School Improvement Council (SIC)

SIC Meeting Agenda

1. Call to order
2. Review old business
   1. Announce Parent members who are continuing their 2nd year term. Community members who were appointed by admin, and review teacher election members voted in.
   2. Review By laws.
3. New Business
   1. Go over election results for teacher members.
   2. Review and update SIC official members
   3. Hold officer elections
   4. Update/vote on by-laws
   5. Solidify goals for this year
   6. Add SIC activities to the calendar. (Bingo-October 23, April 17th relay for life) Any others
4. Admin Corner
5. Next Meeting October 7, 2025 7:20AM Room 809
6. Adjourn

SIC Meeting Dates 2025-2026

• September 9
• October 7
• November 11
• December 9
• January 13
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12

Attendance: Foster, Glaser, Courtney, Rutherford, Glover, Ranslow, Mata, Marshall, White, Profit

1. Call to order
2. Review old business
   1. Announce Parent members who are continuing their 2nd year term. Community members who were appointed by admin, and review teacher election members voted in.
   2. Review By laws.
3. New Business
   1. Go over election results for teacher members Glaser and Foster were the teachers that won the election.
   2. Review and update SIC official members-Parent-Courtney, White, Teachers-Glaser and Foster, Community-Tupper, Glover
   3. Hold officer elections -Vice President-Courtney, Secretary-Glaser
   4. Update/vote on by-laws-Article 5 of the by-laws needs an addendum to reflect what happens if an elected member can not serve their 2 year term. We have agreed on adding “(D)
   5. (D) If an elected member is unable to fulfill their term, a replacement shall be voted in by the SIC Committee at the next SIC meeting to serve in that position until the next scheduled election. (This is what was voted on adding)
   6. Solidify goals for this year – see attached
   7. Add SIC activities to the calendar. (Bingo-October 23, April 17th relay for life, April 24 or 25 for Super Saturday) Super Saturday will be a culminating activity
   8. Possibly host a ML meet and greet at AMS to invite in our ML student families to get to know one and other.
4. Admin Corner
   1. Courtyard will be getting a facelift. Designs are in and will be completed during fall break.
5. Next Meeting October 7, 2025 7:20AM Room 809
6. Adjourn

SIC Meeting Dates

• October 7
• November 11
• December 9
• January 13
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12

School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Review Old Business
   • Review upcoming Bingo Night procedures
   • Courtyard Facelift is underway
3. New Business
   • Review and update on SIC activities
   • Bingo – October 23: Secure faculty to assist and create flyer to send to grade chairs for distribution.
   • Relay for Life – April 17, 2026
   • Super Saturday – April 25, 2026: Arts-infused day full of performances. Create a small committee to begin pre-planning.
   • Discuss the possibility of hosting an ML Meet and Greet.
4. Admin Corner
5. Next Meeting — November 11, 2025, 7:20 AM in Room 809
6. Adjourn

SIC Meeting Dates

• October 7, 2025
• November 11, 2025
• December 9, 2025
• January 13, 2026
• February 10, 2026
• March 10, 2026
• April 14, 2026
• May 12, 2026

SIC Goal 2025–2026

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, our school will increase parent and community involvement by hosting at least two family or community events (such as a curriculum night, cultural celebration, or service project) with at least 25% of families participating, in order to strengthen school-home partnerships and support student success.

Communication & Outreach

• Send monthly newsletters and reminders via email, texts, and social media to keep families informed.
• Provide translations of communication materials for non-English-speaking families.
• Personally invite families through phone calls, especially for first-time participants.

Event Planning

• Plan two engaging events (Bingo, Relay for Life, and Super Saturday).
• Collaborate with local organizations (such as Alston Bailey and area partners) to co-host and promote events.
• Offer flexible scheduling (evenings / weekends) to accommodate working families.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Create volunteer opportunities for parents to help with events.
• Involve community partners (businesses, churches, civic groups) to provide resources and support.
• Recognize and celebrate parent and community contributions.

Tracking & Evaluation

• Track attendance at each event and gather feedback from families through short surveys.
• Use feedback to adjust and improve future events.
• Share successes with families and staff to encourage continued participation.

In Attendance: Foster, Summers, Tupper, White, Profit, Glaser, Glover, Ranslow, Marshall

Call to Order: 7:26 AM

Old Business

• Review upcoming Bingo Night procedures.
• Courtyard Facelift is on its way.

New Business

• Review and update on SIC activities.
• Bingo – October 23, 2025: Secure faculty to assist and create a flyer for grade chairs to distribute. PTA will provide funds for snacks. Staff are asked to contribute prizes — more are needed for adults.
  Small table prizes will be awarded for each Bingo, plus raffle tickets for higher-value items.
  Tupper will bring candy; clothing donations are welcome.
  SIC members available to help: Glover, Tupper, Glaser, Marshall, and Summers.
  Setup begins at 5:00 PM; event starts at 5:30 PM.
  Glaser and Foster will create flyers for grade shares and the morning show.
  Bingo cards have been ordered and markers will be used.
  The community room is open for all donations.
• Relay for Life – April 17, 2026
• Super Saturday – April 25, 2026: Arts-infused day full of performances. Small planning committee includes: Tupper, Summers, Profit, and Glover.
• ML Meet and Greet: Discussion on hosting possibly in late winter. ML tutoring is going very well on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school — currently serving 77 ML students at AMS.
• A section will be added monthly to the regular school newsletter highlighting SIC news.

Admin Corner

• Courtyard Facelift: Fencing starts on October 9 or October 10; work may continue after fall break. Two shaded areas will include four octagon picnic tables on pavers. The area will be turfed with two basketball goals on cushioned flooring for safety. Color scheme will reflect school colors, and palmettos will be planted near the Fine Arts building.
• Multicultural Festival: Excellent turnout and positive event. Students taught families games and the food truck was very popular. Ms. Navas did an outstanding job organizing the event.
• Historic Committee: Seeking members to create a display of Alston’s history with a custom wrap and artifacts. Planning an Alumni Night in spring to unveil the exhibit.

Next Meeting: November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM — Room 809

Adjourned

SIC Meeting Dates

• October 7, 2025
• November 11, 2025
• December 9, 2025
• January 13, 2026
• February 10, 2026
• March 10, 2026
• April 14, 2026
• May 12, 2026

SIC Goal 2025–2026

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, our school will increase parent and community involvement by hosting at least two family or community events (such as a curriculum night, cultural celebration, or service project) with at least 25% of families participating, to strengthen school-home partnerships and support student success.

Communication & Outreach

• Send monthly newsletters and reminders via email, text, and social media to keep families informed.
• Provide translations of communication materials for non-English-speaking families.
• Personally invite families through phone calls, especially first-time participants.

Event Planning

• Plan two engaging events (Bingo, Relay for Life, and Super Saturday).
• Collaborate with local organizations (such as Alston Bailey and area partners) to co-host and promote events.
• Offer flexible scheduling (evenings or weekends) to accommodate working families.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Create volunteer opportunities for parents to assist with events.
• Involve community partners (businesses, churches, civic groups) to provide resources and support.
• Recognize and celebrate parent and community contributions.

Tracking & Evaluation

• Track attendance at each event and gather feedback from families through short surveys.
• Use feedback to refine and improve future events.
• Share successes with families and staff to encourage ongoing participation.

1. Call to order

2. Review old business

   • Courtyard Facelift

3. New Business

   • Review/update on SIC activities
     • April 17th relay for life
     • April 25th Super Saturday—Arts infused day full of performances. Create small committee to get this in a pre-planning phase (Profit, Tupper, Summers, Foster)
   • Discuss how this year is going in comparison to last year: Communication, Behavior, Morale.
   • Update on SIC Goal for the ’25-’26 school year.

4. Admin Corner

5. Next Meeting

   December 9, 2025 7:20AM Room 809

6. Adjourn

SIC MEETING DATES:

• October 7
• November 11
• December 9
• January 13
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12

SIC GOAL 2025-2026

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, our school will increase parent and community involvement by hosting at least two family/community events (such as a curriculum night, cultural celebration, or service project) with at least 25% of families participating, in order to strengthen school-home partnerships and support student success.

Communication & Outreach

• Send monthly newsletters and reminders via email, texts, and social media to keep families informed.
• Provide translations of communication materials for non-English-speaking families.
• Personally invite families through phone calls, especially for first-time participants.

Event Planning

• Plan two engaging events (Bingo, Relay for Life, and Super Saturday).
• Collaborate with local organizations (such as Alston Bailey and area partners) to co-host and promote events.
• Offer flexible scheduling (ev​enings/weekends) to accommodate working families.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Create volunteer opportunities for parents to help with events.
• Involve community partners (businesses, churches, civic groups) to provide resources and support.
• Recognize and celebrate parent and community contributions.

Tracking & Evaluation

• Track attendance at each event and gather feedback from families through short surveys.
• Use feedback to adjust and improve future events.
• Share successes with families and staff to encourage continued participation.

Attendees: Foster, Marshall, Rutherford, Glaser, Tupper, Glover, Courtney, White, Ranslow

• Call to order

• Review old business

  • Courtyard Facelift- Everyone loves the new courtyard, students and adults alike.

• New Business

  • Review/update on SIC activities

    • April 17th relay for life – The kickoff is Dec. 11 and we will get more information at that point. Discussed possible fundraiser opportunities. Talking about a dance or a mini relay for life.
    • April 25th Super Saturday-Arts infused day full of performances. Create small committee to get this in a pre-planning phase (Profit, Tupper, Summers, Foster, Glaser) Will table until our planning meeting.

  • Discuss how this year is going in comparison to last year: Communication, Behavior, Morale.

    Huge improvement of communication and morale from the parent and teacher perspective. Ms. Profit is much more visible and participates in activities. The weekly newsletter is very informative. Please help with getting the word out to encourage people to read the newsletter. Overall, this year is much better in all aspects.

  • Update on SIC Goal for the ’25-’26 school year.

    In what ways has parent and community involvement already improved compared to last year?

    • More parent events and better turn out.
    • A good variety of events for different interests.

    What barriers still exist for family participation, and how might we address them?

    • Other obligations get in the way (sports, work, transportation, etc.)

    How can staff continue to build personal relationships that strengthen school-home partnerships?

    • Staff encourage students to participate in events. Possibly give extra credit.
    • Give students time to complete positive notes in class.
    • Students look forward to seeing their teachers at extra-curricular events. Maybe give staff an incentive to attend events.

    What would success look like by the end of the school year—and what steps do we still need to take to get there?

    • Table

• Admin Corner

  • Courtyard
  • Hosting Veteran’s Day this morning - First time all students in the gym together in several years.
  • Day of Caring – Nov. 19
  • Nov. 20 – fundraiser incentive – Best Day Ever
  • Science Night – Nov. 12
• Next Meeting December 9, 2025 7:20AM Room 809
• Adjourn

S.I.C. Agenda 12/9/2025

• Call to order
• Review old business
• New Business
  • Review/update on SIC activities
    • April 25th Super Saturday-Arts infused day full of performances. Create small committee to get this in a pre-planning phase (Profit, Tupper, Summers, Foster, Ranslow, Glaser)
• Admin Corner
• Next Meeting January 13, 2026 7:20AM Room 809
• Adjourn

SIC MEETING DATES:

October 7, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12

SIC GOAL 2025-2026

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, our school will increase parent and community involvement by hosting at least two family/community events (such as a curriculum night, cultural celebration, or service project) with at least 25% of families participating, in order to strengthen schoolhome partnerships and support student success.

Communication & Outreach

• Send monthly newsletters and reminders via email, texts, and social media to keep families informed.
• Provide translations of communication materials for non-English-speaking families.
• Personally invite families through phone calls, especially for first-time participants.

Event Planning

• Plan two engaging events (Bingo, Relay for Life, and Super Saturday.
• Collaborate with local organizations (such as Alston Bailey and area partners) to co-host and promote events.
• Offer flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends) to accommodate working families.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Create volunteer opportunities for parents to help with events.
• Involve community partners (businesses, churches, civic groups) to provide resources and support.
• Recognize and celebrate parent and community contributions.

Tracking & Evaluation

• Track attendance at each event and gather feedback from families through short surveys.
• Use feedback to adjust and improve future events.
• Share successes with families and staff to encourage continued participation.

S.I.C. Agenda 1/13/2026

Attendees: Rutherford, Foster, Glover, Tupper, Glaser, Ranslow, Courtney, Summers

• Call to order
• Review old business
• New Business

Next Meeting February 10, 2026 7:20AM Room 809

Adjourn

SIC MEETING DATES:

• October 7
• November 11
• December 9
• January 13
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12

SIC GOAL 2025-2026

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, our school will increase parent and community involvement by hosting at least two family/community events (such as a curriculum night, cultural celebration, or service project) with at least 25% of families participating, in order to strengthen school-home partnerships and support student success.

S.I.C. Agenda 2/10/2026

• Call to order
• Review old business
• New Business
  • Review/update on SIC activities
    • April 17 Relay for Life- Star Light, Star Bright, Wishing for a Cure Tonight
      • AMS will sponsor an event (ideas)
      • Fundraising ideas/ On field fundraising.
      • Grow our team
      • Luminaries
      • Decorating tent
    • May 2 Super Saturday-Arts infused day full of performances
      • Gift baskets
      • Café set up
      • Advertisement-made by SIC and social media posts
      • Map of item locations
      • Volunteers
      • Food trucks
      • Art gallery walk/a table of items for purchase
      • Schedule: 9:00-3:30
        • 9:00 orchestra
        • 10:30 Chorus
        • 12: Dance
        • 1:30 Theatre
        • Band/piano will have a separate small group schedule
      • Survey to collect information from parents
      • Community (Business Partners)
  • Admin Corner
• Next Meeting March 10, 2026 7:20AM Room 809
• Adjourn

SIC MEETING DATES:

October 7, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12

SIC GOAL 2025-2026

By the end of the 2025–2026 school year, our school will increase parent and community involvement by hosting at least two family/community events (such as a curriculum night, cultural celebration, or service project) with at least 25% of families participating, in order to strengthen school-home partnerships and support student success.

Communication & Outreach

• Send monthly newsletters and reminders via email, texts, and social media to keep families informed.
• Provide translations of communication materials for non-English-speaking families.
• Personally invite families through phone calls, especially for first-time participants.

Event Planning

• Plan two engaging events (Bingo, Relay for Life, and Super Saturday.
• Collaborate with local organizations (such as Alston Bailey and area partners) to co-host and promote events.
• Offer flexible scheduling (evenings/weekends) to accommodate working families.

Parent & Community Engagement

• Create volunteer opportunities for parents to help with events.
• Involve community partners (businesses, churches, civic groups) to provide resources and support.
• Recognize and celebrate parent and community contributions.

Tracking & Evaluation

• Track attendance at each event and gather feedback from families through short surveys.
• Use feedback to adjust and improve future events.
• Share successes with families and staff to encourage continued participation.