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Meeting Notes for 2/9/2026

Macedonia Elementary School

School Council Meeting Minutes

February 9, 2026

Meeting Information

Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Called By: Dr. Carrie O’Bryant
Principal: Dr. Carrie O’Bryant
Note Taker: Kinsley Welch
Time: 9:05 AM – 10:55 AM

Members Present

  • Dr. Carrie O’Bryant

  • Sarah Bowen

  • Alle Byeseda

  • Kaitlyn Fox (by phone)

  • Kim Peterson

  • Alexandra Fann

  • Kinsley Welch

Guests Present

  • Officer Stevenson

  • Missy Venezia (Assistant Principal)

  • Tracy Sparks (Assistant Principal)

Agenda Topics & Discussion

Safety and Security Updates

  • Resource officers now have body cameras.

  • MES shares a resource officer with Avery Elementary.

  • Camera system updated to allow surveillance access by the Sheriff’s Office.

  • Stop-sign cameras will be installed on buses.

  • Exterior windows have protective film to slow entry.

  • State-mandated safety drills are conducted monthly.

  • ParentSquare communication will be sent during Code Yellow or Code Red events.

  • Codes and response procedures were explained.

  • Reunification site: Woodstock First Baptist Church.

Questions & Responses

Q: Where are cameras located and how are angles addressed?
A: Cameras are located throughout campus with two-way and three-way angle adjustments.

Q: Are students informed about camera locations?
A: Yes, students are aware.

Administration Introductions

  • Missy Venezia (Assistant Principal)

    • 30th year in education

    • 24 years in classroom

    • 3rd year at MES

  • Tracy Sparks (Assistant Principal)

    • 21st year in education

    • 13 years in classroom

    • 9 years at MES

  • Dr. Carrie O’Bryant (Principal)

    • 27th year in education

    • Previous teacher, assistant principal, and principal in CCSD

Staffing Updates

  • New cafeteria worker joined MES.

  • Custodian position currently open.

  • Allotments for next school year will be received after winter break.

  • Classroom rosters will be finalized in April.

    • Parent requests are denied unless there is a legitimate reason.

  • Enrollment is decreasing.

  • MES is open for reassignment.

Benchmarks & Academic Updates

  • Winter benchmarks are guiding second semester instruction.

  • MES has maintained an “A” rating for the past two years.

  • Another meeting will occur prior to Milestones testing and end-of-year benchmarks.

Yearly Events & Celebrations

  • Reading Bowl rescheduled.

  • STEM Night – February 10, 2026.

  • Macedonia with Dads – Split by grade level due to vetting process.

  • Science Olympiad – Upcoming.

  • Students earned placements at the state level in multiple fairs.

Additional Discussion Topics

Tribal Ceremony

  • Parent requested clarification on:

    • How tribes earn points

    • How Pride of the Den is selected

Parent Letters

  • Request for more information about:

    • Level Up! EIP letters

    • Talent Development letters

Newsletter

  • Parent reported newsletter links do not function properly on mobile devices.

Room Parent Expectations

  • Suggestion to include volunteer standards and orientation guidelines.

Procurement Procedures

  • Parent requested information about grade-level purchasing procedures.

Upcoming Dates

Next Meeting: April 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Meeting Adjourned

10:55 AM