HomeMy Public PortalAboutBrewster School Committee -- 2016-10-20 Minutes (2) Brewster School Committee p ��
October 20,2016 5J fl� l
Brewster
Town Hall
Present for the Committee: Jessica Larsen,Dave Telman, Claire Gradone,Bob
Present for the Administration: Thomas Conrad,Keith Gauley, Giovanna Venditti
Miller, and Marie Enochty
Principal Joanna Hughes ,Principal Denise Fronius and
Call to Order/A enda Chan es: Chair Telman called the meeting to order at 6•
Citizens S eak: None 00 p.m.
PRIORITY BUSINESS:
Fundraising—
Principal Fronius read the list of fundraisers from the Brewster PTO that included a Fall Mixed Bag,Pasta Dinner,
Eddy Book Fair,Fudge Sale(waiting to hear) Stony Brook Book Fair, and a Read-a-Thon.
Administrators'Reports
Chair Telman indicated that the Principals'reports were included in the packet. Principal Fronius 1
know that included in her report was a follow up to a question asked last month about the
students who attend from the town as well as the wrap around service that is provided. et the Committee
(Brewster 11, Chatham 3,Dennis 1,Eastham 5, Harwich 8, Orleans 5, Wellfl YMCA and the number of
Nauset Preschool) eet 1, Yarmouth 1 and 2 shared with
Superintendent Conrad reported that he and his team of Joanne Irish, Eastham School Committee an
Spanish Teacher at Nauset Regional Middle School, visited the Barbieri School, dual immersionprogram
Framingham. They visited 30 classrooms in an elementary school with 700 students. T d Ann Leighton,
what Nauset could consider for a program. The team has also visited a school in Cambrh c lhadi e
meet next week to brainstorm, consider an action plan and report back to id Principal had ideas about
Cambridge and Millis. The team will
Union 54.
Chair Telman inquired about the class size in the Spanish immersion schools. The Superintendent
Millis,the program started in Kindergarten and there were 28 students selected by lottery. In Barbieri, there were 22
students in the Kindergarten class and in Cambridge 20 students in the Kinder arten class. indicated that in
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The Superintendent recognized Joanna Hughes and her staff for a great open house. The Parents w
the staff did a great job. He also reported that negotiations have started with all bargainingroups.ere appreciative and
He let them know that the Massachusetts School Building Authority(MSBA)is touringg
on November 3rd to look at the High School and renovation proposals. They will not have a final decision January. Nauset Regional High School
Ms. Venditti and the Superintendent will be meeting with Town Accountants and Town Administratorsil
keep them updated on the process and the scope of the project.
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Spring 2016 PARCC/MCAS Results
Principal Hughes gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2016 MCAS results. She reviewed
comparisons in ELA and Math in Grades 3, 4, and 5. Eddy received extra credit for narrowing proficiency
various subjects. Keith Gainey reviewed the Student Growth Percentiles and explained the 4-year
determine low growth(0-39),moderate p Y gaps c
are working well. t also reviewed the 2016 h(40-60)and high g Data g nen the state key as to what scores
Eddy is a Level 2 school and data is considered over a e • g growth(61-99). He indicated that the interventions
Accountability to that details narrowing gaps. He stated that
1. He further indicated that Eddy School had a verystrong period of four years in improvement before you can reach Level
Eastham is a Level 1 school with commendations, Eddy is a Level 2 school, Orleans is
g Yew'• He indicated that Wellfleet is a Level 1 school,
School is a Level 2 school and the High School is a Level 1 school. He indicated that you must h
1 to have status turned to Level 1. Participation does play a part in the scorea Level school,the Middle
Massachusetts. Principal Hughes explained the reports that are sent to parents. The key have 2 years in Level
ts and action
steps included: Expanding the scope of work to include a K-6 focus; and there is no such thing as opting out in
Collaboration around best pracgthces for'student
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Brewster Cultural Council Minutes November 21, 2016
Present: Ralph Marotti, Sharon Leder, Milton Teichman, Annie Gerrity, Maureen
Callahan, JoAnn Phillips Absent: Joan Bernstein, Monika Woods
Meeting called to order at 4 PM.
Minutes of the November 14, 2016 meeting were accepted 5-0 on a motion by Sharon,
seconded by Milton
Action taken on applications for Council grants:
#3067 — Arts Day, Erika Dewey— approved 5-0 (Annie Gerrity had not yet arrived), on a
motion by Maureen, seconded by JoAnn
#4402 — Songkeepers Limited — Morgan James Peters — approved 6-0 , on a motion by
Annie, seconded by Maureen
#4842 — Cape Cod Fisherman's Alliance — approved 6-0, on a motion by Annie,
seconded by Milton
# 5225 — Cape Cod Rep — approved 6-0, on a motion by Milton, seconded by Annie
#4381 — Mass Audubon — rejected 1-5, on a motion by Annie, seconded by Maureen.
This request was rejected on the grounds that the number of persons served sets a
precedent inconsistent with past practice.
#3289 —Cape Cod Poetry Review—approved 6-0, on a motion by Maureen, seconded
by Sharon
#9192 — Tim Van Egmond, Folksinger & Storyteller— approved 6-0 on a motion by
Maureen, seconded by Sharon
Action pending:
#9403 Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Support Center, Inc. —will require Ralph to ask
several questions of the applicant prior to any action on the grant.
General Discussion:
1.Feedback should be provided to the State CC that we spend a lot of time discussing
the salary line on the applications. The stipend line item needs more specificity, and
should be broken down, thus enlightening us in terms of the scope of each project.
Next year's forms should provide CCs greater clarity.
2. Annie suggested that for next year's programs, BLL Children's Librarian consider
local jugglers, magicians, etc who have performed at the Snow Library in Orleans.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30. The next meeting will be Nov. 28 (pending a quorum) at
4:00 at the Brewster Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
JoAnn Phillips
Secretary, BCC