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Quashnet River School Council �� YtTj <br /> . .L. <br /> Meeting Minutes ;.. ' �,:,..:• <br /> November 13, 1997 <br /> Meeting called to order 6:30 p.m. �� <br /> Attendees: Louise Doyle,Lucinda McKay,Anne Shackett,Alyce Shadata,Donna McCaffery,Sandy Reichel,Carol Russell, <br /> Rebecca Bingham,Ryan Lovely , <br /> Public Forum: <br /> Ryan Johnson,Mashpee Pack 36, Den 9,submitted a proposal to Iandscape the front entrance of the school for a <br /> Cub Scout World Conservation project <br /> Discussion: <br /> change in office location <br /> • major revision <br /> • lower ceiling <br /> • new heating <br /> • entryway from outside <br /> • has storage are, conference area,guidance area <br /> + may have to be used for classroom space within the next few years <br /> • walkway to parking lot <br /> • may need grassy area <br /> • hilly, slippery <br /> • may help with dismissal <br /> Donna McCaffery moved to accept proposal. Lucinda McKay seconded it. Approved. <br /> Don Cook, Dig Safe, and Beautification Council should be contacted. <br /> Approval of minutes: <br /> Anne Shackett moved the October 8, 1997 minutes be approved. Alyce Shadan seconded it Approved_ <br /> Budget: <br /> School commirte requested council to attend budget meeting October 18, 1997 7:00 p.m.at the high school. <br /> The December 9 school committee meeting will be with the teacher's association, finance committee liason,and selectmen. <br /> Discussed making a short presentation. Louise Doyle.Nancy Bowes and Sandy Reichel volunteered to make a presentation. <br /> Discussion of FY'99 budget request: <br /> I) change floater position to full time pilot reading improvement position <br /> • readinghutorial targeting pre and basic readers. present%numbers at budget meeting <br /> • breakfast learning club <br /> • whole school on same tier <br /> • attendance at CORE meeting and grade level meetings <br /> • time for inclusion teachers to work with sped personnel <br /> • add to reading proficiency goal <br /> ?) increase secretary from .5 school year to full time school year <br /> 3) additional teaching assistants for classes with>24 student <br /> 4) other requests to remain the same <br /> Louise Doyle moved to present the revised budget request to the school committee. Carol Russell seconded it. Approved. <br /> Discussion on Specialists: <br /> • 75 special slots this year, will have 80 next year, 3 fall time positions is 81 slots <br /> • Quashnet Valley and K.C.Coombs need 4+positions <br /> • elementary subcommittee wants suggestions For different configurations <br /> • integrated arts position <br /> • combine PE/Health <br /> • certifcation problems <br /> • will discuss next meeting <br /> Reading Proficiency goal: <br /> Core value: increase reading proficiency <br /> Vision: Children will increase reading proficiency while developing a love for reading and literature <br /> Mission Statement: Reading proficiency is the cornerstone to developing academic success and necessary life skills. <br /> Goals: <br /> • increase standardized test scores <br /> • Decrease Number or"at risk" students <br /> • nerease usage of public library. scinoornuionc iibrarr connection <br /> • ;eveiov ;ood study skills <br /> • :ncreasea.eadiness or .;r-sr. hi=a scnooi <br /> �trate�ies: <br />