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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOSC 2016-06-20 Appueys 3;06 +I 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