Armando Vilaseca, Mary Lynn Riggs, Scott Lang, Thomas Walsh, Lisa Delorme, Peg Stewart, Jeff Loller, Angela Baker, Robin Freeman, Elaine Carpenter, Adam Benay, Ben Langelier

 

The meeting was called to order by Peg Stewart at 9:00am. She welcomed Mary Lynn Riggs, the new Director of Curriculum.

 

The NECAP results were explained by Mary Lynn Riggs. Even though we are one of the schools on the AYP list, she is pleased with the fact that 70% of our students met the standard.

 

Lisa Delorme continued with the results in the Elementary area explaining the Math program and the interventions to be accomplished. She also provided details on the kindergarten schedule. All students will be evaluated and those needing help will be enrolled in all day kindergarten for this year. A discussion will be forthcoming regarding full day versus half day kindergarten.

 

Thomas Walsh went on to explain the importance of teacher leaders and the interventions to be followed for those who are not meeting standards in literacy. Math will be implemented next. It is important to remember that our instruction is what is being assessed.

 

Scott Lang continued with the standards for the high school area. The scores for low socio-economic students were close to others in math proficiency. Differentiated instruction has been very successful. A strategies class has been instituted and heterogeneous classes continue as well. Math intervention is being considered with a focus on assessment. Intervention is currently available for all struggling students.

 

BOARD GOALS

It was decided after discussion that the board would have a Vision instead of specific goals. The vision for 2008 - 2009 will be “To support and provide resources for continuous improvement in teaching and learning.”

 

Education topics over the next few months:

September - Library

October - Kindergarten

November - Budget Preparation

December - Budget Preparation

 

 

 

 

v Student Voting Privilege - this was discussed and it was decided to keep the current policy of students not having this option. A discussion also ensued as to changing the term for board members allowing them to begin their term in July instead of March. Peg will contact the state for a ruling.

 

v Budget- the cost of heating fuel and the changing economy and pricing of such ensued. It was decided not to pre-purchase.  Action: Angela Baker made a motion seconded by Jeff Loller not to pre-purchase fuel for next year. Motion passed unanimously.

 

v Abbey Food Service Contract – Action: Angela Baker move to accept the Abbey contract for the coming year, seconded by Robin Freeman. Motion passed unanimously.

 

v Security - Discussion of school use including responsibilities for Recreation Area was intense with many questions. A meeting will be arranged with Tom Walsh, Mike Brown, Peg Stewart, Jim Boomhover and, Karen Antonovich. Peg will research past information. A discussion on student parking will be held at the August 11^th meeting.

 

v Safe School Data – the board this information.

 

v Allergy Policy - Tom presented the info on the changes to be taken and the importance of enforcement. Ben and Adam will meet with Scott Lang to communicate this information to high school students.

 

v Graduation- the Capstone Project was discussed and it was decided to form a

committee including Dave Buckingham to look into this program.

 

v Administrative Leave Package - This will be reviewed and brought back to the board.

 

v Teacher Evaluation – we will use the same model and will update it.

 

v Inservice Topics - these have all been arranged by FWSU for the teacher inservice days for all schools in the district.

 

v Policies - A list of old policies and procedures was brought to the board and these will be either updated or revoked at the next meeting.

 

v Approve New Hire – Action: Angela Baker moved to approve the hiring of Lisa Koval as the Speech Language Pathologist, seconded by Jeff Loller. Motion unanimously passed.

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:45pm.