6/4/2008 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mrs, Thomas stated that the SEPAC staff contacts are as follows: Karen Paradis Leah Alberti Peter Shea Mrs. Thomas discussed the autism program. She is requesting one additional special education teacher instead of a paraprofessional position. There was discussion about the autism program. Mrs. Perry, a parent, spore in favor of the autism program at the Coombs School. It was determined that the in-house autism program is not for students who are harmful to themselves or others. Mrs. Thomas discussed the possibility of a $12,000 cut in ars existing special education grant. Mrs. Thomas discussed Project Teammate. This is ars opportunity for juniors and seniors to participate in a peer mentor program. Ms. Cynthia Prapas has worked with a couple of students in this endeavor. Mrs. Thomas would lire to expand the program. There was more discussion about this program. Mrs. Mills stated that she had some issues with this program as to the role of paraprofessionals and adult volunteers, and confidentiality issues. She also suggested scheduling these activities outside of the school day. Mrs. Thomas requested to bring back more information on this program at a later date. Xv1I11 Specifically Unassigned/Unfinished Business 18.1 .follow up on Kitchen Door- Mrs. Bradshaw informed the Committee that there are now peepholes in both the Quashnet and High School back doors. 18.2 Phone systems- As previously discussed, Mr. Moroney i s looking into switching the entire town to one system. 18.3 Course Progression in Mathematics- Mrs. Bradshaw reviewed the information provided by Mr. Fiegel about the course progression in mathematics. 18.4 Graduation for PM,students- Mrs. Bradshaw reviewed that PM students are eligible for regular graduation, but many choose to graduate earlier, upon completion of their courses. XIX. New Business Mrs. Bradshaw stated that graduation would be inside due-to the cicadas. Regular Meeting 61410$