4/5/2012 SCHOOL COUNCIL - QUASHNET SCHOOL Minutes

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JhA 660t`� 14 2011=2012 QUASHNET SCHOOL COUNCIL Minutes of Meeting: Thursday, April 5, 2012 :16 Phil to 4:16 PM Quashnet School Conference Room Present; Patricia DeBoer, Principal; Diana Littleton, Teacher; Dianne Louf, Teacher; Marla Cortez, Parent; Liz ieira, Parent; {Guest: lar Kate O'Brien} bsent: Dan O'Neill, Parent; Jack Phelan, Community-at-Large member Our Four Major Areas of Resp n ibiliy: 1. Adopting educational goals for the school that are consistent with local educational policies and statewide student performance standards . identifying the educational reeds of students attending the school . Reviewing the annual school building budget . Formulating a school improvement plan eetin l andourt : A. Agenda B. Transitions—Summary of Current Practice C. Summary Sheet of changes for the SY12-13 Quashnet Parent/Student Handbook MINUTES y Transition Process (How can we make it better?) A. Grade 2 to Grade 3 K.C.co mbs School to Quashr et We reviewed and discussed current transition practices (listed on handout): We need to increase parent involvement in the Quashnet PTO (big participation drop-off between second and third grade) Have a combined PTO meeting in the spring (KCC and S Mrs. DeBoer will attend a spring KCC School PTO meeting ■ More communication about volunteer opportunities at Quashnet • Survey parents--how to increase their involvement and presence at Quashnet Explore more events involving both schools B. Grade 6 to Grade uashnet to. lashpee Middle School We reviewed and discussed current transition practices (listed on handout) C. From Grade to Gr within_ u sheet We reviewed and discussed current transition practices (listed on.handout) 2. Parent Com unity Perceptions: Quashnet school, l aahpee Public schools Our conversation focused on family and community perceptions about the Quashnet School. Ho we combat misperceptions and make sure that accurate information is funneled into the influential communication networks ori s was discussed. We plan to conduct a survey of family perceptions prior to the end of this school year. We know we have an excellent school with great students, but we also know that there is always room for improvement. When students demonstrate misbehaviors we provide thein with interventions, guidance, and consequences designed to help them learn and improve. We need to do more to encourage our parents to spend time at our school during the school day so they can form their on first-hand opinions. We need to continually reinforce that we have an open door policy and welcome all conversations—whether in person, aria the telephone, or through ars email. A fire-minute conversation can change a misperception by providing additional/accurate information. First-party communication is vital. Teachers need to communicate all misbehaviors—no matter hover ion►level—to the parent. This will help provide clarity and avoid misperceptions. in almost all situations when a student is spoken to by the principal or assistant principal the parent is notified, although there is always room for improvement.