Charter and Council

2012-2013 Charter Council

The Kingsley Charter Council is made up of parent, teacher, staff and community volunteers who serve for two years. A profile of each member and their duties is described below.

You can contact the Council members via email at council@kingsleycharter.org.

Principal
Primary Teacher (Pre-K - 2nd grade)
Intermediate Teacher (3rd - 5th grade)
Specialist Teacher
Staff Member
Kingsley Parents

Community Member

Dr. Jasmine Smith
Tara Doughtery
Karin Markey
Ana Olansky
Michelle Rastellini
Michelle Richards (Chair)
Troy Bradham (Vice Chair)
Jamie Faulkner (Treasurer)
Gil Hearn (Secretary)
Holly Henderson
Marcela Rugeles
Bob Freeman

Action Team	Leader
Assessment Team Purpose: To evaluate, compile and monitor the progress of the students, faculty, staff and parents in meeting Charter goals and objectives. Responsibilities include: · Compiling and reviewing consistent data from various means, including test scores to track student achievement · Tracking parent involvement and satisfaction using various means including surveys, meetings, parent surveys and report findings to Kingsley parents, faculty, staff, and community once a year · Making recommendations to supplement County/ State curriculum as needed to support the goals and objectives of the Charter Tracking grade-level progress for Grades 1-5 on a yearly basis · Completing and publishing the Annual Report to be presented to the Council for their approval and shared with parents and faculty · Seeking creative and meaningful ways to assess student performance and to meet student needs · Seeking ways to achieve well-rounded students	Allegra Johnson
Finance Team Purpose: To develop, secure and manage financial resources to support Kingsley Charter School and Charter Foundation programs. Responsibilities include: · Developing fundraising programs as needed to support Charter initiatives not supported by the County · Researching and writing grant applications · Developing and managing corporate partnership/donation programs, including Partner in Education relationships · Closely interacting with fundraising subcommittees such as Sally Foster, Fall Festival, Night of the Arts, etc.	Jamie Faulker
Communications and Community Relations Purpose: To increase awareness of Kingsley activities, events and volunteer opportunities internally with parents and staff and externally with the community. Responsibilities include: · Maintaining Kingsley Charter School Website, Kingsley eCourier (weekly), Kingsley Newsletter (monthly). · Developing and maintaining contacts with local media, community members, and neighborhood associations · Facilitating relationships with other County schools	Elizabeth Handlee
Curriculum and Staff Development Purpose: To provide leadership on issues that involve the school curriculum and continuing education of teachers and staff. Responsibilities include: · Developing methods that best meet educational needs of each student · Developing enrichment programs and making them available to students after regular school hours · Supporting teachers with curriculum implementation and teacher growth · Researching and assessing curriculum Note: This team shall have a teacher/staff majority and the Assistant Principal shall serve on this team.	Holly Henderson
Facilities and Technology Purpose: To enhance and optimize the school facilities and technology systems to support student achievement, teacher development and parent involvement. Responsibilities include: · Improving school buildings, grounds and equipment · Assessing condition of and providing recommendations for improving classroom and school-wide technology systems · Maintaining, improving and expanding media technology available to students, faculty, and parents · Researching and recommending use of facilities	Jay Hickey
Program and Parent Resource Management Purpose: To increase the level of parent involvement and manage chosen Charter programs and activities. Responsibilities include: · Working closely with parents to direct them to service opportunities within the School · Managing non-fundraising programs (directly or through subcommittees) including: Teacher Appreciation activities, Open House, Field Day, School-wide and Grade-level performances, Open House, Fifth Grade celebration, etc. · Ensuring parents are aware of volunteer opportunities to fulfill their family yearly requirement of 16 hours.	Dona Cardenas & Melanie Marks

Important Documents

2010-2015 Kingsley Charter Document

2009-2010 CSIP Consolidated School Improvement Plan

Charter Council Meetings

Kingsley's Charter Council generally meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. Scheduled meetings are posted on the School Calendar.

April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August 2012
July 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
Sept/Oct 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
July 2010
June 2010

Our Charter's Goals

We will increase student achievement by providing differentiated instruction and by using an interdisciplinary approach to instruction that incorporates art, music, movement, drama, and writing.
We will increase by 2% the number of students in grades 1-5 who meet Performance Level 3 in Reading/English Language Arts, Math, and Science on the Spring 2011 CRCT.
Kingsley students will demonstrate positive social skills and be actively involved in learning in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.
We will decrease student tardiness and improve student attendance.
We will provide excellent customer service to our internal and external customers.
We will support and enhance Professional Learning Communities at Kingsley Charter School.