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SCHOOL COMMITTEE _E
ORLEANS
Regular Meeting,June 20, 2016, Orleans Town Hall ORLEANS TO Ali CLERK
Present for the Committee: Gail Briere, Vice Chair, David Abel, Hank Schumacher, and Ginger Marks
For the Administration: Thomas Conrad, Superintendent, Keith Gauley, Assistant Superintendent, Elaine
Pender, Principal, Giovanna Venditti, Business Manager
Others in Attendance: Ron Collins, Building and Facilities Manager, Town of Orleans, Barbara Lavoine,
Technology Director, Sharon Hughes, and Alan Peterson, OES Teachers
REORGANIZATION
Supt. Conrad called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. He called for nominations for chairman. Ms.
Briere was nominated by Mrs. Marks. There were no further nominations. Ms. Briere was unanimously
elected and assumed the chair. The following individuals were unanimously elected to the positions
indicated: Vice Chair:Josh Stewart; Secretary: Marcia Templeton; Payroll Authorizer: Ginger Marks;
Payroll Authorizer Alternate: Hank Schumacher. -
Selected for the following subcommittees were: Policy-Josh Stewart; Central Office Budget-Gail Briere;
Negotiations-Gail Briere; Transportation-Ginger Marks; Health and Wellness-Ginger Marks; Renewable
Energy-Hank Schumacher; Substance Abuse-Ginger Marks; Building Needs-Ginger Marks
Committee representative to the Cape Cod Collaborative and PTA Liaison is Hank Schumacher.
Union No. 54 voting members are Gail Briere,Josh Stewart and Hank Schumacher. Alternates are
Ginger Marks and David Abel.
CALL TO ORDER/AGENDA CHANGES - Item D. "Update - Window Project and Capital Plan" was moved to the
first item under Priority Business.
PRIORITY BUSINESS
Update -Window Proiect and Capital Plan
Mr. Collins reported that the windows are in Massachusetts. The asbestos abatement work to begin
first followed by the window installations. The controls have been received for the K-2 wing boiler
repair. Air conditioners will be installed in the nurse's room and the IT room, and a vent exchange will
be installed in the office. The cost for the HVAC study is $40,000 and a subcommittee needs to be
formed. Long term capital needs will become clearer after Wednesday's meeting. There is a plan for
cleaning the building. Windows will be installed in classrooms first and, once cleaned, they will be
sealed off. The work involves replacing north/south 1953 windows (100 windows, frames, and
exterior doors). Mr. Collins was thanked for his report and he departed the meeting.
CITIZENS SPEAK - No one wished to speak.
Technology Blueprint
A/Supt. Gauley and Ms. Lavoine reported on the progress of the K5 Technology Plan Blueprint. The
committee meets monthly to keep the plan on schedule. The plan's benchmarks were reviewed. There
are four technology specialists writing plans during the summer. The committee received the "Nauset
Summer 2016 PD Opportunities in Technology" handout. Ms. Briere suggested having the Standards
included in the Tech Plan.
Administrators' Reports
Principal Pender's written report highlighted the many activities taking place as the school year winds
down. The Talent Show team was recognized for another outstanding evening. School Nurse, Mary
Ellen Reed, was thanked for the concussion education presentation. Ms. Suchecki and the committee
orchestrated many activities and events surrounding the Olympics theme. Mr. Hollander-Essig and Ms.
Belliveau were thanked for the fabulous concert and the many musical events that took place over the
past month. The PTC was recognized for all they contribute to the school and the enrichment they
provide for the students.
Supt. Conrad noted that the contracts went out on time. He gave credit to HR for this accomplishment.
He announced that the MASC Conference will be held November 2-5. If we register members in July,
we can save some money. Ms. Briere, Mrs. Marks, and Mr. Schumacher indicated they wanted to
attend. The two topics receiving the most interest were homework and having a support system for
students when they fall behind. In order to move forward, an action plan will be formulated in August.
iPads were offered to school committee members if they wanted them. He traveled to Amigos School,
an immersion school, in Cambridge a week ago. Two hundred students occupy the same building.
They have an extended day to 4 p.m. They had native Spanish speakers going into English and vice
versa. This is primarily a half day program. Once a student is proficient, they can move into a third
language. It was a great experience and they were very kind to us during our visit. Supt. Conrad has
been invited to speak at the OES graduation.
FY16 Budget Review
The FY16 School Expenditure Report was included in the June packet. Ms. Venditti noted that the
unencumbered balance as of today's meeting is $60,621.45. She indicated there would be some
expenditures including the preschool prepay of $30,000. Changes were made to accounts 3014,
3017, 3020, 3029, 3084, 3075, 3061, 3062, 3056, 3088, and 3098.
School Improvement Plan
Ms. Hughes and Mr. Peterson (Principals in Training) presented the OES School Improvement Plan
2016-2019. It has been in development over the past two years. The PowerPoint presentation
outlined the three goals: (1) Meet individual student needs through increased use of data based
decision making and tiered instruction to target the varied needs of all students to ensure high and
rigorous expectations for student achievement; (2) Enhance opportunities for all students to develop
positive character and social skills; (3) Provide ongoing learning experiences for students which
integrate diverse and varied modalities accessible through the arts which offer students a platform to
demonstrate understanding and mastery of core curriculum; and the means to achieve them. Ms.
Hughes and Mr. Peterson were thanked for their presentation.
Mr. Abel departed the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
OTHER REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Preschool Enrollment - No change.
Cape Cod Collaborative - Business Manager candidate declined job.
Transportation Subcommittee - Committee met June 7th with Collaborative to discuss reduction of
number of routes. Hope to have a presentation in the fall.
Policy Subcommittee - Anxious for committee to get up and running.
Substance Abuse Task Force - Will report in August. Barnstable County Substance Abuse Task Force
wants to work with the schools.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Mr. Schumacher and seconded by Mrs. Marks to approve the minutes of May
16, 2016 as printed. The vote was unanimous.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
ADJOURNMENT - It was moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to adjourn at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia M. Templeton, Secretary
Orleans School Committee