Resources+and+Support+Systems

The principal conducts interviews and reviews resumes. New teachers are provided with a mentor they all are required to attend the new teacher orientation at the beginning of the school year for all new teachers. Also, new teachers attend monthly workshops at the Central Office. In-services, PDPs, observations and snapshots are all tools that are used to access teacher performance. The budget committee is made up of the principal Mrs. Hess, the bookkeeper and three teachers. The SAE (School Action for Excellence) team is the committee that “drives” put much all of the decisions that are made in and or the school. The SAE is monitored quarterly by our Instructional Specialist, Angela Moore. She reviews quarterly data and monitors progress or lack of progress. The bookkeeper handles the purchase orders and Mrs. Hess monitors the expenditures. The purchases are based on teacher needs outlined in the SAE plan. Our school has a budget committee that addresses needs of our school. Local PTA provides financial assistance on school projects when applicable. Grants are applied and used as a financial resource to meet needs. Money is budgeted for tutoring to support student instruction to support student instruction. Budgets are also in place for professional development. A safety book with staff responsibilities a faculty-staff phone tree are updated each year. Updated maps for fire and tornado drills, lock down procedures, HELP folder, school disciplines plans, code of conduct, behavior management plan, teacher/teacher buddy system Every student is given access to the guidance/counseling program automatically on a biweekly schedule. Every class is schedule for a 30 minute counseling session grades kindergarten through fifth grades. Not only are all students seen biweekly teachers and administrators are encouraged to refer any student who they feel needs individual or group counseling services. Finally, students are able to refer themselves if they feel that they need to speak to someone about any issues that they may be having. Any and all issues can be discussed and if the student’s issue is severe the school counselor will work with the proper authorities to coordinate the needed services. This year our counselor year is split between two schools, therefore, she is here two or three days a week. It is because of her schedule as a split counselor that individual and group counseling is difficult to manage. Also, when a problem occurs she is not always available to handle it.
 * SACS Committee #5 Resources and Support Systems **
 * Members: Chairperson- Alsup, Firle, Ward, Jones, Zelnicker **
 * // Question #1 What is the process for recruitment, indication, placement, development, evaluation and retention of qualified teachers, administrators, and support staff?  //**
 * // Question #2 How does the leadership ensure that the allocation of financial resources is supportive of the school’s vision, educational programs and its plans for school improvement?  //**
 * // Question #3 How does the leadership ensure a safe and orderly environment for students and staff?  //**
 * // Question #4 What process is used to ensure and monitor that each student has access to guidance and resource services that meet the needs of the student?  //**