBER WILL GROW THROUGHOUT THE GRADES.
26. GERBER: WE MUST ONCE MORE AS A UBC MET WITH ADM TO URGE THEM TO
OLLOW OUR SCHOOL WIDE AGREEMENTS AS AGREED TO AND ENFORCE CONSISTENT
CONSEQUENCES.
27. MOORE: YES WE NEED TO GET THIS SETTELD WITH ADM AT OUR NEXT MEETING.
28. GERBER: IF YOU ARE BEING EVALUATED AND NEE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THEE
PROCESS CONTACT MR GALGANO OR OTHE UBC MEMEBRS
29. GALGANO: PLEASE COME TO MY ROOM AND DISCUSS ANY OF YOUR CONCERNS
ABOUT THIS PROCESS. PLEASE REMEMBER ,YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
REPRESEENTATION EVERY STEP O THE WAY.
RECORDERS: M.JOHNSON/J.GALGANO


SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL 2008 ELECTION RESULTS
SSC UESF LOCAL 61 ELECTION BALLOT COMMITTEE
1. LLOYD SCHUCKNECHT
2. MICHAEL SCHICKENBERG
3. MS. RATTANVILAY-SEADER
4. CARLOS RAMIREZ – SSC PARENT REPRESENTATIVE
5. TWO OF MS. RATTANVILAY-SEADER'S STUDENTS
31 OF 47 UESF LOCAL 61 MEMBERS VOTED EQUALS 66% VOTED
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
SSC CLASSIIED STAFF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE:
1. REGINA HARO – 19 VOTES ELECTED
2. NO VOTES - 0
SSC FACULTY ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS:
1. DANIELLE BELLUOMINI – 16 VOTES – 1ST ALTERNATE
2. MIRANDA DOYLE –22 VOTES – ELECTED
3. JAMES A. GALGANO – 29 VOTES – ELECTED
4. DR. ELEVA GIBSON – 22 VOTES – ELECTED
5. JOESPH MOORE – 21 VOTES ELECTED
6. DIANNE REYNOLDS –19 VOTES –ELECTED
7. JAMIE SHELDON –10 VOTES – 2ND ALTERNATE
31 OF 47 UESF MEMBERS VOTED EQUALS 66% PARTICIPATION

ALL UESF LOCAL 61 ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2008-2009 ARE ALSO
ELIGIBLE TO BE ALTERNATES ACCORDING PAST PRACTICE IN THE EVENT OF A SSC
REPRESENTATIVE'S ABSENCE DURING A SCC MEETING.

****AS HAS BEEN PAST PRACTICE AT THIS SITE ALL SSC REPRESENTATIVE TERMS
HAVE BEEN,ARE, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE FOR TWO YEAR TERMS UNTIL CHANGED
BY UBC BYLAW. WHEN VACANCIES COME UP AN ELECTION IS HELD TO FILL A
VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THAT TERM THIS BEEN PAST PRACTICE AND
CONTINUES TO BE FOLLOWED TO DATE. THUS SSC ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES
OF ABSENT OR DEPARTING SSC MEMBERS TERMS ARE ONLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF
THAT REPRSNTATIVES TERM. THUS EVERY TWO YEARS EVERY SSCCERTIFICATED AND
CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE POSITION BECOMES VACANT AND OPEN TO THE
NOMINATING AND ELECTION PROCESS FOR A TWO YEAR TERM. THIS IS THE WAY
THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN CARRIED ON PRIOR TO MY COMING HERE IN 1999 AND
ACCORDING TO MS. DIANNE REYNOLDS SINCE SHE HAS BEEN AT THIS SITE
(APPROXIMATELY 20 YEARS.)

CURRENT SITE CONTRACTUAL VIOLATIONS
1. COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY AND DISASTER PLAN HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED
ACCORDING TO PROCESS BY 10/01/08 DEADLINE.
14. Health and Safety
14.1 The Union and the District agree that the right to personal safety
and recognized
standards for healthful conditions on school premises and a learning
environment
free from unnecessary disruption are priority considerations.
14.1.1 Each work site to which teachers are regularly assigned shall
have a
comprehensive safety and disaster plan, which shall be updated annually
by
October 1st of each school year.
14.1.1.1 The site administrator shall develop or modify the plan after
collaborative
input from the UBC, classified employees, the site council and/or the
parent-teacher organization at the site. The plan shall be submitted to
the
Superintendent or his/her designee for approval.
14.1.1.2 Safety notices required by law shall be conspicuously posted
at all District
work sites in places frequented by teachers.

2. UBC HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED WITH REQUESTED PRINT OUT OF CLASSLISTS
(SIS)
9.3.3.10 Classes shall be balanced as quickly as administratively
feasible by
September 15th. The Assistant Superintendents, in consultation with site
and program administrators, will give due consideration to the
possibility
of capping school and class enrollments; the UBC shall have input on
such
site decisions.
25.3.6 The UBC at each site shall have timely access to all pertinent,
nonconfidential
information available to site administration regarding staffing,
assignment, programming, facilities management and planning, staff
development, and budgeting, and including timelines and deadlines as
set by
district administration.

3. PRINCIPAL HAS ATTEMPTED TO PLACE SELF IN THE SSC ELECTION PROCESS.
25.3.3 Teacher representatives of the School Site Council (SSC) shall
be elected by
teachers at the school site in an election designed and conducted by
the Union
Building Committee (UBC).
25.3.8.1 The UBC shall conduct the election for teacher and
paraprofessional
positions on the School Site Council or other similar governing bodies.

4. THE LETTER AND INTENT OF THIS CONTRACT ARTICLE MUST BE HONORED ON A
CONSISTENT BASIS:
25.3.1 The site administrator shall meet at least once a month with up
to seven (7)
members of the Union Building Committee on matters of contract
administration. This committee shall also coordinate site elections to
identify
representatives for various other functions within the contract. The
UBC shall have a place on the agenda at each faculty meeting, and shall
have the opportunity to make a brief statement/report on matters of
Union concern or business.

5. THE LETTER AND INTENT OF THIS CONTRACT ARTICLES NEED TO BE
HONORED/FOLLOWED ON A CONSISTENT BASIS REGARDING ON OPERATIONS ,
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESCRIBED……
25.3.6 The UBC at each site shall have timely access to all pertinent,
nonconfidential
information available to site administration regarding staffing,
assignment, programming, facilities management and planning, staff
development, and budgeting, and including timelines and deadlines as
set by
district administration.
25.3.7 The UBC shall meet with site administration to share information
and ideas
with the goal of achieving consensus agreement on matters of mutual
concern
regarding the operation of the site including staffing, assignment,
programming, facilities management and planning, staff development, and
budgeting, and including timelines and deadlines as set by district
administration, and all other matters pertaining to school policy and
operations.


Here are the dates for the SPECIAL ED UNION COMMITTEE meetings with
Linda Plack. (K) means with McKnight.
 
9/15                            9/29 K
                                   10/27 K                 There is no
committee meeting for October.
11/10                          11/17 K
12/1                            12/15 K
1/12                             ?
2/9                              2/23 K
3/9                              3/23 K
4/13                             4/27 K
5/4                              5/18 K

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