5/4/1994 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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i MAS PEE SCHOOL COMMITTEE - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 4r 1994 PAGE the completion of the 1993-1394 school year. Parents will be responsible for daily transportation to and from the school. Dr. DeMoura recommended approval. Ellen Shelton for son Christopher, Grade 1 Cathleen Sylvia for daughter May, Grade 1 Motion made by Dr. Petti, seconded by Mr. Consalvi, to approve the parental requests, VOTE: Unanimous VI. 6. 1 Reorgani at,ional Plan - Prompted by 3-nc 'e sing elementary Specifically enrollments, Dr. DeMoura gave an informational overview of a Assigned/ proposed reorgani at iona l plan which would create three K-6 Unfinished schools. After a review by parents, teachers, and adminis- usiness tration officials, it was decided that the best plan for Mashpee would be the following scenario (Option Four ) : Pro Points: Equity of resources Could reduce transportation costs More personal relationships between students and staf . Supported by research . Insures instructional continuity . Can be phased Allows for intergrade peer support Promotes the development of strong programs Con Points: Will require districting Organizational change will require the movement of several classrooms .After review of each program, Dr. DeMoura requesteda public, hearing with parents to discuss in detail. May 23, 1994 at 7 :00 p.m. in the Middle School Library was the date set for this meeting. Dr. DeMoura stressed that his presentation tonight was only informational and open to all concerned for input. Mr. Feldman addressed his memo regarding reorganization by precinct. Also, a meeting for seventh and eighth grade parents was scheduled to discuss enrollments. This meeting will tape place on Tuesday, June 7, 1994 at 7 :00 p.m. in the Middle School cafetorium.