02/09/2022 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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7. Update—MPS District COVID-19 Update—MPS District COVID-19 Health Coordinator Stacey Schakel Ms. Schakel updated the committee on the current health and safety status of the district. Ms. Schakel provided the update from DESE on mask requirements and presented a letter from the Mashpee Board of Health in support of MPS COVID protocols. Dr. Greg Parkinson,District Physician: Dr. Parkinson led a discussion on mask requirements and an argument for lifting the mandate. 8. Introduction of Mashpee Middle-High School Interim Principal Joshua Tarsky Superintendent DeBoer introduced Interim Principal Joshua Tarsky and provided an overview of his resume. Mr. Tarsky began at MMHS on February 1, 2022. Committee members each welcomed Mr. Tarsky to Mashpee and his new position. 9. Report of the Superintendent Enrollment and Personnel Updates: Superintendent DeBoer shared updates on new hires,resignations and retirements. Update of Quashnet School Principal,MaryKate O'Brien: Ms. O'Brien provided an update on Quashnet School happenings including the National Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony. She also gave a shout-out to Robotics Coach, Jamie Whiddon and grade 5 and 6 students for their participation in the VEX competition at MMHS as well as to Quashnet School Counselors on National School Counseling Week. Update of Coombs School Principal,Deb Goulart: Dr. Goulart updated the committee on the 100th Day of School projects and PTO happenings. Recognitions/Acknowledgements The Superintendent shared that the Cahoon Museum is offering a paid internship to a MMHS student interested in the Arts. This student will be chosen by the MMHS Art Department. She thanked the parents/guardians who were part of the Parent/Guardian Opinion Survey Focus Group for their help in their help in creating the survey, volunteers at the VEX Robotics Competition at MMHS. The Superintendent also provided updates on happenings in each of the schools. Update—MMHS Block Scheduling Evaluation Committee Dr. Hanscom provided update on MMHS Block Scheduling Evaluation Committee. A recommendation will be brought to the committee at the March 16th meeting. Update—FY 23 School-related CIP Projects,including MMHS Stadium Upgrade Project The Superintendent provided an update on school-related CIP projects, including MMHS stadium upgrade project. Plan/Process for hiring a permanent MMHS Principal The Superintendent shared that Dr. Hanscom and Dr. Curley will be facilitating the hiring process for a permanent MMHS Principal. 2022 MPS Parent/Guardian Opinion Surveys and Student Opinion Surveys (Gr. 5-12) Superintendent DeBoer provided an overview of the Family and Student Opinion Surveys. Surveys will be sent to parents/guardians on February 28th. The Student Opinion Survey for students in grades 5-12 will be administered on February 28th as well.