6/9/2005 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL Cancelled Meeting

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Kenneth C. Coombs School Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2005 I The meeting was called to order at 3:40 p.m. The October minutes were reviered. ,King Palmer moved to approve the minutes, Mary russell seconded, and the minutes were u anirnousiy approved. Purposes and responsibilities of the Council were discussed. The Council will review the budget next month. The KCC School Improvement Plan for 05-06 was also reviewed. fI T Dere was- a short discussion of the present Health Advisory om ittce with concentration.regarding peanut free school providers or cIassrooms district w 1de. III The Coombs School is literacy and math driven. Literacy is 0% fiction, % nor-fiction at the K-2 level. IV Longer literacy blocks are required for next year.. Scheduling is an issue due to lurch, recess, and specials, which restrict longer time periods for block. other problems impa tlnc, literacy are every day early dismissals, tardiness, and family vacations. Concerns about Professionals Development were expressed. There is no time during the school day to network, caucus about student reeds, etc. Release time is strongly recornmended. Currently, Sandwich has 9.5 professional days, Falmouth has 6. and Plymouth has 8.5 days. V1 Dr. Part er will be returning on Monday 11-7-0 5 to give results to the Coombs - staff from the first LIBELS assessment administration in FY06. V11 By 2014 all children must be at a proficient level including the Special Education stude is and all other subgroups. Cape toms have a problem with transient children and their education has been Inconsistent. We need to look at ways to find a longer block in scheduling and time for professional development and an ongoing budget for literacy programs is required VIII E.Q.A is corning up soon. The audit is December -10'x'. The district will receive a report focusing on improvement measures. This audit occurs every 5 gears. We also have our SPED mid-cycle review this year, as well as our Pre K and K reaccredidation this year. Program improvement mapping is also in process. Ix There is some discussion on whether or not to propose a math remediation teacher. There are no programs for children that need intervention. We will propose a 1 math position and 1/2 math remediation position. Proposals need to be put into budget or final draft by January The meeting adjourned at :00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, F Amy illianis