03/16/2022 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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7. Approval of Minutes of February 9,2022: Motion to approve: Mr. Myers Second: Ms. Lewis Roll Call Vote: In favor: Ms. Bartlett,Mr. Myers, Ms. Lewis, Mr.Weeden Abstain: Opposed: none Approval of Minutes of February 18,2022: Motion to approve: Mr. Myers Second: Mr.Weeden Roll Call Vote: In favor: Ms. Bartlett, Mr. Myers,Ms. Lewis , Mr. Weeden Abstain: Opposed: none 8. 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. Weekly in-school routine safety checks and at-home surveillance testing will continue through the end of the school year. . 9. Report of the Superintendent Enrollment and Personnel Updates: Superintendent DeBoer shared updates on new hires,resignations and retirements. Update of Coombs School Principal,Deb Goulart: Dr. Goulart updated the committee on happenings at the Coombs School including PTO fundraising efforts and preschool/kindergarten registration. Recognitions/Acknowledgement: The Superintendent congratulated the MMHS girls varsity basketball team and Coach Jasmyn Silva on their outstanding season; MMHS junior Ava Kelly on being chosen as one of the top ten all-around gymnasts in the state. The Superintendent also acknowledged grade 7 students chosen to participate in the National History Day competition and Quashnet School teacher, Ms. Alexandra Keohane for successfully defending her dissertation and earning her doctorate degree. Update—MMHS Block Scheduling Evaluation Committee Dr. Hanscom provided an update on MMHS Block Scheduling Evaluation Committee. A recommendation will be brought to the committee at the May meeting. Update-2022 MPS Parent/Guardian Opinion Surveys and Student Opinion Surveys(Gr. 5-12) The Superintendent updated the committee on the annual MPS Parent/Guardian Surveys. Surveys were sent to families on February 28th. A reminder to complete the survey if families had not already done so was sent on March 7th. Participation rates are as follows: KCC 42.7%, QS 35.9%, MMHS 30.8%. There are 983 families in the district. Update Multi-purpose Stadium Capital Project The Superintendent updated the committee on the status of the multi-purpose stadium capital project. Article will be on the special warrant at the May 2nd Town Meeting. Bids being reviewed by DPW.