7/6/2005 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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i 1ASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE—REGULAR MEETING—JULY 6, 2005 PACE other teachers to attend "Critical Friends Group" seminars and/or conferences held under the auspices of the National School Reform Faculty. .3 Letter from Myrna Nuey dated.Rune 14 —Mrs. Mills read aloud a letter from Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Council Chair Myrna Nu y addressed to Mrs. Parolki regarding looking forward to working with Mrs. Bradshaw and Mrs. Mills during the upcoming year. V1. Communications Mr. Thomas mentioned that Chapter 70 funds reflected a per student I increase for next year in the recent "Cherry Sheet." That would show a $100,000 increase for Mashp e schools, however, although earmarked for the schools,these funds will be forwarded to the town's general fund. Mr. Thomas suggested Mrs. Bradshaw meet with the administrators and determine where this additional $100,000 should be spent keeping in mind there is a possible need for another kindergarten teacher. Motion made by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs. Grady, for Mrs. Bradshaw meet with the administrators and use their discretion for distribution of the Chapter 70 funds. 'COTE: Unanimous V11. Student Advisory Mr. Brown infonrned the Committee Laura Galvin will be the Student Advisory Council Council representative commencing in September 2005. At this point,Mrs. Mills welcomed aboard Ann Bradshaw as Mashpee's newly- appointed Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Mills moved up the following agenda items due to audience participation. VH1. Report of the Karen Camp—School Year Wrap-Up Comments—Mashpee Teachers' Superintendent Association President Daren Camp addressed the Comm ittstating that on behalf of the Teachers' Association she thanked "the administrators, Mrs. Parolski, and the School Committee for their ardent efforts during the budget cuts." Her closing remarks were, "The Association acknowledges that this (the budget process) was a difficult time and due to working together as a team, results were positive." 8.7 High School Yearbook and Newspaper Publication — Cobert Wray discussed implementing a yearbook publication policy effective with the 2005- 2006 high school yearbook. He suggested, however, asking the school attorney to review prior to School Committee vote at the August meeting. 8.8 Mashvee_Hi h School Marguee Sign Usage Regulations—High School Guidance Counselor Lindsay Kett briefly outlined the regulations to be put in place for the marquee sign usage. After her presentation, a motion was trade by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs. I ornkey, to approve the Mashp e High School Marquee Sign Usage Regulations as stated. VOTE: Unanimous