Newton High School
School Council
Meeting Minutes
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Newton High School |
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2005-2006 |
January 10, 2006
The Newton High School Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2006, at 4:00pm. The meeting was held at Newton High School, 140 Ram Drive, Covington, GA 30014 School Council Members present: Joe Gheesling John Callaway Dolores Williams Beatrice Wilkins Nancy Schulz (5) Members were present, constituting a quorum.
Chairperson Joe Gheesling called the meeting to order at 4:09 pm
Chairperson Joe Gheesling distributed the agenda posted pursuant to the Open Meetings Act Motion to approve Agenda by John Callaway, Seconded by Dolores Williams VOTE: YES
Minutes from the 11/05/05 regular meeting were displayed on the website. Mr. Callaway moved to accept the meeting minutes. This motion was seconded by Ms. Schulz. VOTE: YES
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Chairperson Joe Gheesling reported to the School Council on landscaping, gymnasium and Pit Commons improvements, the new maintenance employee, test scores and the Science Success Initiative. Landscaping: installed during the semester break. Gymnasium: Ram blue painted on doors, stage panels, and accent on gym wall. Replaced 56 ceiling tiles. Lights replaced. Also, 594 lockers replaced as well as benches and fans in locker rooms. Locker room painted. Girl’s locker room will be repainted during summer break. New Maintenance Employee: Arby Perry will perform regular zone inspections and complete necessary repairs. Plan to repaint all doors throughout building Ram Blue. Test Scores: Preliminary SAT & ACT scores for current seniors are disappointing. Committee discussed rationale for lowered scores. Governor Perdue has made improving SAT scores #1 educational priority. Science Success Initiative: Georgia Department of Education is studying explanations for low science scores statewide. Teachers at NHS have cited poor math skills as rationale for poor performance on standardized science tests.
With no further business to come before the School Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16pm The next meeting of the Newton High School Council will be held on March 14, 2006 at 4:00pm.
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