May 14, 2005 Minutes of Special Meeting
Present: Jacqueline Reilly, Chair
Barbara Girs, Vice Chair
Jane Carroll, Board Member
Kristin McKeon, Board Member
Judy Idelkope, Board Member
Wayne Woolridge, Assistant
Superintendent for Towns
Martin Mahoney, Principal
Sharyn D’Eon,
Assistant Principal
Steve Pfistner, Facilitator
Lynn Carey, Teacher
Patty Harris, Teacher
Abby Mather, Teacher
Darlene Dunn, Teacher
Jeannette Gardner, Teacher
Cindy Walsh, Teacher
Mary Morrissette, Teacher
Robyn Dunphy, Aide
Ms. Reilly reviewed the current vision of
Darlene suggested we par the mission statement down to
something more
concise. Steve suggested the vision should be
energizing to people.
The group decided to keep the mission and move on into goal
areas.
The goal areas decided on were as follows: curriculum/instruction, student assessment, staffing,
facilities, community/communications. Ms. Idelkope suggested adding program to
curriculum/instruction. The group agreed
and it was added.
The group brainstormed the following:
Curriculum Instruction Programs
•Literacy
•Preschool
•Enrichment/Remedial
•Assessment Factor
•Technology
•Life Skills (vocational)
•Vertical Integration
•Vocational
•Early Childhood Outreach
•Successful Transitions
•Assess Kindergarten Program
•Unified Arts (includes dance/theater)
•Social Curriculum (media, technology)
•GLE’s Curriculum Mapping
•Homework
Student Assessment
•NECAP
•Portfolios
•Uniform Assessment Tool By Subject
(able to bridge from grade to grade)
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•Data Collection Full-Day Kindergarten
•Parent-Teacher Conference
•Report Cards
•No Child Left Behind
•Student Self Assessment
•Homework
•Grade Inflation
•Teacher/Pupil Ratio
•Scheduling
•Administration Transition Plan
•Highly Qualified Teachers
•Highly Qualified Aides
•Review of Current Support Staff Model
•Part-time Social Worker
•Contract Negotiations
•Staff Assessment Recognition Component
•Specialized Teachers Technology
•Staff Development
Facilities
•Skylight in Assistant Principal’s office
•Non-Cafeteria Multi Purpose Room
•Temporary Classrooms
•Update of 5 Year Maintenance Plan
•Teacher Workroom
•Air Quality
•Fog Windows
•Storage
•Space Consideration for Classrooms
•Usage of the Building After Hours
•Student Storage
•Paving and Parking
•Middle School Science
•Bookroom Closet
•Upgrading Bathrooms
•Middle School Separate
•Separate Workrooms for Small Group Work
•Computer Lab
Community/Communications
•Web site
•Parental Involvement (family partnership)
•Survey Community Involvement in Classroom
•Volunteer Coordinator/Trainer/Mentoring
•Build Community with the School
•Zone System
•Community Service
•Intra-Staff Communications
•Community Support Mentoring
•Business Partnerships
•Improve Newsletters (staff and school newsletters)
•Student Voices and Action Contributions to Community
•Student to Student Relationships (buddies) - Individual Match
Ups
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•Community Education (all ages)
•Parent support groups
•Responsive Classroom
•Forums for Community
•Communicate Better Funding Options
Steve led the group in determining things that have to happen.
1. Uniform Assessment
2. Literacy
3. Kindergarten
Assessment
4. Administration
Transition Plan
5. Review Current
Support Staff Model
6. Contract
Negotiations
7. Five Year Facility
8. Teacher/Pupil Ratio
9. GLE’s
Curriculum Mapping
10. No
Child Left Behind
11. Uniform
Assessment tool by subject
Ms. Girs suggested we find a work time to continue the effort
to improve the school through the work done today. She suggested we e-mail a series of dates
when we put the process together.
Ms. Idelkope suggested some one from the teaching staff be
selected to lead each goal area. Mr.
Mahoney agreed with Ms. Idelkope’s recommendation.
Mr. Pfistner agreed to take that and
go forward - the Board would decide how to go from here.
Non-Public Session - R.S.A. 91-A:3
Motion made by Ms. Reilly that the Board move to non-public
session at 12:00 noon under the provisions of R.S.A. 91-A:3
to discuss staff personnel. The motion
was seconded by Ms. Idelkope and a unanimous roll call vote was taken. Accompanying the Board were Mr. Woolridge, Mr.Mahoney and Ms. D’Eon.
A motion was made by Ms. Carroll to return to open session at
12:50 pm.
Ms. Girs seconded the motion
and a unanimous roll call vote was taken.
Health Insurance
Ms. Idelkope spoke to Health Insurance. She discussed the issue of comparability.
Ms. Idelkope moved to adopt the health plan that is chosen by
the SAU 29 Board at the annual SAU 29 Board meeting on May 31. Ms. McKeon seconded, and a unanimous roll call
vote was taken.
A motion was made by Ms. Carroll to adjourn the meeting at 1:15
p.m. Ms. Girs seconded the motion and a
unanimous roll call vote was taken.
Meeting adjourned at 1:15 pm.
Wayne Woolridge
Assistant Superintendent of Schools