Sunnyside Environmental School

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Site Council

A group of parents, staff and community members that usually meets once a month and is responsible for forming and maintaining our environmental school vision.

Contact Steyn Pearson, Site Council Chair

The next meeting is Monday, November 16th at 3:30pm

Minutes from October 19 meeting (PDF)

Minutes from February 16 meeting (PDF)

Minutes from January 16 meeting (PDF)

Minutes from November 21, 2008 meeting (PDF)

Site Council met on Friday, November 21, 2008 and discussed three main issues:

Site Council has been working with PPS, Portland Parks and the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association to work out some grounds issues, including a way to make the grounds safer for students during school hours. Teachers and staff proposed language for a new agreement between PPS and Portland Parks to give SES more control over the school grounds. In part, the agreement would limit access to the grounds during the school day, except for students and staff. Site Council approved the agreement with some wording changes and it will be submitted to PPS and Portland Parks for review.
SES has been offered the chance to lease Jean's Farm to use as a learning environment. Teachers and staff are investigating the feasibility of this idea and asked Site Council to approve the concept, pending more information on cost and sustainability of the project. Site Council approved the concept but noted concerns about sustainability and cost. If people have any questions or concerns about this can contact Sarah who will present answers and more details at the next Site Council meeting.
Site Council continued an ongoing discussion about enrollment and transfer issues at SES. Sarah and Amy need to complete and submit paperwork to PPS in order for the enrollment and transfer office to consider changes to the SES enrollment and transfer process for next year. Site Council discussed and approved a proposal submitted by SES teachers.