LCES LSIC Meeting Minutes - March 31, 2025

Communications Specialist

June 10, 2025

Lost Creek Elementary LSIC/Safety Meeting

Location: Lost Creek Elementary School
Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Principal: Laura Trent

Welcome - In Attendance:

  • Principal: Laura Trent
  • Teachers: Danielle Riley (K), Mary Ruth Law (Title I)
  • Parents: Ron Cox, Heather Murray
  • Community: Fred Law

Meeting Summary:

  • Review & sign member training form (Heather, Ron, and Danielle)
  • Members viewed the LSIC Training PPT.
  • Mrs. Trent shared goals: gather feedback, share discipline data, and update on projects.

Discipline Overview:

  • Mrs. Trent reported overall satisfaction with student behavior.
  • PreK: Miss Misty trains students on behavior in all areas of the school.
  • Kindergarten: Increased structure; focus on academics and expectations.
  • Teachers invest time in teaching procedures and routines at start of year.
  • All grades (PreK–5) use the Second Step program for social-emotional learning.

First 9 Weeks Behavior Data:

  • First Grade: Some students need support with self-regulation and rule-following.
  • Second Grade: Few students had lunch reflections; respectful choices emphasized.
  • Third Grade: Three students lost recess time due to disruptive behavior.
  • Fourth Grade: No discipline referrals; all managed in-class.
  • Fifth Grade: More referrals in early months; addressed social-emotional needs; used lunch reflections and conferences; one bullying incident addressed with families.

Positive Behavior Data:

  • Kindergarten: 100% positive
  • First Grade: 97% positive
  • Second Grade: 77% positive
  • Third Grade: 0% positive
  • Fourth Grade: 99% positive
  • Fifth Grade: 79% positive

No reteach assigned during 2nd and 3rd 9-weeks; no students in grades 3–5 received 3+ referrals.

Discipline Procedures (Behavior Management Hierarchy):

  1. Non-verbal reminder
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. First infraction + intervention (e.g., chat, seating change, loss of privilege)
  4. Second infraction + “Think Sheet” + teacher conference and parent contact
  5. Third infraction + referral form sent to Principal

A “Think Sheet” helps students reflect on behavior, consequences, and improvements. Communication methods include calls, notes, and ClassDojo messages.

Monday Morning Roundup:

  • K–5 students attend weekly sessions on social-emotional skills.
  • Topics include empathy, kindness, gratitude, self-reflection, and more.
  • Bus drivers also share relevant behavioral topics.

School Projects:

  • Basketball hoops ordered (adjustable for all ages).
  • Received $1,500 grant from Sacred Heart for gym pads.
  • Black mats: $95 each. Remaining costs:
    • $1,600 for wall pads around electrical outlets
    • $2,400 for LONGHORNS printed wall pads (to be installed by HCBOE Maintenance)
  • Plan for mural in partnership with high school art program.
  • Mr. Cox to assess picnic table repairs.

Safety Concerns:

  • Reinstall stop sign removed during concrete walkway construction.
  • Install protective case around fire alarm in the gym.
  • Recess commonly held outdoors.
  • Playground edging needs repair to address drainage issues.
  • Drainage concerns also noted on soccer field and football field track.

Next LSIC Meeting:

Date: Monday, May 19, 2025