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KENNETH C. COOMBS SCHOOL <br /> SCHOOL COUNCIL <br /> TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4,2012 <br /> 3:00 P.M.-MAIN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM <br /> MEETING MINUTES <br /> Meeting called to order at 3:10 p.m. <br /> In attendance: <br /> • Please refer to sign-in sheet <br /> No Public Comment: <br /> • Parents have voiced concern that children who have money in their cafeteria accounts for lunch <br /> money are spending it on ice cream and popcorn. Parents are wondering if there is any way to <br /> control this. <br /> Old Business: <br /> • Wendy Lithwin and Dan O'Neill approved October and November Meeting minutes <br /> • Principal's Report for November reviewed and events(as highlighted on attached report)were <br /> discussed <br /> • The School Improvement Goal was reviewed. Goals for 2012-2013 school year will be the same <br /> as 2011.2012 with an emphasis on goal#4(citizenship). Details are attached. <br /> • Council discussed the Wellness Policy. Only healthy foods are allowed in school due to allergies <br /> and to keep within the Wellness Policy guidelines. It is important to remember that there are other <br /> ways to celebrate without food(i.e.extra recess,craft projects, new pencils,etc.). The change in <br /> thinking must be embraced by all. <br /> • The policy on parents/guardians eating lunch with their child will stand as not allowed.Young <br /> children have a difficult time with transitions. They often want to go home with parents/guardians <br /> after lunch. Also,other children may wonder why their parents/guardians are not having lunch with <br /> them. Reminders to parents/guardians in the newsletter regarding this policy will be made.The <br /> suggestion to come in to volunteer in their child's classroom can be offered as an alternative. <br /> • Upcoming December events were discussed(please see attached Principal's Report). <br /> • Art Teacher, Kim Palmer,and others are working very hard on a float for-the annual Mashpee <br /> Christmas Parade. <br /> • It was decided that last year's School Council Goals are do-able. Funds for playground may be <br /> able to come from Bank of American and/or Eastern Bank. These banks need to invest money in <br /> their communities by law. <br /> • Julie Hall discussed"financial literacy". This topic is based on a workshop she attended. Program <br /> teaches banking responsibilities(checking accounts, budgets, planning,car loans,etc.);six <br /> modules of literacy;needs vs.wants. How do we infuse this into our community is a question. <br /> • Mashpee will not have an extended day or school year at this time <br />