6/4/2013 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL Minutes

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KENNETH C.COOMBS SCHOOL SCHOOL COUNCIL TUESDAY,JUNE 4,2013 3:00 P.M.- MAIN OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM MEETING MINUTES Meeting called to order at 3:15 pm In attendance: Please refer to sign in sheet Public Comment: • Elaine addressed concern about losing a kindergarten classroom. Elaine is comfortable with current enrollment and will monitor new registrations carefully to decide whether or not to advocate for a new class. • Jo Ann Nadeau approached parents about joining council and PTO Minutes: • Amendment to May minutes-Flag Day actually scheduled for June 6 Amended minutes approved Old Business: • Elaine talked about changes in society&of broadening our ideas,She asked each person to write three critical areas of need,common core non-negotiable.Ideas for new direction in addressing children's experiences.See attached sheet for listing of ideas. New Business: • May Principal report was given. Tim Souza did a great job with Countdown to Kindergarten parent evening as well as Karen Tessicini with Step Up to Gracie One parent information evening. Elaine also acknowledged the PTO and the Staff Appreciation Luncheon,Birds of Prey,and fire truck visit. • Flag Day update given by Kathy Penney. Parents were sent"save the date"letters and have been encouraged to wear their uniforms if they are members of the military. Chief Baker will bring the fire engine with the big flag. Mrs.Penney commented that they have been unable to get veterans to attend activities. She also said students have a lot of fun preparing and performing this event and learn so much. • Assistant Principal,Wendy Lithwin gave update on Countdown to Kindergarten events. The Big Playground Visit taking place on June S and two more preschools have been scheduled to visit kindergarten classes. • Attendance on Math Night sparse in comparison to past years • Currently 105 children registered for kindergarten. Numbers are being closely watched. • Peer student enrollment has been met in the preschool. It is hoped that more spaces can be offered. • Playground update-hoping write grants For some of the money;some of the money will come from fundraising campaigns;corporate sponsorship will be needed;will be"PTO sponsored" • PTO hosted a great fundraiser on June 1. Would like to try for a different time of the year next time. • Some Staff changes taking place for 2013-2014 school year: ❖ Jey Smith retiring Liz Wilber-Kindergarten ❖ Mary Russell-Grade I ❖ Jane York-Preschool(part time) Meeting adjourned at 4:05pm