SCC Monthly Minutes

March 2018 SCC Minutes

3/9/2018

Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes
DATE: 3.1.18

Call to Order
Present: Noreen Kunitomo, Principal, Mari Matsuoka, (Parent), Jasmin Kiernan (Community Rep) and, Lori Lynch (Classified)

Review Agenda
Notes (Approved)

Old Business

Reviewed WASC schedule and provide updates

- 10 people for the dinner on the 6th
Clarification of Mobile Outreach Center
- Twice a month in the afternoons - Friday.
  - Need to have a parent present
  - Clinic would be open for max of 4 hours (1 to 5 would be the best.
  - May shorten the hours depending on demand
Reviewed services to be provided
- NO vaccines,
- Basic sports physicals
- Well child visits,
  - can send referral for nurse’s visit at WHCHC
- Vision testing, hearing testing
Instead of the Health Room it was suggested that WHCHC use the Equipment Rm/Lounge located in Bldg C since it is located in an area less populated and the room has a restroom.

New Business

Shared highlights of the Grade 4 & 5 (3 Day) Oahu Learning Trip
Journey started at Pearl Harbor where the students visited the Arizona Memorial, Pacific Aviation, next the Honolulu Museum of Art and participated in a service project at Paepae O He’eia and finally to Windward Community College and the Honolulu Zoo. Students bonded at Camp Kokokahi. For more information see the March 6 Bulldog Bulletin.
Soliciting support from Community Partners to assist with the Mini Olympic/Field Day event
Shared information about South Kona Health Fair: Saturday March 17 from 8am - 2pm at Konawaena Elementary School Cafeteria. FREE Health and Wellness Services

Public Testimony
None

Upcoming Events

Parent Coffee Hour 3.2.18 8:00 am
Dr Seuss Birthday - Read to Succeed 3.2.18 8:30
WASC Orientation 3.6.18 4:00 pm
Kona Brewfest Community Svc 3.10.18 6:45 pm
Parent Conferences (as needed) 3.14 - 3.15 1-3pm
Grade 3 to Kahalu’u 3.15.18 9:00 am
Olympic/Wellness Activities 3.16.18 8:30 am
Spring Break 3.16 - 3.23.18

Next Meeting
March 28, 2018 @ 4:30

Adjournment
Adjourned @ 5:25pm

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December 2017 Monthly Minutes

12/21/2017

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Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes
DATE: 12.20.17

Call to Order
Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Mari Matsuoka & Christine Sosa (Parents), Hala Medeiros (Alt Community Rep), Lori Lynch (Classified)

Review Agenda
Notes from 11/29/17 Approved

Old Business

Honaunau Foundation Scholarship: On 12/13/17 Student Leaders - Kaija Leinonen and Leilani Nye did a presentation for Juniors and Seniors at Konawaena High School who attended Honaunau Elementary and Middle School.
- 7 juniors attended (we are looking for seniors - C/O 2018 for this year’s scholarship!)
- Getting a head start on community service hours!

New Business

Health & Wellness Guideline posted on office wall
- Will be up on website shortly
- Our goal at school is to support healthy practices and to participate in Blue Zones activities. We hope to encourage parent involvement and transfer the practice to the home.
- The Wellness Committee introduced a new term: Moai - a Japanese term meaning to meet for a common purpose. Students were informed about moai walks, asked to walk with 3-5 friends and to learn something new about each. Starting next January the goal is to walk as a school (every other week on Friday)
Holiday Craft Family Night - 6 craft stations, 3 games,
- Purpose: to encourage parent and child(ren) working together
- The event was a success!
- Over 100 individuals - 35 families and 47 students signed in
- Student feedback: Mr. Pike’s station was everyone’s favorite, “he is so awesome”
- Was a little cramped due to so many in attendance.
- Suggestion: to also utilize the space outside of the cafe
Community Partners: Blue Zones Hawaii and West Hawaii Health Center provided healthy alternative snacks.
New washer/dryer for campus
- Focus: to reduce absences and to support the Whole Child
- Donated by local business
- New outlet will be installed by Sakamoto Electric during the winter break
- Area outside of the cafe will be enclosed with the assistance of families and community support
Academic Financial Plan (Personnel section)
- Funds are allocated by student enrollment count. Concern: the continued decrease in enrollment will impact position allocations.
- Projected funds available for present staff.
- Casual support staff funded by additional federal funding - Title I, Title III, MEP, grants etc
- School requested additional funds and was granted $61,000. No teaching positions will be reduced; however, clerical staff is reduced to 1.5 for SY2018-19.

Question: Will donations help? Yes, it will help to support student activities. Donations should be used for students and not for position allocations.
Comments: Parents really appreciate the staff for the opportunities provided to their children. Activities mentioned...basketball, track and field, assemblies, field trips - Dolphin Quest.

Public Testimony
None

Upcoming Events

Teachers Return to School: 1/5/18
Students Return to School: 1/8/18
Grade 2+3 Trip- Dolphin Quest 1/10/18
Grade 4 Trip - La Pa’ani: 1/11/18
Oahu Trip Car Wash @ School 1/13/18
No School Holiday and Planning 1/15 - 1/16/18
Report Cards Go Home: 1/17/18
Grades K,2,& 4 AITS: 1/22 - 2/2/18
Blue Zones Event: (tentative) 1/24/18

Next Meeting
Jan 31,2018 changed to Jan 24, 2018

Adjournment
Adjourned @ 5:30

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November 2017 SCC Minutes

12/7/2017

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Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes
DATE: 11.29.17

Call to Order
Meeting Called to order @ 4:39

Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Lori Lynch (Classified), Mari Matsuoka, Christine Sosa, Becky Leinonen (Parent), Kylie Matsuoka (Student)

Review Agenda
Agenda provided

Old Business

Parent Conferences - Soliciting Feedback
- Office Clerk setting up conferences for EL students and multiple siblings) was super helpful for families - all in one day
- Should only have to fill out the parent survey once
- Good to have the book fair at the same time as the parent teacher conferences
- Can the students keep their wish lists at the book fair for when their parents come?

Book Fair a success
- Kylie, student: “I like the book fair but it was similar to last year. Can we request books to be part of the fair?”
  - Suggested graphic novels (authors like Raina Telegemeyer)
- Sales = $3089.06 a small increase from last year
- Comment: “Great job Auntie Rena!“ Lots of dedication
- Inquired about volunteers: Can parents help set up & organize for the book fair? Responses...
  - Hard to find volunteers, parents are working during school hours
  - Maybe if information goes out early,
  - Similar to issues with May Day set up
  - Need someone to personally call and ask for help from parents. Cannot be just “thrown out there”
    - Nicole Keanaaina, PCNC to take the lead for future events

Health & Wellness Opportunities
- We received a school wellness score of 91% (20 out of 22 points)

New Business

Honaunau Foundation Scholarship
- Raised money for scholarship opportunity - ℅ 2018 (Honaunau Alumni)
- 30 hours of service - 20 of 30 hrs at/for Honaunau Elem
- No one has applied for the scholarship yet
- Need assistance getting the word out
- Student Leaders to make a presentation to ℅ 2018
Request Assistance with Parent Involvement: Parents for WASC interview, Campus Beautification Projects,
- We are looking for more parents to be a part of the WASC interview and feedback process, please reach out to families
- SCC Parent representatives to contact parents who were part of the initial WASC process
- WASC days: March 5-8 (Monday-Thursday)
- Looking for 10-12 parents
- Question posed: How do we get more parent feedback?
  - Have something for the kids at the same time (make them want to go!)
Review of CNA - Comprehensive Needs Assessment & Feedback
- How do we use this to incentivize Honaunau - increase enrollment?
- Bus start time: Can it match Konawaena Middle/High?
  - Bus management is set by District
  - Mixed responses shared by the parents present
- Can the cafeteria be opened around 6:30am for early drop off
  - Concern - Staffing issue
  - Option: Would parents be willing to pay for service?
  - Would Kamaaina Kids consider a Before School Program?
    - What might be the cost? Range $7500 - $10,000 for 1-2 staff members
  - Assistance for families during coffee picking season
- How else can we communicate better with families?
  - Bulletin twice a month vs weekly
  - Mixed responses shared by parents present
  - Phone tree and call outs appreciated
  - Half sheets of paper get our attention (especially from the teacher!)
  - Bigger lettering for important things on Bulletin
    - Organize items based upon importance
  - Suggestion: School Facebook page
    - Classroom pages for teachers
    - Could be responsibility of Tech Coordinator (Mr Justin please :) )

Public Testimony
None

Upcoming Events

Hulihuli Chicken Fundraiser: 11/30 - 12/1
Hawaiian Monk Seal Presentation: Grade 4 12/4
SKEA Book Making: Grade 3 12/4 - 12/5
Joe Odhiambo: Basketball Character Ed Assembly: 12/6
Holiday Crafts Family Night: 12/15
Off Campus Evacuation Drill: 12/19

Next Meeting
December 20, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Adjournment
Adjourned at 5:30pm

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October 2017 SCC Meeting Minutes

11/6/2017

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Honaunau Elementary School

School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes

DATE: 10.25.17

Call to Order Meeting called to order at 4:28

Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin), Christopher Pike (Cert), Lori Lynch
(Classified)

Review Notes 9.27.17 Notes Approved
Old Business ● PCNC: Nicole Keanaaina to start in mid November

○ Will start planning for May Day and soliciting Parent Involvement
● Blue Zones - International Walk to School Day Oct 4 - West Hawaii Today
article
○ Event was a major success!
○ One of 7 schools on the island, only 2 on Oahu that participated
○ Networked with other Blue Zones coordinators to support future
Blue Zones activities
○ December - Holiday Crafts: Cooking demonstration and healthy
treats that they can serve over the holidays
● Kamehameha Schools West Hawaii ATP Community Service

○ ATP=association for teachers and parents
○ Came and cleaned up the lower area next to P4 future
aquaponics site & P9 future school-based Health Clinic
New Business ● Encourage parents and community to organize Campus Beautification

projects
○ One parent/community cleanup day or community service project
a year to start

● Wellness Report Card 2016-17 - Honaunau scored 91% 20 out of 22

○ Report Card scores
○ Focus to continue to encourage parents and staff to provide
healthly options and minimize sugary snacks
○ Improve consistency of practice - Wellness Committee to meet
regularly, provide feedback for Academic Plan
● Donation received from Konawaena Elementary

○ 76 gently used iPads donated! Mahalo! Will be provided to PreK,
Kinder and 1st grade.

Public None

Testimony
Upcoming
Events

● Oct 27 HFD Presentation
● Nov 6 HTY - Mulan at Aloha Theatre
● Nov 8 Learning Opportunity (2nd grade) - Kailua Public Library and
First Hawaiian Bank
● Nov 8 Flu Clinic in the cafe
● Nov 9 GEMS at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel
● Nov 6 - 9 Parent Conferences & Book Fair

Next Meeting November 29, 2017
Adjournment Adjourned @ 5:30

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August 2017 Minutes

10/5/2017

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Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting
August 17, 2016

Members present: Noreen Kunitomo (Principal/Admin), Christopher Pike (Certificated), Trish Mejia, Hala Medeiros (Parent Reps), Lilette Beckett (Classified).

Call meeting to order at 4:15

Welcome new members
1. Mr. Pike - new Certificated rep
2. Thelma “Hala” Medeiros - new Parent Alt Rep

Approved May Minutes

New Business
1. Discussion on involve students in SCC
  1. Two students have been asked to participate in SCC, Lotus Buss (primary) and Malina Chiddo (alternate). Currently waiting on approval from parents.
2. SCC Self Assessment
  1. Chair was not present, will be reviewed at next SCC meeting
3. School mission and vision
  1. Updated for 2016-2017 school year
  2. Includes the HA: BREATH statements from Na Hopena A’o - Policy E3
    1. Belonging
    2. Responsibility
    3. Excellence
    4. Aloha
    5. Total Well-being
    6. Hawaii
  3. HA will be rolled out to staff, students, and families throughout the year as directed by HIDOE.
  4. Will be available online for parents to access on school website
4. Meeting Schedule for SY 2016-2017
  1. Monthly meetings, held 3rd Wednesdays at 4:15
  2. Council Roster distributed
  3. Principal to submit to District Office
5. Roles and Responsibilities for SCC
  1. Review presented by Principal Kunitomo
  2. SCC are caretakers of school’s vision/mission and ensure that it is supported and carried out
  3. SCC reviews Strategic Plan and Academic and Financial Plan (AFP)
  4. SCC acts in an advisory capacity to the principal, who has the final say in all administrative areas
  5. SCC must be collaborative with the entire school community so that all stakeholders know school issues, events
  6. SCC members are trustees of the school’s vision and mission, and plays a vital role in ensuring success for all students
6. Honaunau Foundation Scholarship
  1. $1000, generated through fundraising, are appropriated for a scholarship fund
  2. Discussion: Should the scholarship be 2) $500 scholarships (boy and girl)? Or 1) $1000 scholarship?
    1. 2 scholarships should generate excitement amongst graduating class, will hopefully lead to more applications.
    2. Decision: 2) $500 scholarships, one for a boy and one for a girl
  3. Eligibility
    1. Post Secondary Acceptance Letter and
    2. Registration-Class Schedule from college
  4. Criteria
    1. Must be a Honaunau Alumni (attended for at least 1 full year)
      1. Parent suggestion: Bonus awarded to a candidate for 6 years of attendance
        Discussed by SCC, although it is nice for students to have been here for longer than one year students’ don’t have control of that.
        Scholarship should be merit based
    2. Academic Merit- GPA 2.0 or higher
    3. Complete 30 hours of service at/for Honaunau School
      1. 3 events with 1 occurring during the senior year
      2. Ex: May Day, Olympics, Holiday Craft night, Career Day, Learning Opportunities, Special Projects
      3. Do-able in one year, but can start as soon as 6th grade g
      4. Volunteer hours are logged by office, but students should track their own hours
    4. Completion of a Personal Transition Plan by January of senior year
      1. Submit confirmation form signed by counselor/PTP teacher/coordinator and submit a PTP portfolio to SCC for review.
      2. Encourages students to complete PTP in December/January, which will help students on the path to graduation (PTP is graduation requirement)
    5. Council agreed that current criteria are appropriate, Principal Kunitomo will speak to counselors at Konawaena High to get information out to students
  5. Principal’s report
    1. Enrollment Count Date 8/12/16
      1. Projected Enrollment Count 155 students
      2. Actual Enrollment Count 150 students
      3. Requires return of $34,000 to state
    2. Free/Reduced Lunch count date 9/13/16
      1. Families should submit applications ASAP
      2. Count as of 9/13/16 will be percentage of funds for next year
    3. Personnel and Placements
      1. Elena Borisoff will return to Honaunau School on 9/12 as a translator
      2. Lisa Berry will be returning on 9/6 (PC Day) as long term substitute

Public Testimony
1. Head Lice - “Uku” Policy
  1. Uku policy is coming from the superintendent and CAS not the school.
    1. State’s position is based upon research. Ukus are considered a nuisance, not a disease. Ukus do not spread disease and thus are not a health threat to other students.
  2. Suggestions from parents are always welcome

Upcoming Events/Dates
1. 8/26 DOH Informational Meeting for Parents- Importance of Handwashing and Hepatitis A Update
2. 9/2 Deposit Day
3. 9/5 Labor Day (School Holiday)
4. 9/6 Planning and Collaboration Day (Teacher workday, no students)
5. 9/16 Open House
6. 9/28 Picture Taking Day
7. 10/7 First Quarter Ends

Next Meeting: September 21, 2016 at 4:15pm in the conference room

Adjournment at 5:15

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September 2017 Minutes

10/5/2017

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Honaunau Elementary School
School Community Council (SCC) Meeting Agenda/Minutes
DATE: 9.27.17

Call to Order
Meeting called to order @ 4:30

Present: Noreen Kunitomo (Admin rep), Christine Sosa and Mari Matsuoka (parent reps), Lori Lynch (Classified rep), Topher Pike (Certificated rep), Jasmin Kiernan (Community rep), Becky Leinonen, Hala Medeiros, David Chiddo, Michele Tu’i (West Hawaii Community Health, Teledentistry)

Review Agenda
8.23.17 Agenda approved

Old Business

Impact of OEC - 139/150: Return of $23,449 vs $80,000
- OEC=Official Enrollment Count
- No loss of staff, no cut in programs
Open House: 50% Participation
- Next year: SCC will gather input to find the best possible time for family participation
- Often competes with carnival, football games, other schools open house
- SCC input:
  - Tuesday/Wednesday activities and sports, Monday would be an ideal day
  - Friday is a short day so many families plan things after school
  - Can get students and families who pick up from A+ (around 5:30)

SCC Binders distributed to new members
- Information also accessible at www.hawaiipublicschools.org
- Search for SCC - School Community Council

New Business

Strive HI Report Highlights
- Chronic Absenteeism = 23% same as last year
- Students who missed 15+ days in the school year are considered “chronically absent”
  - 19 students = 15% of our population
  - Variety of issues leading to chronic absenteeism: lack of transportation, family health, family vacations, family needs, Geographic exception students
  - SCC input: can we make a classroom “phone tree” for parent support?
    - Admin: must consider confidentiality guidelines, but parents could volunteer information
- Scores based predominantly on 4th and 5th grade performance, with some 3rd grade scores counted
- Positive Growth Measure - based upon state assessments: 73% of students made gains in ELA & 71% of students made gains in math. Up from last year - ELA at 63% and Math at 60%.
- Parent involvement in education is a major impact on student success.
- Other areas of growth: Student experiences (Volcano, college visits), communication (Friday Morning Presentations, Student Council)
Blue Zones School
- Registered as a BZ school (only a few points more to be certified)
- BZ motto: Live Longer, Better
- International Walk to School Day - Oct 4, 2017
  - We are NOT walking to school - NO safe routes
  - Instead we will have a field day event
  - In the bulletin for parents to come
  - Lots of different stations: healthy alternatives, exercise, games, fitness test, obstacle course etc.
  - SCC: Did we reach out to community partners?
    - Admin: Justin Udovch has reached out to some businesses
  - SCC: Donations?
    - Short time frame so let’s starting small but SCC reps are encouraged to assist
PCNC Update
- We have a new PCNC: Nicole Keanaaina
SCC Community Meeting - Nov 8 (Tabled until next meeting)

Public Testimony

Teledentistry - Michele Tu’i of West Hawaii Health Center shared info
- Michele is a registered Dental Hygenist
- Works with Dr. Glassman at University of the Pacific
- First program in Hawaii
- Targeting children from 0-5 (hoping to expand in future)
- Have worked with communities (Ulu Wini, Tutu and Me)
- Will bring dental office supplies with them to the location
  - Take pictures of the teeth and chart them
  - Send pictures to the dentist
  - Dentist will determine whether the child can still be seen in the community or if they need to come into the dentist
- See children about every 3 months
- Looking to partner with the preschool
  - MOU/MOA to be determined
- Flyer passed out at meeting, will be distributed later at PACT
- SCC: Hala will connect Michele with Preschool so they can get started with screenings. Presentation at PACT
- SCC: Can younger siblings be seen with preschool students?
  - Students need to be registered at the preschool (enrolled student)
Gifted and Talented Program - Becky Leinonen shared info
- Becky would like to get a GT program restarted at Honaunau
- Funds provided for 3% to 5% of the population.
- School can set the criteria (grade level, test scores, more)
  - Looking for 8-10 students at this school
- Wants a program that hits the high achievers along with those who have advanced processing and thinking skills
- More hands-on projects and connection to curriculum (aquaponics, robotics, student-created projects, and more)
- Student driven inquiry, teacher guidance
- DOE has a GT program guidelines
  - Very overwhelming for one person
    - Admin: Pam Camello, SSC and Louise Feldman to work with Becky. STEM teacher may take lead
    - SCC: What do you need for assistance?
  - Need to create a committee and identify philosophy
  - Review 5 criteria for entrance into program
  - Student needs to be nominated and fill criteria
  - Fundraising Opportunity: (Hala)
- Jonathan Drogue - Manta Ray company has donated 30 to 40 tickets for manta ray diving
- How do we distribute/sell?
- Looking to start at $30, price could go up depending on desire
- Could be silent auction, other fundraising method.

CPR training - West Hawaii Health Center survey result
- Jasmin could get a CPR trainer to train families for small cost - $10
- Becky: could assist students interested in getting their babysitting license
  - CPR/First aid certification is a requirement
  - Could be on a Wednesday for older kids (short day for KMS)

Upcoming Events

Sept 29 Picture Taking
Oct 4 Walk to School Day
Oct 6 Last day of Qtr 1
Oct 7-11 Fall Break
Oct 16 Return to school
Oct 25 SCC Meeting

Next Meeting
October 25, 2017

Adjournment
Adjourned @ 5:36

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