Meeting Minutes School Year: 2026–2027
Meeting Date: September 23, 2026
Call to Order: The first LSIC meeting of the 2026–2027 school year was called to order. Members were welcomed, and an overview of the purpose and responsibilities of the Local School Improvement Council was provided.
LSIC Training & Overview Members received an overview/training regarding LSIC, including:
The purpose and role of the Local School Improvement Council
Member roles and responsibilities
Stakeholder roles and the LSIC guide
How to conduct an LSIC meeting
Ways LSIC can support the school and the school's strategic plan
Review of LSIC bylaws
Election of LSIC Officers The following officers were discussed and selected for the 2026–2027 school year:
President: Kiersten Ferrari
Vice President- Shelly Barnett
Secretary: Rosie Linton
Faculty Spokesperson: Laurie Gregory
PTA Spokesperson: Rosie Linton
Motions and seconds were recorded during the selection of officers.
Title I Share-Out & School Improvement A Title I share-out was provided, including information related to current school initiatives and student support. Topics discussed included:
3rd Grade Success Act
RTI/intervention services, including small-group instruction
Skill-level targeted groups
Communication of intervention and student-support information
The school's strategic plan
Providing information through the school newsletter for families who may have questions
Ideas and Initiatives for the 2026–2027 School Year Members discussed several ideas for supporting students, families, classrooms, and the school community. Family & School Activities Ideas included:
PTA planning a T-shirt contest
Book Bingo
Touch-a-Truck event
First Responder Appreciation Day
Mystery Readers for classrooms
PTA coordination of classroom activities or crafts
Community Partnerships & Student Needs The council discussed ways community organizations could assist with identified student and school needs. Potential resources discussed included:
Costumes: The Clarksburg Police Department was noted as having helped with costumes in the past.
Coats: The Knights of Columbus may donate coats for students.
Shoes: The school discussed the need for shoes and the possibility of seeking grants or community assistance. Jenkins was noted as having donated shoes at the end of the previous school year.
Continued identification of community partners who may be able to assist with student needs.
Upcoming Meeting Discussion Members identified the following topics for the next LSIC meeting: Bylaws
Review the current LSIC bylaws
Discuss whether any changes are needed Upcoming Events
Continue developing ideas and activities for the 2026–2027 school year
Explore opportunities for PTA and community involvement
Community Membership & Outreach The council discussed seeking additional community members to participate in LSIC. A notice may be posted on the PTA page seeking community members interested in serving on LSIC. Members discussed continued outreach to community partners.
LSIC Bylaws The bylaws were shared with members and will also be distributed via email for review.
Upcoming LSIC Meetings The following dates were noted for future meetings:
November 17, 2026
February 9, 2027
May 4, 2027
Action Items / Follow-Up Action Items for next meeting are as follows: Follow-Up LSIC bylaws Distribute to members via email for review, Community membership Post information on PTA page seeking community members. Title I/3rd Grade Success Act, sharing information with families Student interventions, communication regarding RTI. Student needs targeted support groups Student clothing needs, explore community donations and grant opportunities Coats, follow up regarding Knights of Columbus donation Shoes Explore grants/community donations, possible end-of-year donations. School events Continue planning T-shirt contest, Book Bingo, Touch-a-Truck, First Responder Appreciation Day, and Mystery Readers PTA/classroom activities, and PTA to coordinate classroom crafts or activities
Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded, and the meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting: November 17, 2026