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4. Budget planning for SY 2010-2011 <br /> r- We reviewed Superintendent Bradshaw's budget handout from the presentation she gave at <br /> the 4-7-10 school committee meeting. The handout describes the current gap and <br /> projected cuts needed-in order to meet the proposed FYI budget that has been approv <br /> ia <br /> by the School Committee—an amount that is a 2% reduction from our FYI school <br /> budget—as requested by the Town Manager. <br /> 5. Intervention Block—Draft Schedule for the 2010-2011 School Year <br /> We reviewed the draft(#1) schedule for school year'l0-11 which includes a daily 45-minute <br /> intervention block for ELA. It also includes expansion of time for mathematics to allow <br /> teachers ample opportunity to implement the new math curriculum program with fidelity. We <br /> have built 30-minutes per day of time for small group math.instruction. Our goal is to better <br /> meet the leaming needs of each individual student with the most efficient use of staff. <br /> Further discussion and input from staff will be taking place during the next few weeks. <br /> 6. 6-Day Cycle for Specials for the 2010-2011 School Year. <br /> - We-discussed-our plans to employ a 6-day rotation for specials for next year. This will <br /> eliminate the impact of holidays and haIf-days—causing_students_to_miss_aparticular <br /> special. This schedule also allows our specialists to be more involved as members of our <br /> intervention teams. <br /> 7. Other <br /> l A. Mission Statement Update: <br /> Our new mission statement was printed and laminated on posters for each <br /> classroom and for posting in our hallways. The posters have been distributed to al <br /> staff members. <br /> Our mission at the Quashnet School,in partnership with parents, families, and <br /> community, is to empower all children to achieve excellence and to reach their <br /> Nil potential in a respect-filled,safe, and positive leaming environment <br /> characterized by high expectations, quality instruction, continuous <br /> improvement!; and civic responsibility. <br /> B. Standardized School Attire: <br /> We discussed exploring the idea of having students wear standardized school <br /> apparel.` A letter will be drafted to gather parent input and to survey whether such an <br /> idea would have the support of parents. Students could wear the standardized <br /> f apparel Mondays,through Thursdays. Friday would be "free choice"day. We might <br /> explore a standardized Quashnet shirt (both a summer and winter version) that could <br /> be worn with the student's choice of pantstskirt. Mashpee/Quashnet sweatshirts and <br /> T-shirts could be in the mix as well. <br /> C. Latex Allergies <br /> Latex-free balloons will be purchased for use when balloons are desired for school <br /> events/activities (There are several online sites.) Latex allergies were discussed at <br /> the Health Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday, April 5, 2010. The School <br /> Committee will probably be developing a policy related to protecting students and <br /> staff who have latex allergies. <br /> Our next Quashnet School Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday. May 13, 2010. at 3.15 PM <br />