Dunwoody High School Principal Advisory Council Meeting
Minutes December 10, 2019

Attendance: Ms. Cole, Bob Fiscella, Ebony Greene, Kevin Travis, Dave Levy, Randi Siegel, Yolanda Parker Smith, Davina Profit

Guests: Andrew Ziffer, Julia LeDoyen, Lisa Beiger,

Bob calls the meeting to order at 5:10 pm

Agenda unanimously approved

Minutes from November 12, 2019 meeting unanimously approved

Teacher’s Report - Ms. Greene and Mr. Travis

● Mr. Travis reported that he is currently putting together a committee to research best scheduling model. The Committee will survey the faculty.
● Mr. Travis reported that lack of air in the building was a main concern. Stagnant air. Humidity over 50% could increase mold growth. Temperature has been manually adjusted in the past but now Dekalb County Controls the temperature. School is uncomfortably hot.
*Principal Cole is going to reach out to Mr. Preston the Facility Operations Manager for answers concerning the heat.
● Mr. Travis stated that everyone who inquired was able to get a chromebook.

● Mr. Travis added that issues facing the teachers were over-crowding and discipline issues.

Principal’s Report - Ms. Cole

Attendance/Enrollment - Remains 2247.

School Safety and Security

● New P/A System ordered, and completion is due March 2020.

Scholastic/Instructional Needs Teachers and Staff Issues and Needs
● Nothing new to report

Marquee Sign

● The Class of 2019 SGA gift is a $35,000 LED, electronic sign.

● The location is still unknown until City of Dunwoody approves it being placed in the Right of Way.
● Permit submission was lost, and a second permit has been completed.

Modulars

● Another set of modular buildings are being installed near the auditorium by the 20/21 school year. They will not have restrooms. Students can use the restrooms inside the main building. Work to begin in February.

CAC Report - Dave

● Members from the DeKalb County Architect team gave a new time table ● Retention pond will be paved by beginning of next school year.
● Tennis courts will be completed next year.

● GD-Tech testing was given and waiting on the final report

● 27.2 million dollar budget awaiting approval for renovation of spaces, i.e., cafeteria, auxiliary gym
● Turf is too expensive to put in. ● Winter 2023 completion
*Question: December of 2023 or February/March of 2023

Pre bids will begin this week. Projects will be awarded in March.

May 2020 Phase 1 will commence with the retention pond and tennis courts.

New Business/Unfinished Business

PAC has position openings: Vice Chair, Secretary and Open PAC seat ● Approval of new PAC member
○ Michelle Fincher, PAC Secretary resigned.

○ Randi Siegel was nominated by Principal Cole. Randy 2nd the motion. Randi Siegel was unanimously approved.
○ Positions of Secretary and Vice Chair will be decided at a later date.

Wildcat Fund/Game On Campaign

● All Fore One had a record year. $20,000 will be given to the Game On campaign. $15,000 will be given to the school for new computers. Dekalb County Commissioners to fund 13 laptops including a cart for security.
● The Campaign is $50,000 short of its goal. Planning on new kick off in January as well as December initiatives geared to last time to give for 2019 tax breaks.
● Melissa Humphries is seeking assistance to help with “GAME ON Campaign”

Other Business

● Announcement of cross-cluster PAC meeting at the AIC. Bob and Fran plan to attend. ● During the PTSO meeting there was a discussion about a shortage of bulbs for the
smaller, older smart boards.

Can they be fixed? Checking with Mr. Hall.

Supply materials can be ordered through Ms. Jester. PTSO may be able to assist with funding purchase of bulbs
Reason for delay may be because parts are no longer available as the old Promethean boards are being replaced.

	 Dunwoody Dads. DHS Dunwoody Das group was able to raise funds for students and their families. To purchase gifts and gift cards. Families were even given Christmas trees with ornaments. Names were given to them by Counselors and Angela Nash. Nominated 2 families.
	 Dunwoody Dads also will be serving Waffle House Breakfast to about 200 staff and faculty at DHS.
	 The last Dunwoody Dads meeting featured Nancy Pugmire who was an expert on addictions. She spoke about signs and flags. Question was brought up as to whether or not we have Narcan available. The nurse will be asked.
*Determined that Narcan saves lives. Question was asked if people are trained to administer? Answer to follow later.

Public Comments ● .

Meeting is adjourned by Bob at 6:01 pm

Next PAC meeting is February 11, 2020 at 5:00 pm, following CAC meeting at 4:00 pm.