2/28/2001 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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MASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE—REGULAR MEETING —FEBRUARY ,,2001 PAGE Mrs. Lynch reiterated that Cape Cod Tech tuition is based on their October 1 enrollment figures. If that figure drops below 49 s of October 1, 2000), we still pay for tuition although there are not 49 students attending. Mr. 1~leery infortned the Committee that Cape Cod Tech Superintendent Tim Carroll invited the Committee for a visit at their convenience. Mrs. Mills noted the passing of two Cape Cod Tech School Committee liaisons to the 1lashpee School Committee. They were David Terry who was serving on the Cape Cod Tech School Committee during his passing and former member Thomas Bartley who served many years on the Cape Cod Tech School Committee. Mrs. Mills commended their dedication to students as well as their years of service. Mrs. Mills said Mr. Terry's position will need to be posted and filled. Per the Cape Cod Tech and Town of Mashpee agreement, this will be done by the Board of Selectmen. 8.6 Out-of-School_ Suspensions — These were included in the "Supplemental Packet"which noted a total of 36 students assigned to Saturday School in grades -12; 3 infractions in grade 9;6 in grade 10; 4 in grade 1 I; and 3 in grade 12. There were 23 students in grades 7 and 8 who were assigned Saturday School with 12 infractions in ' grade 7 and 3 in grade 8. 8.7 Math Revision,,--K-6 — Philosophy and cope and Sequence — Mrs. Parolski outlined this document as submitted. The Committee asked questions regarding the document. Motion made by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Lopez, to approve the Math Revision, 1 - —Philosophy and Scope and Sequence. VOTE: Unanimous It was noted that high school principal Mr. Brown will have available high school scholarships and their deadlines !x. Specifically Assigned/ 9.1 Cell Phone Contract--Mr. F luery said the school department has a new cell Unfinished Business phone vendor. Our new vendor is Lingular wireless. All employees who have cell phones will be using the same vendor. Also, Mrs. Cook reiterated that cell phone numbers should not be published. 9.2 Copy Machines — Mr. McCown said copy machine vendors will be giving presentations on March 6th at the Administrative Roundtable. Leasing of copy machines was also a possibility. This issue will be discussed at the April regular meeting. 9.3 Nurse Presentation — health Grant — High School Nurse Maryise Grady, nashxnet Schaal nurse Susan Cowles and Coombs School nurse Susan Bel addressed the Committee regarding the"Enhanced School Grant'. This grant earmarks $85,000 for four years to the health offices. It was noted that when the grant expires, the positions covered in this grant may not necessarily be continued by the school department.