2/6/2002 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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i MA SHP SCHOOL COMMIWEE—REG ULAR T IL TING—FE B RUA RY 6,2002 PAGE 2 5.3 Correspondence from Donald J. Bo kler dated January 6, 2002 — Mrs. Cook acknowledged a letter from Mr. Buckler in which he states M shpee High School senior Kyle Hurt has nominated Su arme Avtges for the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. This award is given by the National Association of Biology Teachers to one biology teacher from each state each year. .4 Ito from Mrs. Doyle dated ,January 2 , 2002 -.Grant Approvals - Mrs. Cook acknowledged the Mashpee Community Concert Committee who has agreed to sponsor a school-wide field trip, two in-school science presentations along with a diversity conference to be held at the Coombs School for students and their families. 5.5 Mrs. Cook acknowledged the following students for their efforts from the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards: 0 Alyia Garcia—Honorable Mention in drawing + Stephanie Needel-Honorable Mention in photography • Michael McKay—Silver Key in photography • Steven Davis—Silvery Key in drawing • Lisa Kelly—Silvery Ivey in printmaking V1. Communications There were no"Communications"to the Committee this evening. VII. Student Advisory Student Advisory Council representative Kyle Hurt informed the Committee the Council issue of senior exemptions still needs to be discussed with other students but he lopes to bring back to the School Committee at their March meeting. Kyle also expressed concern regarding the elimination or reduction in the Advanced Placement programs because of on-going budget discussions. He said they are part of the curriculum and a great benefit to students. He asked the School Committee to keep the AP programs in tact when discussing the FY03 budget. Mr. Fluery assured Kyle that at this point in time there is no plan to either cut or eliminate the AP programs. At this point ofthe meeting, Mrs. Cook asked the Committee's permission to move up . , "Coombs School Improvement Plan, 2001-2002 School Year." The Committee agreed to do so. Coombs School Principal Louise Doyle acknowledged the following Coombs School Council members for their efforts in devising the School Improvement Plan: Diane Cook, Linda Kot, Jennifer LeFavor, Daren Murphy, Kathleen Penney,Alison Robbins, Carolyn Ryan,Paul Smith,and Greg Taylor. Mrs. Doyle reviewed the goals of this year's School Improvement Plan which were the following: Goal#1 —Academic Accountability Goal#2—Safety/Security Goal#3—Communication and Use of Community Resources Goal# —Facilities Plan Goal# —Diversity and Sensitivity Mrs. Kathleen Penney discussed the "Second Step"'program and gave examples of how helpful it has proven to be in the Coombs School.