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Kenneth C. Coombs School Council Minutes October 25, 2011 Meeting called to order at approximately 3:10pm In attendance: Elaine Pender, Principal; Suzanne Cogswell, Britanny Cort and Kathy Penney, Teachers; Kellie Alliegro, Kris Jones and Dan O'Neill, Parents No Public Comment Mrs. Pender discovered that there were no minutes from the May 2011 meeting. Suzanne Cogswell has agreed to take Council minutes. • Kellie Alliegro reviewed the PTO members list and the PTO goals. She discussed the web-based sign up and it usefulness to parents who wish to volunteer. • The characteristics and conduct of a School Council were reviewed. • It was determined that many families find the school website convenient. This cost- saving measure provides important information when necessary and as needed. • Goals are math focused. • Marykate O'Brien continues Everyday Math series work with K-6 staff. The staff is committed to focus on continual gains in Math. • District will continue to work on literacy, anti-bullying, etc. • District-wide Formative Assessment goal will measure a student's ability. Using the Everyday Math program, teachers can assess each student's strengths daily and focus on individual needs. • Kenneth C. Coombs School students will be engaged in ongoing activities in and out of school to teach the responsibility of serving the community. The Council will be involved with promoting and supporting interactions between students and Mashpee senior citizens to encourage community service and citizenship. • Suggestions include clothing drive, PTO School/Home partnership,evening parent education workshop with guest speaker, visits to the Mashpee Public Library, field trips to the computer lab at the Boys and Girls Club, activities at the Mashpee Senior Center or the Optimal Care Center. • Last year's School Council goal to align Math Night with the Everyday Math series was a huge success. Past School Council goals included Mashpee Reads, Math Night restructuring and assisting the School Committee with budgetary suggestions.