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Home My Public Portal AboutBrewster School Committee -- 2018-08-16 Minutes Brewster School Committee Thursday, August 16 , 2018 Brewster Town Hall Present for the Committee: David Telman, Jessica Larsen, Claire Gradone, Marie Enochty Absent for the Committee : Robert Miler Present for the Administration: Thomas Conrad ' lei NEIV30 :11clgFti Call to Order Chair Telman called the meeting to order at 6 : 00 p .m . 8RE41STER MY 111ED:4 Citizens Speak None PRIORITY BUSINESS Tour of the New Bus Superintendent Conrad and members of the committee took a few minutes to tour the new propane bus . He updated the committee on the fueling system and thanked Claire Gradone, Brewster representative on the Committee for her efforts on the Transportation Subcommittee . He reminded the committee that the First Student bus contract increased 40% in three years and that there will be a savings of approximately $250, 000 using the Cape Cod Collaborative . Update on the Principal Search Carol Forgione, HR Coordinator for the Nauset Public School District, gave the committee a brief history of the search that took place in June, noting there were 26 applicants, 5 were interviewed and 1 moved forward to the Superintendent. Unfortunately, that candidate accepted a position in another District. The search was reopened but the search committee did not find the right fit. Superintendent Conrad thanked the Search Committee and announced that Assistant Superintendent Keith Gauley would be the full- time interim principal for Stony Brook Elementary School for the 2018 -2019 school year. He announced that his duties as Assistant Superintendent will be taken care of by central office personnel . He also indicated that a letter was sent to staff and parents relative to the interim principal appointment. Keith Gauley addressed the committee indicating his excitement for the opportunity to serve the community as Interim Principal . He reported the work he did over the summer months in hiring new staff for the school . He assured the committee that everything will be ready for the opening of school . He thanked Laureen Barnes and Sue Ford for all their assistance . Committee members thanked the Superintendent and Keith Gauley indicating this will be a great year for Stony Brook. Update on Personnel Issues Keith Gauley distributed the Stony Brook staff list. He also indicated he will be hosting a workshop for parents regarding the new Library/Media space . He sent out a letter to parents and staff relative to school opening. The Committee would like updates on the job share in First Grade and would like Administration to keep an eye on it. A tour of the school is scheduled for Wednesday, August 29"' from 1 : 45 p .m . — 2 : 30 p .m . He indicated that on September 5 '" from 34 p .m . children can meet their Teacher from 9 : 00 — 10 : 00 a.m . Open House is schooled on Wednesday, September 12f` from 5 : 30 — 7 : 00 p .m . Parent Request to Waive Age Requirement for Kindergarten/First Grade (Policy JEB) The Chair reviewed the District Policy JEB , entrance age . A parent addressed the committee about her child beginning First Grade as she missed the cut off date by a couple of weeks . The child completed Kindergarten in Concord, MA and will be 6 on September 18t". It was indicated that there has never been an exception to this policy in Brewster. Brewster School Committee Minutes August 16, 2018 [ 1] MASC has been talking about a state-wide cut-off date for first grade . Kindergarten is not mandatory . The parent inquired if there was a policy in Grade 2 and the committee indicated that there is no policy in grade 2 . The parent was contemplating home schooling for a year. Policies Policies were held. Members requested more information on Crowdfunding and would like to revisit the staff and student social media policy. Approval of Minutes Motion : On a motion by Jessica Larsen, seconded by Marie Enochty, it was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of June 20, 2018s On a motion by Jessica Larsen, seconded by Marie Enochty, it was voted 4-0 to approve the minutes of July 12, 2018 . On a motion by Claire Gradone, seconded by Jessica Larsen, it was voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 12, 2018 . Adjournment On a motion by Jessica Larsen, seconded by Claire Gradone, it was voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 6 : 51 p .m. Submitted by, Ann M. Tefft Included in the packet: Minutes, Entrance Age Policy and policies for 1St reading. Distributed at the meeting letters from Interim Principal Gauley to staff and parents . Brewster School Committee Minutes August 16, 2018 [2 ]