Kingston School Committee Meeting Monday, September 14, 2015 Kingston Intermediate School MINUTES

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1 Kingston School Committee Meeting Monday, Kingston Intermediate School MINUTES The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mr. Chaves. PRESENT FROM THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Mr. Joseph Chaves, Mr. Eric Crone, Mrs. Erica Devin, Michael Gallagher ABSENT FROM THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Mr. Michael LaNatra PRESENT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION: Mrs. Joy Blackwood, Superintendent; Mrs. Christine Pruitt, Assistant Superintendent; Mrs. Marie Grable, Administrator of Special Education; Mrs. Paula Bartosiak, Kingston Elementary School Principal; Dr. Lisa McMahon, Kingston Intermediate School Principal ABSENT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION: None OTHERS PRESENT: Ashley Brainard, Kathleen Aubut, Mike Bambery, Melissa Nugent, Jeanne Coleman, Bob Erlandsen, Sheila Vaughn I. To Hear Any Visitors: A. Girl Scout registration flyer Debbie Grace asked that the distributed flyer be sent home. Mr. Crone made a motion to allow the Girl Scout registration flyer go home in the K-2 girl s backpacks. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Devin. B. Lacrosse flyer Melissa Nugent distributed a flyer that she would like to have sent home. Mr. Crone made a motion to allow the Lacrosse flyer go home in the K-6 student s backpacks. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Devin. Mr. Bob Erlandsen distributed a report explaining the results from a gathering that had occurred earlier in the spring to discuss what type of schools they would like to see their children attending in Kingston.

2 II. Approval of the Minutes: June 8, 2015 Kingston School Committee Meeting Minutes Mrs. Devin made a motion to accept the June 8, 2015 regular session minutes as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Crone. Mrs. Devin made a motion to accept and hold the June 8, 2015 executive session minutes as presented. This motion was seconded by Mr. Gallagher. III. Teacher s Corner Kathy Aubut teachers excited and enthusiastic to be back in class. Very excited to have Mike Bambery and welcomed the new Administrative team IV. PTO Report Jeanne Coleman, new PTO president, reported that they had their first meeting last Tuesday, they have started their check writing campaign, Harlem Wizards Fundraising event with 500 tickets to be sold and Teacher Appreciation Breakfast will be held next Friday. V. Committee Correspondence Mrs. Buckley thanked the school for the grade 3 students artwork that has been on display at the Jones River Historical Society Barn. VI. Administration A. Principals Reports Mrs. Paula Bartosiak KES Mrs. Bartosiak announced that all open positions have been filled, Assistant Principal, Leslie Erikson will start on October 5 th. 1. Calendar of Events Mrs. Bartosiak reviewed events including Kindergarten first day and bus safety on September 2 nd ; fall school pictures on September 10 th ; Curriculum Information Evening on September 16 th ; and Teacher Appreciation Breakfast on September 18 th. 2. Enrollment 165 in Kindergarten, 150 in Grade 1, and 127 in Grade 2. Dr. Lisa McMahon - KIS 1. Calendar of Events Dr. McMahon noted that KIS curriculum evening is September 17 th, Student Council elections are September 18 th, RTI team has met, and continue to analyze MCAS data. Mary MacKinnon is following up with the handrail on the handicap ramp. 2. Dr. McMahon introduced Mike Bambery, new Assistant Principal and reviewed filled and current open positions. Dr. McMahon thanked the staff for a smooth opening. 3. Enrollment total of 614 2

3 Mr. Chaves welcomed Mike Bambery. Mr. Chaves asked for an update on the cameras and Mrs. Bartosiak reported on the progress. B. Director of Business Services, Christine Healy 1. FY2015 Close Out: Ms. Healy reviewed the distributed information concerning the close out for fiscal year Mr. Crone made a motion to return $ to the town of Kingston for the final close out for This motion was seconded by Mrs. Devin. Mr. Chaves made a motion to return $190, to the town of Kingston for the segregated Vocational Education portion of the 2015 fiscal period. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Devin. 2. Financial Report: Ms. Healy reviewed the distributed September financial report. 3. FY2016 Budget was distributed. C. Assistant Superintendent, Christine Pruitt Mrs. Pruitt noted that she is two months and two weeks into the position. 1. Opening Day Professional Development: Mrs. Pruitt reported that they had a wonderful opening of schools. She reviewed the new teachers orientation, STEAM presentation and inspiring opening by Mrs. Blackwood. 2. MCAS Release Schedule: Mrs. Pruitt noted that the expected release date is September and they are expected to be sent out by October 1 st. D. Superintendent, Joy Blackwood 1. Introduction of Marie Grable, Administrator of Special Education: Mrs. Blackwood noted that they have relocated Marie and other staff up to the Administration Building. Mrs. Grable noted that the previous Administrators office is now occupied by an Assistant Administrator, Sheila Perro. She also noted that they have a new phone system but have had a couple of glitches. Parent Advisory Council meeting will be held on October 7 th in the Middle School Library Conference Room at 7 p.m. She informed the Committee that it is a Coordinated Program Review Year and briefly reviewed the process. Mrs. Grable also discussed program development within the district to keep students in their school community. She also noted that they had a wonderful professional development day when all special education teachers met with Mrs. Grable. 3

4 2. Entry Plan New Superintendent Induction Program: Mrs. Blackwood reviewed her entry plan which is part of the Induction Program. 3. Updated building usage revenue: Mrs. Blackwood informed the Committee that they are no longer renting out 2 spaces by Special Education and Pilgrim Area Collaborative is renting one less room this year which will reduce the revenue. 4. Student video opening day: Mrs. Blackwood showed the Committee the video that the librarians created and she had shown on opening day to the teachers. Mrs. Blackwood thanked the librarians and students for creating the video. VII. Report of Standing Committees A. Administrative Review Mr. Chaves announced that he is the Chairman this year and they have a Superintendent s review this year. B. Bylaw No business. C. Pilgrim Area Collaborative Mrs. Devin reported that the first meeting will be in October. D. Union 31 Mr. Chaves said they had a meeting in Halifax and signed the bus contract. He briefly reviewed the contract. Mr. Crone said there was discussion about purchasing buses and would look at it in the future. E. Negotiation This will occur in executive session. F. Budget Advisory No business. G. Facility Oversight No business. H. Policy Mrs. Blackwood reported that there will be a meeting coming up. I. Safety Next meeting the 24 th at 7:30 a.m. J. Technology No business. VIII. Unfinished Business A. Organizational Chart Mr. Chaves completed the chart with the help of the Committee members. B. Police Night Out 4

5 Mr. Chaves made a motion to allow the Kingston Police Department to use the facilities for the annual Police Night Out for future years. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Devin. IX. New Business X. Approval of the Bill Schedule XI. Other Matters Mr. Crone asked if anyone from the wind turbine had contacted the schools about the sound study and the principals said that no one has contacted them. Dates to Remember: October 12, 2015 October 13, 2014 Columbus Day, No School In-service for teachers Next School Committee Meeting Mr. Chaves made a motion to go into executive session and return to regular session only for the purpose of adjournment. This motion was seconded by Mr. Crone. Roll Call: Yes: Mr. Joseph Chaves, Mr. Eric Crone, Mrs. Erica Devin, Michael Gallagher No: None The Committee went into Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. The Committee returned to Regular Session at 8:54 p.m. Mr. Crone made a motion to adjourn. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Devin. Meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Lisa J. Turcotte Recording Secretary 5