Gilmore Elementary LSIC Meeting
September 11, 2024 4:00 PM
In attendance:
Jenny Knopp, Kelly Hinzman, Jessica Keaton, Rhonda Jewell, Rhonda McCorkle, Kathy Southall, Kacy Richard-Woodard, Eric Grimm, Tomeka Thomas, Mitch Thomas, Mary Beth Hunt.
2024-2025 LSIC Officer nominations and elections were held for:
Chairperson: Kasy Richard-Woodard
Vice Chairperson: Kelly Hinzman
Secretary: Jessica Keaton
Items Discussed:
LSIC Policy Review:
Composition of council: school staff (teachers, service personnel), parents
Agendas and minutes must be posted on Gilmore Elementary School and Jackson County Schools websites
Review of Needs list from last year:
Walkie-Talkies ordered, not yet delivered
Copiers- two new purchased and delivery completed
Risers- priced, in process of choosing
WVU-P Partnership
Mary Beth Hunt presented on the SNAP-Ed grant ($2,000 per teacher; must be movement based items; due Sept. 30; new grant begins Oct. 1), WVU-P currently has 6 pre-program students
Safety Concerns
Playground mulch- installed and completed
Nature/Walking Trail- pavement completed
Exterior porch bricks- need replaced
Camera in gymnasium- needed
Asphalt chunks at end of parking lot- needs removed
Bushes along parking lot- need maintained or removed
Upcoming LSIC Meetings:
November 12, 2024 4:00 PM
February 4, 2025 4:00 PM
February 6, 2025 6:00 PM at Board Office
April 29, 2025 4:00 PM
Gilmore Elementary LSIC Meeting
November 12, 2024 4:00 PM
In attendance:
Jenny Knopp, Kelly Hinzman, Jessica Keaton, Kathy Southall, Kacy Richard-Woodard, Eric Grimm, Mitch Thomas.
Items Discussed:
Update of wish list from last year:
Walkie-Talkies delivered and in use
Copiers- two new purchased, delivered, and in use
Risers- acquired from Ripley High School, no purchase necessary
Update on safety concerns from Sept. 11, 2024 meeting:
Playground mulch- installed and completed
Nature/Walking Trail- pavement completed
Exterior porch bricks- purchased, delivered, and in process of being repaired
Camera in gymnasium- needed as soon as possible
Asphalt chunks at end of parking lot- needs removed
Bushes along parking lot- trimmed
Trees around nature trail- companies have visited to assess trees that need trimmed or removed
Cafeteria/gym roof- under inspection to be repaired/replaced
Counselor Plan Review:
Read aloud, discussed, and signed.
Library Books Review:
Purchased with Scholastic funds: Dork Diaries, Big Nate, Diary of a Roblox, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Pixie Tricks, Cupcake Diaries, I Survived
WVU-P partnership:
Will apply for Snap-Ed grant ($2,000) to purchase items that support physical activity (indoor recess)
Comments or concerns:
Additional safety/wish list items:
Pillars out front- bricks around base need repaired/replaced
Flowers out front- protective clear coat
Heaters in hallways- work order placed
Heaters in bathrooms- work order placed to repair
Playground equipment (big toy)- gather estimates
Gilmore Elementary LSIC Meeting
February 18, 2025 4:00 PM
In attendance:
Jenny Knopp, Kelly Hinzman, Jessica Keaton, Kathy Southall, Rhonda McCorkle,
Robin Shepphard
Items Discussed:
1. Update of items requested on wish list from January:
· Two additional walkie-talkies
· Four securities cameras for the gymnasium
· Two picnic tables for playground
· Two buddy benches for playground
· Front pillar repair (completed)
2. Property and Casualty Risk Control Report
· Presentation of findings
3. Update on safety concerns:
· None
4. Gymnasium Update:
· Group asked not to return due to misuse of facility
5. Discipline Report:
· None
6. Comments or concerns:
· Pothole at entrance where culvert was replaced needs filled
Gilmore Elementary LSIC Meeting
April 29, 2025 4:00 PM
In attendance:
Jenny Knopp, Kelly Hinzman, Jessica Keaton, Kathy Southall, Rhonda McCorkle,
Kacy Richards, Mitch Thomas, Eric Grimm, Tomeka Thomas
Items Discussed:
1. Update of items requested on wish list from February:
· Purchased: two walkie-talkies, two buddy benches for playground, two security cameras for gym, two picnic tables for playground
2. Playground:
· Big toy was removed due to safety violations/concerns
· Need of new playground equipment- potential fundraising, potential alumni association donation
. Update on Safety Concerns:
· Mushrooms in mulch
· Birds behind building in stairwell
· Wasp/bees nests around pavilion, etc.
· Preschool playground- insufficient gravel
4. Discipline Report:
· 1 student served 1 day of ISS so far this nine weeks
· 3rd, 4th, 5th grade on discipline contract
· Student issue on bus resolved
5. Academic Progress for 2024-2025:
· End of Year iReady Benchmark for school (K-5):
§ Reading: 81% green (on grade level), 12% yellow (one grade level behind), 7% red (two or more grade levels behind)
§ Math: 75% green, 22% yellow, 3% red
§ Math: as a school: 143% growth
§ GSA projected proficiency for 3rd, 4th, 5th grades:
o 3rd : reading 47%, math 63%
o 4th : reading 83%, math 75%
o 5th : reading 77%, math 77%
· 3035 Third Grade Success Act letters to be issued:
§ Kindergarten: reading-0, math-1
§ First: reading-0, math- 0
§ Second: reading-2, math-7
§ Third: reading-7, math-7
6. Comments or concerns:
· Possible fundraiser for playground before the end of this school year; will check with PTO
· Breakfast and lunch offerings will be different next year due to dye contents; possibly no free/reduced meals
Gilmore Elementary LSIC Meeting
September 11, 2025 4:00 PM
In attendance:
Jenny Knopp, Kelly Hinzman, Jessica Keaton, Kathy Southall, Rhonda Jewell,
Kacy Richards, Robin Hudson, Robin Sheppherd, Linda Vannest
Items Discussed:
1. Policy/ WV State Code
· WV Code 18-5A-2
· Title 126, Series 11A
~~~~~Election Meeting~~~~~
1. Nomination of Officers
· Chair- Kacy Richards
· Vice Chair- Kelly Hinzman
· Secretary- Jessica Keaton
2. Election of Officers
· Chair- Kacy Richards
· Vice Chair- Kelly Hinzman
· Secretary- Jessica Keaton
~~~~~Close of Election Meeting ~~~~~
Items Discussed:
1. LSIC Training Video
2. Update on 24-25 Designated Projects
· Security cameras installed in gym
· Picnic tables and Buddy Benches for playground in progress of being built
· Two walkie-talkies not yet received
· Front pillar brick repaired, porches repaired
3. Ideas for 25-26 Designated Projects
· Fencing for playground
· Playground
· Indoor baseboard molding replacement
· New request: Metal classroom doors for doors that are wooden
4. Counseling Program
· Gilmore counselors: Full day Tuesday, Thursday
· Outside counseling services: Coplin and Good Courage
5. School Expectations
· Handbook: access virtually with QR code or paper copy
· Policy 4373 Review (Discipline)
6. Strategic Plan/ FOCUS Plan and Title 1
· Goals (Suggestion: Elected school mascot (5th grader) to promote and celebrate attendance- one every 9 weeks. End of year celebration)
· Title 1 (Parent/School Compact and Parent Engagement Policy)
7. Current Assessment Information
· iReady: 2026 Beginning of Year Benchmark: 19 students in reading are two or more grade levels below mastery. 16 students in math are two or more grade levels below mastery.
· GSA: 2025 scores: 3rd Math- 55%, ELA- 44%. 4th Math- 82%, ELA-73%. 5th: Math- 90%, ELA-90%
8. Safety Report
· Shield Program
· Discipline Report
· Locked Doors
· Safety Checklist, Fires Drills, and Code Red Drills
· New request: Metal classroom doors for doors that are wooden
Future Meetings:
November 13, 4:00 (Stakeholder Meeting)
February 12, 4:00
April 16, 4:00