8/4/2014 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Minutes August 4, 20 l 4 George C. Schmidt, III: (continued) As a member of the School Committee,Mr. Schmidt indicated he would intend to fully gain knowledge of the budget,and work towards acceptable solutions to present an improved tear work approach between the 'down and Schools. As liaison,Mr. Schmidt mentioned he is aware of the budget particularities. Mr. Schmidt noted that if he is the selected candidate he would involve himself with the administration of the Schools, and the needs of the teachers. In Mr. Schmidt's opi on, the current stfength of the School Departryient.lies within the.change of administration which brings forma a more cohesive union with the Schools and Town. A named weakness is the lack of emphasis on educating all of the students M` Mashpee,and notjust the special education and advanced placement students. Mr. Schmidt explained the riddle group is the largest mass of students, and the MCAS,scores are not as high as other districts. .Mohamad Fand: Ashumet Road resident Mohamad Fand is a past volunteer of the Mashpee Senior Center. He created a PC cli c program supporting seniors with computer usage. Mr. Fand has also volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club teaching chess. As a form teacher intern Mr. Fand specialized in mathematics and science at a charter school in New Bedford, and has worked as a substitute teacher in all subjects. Mr. Fand is a licensed educator in mathematics and physics. He is currently employed at the.Sears Auto Center in Hyannis. As ars elected volunteer, Mr. Fand indicated that he would observe, learn and collect data to determine why Mashpee has failing grades. W. Fand stated that . school should not be a box for children to enter and exit. In his vision,teachers should be revitalized to challenge students. Issues such as core state standards and distractions resulting from technology were considered by Mr. Fand. Recommendations from Mr. Fand include adapting the curriculum to a smaller enrolhnent and combining administration to realize a cost savings. 1 . Fand also expressed the need for additional extracurricular activities for students,not just sports activities.