Local School Council Minutes - 2/5/2026
Lawrenceville Elementary School
Local School Council Minutes
February 5, 2026
There was a call to order at 12:00 pm on February 5, 2026.
Participants were introduced: Ryann Flunder-Assistant Principal, Kadian Dennis-Walls-Assistant Principal, Katherine Head-SPED Teacher-Secretary, Katie Rawlins-Instructional Coach, Jana Parham-Co-president PTA/parent/School Council Chairperson, Ani Williams-Seven Oaks Academy, Sinaia Williams-Parent, Shantae Patterson-parent, Marian Arana-Parent/LES SDMC, Danielle Davis-Administrative Assistant, Johannes Williams-Parent.
Introductions were made. Previous minutes, agenda and norms were reviewed. Ms. Parham motioned to accept the minutes and Ms. Walls seconded. Warm welcome.
90 Day review:
iReady data-reading and math. Taken three times a year. Typical growth-average annual growth at this grade and baseline placement level. Students should be at least 50% towards typical growth in reading and 55% in math at this time. Stretch growth-level of annual growth which puts students who placed below grade level on a path towards proficiency and students who placed on grade level on a path to advanced proficiency levels. Our research shows that students who reach stretch growth at least two years in a row are more likely to reach grade level placement than those who meet typical growth two years in a row. Projected proficiency-This projection helps teachers anticipate how students are likely to perform on a future state assessment (Georgia Milestone). iReady Beginning of the Year scores to Mid-year scores showed growth in ELA and Math.
A question was asked of what do we do to close the gaps? Direct lessons, formative assessments, small groups, iReady learning paths, Early Intervention programs (reading and math), iReady pathway at home learning, resources to teachers to help with gaps, multi-lingual learner small group lessons, data talks, classroom walk-throughs, and partnering with the staff development office for specific professional development. Students can access math and literacy at home, on home devices, on iReady my pathway about 30 minutes nightly. It is adaptive, so the program is at their level. They will need their passwords, paper, and pencil. Parents can track their lessons and their progress as well.
Extended Learning Time-For grades 3-5 for students who are at Level 2/developing. This practice after school should help these students to reach level 3. It starts February 23rd and will last 6 weeks. Class sizes will be small and limited so the students can get intensive help to reach the proficient level.
Districts Assessments-
5th grade-
- Math-1st interim-49% proficient, midyear-43%, district average-60.7%
- Science-1st interim-46% proficient, midyear-51%, district average-68.4%--extra planning has been added with the help of a county coach to assist with science plans and delivery
- Social Studies-1st interim-50% proficient, midyear-62.8%, district average-76.1%
4th grade-
- Math-1st interim-50% proficient, midyear-45.1%, district average-46.9%
- Science-1st interim-53.6% proficient, midyear-50.4%, district average-55.1%
- Social Studies-1st interim-56.3% proficient, midyear-56.8%, district average-59.9%
3rd grade-
Math-1st interim-57% proficient, midyear-49%, district average-61%
Science-1st interim-47% proficient, midyear-51%, district average-58%
Social Studies-1st interim-54% proficient, midyear-54%, district average-66%
Tests in K-2 are read aloud to students. 2nd grade student read alouds are taken away after the first semester.
Survey Information: EES taken by students, staff, and parents. This survey is used to determine the social/emotional component of our students.
Irma Karadza-Head Custodian and Kimberly Williams-Paraprofessional-retired in January, 2026
Emina Telban-New Head Custodian (19 years of experience).
Long-term substitutes-Christina Mitrisin-SDDK paraprofessional, Jennifer Puie-3rd grade, Logan Lerew-3rd grade, Dora Harvey-5th grade.
Minutes will be emailed to all members as well as made public.
The next School Council meeting will be April 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm.