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Thursday, April 25 , 2019 t� 1LD
I Brewster Town Hall
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Present for the Committee : David Telman, Kristen Callahan, Marie Enochty, and Jessica Larsen
Present for the Administration, Thomas Conrad, Giovanna Venditti , Keith Gauley, and Joanna Hughes
Call to Order
Chair Telman called the meeting to order at 6 : 05 p .m .
Citizens Speak
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PRIORITY BUSINESS
Administrators ' Reports
Principals ' reports were included in the packet. Jessica Larsen asked that future calendar dates be included in the
Principals ' reports so that school committee can see upcoming events .
Superintendent Conrad recognized Principal Joanna Hughes and her staff for doing a fantastic job with the bus
situation . From beginning to end, Principal Hughes did a great job managing a fluid situation and he thanked her very
much. Her professionalism and great effort was tremendously appreciated by everyone involved .
He reported that he attended the Wellfleet town meeting and has more town meetings to attend in the near future. He
distributed a flyer on a presentation that will take place at Nauset Regional Middle School on May 8 `" at 6 : 00 p . m .
regarding " Vaping. " He indicated that this is a big concern of the Wellness Committee . The presentation is to help the
community and parents better understand the problem of vaping.
FY19 Budget
Ms . Venditti reviewed the expenditure reports with the committee highlighting items with significant movement . The
Stony Brook budget has a balance of 452,985 . The balance at the Eddy Elementary School is $20 , 993 . She reviewed
line items with movement. She explained line item 7097, SN Out-of-District Tuition. The variance is due to a change
in students ' needs; inclusive of a 1 : 1 which was not budgeted. Reclassified expenses to Circuit Breaker: F 18 CB
Funds $60, 175 ; and FY19 CB $43 ,280 . In addition, a new student was added since last month ' s reporting reflecting an
increase of $37,616 . Expenses totaling $6,380 were reclassified to Grants since last month ' s reporting.
Educational Vision —
Superintendent Conrad indicated that he saw a number of parents and some board members at the educational
visioning forums . Dr. Patti Grenier facilitated the forums and about 50 people attended . He indicated that they are
collating all the information that was received from the forums . Dr. Gremer will present the findings to the school
committee for further discussion at a later meeting.
Policies — Wellness, Tobacco Use Students, and Tobacco Use Staff — 1" reading
Chair David Telman reviewed the policies . He indicated that the Policy Subcommittee made a few edits and approved
these policies at their last meeting.
Motion :
On a motion by Marie Enochty, seconded by Jessica Larsen it was voted unanimously, 4-0, to approve the policies as
written for a first reading. (Wellness , Tobacco Use by Students , Tobacco Use by Staff)
Superintendent ' s Evaluation Process —
The Superintendent reviewed the process with the committee and informed them that he will send his evidence
electronically that pertains to the 4 standards and 3 goals . There is a Union 54 meeting on May I " when Gail Briere
will review the forms and process with committee members .
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REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Preschool enrollment — Principal Gauley reported that Kindergarten Orientation was held and 66 students have
registered. Kindergarten Screening is May 21 and 22 .
Cape Cod Collaborative — Jessica Larsen reported that they are working on the evaluation of the Executive Director.
PTO — Kristen Callahan reported that there is an Ice Cream Social scheduled on April 28 from 2 : 00-3 : 30 p .m. The
PTO is meeting tonight after the school committee meeting.
School Council — Keith Gauley shared that the School Council is reviewing the survey results and working on the next
steps .
Policy — No report
Substance Abuse Task Force No report
Building Needs Assessment Subcommittee — No report
Wellness Subcommittee — No report
Strategic Plan Subcommittee — Jessica Larsen reported that the Strategic Plan Subcommittee is discussing core
values . The Superintendent indicated that this is a great subcommittee but the work will take more time than initially
thought. They meet every other week on average . The subcommittee consists of school committee members , teachers,
retired teachers and is facilitated by Dr. Maxine Minkoff.
Approval of Minutes
Motion:
On a motion by Jessica Larsen, seconded by Kristen Callahan, it was voted 4 yeas, to approve the minutes of
March 21 , 2019 .
Adjournment
On a motion by Jessica Larsen, seconded by Kristen Callahan, it was voted unanimously 4-0 , to adjourn the meeting at
6 : 30 p .m . , subject to payment of bills .
Submitted by,
Ann M . Tefft
Included in the packet: Principals ' reports , expenditure reports , and minutes .
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