8/19/2004 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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} MASRP E SCHOOL COM ITTEE-- ANNUAL"'RETREAT""EAT"—AUGUST 19, 2004 FACE 2 • A parent had sent a letter to Mrs. Cook regarding the new student parking policy as voted upon at their June 2, 2004 meeting. It was decided that there would be no changes to the policy as written. • Quashnet School Nurse — Mrs. Parolsl i explained that Maureen Scozzari has applied for a Department of Education certification therefore a waiver has been requested. Motion made by Mrs. Mills, seconded b Mrs. Lopez, to appoint Maureen Scozzari at the Quashnet School Nurse. VOTE: Unanimous • Leisure Services._Updates — Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Deis, and Mrs. Pa.rolsl i discussed on-going leisure services issues including user fees. Mrs. Mills suggested requesting a monthly accounting of leisure service facility usage fees as well as an accounting of summer fees collected. Mrs. Parolsl i will be in contact with Mr. Frederick and ask him to bring these requests to the monthly Leisure Services meeting. • October Annual Town Meeting Article for Equity/Compliance Officer—Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Pa.rolsl i attended the Selectmen's meeting where it was decided to defer this position until the May 2005 Town Meeting. Discussion followed on the School Resource Officer which will be voted upon at the October Town Meeting. There was a recess at 10:35 a.m. The"retreat"reconvened at 10:45 a.m. • School Committee 2004-2005 Coals — Mrs. Parolski presented the Administrative goals as set this week at the Administrative"retreat". They were: To increase academic achievement;to improve the effectiveness of communication systems; to appropriately support technology for student learning as well as staff job performance;and to foster positive school climate. After discussion, the School Committee endorsed the above-mentioned goals and will revisit at the October School Committee meeting once they have been discussed further by the administrators. School Facilities Update — Brad Tripp — Salol Facilities Supervisor Brad Fripp updated the Committee on the status of the condition of all schools. The cleaning and waxing of the floors is complete,the fields are in good shape,the irrigation repairs have been completed,the lighting retrofit is complete with a few exceptions but will be ready by the time school starts on September 7th. Other—Mrs. Cook asked to have one School Committee member at the "New w Teacher Orientation" session on August 25 1h t 10:00 a.m. in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Lopez asked to have the handout on the Automated External Defibrillator Checklist attached to the current A D'policy.