1994-03-28 School Committee Minutes

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REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 2 MARCH 28, 1994 CITIZEN INPUT Dr. Munnelly reported on the news from Coolidge Middle School's Science Olympiad Team announcing that they have won their second consecutive State Science Olympiad Title and now along with their coaches /teachers John Doherty, Debbie Reine- mann and John McCarthy (Austin Prep) they have the opportunity to compete in the National Science Olympiad to be held in May at the University of Arizona. VISITORS: SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE School Committee's Student Representative Rob Bennett had the members of the Student Advisory Committee introduce them- selves. Michael Thompson announced that the School Council has finished the School Improvement Plan and will have it ready for review in a couple of weeks. He added seniors, department heads and teachers have been discussing that if an 85 average is maintained in the third and fourth quarters, seniors would then not have to take finals in the last quarter. He stated that this information would be brought to School Committee in late May or early June. Allison Bastiani announced that the Senior Citizen Prom at the Senior Citizen Center was a success. She stated beginning on March 29 the students will be collecting money for the Pine Street Inn. Marissa Freitas announced that she and Chris Cerratani attend- ed a student conference at Wellesley College where school issues were discussed. Some of these issues included student rights, training for peer advisors and school service. Jill Rickershauser advised the theme for a diversity meeting on April 14th will be for groups to get to know each other, make new friends and break down barriers. Sean Daly presented a proposal for requirements so drama stu- dents could receive a letter in dramatics. Dr. Munnelly said he will discuss this topic with Principal Mirkin. Principal Mirkin stated facilitator training for conflict resolution has been taking place for months. Over 700 stu- dents have chosen to be in the discussion groups. Rob Bennett outlined activities for April 1994 as S.A.D.D. Month. He stated safe ride cards have been assembled for the Junior Prom and will post safe ride posters around the school.