Morse High School
School Site Council (SSC)
December 2, 2014
Members Present: Ahlgren, E., Black, Y., Gendron, M., Green, H., Guilas, G., Irby, M., Orona, J., Sanchez, L.
Absent: Mr. Rockett (Parent)
Students Present: None
Ex. Officios:
Mr. H. Shelton, Principal
Mr. William Laine, Vice Principal (None voting member)
We had a quorum.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Mr. Gendron, at 5:05 PM. The Council welcomed everyone. Mr. Gendron asked the council to read the Minutes for approval. The Minutes were approved.
Parent Report: (Orona, J.)
Joyce explained the Holiday Celebration for parents. All are welcome. Celebration date: December 4, 2014
Assemblywoman Dr.Weber- Gave 25 Food Baskets for Thanksgiving. The baskets were picked up from the Chavez Center by the receiving parents.
Voting Member: Mrs. Irby
Alt.: Jacky Johnson
Green: DAC Rep.
Mr. Gendron: DAC Alt.
Special Report: Mr. Shelton
Mr. Pacis requested some Science orders. Mr. Shelton said he would take care of it from the general funding source.
Green/Gendron: DAC Report:
Green gave report on SDUSD UC (a-g) Board of Education Presentations. Green went through the plan.
Mrs. Irby, parent asked if we have a plan that we can put the students on track. Mr. Shelton replied.
Mrs. Irby continued to raise the concerns about A-G.
Principal's Report: Mr. Shelton
Mr. Shelton went over the Budget Report.
Mrs. Black: "What are teachers doing to help the students when they are failing? In other words, what is the plan? What is Morse doing?"
Mrs. Black would like to see a plan.
Mr. Shelton: "Your point is well taken."
Mrs. Black: "What is the teacher doing when a child gets an F every six weeks?"
Mr. Shelton: "There is nowhere the child can be placed in the regular schedule, however, the students can receive tutoring from the teachers and if necessary, counseling support.
L. Sanchez: Saturday - Field Trip: U.C.S.D. (December 6, 2014)
Round Table:
Mr. Gendron: Turkey give-away.
Mr. Laine: Outstanding Games.
"We are getting better."
Meeting was adjourned @ 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Helen A. Green
SSC Secretary
Lourdes Sanchez
Assist. Secretary
Mark Gendron
Chair Person
Harry Shelton
Principal