8/1/2001 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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i } 5 MASHPEE SCHDDf,C OMMITTEE—REGULAR MELTING—AUGU ST 1,2001 PAGE Ix. Specifically Assigned/ 9.1 "Search Policy's—Policy EL Revision—Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded Unfinished Business by Mrs. Reis, to approve the "Search Policy" which will also include the search of students' backpacks, handbags and similar personal belongings as well as lockers. VOTE: Unanimous 9.2 "Temporary Administrative Arrangements" — Motion made by Mr. Caswell, seconded by Mrs. Lopez, to approve the "Temporary Administrative Arrangements" wherein the Business Administrator will assume the responsibilities of -the Superintendent during his absence. In the absence of the School Business Administrator,the responsibilities will be assumed by the most senior principal. VOTE: Unanimous 9.11 " undincy Proposals and Applications" Revision — Policy DD — Motion trade by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Caswell,to discuss this policy. After discussion, it was decided to revisit at the September School Committee meeting. Mr. Caswell rescinded his second and Mrs. Mills rescinded her motion. 9.4 Grade 3 Student Progress Report Card Revision — This issue was discussed earlier in the m etincr 9.5 Grades 4-6 Student Proe r ss Deport Card Revision —This issue was discussed earlier in the meeting. 9.6 Coombs School Parent/Student Handbook Revisions—The elementary school sub-committee needs to review this prior to the School Committee approval. Mrs. Doyle will present at the September School Committee meeting. 9.7 High School Handbook — High School Principal Ira Brown addressed the Committee on the revisions/additions to the 2001-2002 High School Handbook. After his review, a motion was made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mr. Caswell, to approve the revisions as Mated. VOTE; Unanim u 9.8 High School Material for School Committee Review- Ira Brown—Mr.Brown outlined the following issues: 9.8.1 Mission Statement and Expectations for Student Learning—Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded by Mrs. Reis,to approve the"Mission Statement" as presented. VOTE: Unanimous 9. .2 Department Chairs—In his presentation, Mr. Brown recommended abolishing the Grades 7-12 Curriculum Chairpersons and be replaced by Department Cbairs who will still lead curriculum development but will also ensure its implementation, supervise instruction in the department review and analyze WAS Test results and offer solutions to improve student achievement. Department Chairs will also ensure greater degree of fiscal responsibility. Mr. Brown recommended Department Chairs for: Enorlish; Reading; Mathematics; Science; History and Social Studies; and Foreign Language. Motion made by Mr. Caswell, seconded by Mrs. Mills, to approve the High School Department Chairs as recommended by Mr. Brown. VOTE: Unanimous