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HomeMy Public PortalAboutNauset Schools -- 2018-02-08 Minutes I )':. I Nauset Regional School Committee ' February 8 , 2018 !' i i; Eastham Town Hall Present for the Committee : Richard Stewart, Ed Brookshire, Deb Beal, Chris Easley, Jim O ' Leary, Judy Schumacher, John O ' Reilly, Robert Sinclair, Sallie Probolus Absent for the Committee : Sarah Blackwell Present for the Administration : Thomas Conrad, Keith Gauley, Giovanna Venditti, Ed MacDonald and Maxine Minkoff Call to Order Chair Easley called the meeting to order at 6 : 00 p . m . Agenda Changes Moved the School Calendar and Mr. Gauley' s report to first on the agenda . Moved Michael Sanborn ' s report to second on the agenda. Moved Item 1 . Monitoring Test Sites at NRMS to third . Citizens Speak — none Assistant Superintendent ' s Report Keith Gauley indicated his report was included in their packet and entertained questions from the Committee regarding professional development. He reviewed PD fund sources with the committee . (Mentoring, Consultants PD, Staff PD in —district, Workshops out- of- district, Course Reimbursement, and District-wide PD) He explained the contract language surrounding professional development. Committee members asked questions about coursework, course reimbursement, workshops, conferences, graduate work, in-district professional development, mentoring and the process of approval for coursework . The CPI program was discussed and Mr. Gauley and Mark Mathison explained the training and how it is beneficial to diffuse situations and keep students/staff safe . It is really not restraint training but a valuable tool so that it doesn 't come to the need for restraining. School Calendar Mr. Gauley explained the 2018- 19 School Calendar with a starting date for staff as September 4th and opening day for students September 6th . The last day of school without snow days is June 21St and with five snow days June 28tH Motion : On a motion by Deb Beal, seconded by John O ' Reilly, it was voted unanimously to accept the 2018 -2019 school calendar. Student Representative Report Michael Sanborn reported Nauset Regional School Committee 1- 11 - 2018 [ 1] Administrators ' Reports Principal Minkoff' s report was included in the packet. She explained the types of professional development held at the Middle School on January 2°d . Members asked about the various courses and facilitators . Members commented on the variety of activities that students can become involved in at the Middle School . Principal Minkoff reported that the 61h grade Winter Concert was held and was a delightful event. Principal MacDonald ' s report was included in the packet. He reported that the accreditation is going well . On the January Professional Development Day committees worked on their final drafts . Standards are presented to the staff and they go through the process of voting. Committee reports have been submitted and a team of three teachers are reviewing and making sure NEASC is aligned with reports . Assistant Superintendent Keith Gauley ' s report was included in the packet. Members asked about the low rating of some of the offerings on the professional development day . Mr. Gauley explained courses and ratings . Superintendent Conrad reported that he is working with Paul Hilton, Cape Cod Collaborative on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for transportation . It was a very positive meeting. The current dispatcher has asked to look at the configuration of buses and shared what drivers would like on buses . (doors with locks) She has given the District numerous ideas from drivers for review . Mr. Hilton is working on that now . The Superintendent will bring a copy of the MOU as soon as it is available . Judy Schumacher indicated that the Cape Cod Collaborative Board gave Mr. Hilton the authority to move ahead and sign the MOU . He also informed the Committee that the town of Brewster is in the midst of putting a propane depot in the town . They will explore the permitting process in Orleans for a truck fueling buses . They are looking at many options . He also reported that the NRHS Building Committee will be meeting on January 22°d . Meetings will be posted and information placed on the website . On February 14th the Superintendent and Business Office Director will travel to the MSBA to move into the next section of the process . Teachers who have agreed to work with the building committee are Jody Craven, Lisa Orendella, Tom Faris, as well as Kathleen Tringale . The Superintendent anticipates having an advisory committee with student also . At the first meeting they will have a tour of the facility and distribute the SOI report. They have reached out to the four fire chiefs to have a discussion about propane fuel . Update on Solar Panels The Superintendent indicated that the Region has signed a contract with RALCO Electric from Westport, MA . They will begin the project in late February — February vacation . Materials are in the warehouse at the Central Plant facility. They are in the process of obtaining permits with the town of Eastham . Most of the work is inside work as opposed to work on the roof. They will inspect the roof prior to the construction and after installations so that warranty is intact. They will work with the state on receiving SRECS . Ms . Venditti indicated that bid documents were very specific about qualified installer, certified by Sika Sonafil and integrity of warranty and keeping the roof intact. Technology Inventory Report The Superintendent thanked Barbara Lavoine for all the time and effort in creating the Technology Nauset Regional School Committee 1- 11-2018 [ 2 ] S Inventory report for the District. Ms . Lavoine provided a summary of devices, explained the replacement process for equipment and equipment in labs . It was noted that computers and iPads are budgeted through the operating budget. She indicated that the inventory is updated daily. Printers, copiers, and energy issue were discussed . She reviewed the iPad lease program with the committee explaining the benefits of the lease program . For a future agenda, it was asked that research indicating the importance of the investment as it relates to teaching and learning be presented as well as preparedness for ransom ware . She reported that the interactive whiteboard is an old technology and is not being put in the classroom today but this technology has shifted to a different interactive technology called "Clear Touch . " She indicated that working with the technology committee and Mr. Gauley; she will update the Technology Plans for the District, 2020-2025 . FY18 Dashboard Ms . Venditti indicated that the Subcommittee met and reviewed the Dashboard in detail . She indicated that there is a reduction in the amount of charter school aid that was projected, a slight increase in transportation and a decrease in Truro and Provincetown tuition . The reduction in funding sources is $42,424 . She explained the amount in the International Student Account, noting the amount of $ 107, 000 was used for Wad leases and was voted by the Nauset Regional School Committee . $68 ,000 was also expended for the International Baccalaureate programme from that account. The Superintendent indicated that the concept of the International Student program was to promote diversity on the campus . The High School was attracting 15 - 19 students when other schools were not involved in the program . Now that everyone is competing for these students, there are fewer students in the Nauset program , hence, less revenue . It was suggested that in the future these funds be used to invest back into the International Student program and the District recruit students more creatively. FY19 Budget The Superintendent distributed pie charts showing the percentage that is spent on personnel, texts, materials, support, technology, professional development repair and maintenance and utilities . He indicated that there are no increases in personnel at the Middle School or High School , The COLA is 2 . 5 % . The Principals identified significant changes in various line items for the Committee . Committee members identified line items where they would like more information . Wad leases, professional development, grants and special needs expenses were discussed . The Superintendent indicated that more information will be provided at the next meeting regarding grants and professional development. The Superintendent indicated that the Wad lease was not included in the High School budget. Previously iPads were funded through the International Student Account and this is not the case in this budget. The Committee asked that the Administration include the lease costs in the High School operating budget. Further discussion ensued about professional development. Mark Mathison of the NEA addressed the Committee relative to professional development and the contract. REPORTS AND INFORMATION Policy Subcommittee — no report Transportation Subcommittee — no report Cape Cod Collaborative — Judy Schumacher reported that the Collaborative discussed transportation . The search for Way Point Executive Director is at the interview process . The Collaborative is not doing anything right now with International Students . There was a group, Cape Cod Global Educators, that was Nauset Regional School Committee 1 - 11 - 2018 [ 3 ] active for quite a while but have not been active in a few years . They may regroup and contact Superintendents to see where the interest lies . Capital Asset Subcommittee — Mr. Easley indicated the capital funds have the lowest balance they have seen in a while indicating the Business Office is working to get projects completed . They discussed the solar panels at the high school and talked about future projects at the Middle School . They are presently working on the Middle School entrance steps . Budget & Finance Subcommittee — Mr. O ' Leary reported that they received an update on OPEB and the amount has come down . They will get some detail behind the reasons why they have come down and report back to the committee . Presently the OPEB Plan is 1 % of the health insurance . Substance Abuse Task Force — no report. Future Items — Special Education Report, Corrective Action Plan, OPEB , Professional Development, Technology Presentation, Autonomous Car, Evaluation of Attendance at the High School, and School Improvement Plans . Approval of Minutes On a motion by John O ' Reilly seconded by Judy Schumacher, it was voted to approve the minutes of December 14, 2017 . Adjournment On a motion by Deb Beal, seconded by John O ' Reilly, it was voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 47 p .m . Submitted by, Ann M . Tefft (Included in packet: Admin. Report, Charge to building committee, Treasurer' s Presentation on OPEB, CPR report, financial report and minutes. ) x Nauset Regional School Committee IAI1 2018 [41