EASTHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting, September 15, 2009
ROLL CALL
For the Committee: Joanna Stevens, Wendy Frazier, Sean Fleming
For the Administration: Richard Hoffmann, Susan Glass Helman, Hans Baumhauer
Others in Attendance: Karen Reichers, Joanne Cremins, Ann Crozier
- CALL TO ORDER/AGENDA CHANGES
Joanna Stevens, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastham Elementary School. The committee agreed to add an item C., Committee Membership, under priority business.
II. CITIZENS SPEAK – No one wished to speak.
III. RECOGNITION
Superintendent Hoffmann recognized Head Custodian, Linda Burt, and Molly Driscoll, Art Teacher, for installing the 5th grade decorative tiles in the gym lobby. Mrs. Burt was commended for the cleanliness of the building. Both will receive a letter from Dr. Hoffmann letting them know they were recognized at the meeting.
VI. PRIORITY BUSINESS
Administrators’ Reports
Mrs. Helman’s report included enrollment, and students’ development of “hopes and dreams” in preparation for creating classroom rules. Each class chose a delegate to the constitutional convention where the new school rules were set. The new rules will be presented at the all-school meeting on Thursday morning. The rules are “Make Good Choices,” “Respect everyone and everything everywhere,” and “Do you best every day.” Mrs. Helman reported that the MCAS results are outstanding. The vocal concert dates for the spring have been established.
She provided a list of current bus drivers. The Community Read-Aloud book will be Stuart Little by E. B. White. Student Assistance will begin the week of September 21. The faculty is aligning their professional development and they will be reading two books by Carol Ann Tomlinson – The Differentiated Classroom and How to Differentiate Instruction in a Mixed-Ability Classroom. She noted how pleased everyone was with the Music Works Everyday program.
Dr. Hoffmann spoke about the opening day all-staff meeting held at the Middle School. He said it was very powerful to see all the staff together. His message was passion – whatever you do, do it with passion. The administrators have fine tuned district goals and the goals will be displayed in each of the schools.
Dr. Hoffmann discussed the outstanding Eastham MCAS scores for ELA and Math. He indicated that an in depth analysis would be on the agenda next month.
He told the committee he would be having a day long visit in each school. He would shadow the principal, visit classrooms, and meet with anyone who wanted to see him.
He reviewed the reasons for not watching President Obama’s speech on the first day of school – did not receive the information soon enough, did not see text in advance, it was broadcast via streamed video. The administrators will be discussing it tomorrow.
Eastham School Committee, Regular Meeting, September 15, 2009
FY 10 Budget Update
Hans Baumhauer, Nauset’s Business Manager, reviewed the School Expenditure Report.
Committee members will receive a copy of the report each month. The report is organized by the DESE’s function codes. Line transfers will occur three times a year. The new software is able to show a financial picture in real time.
Committee Membership
Members David Sheptyck and Darin Krum are resigning from the committee. The Selectmen will need to appoint replacements once they receive resignation letters. Ms. Stevens will send a letter to Mr. Sheptyck on the committee’s behalf. Mr. Krum is sending his letter to the Town Clerk this week. Mr. Krum’s committee appointments were Union 54 voting member, Policy, and Selectmen liaison.
A motion was made by Sean Fleming and seconded by Joanna Stevens to appoint Wendy Frazier as Union 54 voting member. Voted unanimously.
A motion was made by Sean Fleming and seconded by Wendy Frazier to appoint Joanna Stevens as Selectmen liaison. Voted unanimously.
A motion was made by Wendy Frazier and seconded by Joanna Stevens to appoint Sean Fleming to the Policy Subcommittee. Voted unanimously.
V. REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Cape Cod Collaborative
There was no report this evening. Mr. Fleming will bring the agendas to future meetings.
Policy Subcommittee Update
There was no report this evening.
Transportation Subcommittee Update
Mr. Baumhauer reported that the Region lost $160,000 in transportation aid. The regional committee has asked the subcommittee to look at all transportation and policy issues. We will be going out to bid soon and will take a look at the D-Y bid specs.
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Wendy Frazier and seconded by Sean Fleming to approve the minutes of August 26, 2009 as printed. Voted unanimously.
VII. PAYMENT OF BILLS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved, seconded, and voted unanimously to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marcia M. Templeton, Secretary
Eastham School Committee
09/15/09
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