12/07/2005 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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w iASHPEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE—REGULAR MEETfNG—DECEMBER 7, 2005 PAGE 8.7 Early Fe lease — in order to provide more professional development time for elementary teachers, Mrs. Bradshaw discussed a proposal to hold three half-day professional development sessions in early 2006. The days would be for the Coombs School and Quashnet School only and fall on Monday, February ; Monday, March ; and Monday, April 3, 2006. Mrs. Bradshaw said she has received cooperation from Leisure Services and the Boys&Girls Club for afternoon programming for students. motion was made by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs. Foml ey, to approve the request for three half-day sessions. VOTE:E: Unanimous 8.8 FY07 Budget — Mrs. Bradshaw said the budget sub-committee will meet on December 8, 2005. The Town Manager has requested a level services budget for FY . Mrs. Bradshaw recommended a public hearing set during the regular January 4, 2006 School Committee meeting. 8.9 School Presentation — Coombs School — Mrs. Doyle introduced Integrated Arts teachers I a ien Gould and Margie Mitchell who presented photographs of past events as well as a quick summary ofeverts that took place in the Coombs School this year. 8.10 P.F.I.I .E. Program — Mrs. Bradshaw described the Partnership, Responsibility, Independence, Decisions, and Education P.F.I.I .E. program Grade 5 program that will tale place over the course ofeight weeps. Each period will be 45 minutes. School Resource Officer Lisa Hettinger will be the instructor of this program which is taught in conjunction with the Mashpee Police Department. .l l Cape Cod Children's Museum Survey — Mrs. Bradshaw explained the Cape Cod Children's Museum has received a grant from the institute of Museum and Library Services to create a new exhibit to celebrate and learn about Cape Cod. The Museum's Board of Directors would like to administer the survey to Grade 3 students and teachers. Mrs. Grady suggested the i language be simplified for students ofthis age to comprehend. Motion made by Mrs. Grady, seconded by Mr. Thomas, to give the survey to the Grade 3 students and teachers with simplified language. VOTE: Unanimous IX. Specifically Assigned/ .l Cape Li ght Compact—Mrs. Mi11s addressed this issue stating that she Unfinished Business informed the Town Manager that students will not be taping the materials regarding the Cape Light Compact home in their backpacks. Father, the materials will be available in Town Hall.