1/4/2006 SCHOOL COUNCIL - KC COOMBS SCHOOL Minutes

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Kenneth C. Coombs School Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 4, 2006 I The meeting was called to order at 3:35 p.m. Present at the meeting were Mrs. Doyle, Mr. McNamara, Ms'. Russel, Mrs. Palmer,, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hendricks and Mrs. Snider. Absent nt. were Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Moran-Nye. Mrs. O'Brien has resigned from School Council due to a scheduling conflict. The December minutes were reviewed. Mary Russell moved to approve the minutes, Ary Snider seconded the � do , and the minutes wr%.A --re urian mously approved. - II There was a discussion about professional Development in the district. Three additional days were approved for 6, 3/6, and 4/3. III The budget {as-again discussed. The Council set the top budget priorities on class size and literacy coach. Research about class size is to be submitted to School Committee. 3. Some disc-usslon followed regarding an additional paraprofessional position for preschool and a possible fouftb preschool classroom to accommodate high preschool enrollment and hl cxh service IEP reeds. 4. There was a discussion regarding the .6 Early Childhood Coordinator position moving from grant to appropriated funding. . The literacy coach position was discussed. With all the work in Reading Street this year, it is imperative that this work o ntlnuc for on-the-job training and prof'cssi nal development. 6. There will be a 3-5% increase for supplies. III The School Committee warrant article for town meeting to retUrll the Medicaid liio-ney to schools was discussed. The proposals for monies would address class size and technology needs. IV The KCC Council strategi ed on a budget presentation for the School Committee. Thel-e were questions about funding for textbooks and supplies. The Council supports the i"011W i rig: I. Increasing teachers per grade . Special Education.teacher in Preschool ' 3. Literacy coach V The next m eting was scheduled and work will be done on a Mission Statement revision. The me ting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. The motion to adjourn was made by Mary Russell and seconded by Amy Snider. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Any William �