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Mashpee Public Schools: School Start Time Committee (SSTC) <br /> March 30, 2016 3:30 — 4:45 PM Quashnet Libra MINUTES <br /> PRESENT: Don Myers, Patty DeBoer, Mark Balestracci, MaryKate O'Brien, Matt Triveri, Kristine Jones, Robin Geggatt, Wendy <br /> Lithwin, Marcy Dugas, Kristen Boyd, Sarah Provencher, Matt Auger, Tannah O'Brien, Mary Bradbury—Recreation Department, <br /> Carrie Gentile—Mashpee Enterprise, Amy Harris—Guest, Dr. Peter Edwards—Guest, Ruth Provost—Boys&Girls Club, Lloyd <br /> Wilson—Boys & Girls Club, Sharon DeFrancesco—Parent <br /> ABSENT: Brian Brodie, Chris Santos (present for the last 5 minutes) <br /> 3:36 PM: Meeting opened; introductions <br /> 3:40 PM: 2/24/16 SSTC Meeting Minutes—reviewed/approved (Motion to approve: Kristen Boyd; 2nd: Matt Auger; All "yes") <br /> 3:41 PM: The SSTC reviewed the summaries of the survey data collected from the staff and also from our parents/guardians <br /> ■ Look at individual parent/guardian responses—connect comments with some demographic <br /> information—grade level(s) of respondent's child(ren)—to help us better understand options chosen <br /> (Gail Hannan) <br /> ■ Too many options provided to survey respondents <br /> ■ Decide on perfect scenario—regardless of financial impact <br /> ■ "Parents want this—they just don't know it yet."—Sarah Provencher <br /> ■ Change is hard for everyone <br /> ✓ Conduct additional surveys as we move forward <br /> ✓ Schedule presentations for parents (structured)—Power Point with Q/A period <br /> ✓ Schedule Parent Coffees to continue the conversation around school start times (7:00 AM + 6:00 PM) <br /> ✓ Amy Harris (Harwich/Connecticut)—shared her experiences from Wilton, CT—How the League of Women Voters took <br /> up this issue and was successful in guiding the district's decision-making. <br /> ✓ Dr. Edwards shared his expertise/knowledge on why a later start time for adolescent students is beneficial. <br /> ✓ Will there be any impact on custodial schedules/contracts if the school start times change?—Patty DeBoer to check <br /> with DPW Director Catherine Laurent <br /> ✓ Impact on current MPS contracts?? MMHS staff could hold their Monday staff meetings before school rather than after <br /> school (from 7:15—8:15 AM). This would allow for Monday after-school time to be used for sports and other extra- <br /> curricular activities. This would also apply to Quashnet and Coombs if their start time is 9:15 AM. <br /> ✓ Both the Recreation Department and the Boys&Girls Club would have to adjust their schedules—impacting staffing. <br /> (Depending on option chosen) The Club's budget could also be impacted—more funds needed. <br /> ✓ Create/administer a MMHS student survey—send out link directly to each student's email; Patty DeBoer will work with <br /> Tannah O'Brien and Principal Balestracci to develop the questions and schedule the survey (Double-block?). Possible <br /> questions: <br /> o Grade Level <br /> o Male/Female <br /> o Do you participate in sports? <br /> o Do you currently have an after-school job? If yes, what is your usual start time? <br /> o Are you involved with after-school activities? <br /> o What is the average amount of time you spend on homework? <br /> o What is the usual time that you go to bed? <br />